How the 'Slob-ebrity'from Pete Davidson to Jonah Hill to Justin Bieberis taking over Hollywood. I can go to the thrift shop and put together a nice outfit for $10 so when my coworkers, who show up in jeans/leggings say they can't afford to look nice that's unacceptable to me. Take a look at television shows from the 1950s or at "Mad Men," and note how stylish people dressed when in public. I have a problem with womens cloths as they don't fit very well. There are these weird stretchy spandex dresses women wear that look so terrible. It's laziness and stupidity not money issue. It was a little unimpressive. I live in Fairbanks, Alaskait's just now starting to get temperatures above +40 F (this is 15 April 2022), so people are starting to wear shorts again (when you've had temperatures in the -30s F or lower for a while, anything above 0 F actually feels warm). So I'm thinking that now even dining out has been monopolized completely by technology. Those cost money so its funny how none is spent on clothes yet tats get it. I have made a vow: I dont care how old and arthritic I become (and I already do have a very damaged, arthritic knee) I will not dress like a frumpy old mess to go out to a theater. I'd say it was around the late 1990s that people gradually started slacking off more and more in the wardrobe department, perhaps due to the widespread adoption of casual Fridays in the workplace (which eventually became casual Monday through Friday) and the rise of the dotcom industry, with its laid back company culture (which allowed people to ride scooters inside the office; I worked for one of these places myself.) Hot pants are maybe not the best idea at a gourmet restaurant. Sadly, it's probably because things haven't gotten any better, but have instead become worse. Especially if its in an office building in New York city we see all the people going to and from and dressed perfectly. But nobody has a problem because there's no need for them to look any better or have pride in themselves; they get the work done and life goes on. It's a shame because these people should know better. Well just look how horrible their parents are today that don't even know how to raise their children right anymore these days when years ago most parents back then knew how to raise their children right. Another point of contention is how everyone gets away with using profanity, whether they are politicians making a speech, or even Ken Jennings on Jeopardy, who was "bleeped out" on a recent episode. A 'real man' should know how to dress. But America celebrates slobs The one store "associate" who was there never greeted me, and looked at me as though I was in her way, while she was more interested in pretending that she had to tidy up. Most blokes manage to scrub up well, but, man, do some women take liberties. Indeed, there is a consignment store in my town that carries some really cute items, most of them designer labels, for really reasonable prices. The human body looks better, in my opinion, when unadorned. Bill Maher questions why Chicago's crime wave isn't addressed: 'Why are Well don't just attack guys. Also, what's up with this new trend of people now wearing pajama pants out in public. A pair of nice Wrangler jeans (no holes, slashes, not faded or thread-bare), a pair of Vasque hiking boots that are clean and in good shape, and a decent shirt or pull-over fleece sweatshirt (depending on how cold it is). The PC Police will probably be after me for saying as much. Different strokes and all that. But I can't understand why, given that modern technology has provided new fabrics, better environmental controls (A/C . People nowadays don't appreciate quality and style. Even though America is still in an economic depression (yes, it really is! He would wear dress pants, open neck shirt and sport's jacket and was overdressed compared to everyone else who were in baggy jeans, many torn or frayed, flip flops, shorts, very sloppy looking. And I've heard of the tabletop ordering systems at other chain restaurants. I see it all. (Side note: I am not laying all of the blame on men here. Ot these stupid punks that sag their britches and display underwear? Having said that, I wholeheartedly agree with you; the absolute laziness and sloppiness of people (including, but not limited to, prospective employees) appalls me. Even the so-called heart throb actors appear to be in need of a long hot shower and the services of an expert barber. Who designed such crap is beyond me. Every roll shows the fat. All you could find was dotted bras, leopard patterns and colors like orange and green an purple, but notam something as classic as ordinary white. Respect has to be earned,it's not an entitlement. Slob Nation: Why Do So Many People Today Dress Like Hobos in Public? These teachers dress like slobs. Nowadays, everyone wears sweatpants like cranky children who insist on wearing their pajamas out in public. Speaking of America, what ever happened to clothes being manufactured in America? Sad isn't it? The celebrities don't help any. Just who is the "boss"?You can say the same about "Reality" shows, while a few decent ones, most are junk. I tried to be polite about it without "fat shaming." It has gotten so bad now that if a man wears an ordinary suit outside of a strictly professional business he will be conspicuous, and people will wonder if he's some snob or is rich and showing off. It's interesting to look at vintage photos of any decade of the 20th century through the 1980s, and compare it to your average shopping mall photo of today. People today just don't seem to give a s*it about their appearance and the way they present themselves. Esquire went so far as to proclaim this "the Summer of Sleaze," pointing to celebs dressing like "high-school drug dealers." Yes to the ugly tats. The wealthier people here dress in a different way than the middle and lower middle class people. A lot of them are bizarre, you cant help but stare because your eye is trying to figure out what youre seeing. I'm finding it more difficult these slovenly days to find male attire that is with the classic look, and which doesn't look hideous. A longtime user of the citys public courts and their anything-goes dress code, I complained at West Side daring to demand all white from its patrons but I eventually caved because I badly wanted to try out the clubs famed grass courts. Yes, You Need to Dress Better Than You Do. Their were still social taboos on what people couldn't wear in public. A suggestion in one of the European books was to save all your worn-out, stained, threadbare clothes for your big European vacation, and then throw out each item after it was worn - that way, there would be ever-increasing space in your suitcase for souvenirs. And why do women allow their husbands/boyfriends to dress terribly, when they are dressed up? I'm optimistic for the 2020s to see if we will see a fashion renaissance. Big fat stomachs and oversized rumps exposed; tattoing mania; ignorance and imbecility; a lowest common denominator slacker attitude; no common sense. I am a male in my early thirties who has, or at least once had, a penchant for "dressing up", before the economy crashed. The woman he was with had on shorts, tank-top, an un-zipped hooded sweat jacket and tenni-runners. All written content, unless otherwise noted as being quotes, has been written and copyrighted by me. A few months ago, my fiancee and I, had gone shopping. Just because they're known to millions of adorers still doesn't impress me with their grunge appeal, and doesn't enhance any fantasy about wanting to be in bed with them. 123 reviews. The "idiot trend" of looking like slobs is, sadly, not likely to turn back the other way any time soon. and not to mention the tight down to the ankles pants, men and women look so stupid in them. People were dressed far better even in the Great Depression, which is telling, because style in the 30s didn't stop evolving due to hard times. Tattoos are also going to fade over time. They will be fitted, and look smart-casual. I'm 69 and think some people who dress like slobs have mental health issues. Today, I still go out in public wearing decent-looking clothes. But I can say this with a shudder: If I were a lesbian, I would not find this type of hideous look the least bit of a turnon. Cleavage poured out of T-shirts bearing vulgar messages. They look abominable but they think it makes them unique. I just don't get the whole "grunge" look. It doesn't take much money to wear actual pants in public, instead of sweats and basketball shorts. Welcome to the slovenly 21st century of ill-dressed humanoids, Ronald. I have posted them purely for entertainment purposes only. And then it happened: There I was in head-to-toe white everything bought at deep discounts online and suddenly I wasnt just playing tennis anymore. I couldn't agree with you more. It's gotten so ugly that I notice if someone is even wearing a decent pair of jeans, compared to most of the slob army out there now. So I definitely see some of the worst here, although I do try to stay out of Walmart if at all possible. For me, part of the appeal of going to such a restaurant (or other similar places, like the symphony) is the opportunity to dress up. All will look ridiculous at 70 when everything is sagging and wrinkled. Sky News Australia pays tribute to comedy legend Barry Humphries, with friends joining Sky News host Rowan Dean to remember a life dedicated to laughter. Being cool and counterculture meant dressing like a local thug. I am asking for someone who dresses like a gentleman and presents himself professionally when the situation and setting calls for it. Its looks like highlighter. I personally don't find anything attractive about excessive tats and crazy colored hair on either men or women. ( :). Thoroughly enjoyed reading the article and all the comments! 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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If people want to let their ugliness hang out in public, I suppose it's their choice. The smell was horrendous- parmesan cheese- him and her clad in ragged, ugly clothes, playing on their iphones. Thirty year olds having the mind set of a 15 year old. Basic common sense, and yes, it seems like most people dress without it now. They have already been forgotten and more mass shootings will inevitably follow. I had to lead a patrol of mixed Legionnaires, British Royal Marine Commandos and US Marines, and after a heavy contact which took place on ops, I had the men in extended line cleaning their weapons - an essential task to keep your weapon operating efficiently. Yesterday, a colleague of mine was grappling with a . The "trend" of people wearing pajamas (usually bottoms) in public is not new. Also, I've never understood the appeal of bulky hooded sweatshirts, particularly on women. (I hate Picasso, for example.) Wear the same clothes to go grocery shopping as you would to go to bed at night. It was a privilege to wear jeans on Fridays, but now it seems we've gone to the other extreme, and in many offices the dress code is too lax ornonexistent. Now, I should add that I do have long hair (which I keep tied back when in public) and a longish beard (also kept neat and clean). When I decided to try a casino's vaunted buffet, I had to make my way through a milling throng. I have written a few comments here about it, and I fear that I am starting to sound like a broken record. Some might say I'm being snooty, superficial, judgmental--and maybe even a bully for having this opinion. I'm tired of it and wish that there would be a return to more conservative times when dressing to at least look presentable was the norm. They have two children with them. I told my Kurdish husband how I once knew a French professor in her late 60s in DC who always dressed very neatly - casual chic. And we're smart enough to know that clothes aren't that important and we can weed out women from our lives who judge us on our clothes. Sadly, theres so few places now where you wont be seen as ridiculously overdressed. Shady has it right, you feel better about yourself when you are "looking your best". Have lunch with friends in a "dress" that looks like it is a loose, wrinkled top (did you forget your pants) and shoes you could hike in. Loving the commentsBobby, I wonder if that travel guide you mention was responsible for starting the phrase "ugly American." The guys were better but not by much, dress shirts, clean dress pants/kakis. I think now fashion has reached its lowest point in a great while. Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. No, not really. One tie rack in the back. What a shame that no one seems to give much consideration to their personal adornment anymore. That quote must be extended today to both sexes. Once again, Pam you've gotten inside my head and blogged about what I'm thinking! I've copped a few comments about trying too hard and things like that which i just let wash over my head. They even go so far as to consider formal clothing stiff and boring. America definitely needs a renaissance not just in fashion but in general. Who dresses down to go to the doctors office? I'm moving to Korea, where my length doesn't exist; I can't just buy more pants. If you make people feel good about themselves, they won't care how you dress. She wanted to buy a white pair of women's underwear, but we couldn't find any. Even then there were much better choices and styles in menswear and home furnishings, etc. I also really dislike the straggly hair and scruffy, untrimmed beard look that so many men wear now to me it just looks sloppy and gross, as if even basic grooming doesnt matter to them. Is it because they are trying to imitate little joke ass punks like Justin Bieber?
