Americans don't dress up that well compared to Europeans (girls, red, fashion)
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I have lived in America for almost a decade now after moving from Europe. Where I come from nearly everyone is dressed up well, fashionably and basically dress up and look very nice - both men and women - probably 90% of the people. When I started high school, then college and now the work force here in the states, I always get comment from people how well and nicely dressed I am and some people assume I have a party or an event. However, at the beginning some people thought I was "gay" because I wear skinny pants /slim fit sometimes, etc.
In America I noticed only about 20-30% of the population dress up nicely, or at least good. Why is there big dress code difference? Sure, if you go to many urban places like NYC you see many people wearing nice clothes and also more common among Asian and Hispanic population (esp. males). Not everything should be about comfortability.
Many stores in America have those European style type of clothing and plenty of choices and options here, and indeed sales tax and clothing are in general much more affordable and cheaper in America so no excuses. Nobody asks you to buy expensive goods; indeed, H&M and Forever 21 are two examples of stores are affordable and nice things. What shocks me the most are especially women wearing gym clothes when shopping, and males wearing baggy pants or too much unmatched colors, big ties and wide shirts. Gym clothes belongs to gym or at home, not out in the malls, grocery stores, etc.
Sorry if anyone gets offended; not saying Europeans are better but when it comes to style and fashion, most of Europe wins on this. You can easily spot a European tourist on the street anywhere in America.
It's quite easy to spot an American tourist in London they either have Ralph Lauren shorts or a Lacoste/hilfiger top on look very dapper must admit
I'm sure Americans can usually spot us Brits on holiday in the U.S. Especially in Florida, Texas and California ( Suns always out ) by us having our shirts off and beer bellies out
I'm sorry loner I feel your pain, but they dress horribly. What is with the men wearing bright red shoes that match a red shirt? Ack. Over here, I haven't seen over there. And the godawful hair styles, gold chains, watches. Nobody wears a watch anymore. If I was a scammer I would only hear that you are susceptible to manipulation if done correctly
If you compare social and economic classes, vs. doing some kind of blanket apples and oranges, I think you'll find that an array of attire is common across cultures. When I've traveled and visited family in Europe, my observations have been that working class folks dress down compared to upper middle class and higher just as they do in America.
Also, FWIW, I've been an American tourist in London, and I neither wear nor own Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, or Hilfiger. I'm sure I was as easily identifiable to some as a nonlocal, nonetheless, same as European visitors to my city here in the states are often easily identifiable as nonlocals for a variety of reasons.
Though there are plenty of exceptions out there, Americans do tend to dress in a sloppy manner. I really don't like the so-called athleisure trend that's been prevalent the past couple of years. I have a few ideas about why Americans are sloppy dressers, but they're just ramblings. Anyway, hopefully being well dressed makes a comeback here in the US.
Though there are plenty of exceptions out there, Americans do tend to dress in a sloppy manner. I really don't like the so-called athleisure trend that's been prevalent the past couple of years.
Kind of like the so-called "chav" stereotype in the UK, you mean?
Kind of like the so-called "chav" stereotype in the UK, you mean?
Touche
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