Is it safe to dress nice while wandering around NYC?

[blackzzz01]

Originally Posted by jax78

Seriously! People are dressed every way in NYC!! From 1000 dollar outfits, to 15 dollar outfits..to people who wear almost nothing! =)

No kidding...as in The Naked Singing Cowboy!

[SeventhFloor]

i live in one of the worst neighborhoods in nyc and i walk the street with my prada, gucci and louis vuitton. its not that serious.

[SuperMario]

Originally Posted by ImCurlybelle

You can't be poor to live in NYC so if you're sticking to the nicer areas believe me, you see a lot of WEALTHY people. Only in NYC they blend very easily- very bohemian, and casual ... I LOVE NYC !!!!

this made me lol.

Anyways....

It depends on where you are. For example, I wouldn't wear a gold chain walking down Stratford ave but would wear that and more on 79th street.

[delg23]

Originally Posted by blackzzz01

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No kidding...as in The Naked Singing Cowboy!

and the bums that only where trash bags.

[NYC Housewife]

Originally Posted by fadingsignal

Hi Everyone - I'm going to be visiting NYC for the first time this month, and plan on spending lots of time wandering the city on foot and via the subway. I'll be alone for most of my trip, and would like to see as much of the city as I can.

I live in Los Angeles, but I've never been to NY, so I have no idea what to expect. People always ask me if I'm in a band because I have "cool" hair, and I like to wear edgy/designer clothing - but am I safe wandering around wearing a $1000 outfit with $400 Versace sunglasses and a designer leather messenger bag? Or does that just slap a huge target on my forehead to get robbed?

I realize this all makes me sound like a lame fashion victim but trust me, it is in moderation. I can easily rock a t-shirt, jeans and a cap and blend into a crowd.

I'll be staying near Times Square, but my adventures will take me everywhere, including the lower east side.

Thanks!

NYC generally is very safe since the riche and /or yuppies have infiltrated.
If you are a man, chances are no one will give a crap.

In my area, everyone has expensive clothing and such.

If you are a woman and dress like a callgirl, then expect to be hooted and hollared at, and so on. LOL.

You attract the attention you want.

[gooutforawalk]

I was wondering whether or not you took your trip and am so glad you had a good time!

[markstrike]

ok you wanna know where to go?????? anywhere yo want..... but the MOST important thing you must know is to stay on the main streets...thats it no matter where you go in the city you should be good. no matter what time of day or night(you can get robbed in the daytime too ya know) i live in east new york(bk) but grew up in hiollis queens so i know

[mathjak107]

we played tourist last weekend and stayed in a hotel in manhattan even though we live 15 minutes from manhattan in queens.

we roamed manhattan with thousands of dollars in photography gear at night and had no reservations about doing it....

[mayorofnyc]

Originally Posted by Raven1976

I think you might blend well in Harlem

lol