foxy lady Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 When we go out to a restaurant my OH likes nothing better than to wear an ancient blue cotton shirt that has faded like a pair of old jeans, and will match it up with an equally battered pair of Chinos. At the same time he insists that I wear something smart. His friends seem to dress the same. What is it about men and worn out clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasia X Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 When we go out to a restaurant my OH likes nothing better than to wear an ancient blue cotton shirt that has faded like a pair of old jeans, and will match it up with an equally battered pair of Chinos. At the same time he insists that I wear something smart. His friends seem to dress the same. What is it about men and worn out clothes? Sounds absolutely awful and i'm surprised the "restaurant" allows him on their premises, dump him and get someone cleaner with better friends and a touch more style :gag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksmurf Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 ooooooh, well its because we are no where near as competetive with each other as women.THANK GOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Location114 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sorry but I must say that its not all men its a majority. When I go out to a restaurant I make lots of effort I don't insist that the OH does but she does anyway. I'm a real clean freak so worn out clothes are a NO GO for me. I think its simply that some people feel more comfortable in there scruffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphany Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Fashion is a tightrope. It's tempting to just go with what you know. I think men, like a lot of women, just like to feel comfortable and "themselves" in what they wear, which is important. There is a kind of "scruffy" that would be considered "hobo chic". Perhaps he's trying to accomplish that. I don't mind whacking on a shirt (as long as its black!), but collars make me fidgety for some reason. Can't beat a tee and jeans, and a nice but casual jacket. And no bright colours either!! I'm dull as dishwater and I'm not going to overcompensate for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 When we go out to a restaurant my OH likes nothing better than to wear an ancient blue cotton shirt that has faded like a pair of old jeans, and will match it up with an equally battered pair of Chinos. At the same time he insists that I wear something smart. His friends seem to dress the same. What is it about men and worn out clothes? I don't understand this sudden change in public opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Some blokes, me included can make clothes look scruffy. None of my clothes are more than about a year old except for a few leather coats and the newest is under a fortnight old and I wear them and still manage to look rough in them. I used to own a suit, a very expensive suit and anyone wearing it would look great. I managed to look like a Guy Fawkes after it had been dragged through several hedges then wee-weed on by a horse. Some people simply look like unmade beds and I`m one of `em. As a kid I remember my mother yelling each Whitsuntide that I `Looked like a sack O spuds tied up int middle wi string!`. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaGSR Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 For lounging around, scruffy clothes are the best, they're more comfy! It's important to dress a bit more clean cut when going out though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoddyHolder Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Some people can wear thousand pound suits and still look crap,some can wear the cheapest clothes imaginable and look the bees knees.I thought looking trashy,stubble , trousers hanging down etc,was the in thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoddyHolder Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Just as an afterthought are the clothes "scruffy" or just untidy,scruffy to me translates as dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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