Why do Europeans and Americans dress differently?

[pythonis]

Originally Posted by CAVA1990

the capris are a slimmer cut which I prefer. I hate baggy cargo shorts.

I know right? I wore a pair once and was subconsciously drawn to the store to buy makeup and a big red nose.

[Zara Ray]

I like the (western) European styles more than American ones. I never was found of A&F, Hollister, AG, and those types of stores. I think European clothes look better that are more fitted to the body instead of trying to cover it up (i.e. hoodies, baggie pants, baseball hats). Overall, their style looks more put together and polished. They're pockets of people here in the states that are on par with European styles, but those are often in major cities where fashion is more prominent.

[8635angelvalley]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

When you're traveling abroad, that's how you can pick out the American tourists. Most Europeans, at least, would never wear honking white athletic shoes in a non-athletic situation. I don't wear my gym shoes outside of the gym--there are plenty of fashionable, comfortable options.

I hate sneakers outside of any athletic endeavor but tourists, and I live in a coastal tourist town,tend to do much more walking than your average resident and far more than they are used to at home. I think that is where the sneaks come in not because people think they look so great.
The pale jeans with sneakers is pure Touro-Style.