Observation
Not really about kilts, but men's fashion in general
Looking around at the people under the age of 50 in my neighborhood (all the Moms and Dads, children, high school kids, and young adults) I have noticed something. The Ladies' wardrobes show a range of formality based on what activity they may be doing. They understand the difference between formal and casual and dress to impress within the context of the event or activity they are doing. They also know when looks don't matter and wear clothing that can get dirty. In other words they dress appropriately or the situation.
However it seems that the vast majority of Gentlemen have exactly two modes dress
(1) Their own brand of casual (jeans or Dockers, t-shirt or polo)
(2) And an uncomfortable more formal look required by a job or having to attend a particular event like a wedding.
The later often look like costumes because they are not worn with confidence and I for one find this sad.
I am far more than what I wear, but what I wear is a reflection and projection of what I am.
Somewhere along the way I think most fellows lost (or never learned) that there are all these different ways to dress that expressed who they were and were right for the occasion.
Maybe this is because Society is a lot more about the “ME” instead of the “US” than it used to be. People don't see the need to bother to meet the expectations of others because that interferes with their "ME" time.
I don't know for sure.
I’m glad that on XMTS there are people trying to pass on the traditions of dressing right so this art isn’t completely lost to a generation raised on the idea that “as long as the right name brand is displayed prominently it is good”
Cheers
Jamie :ootd:
Last edited by Panache; 20th November 09 at 10:01 AM.
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