Would you consider yourself a clothing elitest?

[nighttrain7404]

It's been really interesting reading/sharing ideas w/SF members...

Regarding topics such as brands, leather, shoes, watches...

Lots of valuable bits of information to absorb and incorporate.

I have a general question to you all.

Would you consider yourselves clothing/fashion elitests?
Does that also equate into a form of social elitism for some folks?

Just noticed interesting blurbs like "well..for the common person" or for the "average person"...

Is this purposeful in intent, or not premeditated?

 

[Get Smart]

there was recently a throb on "clothing snobbery" and I think the consensus was that many are snobs/elitists concerning THEMSELVES but not in a way that looks down on others.

 

[hopkins_student]

With shirts, shoes, and undergarments I most certainly am. With suits, sport coats, and odd trousers, I'm an aspiring elitist.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

there was recently a throb on "clothing snobbery" and I think the consensus was that many are snobs/elitists concerning THEMSELVES but not in a way that looks down on others.
+1 But I would expand it in my case to include snobbery directed to people who get expensive flashy garments lacking in substance (Prada anyone?

)

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by nighttrain7404

I have a general question to you all.
Are you conducting a survey?

 

[nighttrain7404]

No not a survey...just learning about everyone...

 

[nighttrain7404]

Originally Posted by skalogre

+1 But I would expand it in my case to include snobbery directed to people who get expensive flashy garments lacking in substance (Prada anyone?

)
Hmm...I'm guilty of flashing some stuff from time to time. I'm a child of the "bling bling" generation. I do slip a diamond bracelet or bezeled watch underneath my italian suits from time to time.. I don't wear it OUTSIDE of the suit...of course.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by skalogre

+1

But I would expand it in my case to include snobbery directed to people who get expensive flashy garments lacking in substance (Prada anyone?

)

You just keep TRYING to get put on my "styleforum politics" list, don't ya??? Not that I'm wearing an absurdly overpriced but fun Prada Plexi plastic watch with a $900 price tag and a 75-cent movement made in China.

Just kidding, of course. But, I agree with what's been said. I think most all of us are snobs with our own dress but don't carry that over to others. I couldn't care less if somebody is wearing Men's Wearhouse or Target or anything else; what I like is only that a person feels comfortable with themselves. I think we realize that most people just don't care that much, or have concerns outside of dress (I have friends who spend $100's of dollars a month on Criterion DVD's, others who drink away a decent car payment).

Where I DO like to make a snide comment, however, is when I'm around some egomaniac asshole (usually working in sales or as a stock broker... I don't know why) who keeps talking about his Armani jacket like it is what will be worn during the second coming. THEN, it's fun to be a complete ass.

Growing up in the South, I've seen older men going to church whose entire ensemble probably cost less than some of us spend on a pair of underwear and yet it looked wonderful and flawless. I'd never make a comment, not just because it looks great, but because this guy wears what he feels best in.

 

[nighttrain7404]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

You just keep TRYING to get put on my "styleforum politics" list, don't ya??? Not that I'm wearing an absurdly overpriced but fun Prada Plexi plastic watch with a $900 price tag and a 75-cent movement made in China. Just kidding, of course. But, I agree with what's been said. I think most all of us are snobs with our own dress but don't carry that over to others. I couldn't care less if somebody is wearing Men's Wearhouse or Target or anything else; what I like is only that a person feels comfortable with themselves. I think we realize that most people just don't care that much, or have concerns outside of dress (I have friends who spend $100's of dollars a month on Criterion DVD's, others who drink away a decent car payment). Where I DO like to make a snide comment, however, is when I'm around some egomaniac asshole (usually working in sales or as a stock broker... I don't know why) who keeps talking about his Armani jacket like it is what will be worn during the second coming. THEN, it's fun to be a complete ass. Growing up in the South, I've seen older men going to church whose entire ensemble probably cost less than some of us spend on a pair of underwear and yet it looked wonderful and flawless. I'd never make a comment, not just because it looks great, but because this guy wears what he feels best in.
Funny you say that, I'm employed at a very large and well known financial institution where I see those guys you mention all the time. The fundmanagers who have that Armani talk... I'm more..just interested in getting some of the finest fabrics/clothing available....they just interest me, and appeal for their quality/craftsmanship. IN learning of more things, you feel cheated/almost lied to regarding common items and being brainwashed into appreciating them, when there is much more out there. It's like drinking dirty water your entire life, and realizing there's pure clean water out there. Yes I can appreciate those who are happy in their situations..and I would be too if I only knew dirty water, but I've been exposed to the clean water and there's no turning back after that.

 

[zjpj83]

I like well-made clothes.

I don't hate somebody who doesn't wear and/or cannot afford well-made clothes.

I don't hate, but do lament the people who can afford and do in fact buy expensive clothing but choose to buy a "label" that is by and large crap. I think that mentality is shared by many here, and if anything I think it's sort of anti-elitist in the sense that it's a waste of good money to buy a label sewn on a piece of crap.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

You just keep TRYING to get put on my "styleforum politics" list, don't ya??? Not that I'm wearing an absurdly overpriced but fun Prada Plexi plastic watch with a $900 price tag and a 75-cent movement made in China.

Just kidding, of course. But, I agree with what's been said. I think most all of us are snobs with our own dress but don't carry that over to others. I couldn't care less if somebody is wearing Men's Wearhouse or Target or anything else; what I like is only that a person feels comfortable with themselves. I think we realize that most people just don't care that much, or have concerns outside of dress (I have friends who spend $100's of dollars a month on Criterion DVD's, others who drink away a decent car payment).

Where I DO like to make a snide comment, however, is when I'm around some egomaniac asshole (usually working in sales or as a stock broker... I don't know why) who keeps talking about his Armani jacket like it is what will be worn during the second coming. THEN, it's fun to be a complete ass.

Growing up in the South, I've seen older men going to church whose entire ensemble probably cost less than some of us spend on a pair of underwear and yet it looked wonderful and flawless. I'd never make a comment, not just because it looks great, but because this guy wears what he feels best in.

Ok, fine... that's two so far with you... where's my cameraphone and my notepad, I have some boxes and usernames to scribble down

The E/A's you mention are indeed a tiresome lot. And popping a bubble of that magnitude can be entertaining

 

[zjpj83]

Allow me to express my sentiments graphically:

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Allow me to express my sentiments graphically:

STICKY THIS!

We need that to be up on the right hand corner of the site page, where there is some empty space

 

[whnay.]

To answer your question, yes.

 

[Lamo]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Allow me to express my sentiments graphically:

hmmm... there is quite a sentiment against dockers on this forum.

http://styleforum.net/showthread.php...ighlight=khaki