Clothing Differences between UK and US (sold, growing, white)

[in_newengland]

Originally Posted by owenc

I think it depends on the area in america.

I think our clothing styles are more similar to Florida and new york than the midwest or some country place. I have noticed that the people in the midwest are very laidback. The clothes worn are very kind of plain. It doesn't look like they put in much effort.

Having said that there alot of British people who are very laid back with clothing. We went to a British restaurant for sunday roast on sunday in Spain and when we went in it was very clear we were overdressed. This happens to us alot. I think it is because we live in the country. If it was london it would be different.

The way people dress in Florida is totally different from the way people dress in New York City. I'd agree, Florida is laid back and it has a semi tropical climate so it's probably harder to be dressed up

New York City is in the north and while it has hot, humid summers, it also has cold frigid winters with lots of ice and snow. People there dress to the teeth. I've never been to NYC in summer--much too hot, but any other time of the year they are very stylish and well dressed. I once flew in from Florida dressed casually and was very conscious of the New Yorkers on the plane, all looking so well put together.

The midwest, I agree, is more laid back as a lot of it is rural. I'm sure they dress up in their cities like Chicago. Washington CD is another place where people dress up--I don't know how they do it in humid summers with temps upwards from 32C/90F --maybe they wear a lot of linen!!

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Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

Whew, that's good to hear!

I can't STAND this look - and I saw plenty of it when in London (but my angst was eased when we drove north!):



Just...No. No. Buy something that fits, and that emphasizes your masculinity. Why do you want to look 13? No one looks good at that age - no one.

I think the one on the right looks alright, or would if it wasn't for those glitzy trousers.

You also need to keep in mind that there isn't much of a 'masculine' culture here.

[Mac15]

Originally Posted by paull805

Go nice with a pair of cream jeans.

Cream jeans!? EWWWW!

[LexWest]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

Whew, that's good to hear!

I can't STAND this look - and I saw plenty of it when in London (but my angst was eased when we drove north!):



Just...No. No. Buy something that fits, and that emphasizes your masculinity. Why do you want to look 13? No one looks good at that age - no one.

To play the advocae, they have better legs than some ladies.

[paull805]

Originally Posted by owenc

Cream jeans!? EWWWW!

Oh shock horror, cream jeans! Won't somebody think of the children!

You still dress in school uniform, you wouldn't get it

[Mac15]

No. Its a bit odd. I hardly ever see men wearing cream jeans. Its more of a woman thing.

[Montguy]

Originally Posted by paull805

Oh shock horror, cream jeans! Won't somebody think of the children!

You still dress in school uniform, you wouldn't get it

I've never worn a school uniform in my life, and I still don't get it.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by cmptrwlt

Hmm. I bet you will find the same outfits in Williamsburg (NYC), too.

Right. I already acknowledged that earlier in the thread.

[paull805]

It was a joke.

What's wrong with cream jeans?

[MissionIMPOSSIBRU]

Fashion isn't my forte, but aren't cream jeans the same as khaki trousers?



I wear these a lot during weekends in the spring and summer, going golfing or informal outdoor events.