I’m so glad I’m not the only person that thinks the current fashion comfort overlooking nice and decent. I read and saw the news about how Tampa International Airport had banned wearing pajamas at their airport. It might appear “tongue in cheek,” but I’m of a view that perhaps there is a lesson to be learned here.
I see people, mostly millennials or gen-x types come to the casino I work at wearing pajamas while playing their favorite slots games. I see the same thing at Grocery stores and Walmart stores too. I’m not sure when or more importantly, why people suddenly have this yen to not change into regular clothes after getting out of bed. Is it to be comfort or laziness that explains this habit?
If you haven’t noticed, I’m in that crowd that believes in a certain dress code where people are attired in clothing that makes them appear more becoming. I’m of that generation that thought it important to dress up for Sunday services, special occasions such as weddings, funerals, graduations, and even travel. And I considered people who chose not to dress according to the occasion, inept, slovenly, and perhaps not in their right mind.
I don’t see anything wrong with being comfortable, casual pants or denim jeans are perfectly fine. Dockers come to mind. Women have their comfortable dresses, skirts or pants that doesn’t say “I just rolled out of bed. Look at me!”
If I sound like a curmudgeon embittered by today’s fashion trends, you’re right. And what’s with wearing ripped and holey jeans? I guess that’s for another day.
Jerry Schellhammer 