One cannot help but wonder where are morals and standards are heading to and it's quite sad to see America this "dumbed down". So if someone looks like a slob, it's completely their fault. He would wear dress pants, open neck shirt and sport's jacket and was overdressed compared to everyone else who were in baggy jeans, many torn or frayed, flip flops, shorts, very sloppy looking. The accompanying photo shoot shows the comedian outfitted like a fourth grader on a sugar high. We were being robbed from the Japanese. I do; a little mans suit with shiny black shoes, a little fake kerchief, and a perfect coiffure. Despite warnings from his boss, Casado refused to upgrade his on-air wardrobe and was subsequently fired. If you want any confirmation as to how ugly things have gotten, aside from looking at who occupies the White House now, just go to the grocery store (Wal Mart) and see the modern day equivalent of a freak show in action. But now I'm starting to blame the so-called fashion gurus for the problem of people being so poorly and slovenly dressed and having no sense. or "Why are you dressed up?" And what happened to nice big collars?I blame the education system where they let their teachers come to work in casual sloppy clothing and I also blame the retail business and wholesale manufacturers. This look ruins some nice designer made pants and you can't even sit properly in them without feeling tightness around your knees. Very well said&very true. These are kids who have no style whatsoever and were raised on a damn Iphone. I might otherwise resemble my Norse ancestors, though even they cared about their appearance. Sadly, it's probably because things haven't gotten any better, but have instead become worse. Apparel is being displaced by travel, eating out and activitieswhat's routinely lumped together as "experiences"which have grown to 18 percent of purchases. A slob is, to put it charitably, a person who aspires to have the energy to be merely untidy some day. I love watching movies from the 30s to the 50s, wherein the majority were dressed to the nines and would never have even gone to bed, much less into public, looking remotely like the Wal-Martians of our time, unless they wanted to be sent to happy acres for degenerate behavior. And it's only getting worse, I'm sad to say, while "technology" is displacing manners and common sense. Yet, given enough time there may be a reaction to all this boorish behavior and sloppiness masquerading as fashion. Yesterday, after I had come out of the Fred Meyers East store, I saw an idiot young adult male wearing a toddler-like once-piece pajamas with cartoon characters on them, heading towards the entrance. Even though America is still in an economic depression (yes, it really is! )From my first office job in the mid-1980s up to 2000, I always had one suit in the cleaners, 2-3 "work suits" in my closet & 1-2 "good suits". Hi Shady - Thank you for your comments and you raise a good point that I failed to mention; I feel more confident when I'm pulled together. Whatever happened to taking off one's hat when sitting at a restaurant table that is being waited on? Just my 2^2/3 cents worth. Every roll shows the fat. What the hell happened? Whatever happened to wearing an appropriate tuxedo to formal events? When did American youth culture stop being cool and interesting? I wish the times would change back to at least twelve years ago, before the advent of the Facebook and Twitter generation of dishevelment and disillusionment. 12 Courtney Love Courtney's style has always been along the lines of grunge/alternative so the preppy pant suits and super sexy dresses were never exactly her thing. Go Retro is about celebrating the retro, and that means appreciating what people used to look like before these over the top trends took hold. The status marker . It gets so old, and it's just another reason why my opinion of society is beginning to drop.Im all for individuality and self-expression, and Im not suggesting that everyone needs to dress to impress when they leave the house. Then again, the rationale is: why should one much bother to wear a suit when most people will show up to the party looking like schlubs? 59 people were murdered in Las Vegas fairly recently by another deranged white male with no motive other than hatred. We dress like slobs because we're cheap, we don't chase fashion trends, we get fat and we still wear the same clothes with our bellies hanging over our belt and we actually do like the plumber's crack look. I am sick and tired of this anything goes mentality. I'm actually taking a little break from blogging but am already getting inspired to resume posting soon. It would be nice if the rest of us could comment on their attire but they still wouldn't care or sue for slander. I prefer the traditional look. The people don't try to look their best because they live inside a marxist fever dream where everyone is their best buddy and everyone is so very equal. No wonder everybody from Patti LuPone on down is complaining that nobody knows how to behave anymore: If you dress like a child, chances are youre going to act like one. People were fiddling with phones, and are mostly unable to even put the damn things away for a half hour meal. Pam it is interesting you said that "everyone has their own idea of what is esthetically pleasing." But the mentality of the store bigwigs is that they can use one person to oversee four computerized terminals instead of hiring four additional people. No, but I would except that people would dress in jeans with the shirt tucked in with a belt and nice dress shoes, is that so much to ask for? The store thanked me for reporting this and said they would take care of the problem. But get this: the woman was only wearing skimpy men's boxer shorts under her shirt. And from what I hear, slob nation is making its way into those social situations, too. I wonder if schools shouldn't have courses in how to be respectable since there are increasing numbers of people in the U.S. that are complete slobs. I am male and am of the larger variety. or just about anything. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-male-celebrities-dressing-like-such-slobs-1535383985, .css-11kxzt3-Strong{font-weight:var(--font-weight-medium);}IN THE NEW ISSUE OF GQ, Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson, 24, .css-1h1us5y-StyledLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1h1us5y-StyledLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}brags that his style resembles how I dressed when I was, like, 10. And boy, does it. You know,like they actually give a damn about themselves. My grandfather used to say that the "pendulum swings." Dear American men-boys: I know that you mostly don't have a clue, since you have been raised in a culture of dumb ass narcissism lacking restraint. Too many people now days,either dress like slobs or sluts&I find it apalling,personally. Sky News Australia pays tribute to comedy legend Barry Humphries, with friends joining Sky News host Rowan Dean to remember a life dedicated to laughter. Some conservative commentators and celebrities began calling for a boycott of Bud Light after the beer was featured in a social media promotion by a transgender influencer, Dylan . Where do women and girls get off thinking that if they're 50 pounds overweight, that squeezing dumpy bodies into hideous yoga pants is not obscene? But really, that's essentially what we are doing now as a nation, as Pam points out. The PC Police will probably be after me for saying as much. That's what I don't understand. Now looking as though one has been in prison for a while has become acceptable. Its enough to make you long for the days when high-end restaurants had loaner ties and blazers for forgetful dudes, and you could be turned away from a club for a slack outfit. One pair belonged to a father and son schlub team; in fact the dad even had his sunglasses on the top of the ballcap, which was camouflage, while junior was wearing his typically backwards. I'm pretty sure that the wait staff probably doesn't like the idea of shortcutting the traditional process, because it could lose them tip money, which is what they are really relying on, since they don't get a high hourly wage. There isn't much if any emphasis on style these days. Feeling good about. Showing up on time, looking nice, and sitting in the front attentive and off your phone ought to go a long way!Lastly, let's talk about body shapes. Sorry for the rant, Pam. I went to a department store and wandered around browsing in the clothing section. They're always wearing track suits and sweats! That trend sounds like the "Jonah Hex" or "Two-Face" look - why make yourself look like a comic book character? My occupation means suits much of the time, or if I'm lucky very samrt casual. You dont have to wear athletic shoes everywhere! I sometimes feel like we are heading the wrong way and have thrown all common sense out the window. The one store "associate" who was there never greeted me, and looked at me as though I was in her way, while she was more interested in pretending that she had to tidy up. Hot pants are maybe not the best idea at a gourmet restaurant. When will a renaissance begin? If there is any question that the masses of "God's Country" have been dumbed down to idiocy, then one only need look, if you are able to, at the hideous way most people are "dressing." When I do see someone dressed nicely, theyve usually added some touch thats supposed to be quirky and cool but is actually unflattering or just looks stupid. Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. She wore a beautiful scarf or turtleneck sweater along with her blue jeans. Very true article, the men today dress like they just rolled out of bed.The typical male attire is a wrinkled up T-shirt, baggy shorts, no socks and flip flops; pathetic!Truthfully, is it asking too much to wear a clean pair of jeans, a dress shirt and shoes with style?Also make sure to button-up the tunic, wearing a dress shirt with the top unbuttoned is a no-no. Because of fear of communism, all kinds of social organizing has been discouraged, and now they are reaping the rewards. So I definitely see some of the worst here, although I do try to stay out of Walmart if at all possible. Visited Europe. Why are so many people looking like this? It has really become pervasive, and I won't go back to eat at a restaurant that operates this way. What is notable in both countries is that the standard goes up with the average income of the shoppers.Ties I can live without, but there are plenty to be had in UK shops, and if anything they seem to be having a revival especially with younger men. We've received your submission. I'm a guy and I feel like you about this issue. The women are wearing dresses and hats. It seems to get worse every year. Ot these stupid punks that sag their britches and display underwear? ", image is the provenance of the non-performer.or, as we said in the Army, "All show, no go. No wonder everybody from Patti LuPone on down is complaining that nobody knows how to behave anymore: If you dress like a child, chances are you're going to act like one. I notice that many retail stores are selling "dress pants" that are composed with all synthetics and no wool. Clothes way to tight or to small. To fit in you have to look like your from a homeless shelter over here. However, I continually wonder what the hell has happened to our country, with its sham "values" and its embrace of the ugly and hideous, whether it be in fashion, bodies, attitude, politics (don't get me started about Trump!) Lose weight and you too can fit into nice suits. Look at TV shows, like Hawaii Five-O, past vs new series. Welcome to the slovenly 21st century of ill-dressed humanoids, Ronald. What happened to the days when you had to go out "dressed appropriately"? I cant recall the last time I saw a nicely dressed female in public. Or in my neck of the woods, if you have hundreds of dollars to drop on Red Sox tickets, beer, and hotdogs, you have more than enough for a decent coat or jacket. The only people that I know who dress acceptable are the elderly. It is a question of class. Also, I've never understood the appeal of bulky hooded sweatshirts, particularly on women. Esquire went so far as to proclaim this "the Summer of Sleaze," pointing to celebs dressing like "high-school drug dealers." Ive noticed that many people do not have seasonal or situational appropriate clothing and they just look bad. They look abominable but they think it makes them unique. I could go on and on about this topic all day, but I guess I will end on a positive note: if I'm ever having an "ugly" day, all I have to do to cure it is make a visit to my local store. Who has lime green shorts? I was beginning to think i was just a grumpy ole buzzard. I went to Las Vegas (for the first and last time)for a business convention in 1990 and was staggered by how badly everyone in the casinos dressed. Is it because they are trying to imitate little joke ass punks like Justin Bieber? Now, if I was on-site somewhere and pulling data cables or working on equipment, I would wear a pair of jeans and work boots and a decent shirt. Style, low budget and comfort arent mutually exclusive. It's spring time again, and now the slobs are out en masse wearing ugly shorts, displaying their ugly, dumpy bodies and trashy tattoos. I'm of the generation called "Millenials," which is a label that I dislike, since it seems to imply that my generation is lost and stupid, or at least that's how I perceive it. I have a challenge for people who read this. Contrast this to what we are used to seeing in the US now - baggy jeans with the croth around their knees, t shirts that look about 2 or 3 sizes too large and ugly trainers that look like they were made for walking in space. Each person is in essence lonely. It's hard to look good in anything,if you look like a beached whale,both men&women. People nowadays don't appreciate quality and style. Or dressing like "lesser beings" dress. Suits, ties, and dresses: Ah yes, the way people used to dress for summer BBQs. Clothes have gotten cheaper, tackier, and minimal in variety. You know, wearing tennis shoes and stretch elastic pants with old shirts that look like they were off the rack from the 80s. I live in a big city and jeans, fitted baseball caps, and Timberland boots are everywhere here. Giorgio Armani designer fitted jeans, a fitted Stone Island, Dolce & Gabbana or other designer Italian t shirt, smart trainers such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana or even Adidas Gazelles. We're supposed to be policing the earth and waving chinese made flags, and inducing foreigners with our "standard of living", and yet we cannot even look respectable to ourselves. A bald gorilla? Hi Pam, I just came across your page and the "class" part is spot on. So what's up with the overly-shaggy haired and bearded look in which famous men appear these days? If you want to understand the cluelessness of the American male when it comes to dress, consider a recent Men's Wearhouse commercial in which a fellow freaks out simply because . It's truly revolting and frankly, seems dangerous--you're just asking for an infection. I also own a lot of dressier clothing, which I wear when I can. Every damn time I go to a restaurant, there are numerous bozos who sit there with their idiotic caps on their hollow heads. That quote must be extended today to both sexes. I am sure there is some blame to be put on the top fashion designers who dictate what should be in fashion but come on, bring back real clothing.All this from Canada, I might add. Also, what's up with this new trend of people now wearing pajama pants out in public. .css-16c7pto-SnippetSignInLink{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer;}Sign In, Copyright 2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are slobs all over the world, but we always have bigger expectations when it comes to a celebrity. America definitely needs a renaissance not just in fashion but in general. I couldn't agree with you more Pam. I just don't understand why some, if not many, lesbians choose to look obscene. Also agree with Bill on the tie thing, at least in socal. All written content, unless otherwise noted as being quotes, has been written and copyrighted by me. \: Yes Pam, I think you are completely right when you say that these businesses are trying to save a dime at the expense of customer service and shave their labor costs. I'm just at a loss as to why someone thinks that looks good. I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing! I don't consider the Kardashians a good example of the point you're trying to make, because a lot of what they wear is trampy. I know this was kind of long but I wanted to get some of thoughts out their on the whole americans dressing like slobs issue. %-). but also afraid because we might continue some of the trends from this decade into the 2020s. First, it was clothing, then came the no shave look. The women often arent dressed much better; they tend to wear clothes that are either too baggy or much too small for them. I'm an apple shape - I have no business wearing baggy t-shirts or too small pants. Most people took pride in looking their best and dressing for success. I know it is harder for my apple shape to look nice, but I do try so hard to look nice. When I was still working, I would at least wear a pair of Dockers pants, a button-down shirt, and tie most days, though sometimes I'd wear a nice polo shirt with my company logo on it -- tucked in. Proper manners in general have slipped exponentially. On a recent visit to LA calling into a Walmart was depressing. Casual fashion was just starting to become socially acceptable but not allowed obscenities in public. I dont have to dress up to please you. My men and even the men of the Royal Marines had everything from gas piston to bolt assembly immaculate and lightly oiled within 15 minutes. Everyone has their own idea of what is esthetically pleasing and for me personally, tats don't fit my definition of beauty. Respect has to be earned,it's not an entitlement. A leading question, but I believe that most people today dress less well than the generations before (myself guilty). Personally,I fail to see how any of these teens expect to be taken seriously in the real world,when they dress like dumpster divers,street walkers,and wannabe gang bangers,and are covered with tattoos,body piercings,and other mutilations.News flash child,nobody wants to see your underwear,or your scrawny (or giant) backside. Some women wear way too big/baggy/frumpy clothing as well. But, I digress, it pains me that young people today dress as though they've swept their clothes up off of the floor. *laugh*, Do you remember the effort put out in buying an Easter outfit? All I know is, I make twice the money I did in 1995 but feel about half as professional. Unless you have a personal tailor, probably at least 99% of clothing sold in what was once middle class retail stores is cheaply mass produced in some chinese sweat factory. our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Regardless, I can't stand the "let it all hang out no matter how ugly" ethos that has infected modern mankind. RARELY do i see a person dressed perfect. People today just don't seem to give a s*it about their appearance and the way they present themselves. I'm just thankful that their are still a few clothing companies out their who still know how to make nice clothes for people. I often went beyond this basic requirement and donned a sportcoat as well. Like the sneakers with suits, oddly cut blouses, weird prints, or huge, cheap-looking plastic glasses. My pet peeve is spandex/clothing out side the gym. 2 Feedbacks on "Why Americans Today Dress Like Slobs" Surellin. That way they could develop a sloppy style that could be made for very little money and sell clothes for a lot of money. I said on here a few months back in another post that every day we're another day closer to the depressing world depicted in "WALL-E" where humans are so obese they are immobile and they suck their nutrition from cups all day while glued to computer screens. I've gotten rather tired seeing ordinary people out in public places looking as though they were either refugees, or inhabitants of homeless encampments. Years ago I wrote a post called "Why Are So Many Of Us So Fat?" Have you seen what celebs wear in public (when not posing for those magazines, of course) vs. how they used to dress when not filming a movie? The slobs should look in the mirror to see what they look like. Most 9f us are the work horses that keep the system going, that's all. All of this appears to go hand in hand with the socio-economic problems that afflict our country, and, by extension of our misbegotten empire, the rest of the world. For the record, I was born in the 1950s. No one at it.I honestly think my boss likes it this way though. All this nonsense with the jeans (mining and peasant trousers) started in the 70s with the rise of the left. Even wearing this which i don't think is overly flashy I stand out like a sore thumb in a decent size city amongst my age group and older ages. I couldn't imagine seeing Elizabeth Taylor or Cary Grant with even a small wrist or ankle tattoo, let alone being covered with the goddamn things like David Beckham (nice body, yet he's covered with these obscenities which detract from the appearance!). (1995). I would say that, since, clothing is so comparatively cheap nowadays, it is no longer a reliable social marker,so nobody cares anymore. When shredded jeans started coming in I wouldn't put them out in the store. For every Kardashian trying too hard, you have a Steve Jobs wearing dad jeans and New Balance kicks 24/7. Using profanity on live tv or radio in the "old days" was once unthinkable, but now there are those who think that free speech enables them to be a foul mouthed pig - or look like one. Canadian here and I can tell you the majority of people dress terribly. It's sad -- seems like there's a plan for these businesses to separate us from other humans and save some money in the process. I can't tell you how happy I am to have found this site and this article on how sloppy people have become. It's been going on now for years and does absolutely nothing to ensure the average American will get noticed for their sense of style and sophistication. I think dressing is a lot of fun and it's sad that more people don't see the fun in it. Everything looks like rags now, cheaply made with the least amount of fabric and no linings. He must know where he's going. So they started promoting the casual slob look in sitcoms, magazine, fashion shows and in the media. But it's not just the men,who pay to look trashy,now days. LOL. It was a little unimpressive. However, I've read the book "The Peter Principle," and although it was published about fifty years ago, the same practices it satirized are still being committed by the ignorant to this very day. I should add I agree with the poster who commented on the excessive tattoos. People's fashion changes from state to state or even county to county. I've copped a few comments about trying too hard and things like that which i just let wash over my head. Why would you want to emulate a style that's notoriously associated with gangs and criminals? Nowadays, the same type of store lets the employees wear whatever they choose, with tattoos and/or piecings unhidden. The whole bare legged crap with tattoos, scars, birth marks razor cuts, and my ever favorite, that spray on orange crap they use running down their legs! Well, it seems that while the masses are eager and salivating to spend $1,000 on the newest Iphone, they are reluctant to clothe themselves properly, or don't care or know how! I'm moving to Korea, where my length doesn't exist; I can't just buy more pants. Well, I have absolutely nothing against same sex people, since I am one. Sometimes, it's hard to tell the difference. I don't understand why people make excuses to not dress nicely. I have one word for uFly's owner and his decision: huzzah! The woman he was with had on shorts, tank-top, an un-zipped hooded sweat jacket and tenni-runners. Second, very funny observation about your casino experience. Appearance is the first thing we all notice, and many people still do use that when making judgments about each other. Just because they're known to millions of adorers still doesn't impress me with their grunge appeal, and doesn't enhance any fantasy about wanting to be in bed with them. The Wal-Mart slob ethic is pervasive everywhere (people of wal-Mart!) This is dangerous for blood circulation. It seems sadly apparent that the average "american male" has been bereft of a culture in which fathers would show their sons how to at least form a necktie. Oscar Wilde once said, "You can never be overdressed or overeducated.". Fine. For me, part of the appeal of going to such a restaurant (or other similar places, like the symphony) is the opportunity to dress up. I couldn't agree with you more. Unless you are living in poverty, their should be no reason why people should be dressing like dull slobs with no sense of style. I don't buy that argument because if you can afford PJ bottoms with the Duck Dynasty logo on them, then you can afford proper daytime pants from Target or Walmart. There, a nation of slobs paraded through the crossroads of America. The kids were better dressed than the two "adults". Hi Pam! Thirty year olds having the mind set of a 15 year old. Thank God I always had a job that required me to dress at the minimum nice business casual, no jeans, and I had to learn how to dress.
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