I agree. My choice of what to wear is an expression of my feelings/mood/necessities/ or whatever. I never dress on account of what folks expect me to wear.
When I want to send a message that I think the situation is important to me I may dress up. For the record, going to an Opera would not be such a situation.
The concept that clothes are an expression of a person's feelings and moods is a creation of the the 1960's hippie movement. People in this country used to have a sense of propriety. Ever since the 1960's slovenliness and comfort have become king.
When I want to send a message that I think the situation is important to me I may dress up. For the record, going to an Opera would not be such a situation.
It's not all about you. It's about certain standards in society, standards that have, in some cases, lasted for centuries. Conservatives are supposed ot be hesitant to discard traditional aspects of society.
When I want to send a message...
You admit you intentionally dress to send a message, then deny it.
hmmmmmmmmmmmm, interesting...very interesting.