[CheyennePress]

>>>>On the other hand, where I come from we are suspicious of good ol’ boys who dress prettier than girls while seeming to spend a lot of time, money and obsession on their appearance. <<<<

Dressing professionally is a mark of perfectionism. Looking like a slouch is not to be admired. When I see the decline of dresscode in America, it seems to correspond with an ever-exploding waistline--a general laziness that would have been looked down upon in ages past.

A look at Grand Central Station in New York circa 1920 should be telling enough:



I come from the old school where a man dresses up to work and church and carries a sense of pride in his appearance. The Good Ole Boys that you speak of used to do the same thing. Even farmers dressed up to go into town.

[hocndoc]

Women used to wear hats and white gloves, too.

However, there’s a difference between perfectionism and neat, between obsession and nicely put together.

I don’t like being around men who make me feel like my slip is torn and showing.

[RockinRight]

I dress up for work, church (when I do go) and to go to a nice restaurant.

However, I dress down on a bus, plane, or train. Why?

Mainly comfort. It’s uncomfortable enough to be squeezed into a seat designed for a 108 pound person, with my unmentionables smashed together painfully, in a hot, stagnant plane/train/bus for 3 hours...it’s even worse wearing a suit. :-)

[BunnySlippers]

That looks like the NewYork Stock Exchange ... not Grand Central Station.

[Petronski]

A look at Grand Central Station in New York circa 1920 should be telling enough:

If you come across one, you should post it.