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I like to look nice anytime we go out - shopping, to the doctor, etc. Probably dress a little fancier in the summer with sundresses, jeans-tank-kimino or jeans/black blazer/scarf.
I wouldn't be caught dead going out in shorts and a tee - that is home wear.
I haven't had occasion to dress up since moving to Arizona two years ago, but my every day clothing--coordinated slacks or skirt and blouse--is dressier than most residents' usual jeans and shirts.
When I lived in rural Hawaii, Aloha wear (Hawaiian shirts and dresses) were dressy enough for all occasions. Only the Yacht Club required men to wear long pants.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, I wore dressy outfits all the time.
We recently moved to a rural (but definitely not poor!) location, and I know that the people here don't dress up much at all -- but that being said, I was surprised when we went to a fairly upscale restaurant for a Valentines Day dinner, and it seems that everyone besides us were dressed in "everyday" jeans, the usual attire around here, so I am wondering if most rural people dress up only for weddings and funerals (if that)?
Now, granted, it was about five degrees outside, but I am just curious as to whether our experience is usual for most rural locations? (If you care to answer, would you please tell what state/area you are in? Thanks.)
P.S. We are certainly not snobs, and we love it that the year-rounders here are not pretentious at all, but we just want to fit in and not look like outsiders. (Btw, my husband wore slacks, a turtleneck and a sweater, and I wore a slightly dressy sweater and leggings set.)
The only places I usually go are Walmart and Dollar General, especially since Covid. No need to dress up there, lol. Haven't eaten out in a restaurant for almost a year.
Funerals and wedding will always see me in a suit, unless the wedding invitation specifies something else. I know and can easily do rural also and certainly would not ever criticize anyone if overalls and flannel is what they have. That is what my brother’s father-in-law was buried in and all he had ever worn. It was entirely appropriate.
Eating out, you do you. I see people eating out in what I consider entirely inappropriate outfits all the time, but I’m not paying for their plate so what does it matter to me.
Here in our neck of the rural world, you will be dressed up for your funeral, but you will probably be the only one dressed up. I have a 20 year old suit, and I have not worn it for 18 years.
I was talking to my sister yesterday. My nephew is getting married April 2022. I suggested that I would part my hair in the middle, dye the middle fluorescent green like Billie Eilish, and wear my matching tie. My sister did not think much of this idea.
Idaho here, and my daily wear since living here (six years) has been Jeans (mostly blue but do have grey and brown), casual shirts, sometimes sweatshirts. Have a suit, somewhere in one of my closets, but have NO desire nor need to wear. So if invited to a wedding (not likely) it will be me in a pair of jeans and maybe a nicer shirt than normal. Take it or leave it.
Funeral? Not sure till I need to go to one. My funeral, better be in jeans and casual shirt or I will come back and haunt.
Typically, my wife & I dress casually as "everyday" wear. I got rid of my ties when I retired. What surprises me is the proliferation of extreme casual wear chosen by some. At a nieces recent wedding (pre-Covid) most attendees were in T-shirts & flip-flops. I wore a dress shirt (open collar), sports jacket & casual trousers (not jeans). Wife wore a nice dress. Only the groom & best man wore a tie. We felt a bit overdressed to say the least. We like to hit a nice restaurant from time to time and by that I mean someplace where the waitstaff is more formal with the men in a tuxedo & women in black skirts & hose.
The number of customers in torn T-shirts, sneakers and flip-flops boggles my mind. It's as if people don't care how they look anymore. I guess it's a generational thing. Me ? i just don't like looking like a slob. I wasn't brought up that way.
private school uniform always included a tie. I had to wear dress blues while traveling when I served. Always wore a suit & tie for job interviews. Especially so for the last 12 years when I was in sales. I'm always after my 23 year old son about the way he presents himself too. He's usually got a five day stubble beard. Either let it grow or shave !
I've noticed early in life I'll get better service if i'm dressed well. I'm just not into this whole slob look which seems so popular these days. I'm starting to feel like a dinosaur. End rant.
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I wore a dress shirt (open collar), sports jacket & casual trousers (not jeans). Wife wore a nice dress. Only the groom & best man wore a tie. We felt a bit overdressed to say the least. We like to hit a nice restaurant from time to time and by that I mean someplace where the waitstaff is more formal with the men in a tuxedo & women in black skirts & hose. 
