I know a young man, (in his early 20’s), who wears a kilt to nightclubs. He gets very upset when people ask him if underwear is commonly worn with such an outfit. I, however think it’s a legitimate question. So what if it has to do with underwear? I still, to this day don’t know if people wear underwear in those things.
Surprisingly, he rarely hears anything negative from other clubgoers about his kilt.
I have worn lipstick maybe three or four times in my life. Prom, senior pictures, and I don’t remember when else. I hate makeup. My skin (especially my nose) is very soft and makeup just makes it feel really gross and unnatural. So I don’t wear it. Given, I don’t have the kind of complexion that’s really flat without makeup, I do have color in my cheeks and all. But someone telling me I have to wear makeup to be “appropriately dressed” is either going to get a :rolleyes: or a “hmmm, I don’t think so.”
I grew up in jeans and t-shirts. I loved the grunge trends of the 90s where I could wear flannels all the time. I was too shy for a boyfriend anyway, but if I hadn’t been, it wouldn’t have been my clothes that was the deciding factor.
Freshman and sophomore years in college I didn’t dress much differently at all, but my self-confidence soared. And what do you know, guys started noticing me and I dated one long term.
I am now just out of college and half the time I wear loose jeans or t-shirts, and the other half tight jeans, tight shirts, dresses, or skirts. Today in fact i am wearing a nice shirt and skirt, but that’s because I was teaching this morning and that’s what’s expected of me there.
Thing is, it depends on where you’re going. If you’re going to teach, to an office, etc, and there are specifically laid out rules on dress code, then you should adhere to them. But going to the store, who cares? I was walking to the post office yesterday in loose jeans, a t-shirt, no makeup and sneakers, and a guy hit on me. It has more to do with your attitude, the fact that you smile and act as if you’re beautiful. If you don’t act that way, no clothing is going to help you. If you do, then bad clothing won’t hurt you unless the other person is superficial.
I have no problem going downstairs and chatting with my neighbors while I’m wearing silk boxers and a t-shirt. No problem at all.
I agree. One of the hottest men I ever saw was at “The Wave” in Honolulu, wearing a kilt and nothing-but-a-six-pack up top.
Whew! I still have fantasies about that guy…
Oh, and I wanted to add that my boyfriend has told me he likes how I look in sweats. I don’t wear them outside the house, but he’s not going to break up with me because I wear the sweats. Yes, I dress up for him sometimes, and he likes it when I do, but I don’t feel obligated to do it to keep him.
Whatever people may say on the subject, it comes down to personal choice. Usually I don’t - unless it’s an outdoor function and a windy day. On the other hand I know of a laird of a clan who always wears underwear when he wears the kilt.
You will however find many a tartan bore who’ll go apoplectic with rage at even suggesting such a thing. They’re often to be found wearing a Prince Charlie jacket with a belt (this remark will probably mean very little to most of the world). The only good thing about fashion police is the amusement that can be had when you catch them breaking their own rules.
I saw this today and immediately thought of this thread:
Pajamas Are Not Just for Sleeping
Apparently in parts of China, wearing pajamas in public is a sign of wealth!