tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post9072608994339763485..comments2024-03-23T16:56:51.852-07:00Comments on Execupundit.com: Dressing Like CharlieUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-72538634507112171692008-08-05T07:54:00.000-07:002008-08-05T07:54:00.000-07:00Michael,I'm afraid if guys wore fedoras these days...Michael,<BR/>I'm afraid if guys wore fedoras these days, they'd even wear these hats backwards.<BR/><BR/>If you want to see folks dressed up these days for a social function, I believe the only place to witness such attention to personal appearance is any Sunday at any African-American church. It is a humbling experience and on that should set some greater example.<BR/><BR/>Going to (on an occasional basis) a Catholic service on Sunday is, as previous commenters have noted, a sad, sad experience. What the heck is wrong with a nice summer weight linen suit? You walk and breath differently.DarkoVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572734667248592785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-57710943815924678002008-08-04T08:59:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:59:00.000-07:00Pawnking,I don't think it's a question of excellen...Pawnking,<BR/><BR/>I don't think it's a question of excellent clothes or of expense. The people in the old photographs probably made much less than people today. Some of the casual clothing costs more than more formal apparel. It's a fashion issue.<BR/><BR/>Your point about comfort being an influence is a good one. Many of us opt for the more casual clothing because it's more comfortable. At what point, however, should comfort not govern?Michael Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762773757535724585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-65656988229534057222008-08-04T08:29:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:29:00.000-07:00Maybe people got tired of being really really unco...Maybe people got tired of being really really uncomfortable for no apparent reason? The last time I went to the shore, I didn't see anyone dressed in a full bathing suit, nor did I observe many suit and ties in 95 degree heat the last ball game I went to. I would finally point out that it is really expensive to dress well, and those of us on a budget (espicially those of us (me) who shop in the big and tall section) find it a lot more affordable to dress casually than to the nines.<BR/><BR/>All that said, it is really impressive to me when someone dresses well. If and when I can afford to do so, I'll dress in excellent clothes, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-88082179990733733472008-08-04T07:42:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:42:00.000-07:00Good example. I'm surprised at how some people dre...Good example. I'm surprised at how some people dress for religious services. <BR/><BR/>It may be linked to the "embracing your inner child" attitude. There are many adults who simply resist growing up. In addition to the men, you can find a surprising number of older women who dress like teenagers. This doesn't mean, of course, that these individuals aren't smart or, aside from the garb, mature but their appearance isn't sending the message that they are serious people.<BR/><BR/>As you note, they are heavy-on-the-casual-side.Michael Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762773757535724585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-1910494705257990242008-08-04T05:58:00.000-07:002008-08-04T05:58:00.000-07:00Well said. We had a fundraising event the other n...Well said. We had a fundraising event the other night and the crowd was casual with heavy-on-the-casual-side. This was a dinner to raise thousands of dollars for our local football program. One fellow not only showed up in gym shorts and a t-shirt, he saw fit to make fun of my "overdressing." I was decked out in a button-down and khakis. Sad.Kurt Hardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795916692413814352noreply@blogger.com