Flip flips and sweatpants in public?

Question

Cool or unacceptable? do you leave the house like this?

xHoneyxBeex · Accepted Answer

That's my outfit of choice when I'm sick or just in a lazy mood. It's not "unacceptable." People have the right to wear what they want and what is most comfortable to them. When I have an 8am class at my university, I value the extra hour of sleep rather than waking up early to put effort into my appearance. I don't have anyone to impress anyway, my boyfriend doesn't care, he says I look beautiful in a messy bun and hoodie. And I don't care what anyone else thinks. Of course I obviously don't dress like that ALL the time, sometimes it's just easier like I already mentioned.

Jas93 · Accepted Answer

ehh, it depends. I don't wear flip flops, but I do wear flats and sweat pants sometimes in public. That's only to school,  going to a place where there is like a hand full of people or when I have to run an errand. I wouldn't wear them if I know there is going to be A LOT of people (like the mall) or when I know I'm going to be out for a long period of time.

MaskofInsanity · Accepted Answer

If I'm running to the supermarket or to get petrol or something, then I'm not going to care.  ^Not a big deal.

AshBrown · Accepted Answer

This IS actually a great and very valid question. I for one, have MAJOR thing for flipflop and bare feet on the female gender. I do not have those crazy type of fetishes but I do hold nice, well shaped and cared feet a big factor in a girl's acceptability. Despite that, if there is one part of attire that flip-flops would look odd is a sweatpants. They just don't go together. On top of it, often they wear sweatpants, flip-flops and white gym socks. They just show how lazy the girl is.

As for guys, it looks unsmart and unhygienic unless they are on a board-walk.

backspace · Accepted Answer

Well for me it all depends on where I am.

For example if during the summer I'm at the coast camping in a camp then I ware flip flops and shorts almost all day long most of the time because I'm waling around on the beach or something even without a tshirt. So even when I go to the store I have the same outfit. But this is when I'm at the camp in the evening when we go out... no way or at home going down town or something. Flip flops are for the beach and that's where I ware them or maybe at home around the house during the summer.

Couter · Answer

I guess it depends on where you're going, or if you want to avoid attention.

If you're running to the corner store, or taking the dog for a walk then that's fine. But if you're going to spend the day out in public then I would put a little bit more effort into how you look.

Most of the time, the point of being in public is to interact with other people, and I assure you, even the most fashion-apathetic person will notice what you're wearing and use it to make a judgement about you. That's doesn't mean it's a bad judgement, but it will usually improve the more effort you put into your looks.

Personally I notice a huge difference in the way people look at me when I dress well. If I'm in sweatpants and a t-shirt, most people don't give me a second glance. When I throw on a nice pair of jeans and a sport jacket, people are friendly, make eye-contact with me, and go out of their way to make sure I'm taken care of.

Abhijit3101 · Answer

It is  my outfit choice when I am at home in a lazy mood. It is not unacceptable in public too - if it is not uncomfortable to you and not exposing you as ugly. We have right to wear what we want and what is most comfortable to us. Ultimately you dress code express your personality and nature - in that particular situation. them. MY friends does comment or not care what I have put on if they see mi in this dress - at home. I have not tried it in large crowd public - and definitely somebody will comment for your any type of cloths there. If a guy is wearing sweatpants without undergarments and shape and size of his P* is making show or if a girl is wearing it and her camel toe is attracting me - I will comment them to take some care for wearing it in public (but it will attract my attention) Obviously it is not for wearing all the time.

Gawesome · Answer

If it's a quick grocery store or convenient store run or errands around the neighbourhood...then sometimes yes. Not flipflops though, I can't walk long distances in those. I rather wear a pair of pants/jeans and a simple t-shirt. Slip on a shirt, cardigan or a hoodie if its a bit chilly. It's the most versatile look!

Funny enough, my city was ranked top 3 for being worst dressed in Canada because most girls wear yoga pants everywhere since Lululemon is from Vancouver. And most men have no fashion sense and dress like slobs/hobos or in 'douchewear' like ed hardy and affliction with trackpants and those puffy northface jackets in the winter.

madhatters4 · Answer

yes I leave the house like that when it's appropriate. if I'm running out to the store, running an errand or maybe just chillin with some friends then absolutely I'll rock sweats and flops.  why not be comfortable when you're not dressing for any particular occassion

Dylan1989 · Answer

I wouldn't say it's unacceptable (I'm sure there are others that wouldn't mind it and others that think it's a complete turn-off), but for sure it doesn't look good. Even if you want to just go out in public dressed casually, you should still look decent. Flip flops and sweatpants looks horrible imo.

dirtyharry · Answer

Sweats I have no problem with, especially when it is colder.

Flip Flops should be banned. Not real footwear. And people wear those things everyplace including work and church.

Flops should only be worn at the gym/shower, near the pool, and the beach. That is it.

I cannot stand them and even the flipping sound when people walk infuriates me.

Snowman63 · Answer

Girls in flip flops are hot no matter if they're wearing sweatpants, jeans, shorts, sundress, or whatever.  I just love to see sexy girls' feet and toes on display.  Especially if she has her toenails painted and she's wearing a toe ring or two.  Now that's hot.  I can't help but wonder how sexy her feet and toes and flip flops smell, too.

Anonymous · Answer

Not cool but not unacceptable. I wear sweat pants and flip flops in public (not both together). When you dress like that in public you can't possibly care about what others think of you, and that is why I wear them because I really don't care about fashion faux pas and what people think of me.

Tycho · Answer

I mean, I don't really think anyone has the right to say flip flops and sweatpants are "unacceptable" to wear. I mean, they're just clothes. Honestly, I don't care. I rather dress for comfort than the approval of others.

Anonymous · Answer

Flip flops I don't wear in public, but since I don't sweat much at home, sometimes I do wear sweatpants in public... =P

I think those are OK for a quick supermarket run when you're already at home and forgot something and have to leave the house again... I can see people who would wear nothing but those though (like shorts and those ortho sandals combo or how they're called).

Celebrities apparently do it too, iPhone in one hand, Starbucks drink in the other...

Anonymous · Answer

ARE YOU CRAZY? Asking a question like that.

I mean,

Haven't you gone shopping at Wal-Mart ever?

If you did and you looked around you would be surprised at what some people leave the house in...

Here even better, I will show you what I mean.

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Anonymous · Answer

Either of these sums it up for me:

Anonymous · Answer

No, but I think it's kinda hot if I see some girl at the local market or something wearing it. It shows she doesn't spend an hour prepping up just to do a quick errand or two. If she went to some French restaurant (or tried to get in, lol) then it'd be weird

XRabbitHeartX · Answer

Not hot. I would never look like that in public... ever. Unless I'm on my way to the hospital or about to give birth. That's the only acceptable excuses I can think of.

justbanANNAz · Answer

i do! I'm so lazy with what to wear sometimes lol. i really don't care about what I'm wearing or how people look at me in those moments, I just go with what's comfortable

RedThread · Answer

I don't wear sweatpants nor flipflops but I do go outside super casually. I own very nice clothes but they usually sit in my closet. I prefer to wear something comfortable outside like an old random t-shirt and a pair of cheap basketball shorts haha

confugirl · Answer

Cool. It's mostly for comfort, so no one really cares

Kanojo · Answer

I do a good bit of time but then I'm not big into fashion. More into comfort.

fancykat1 · Answer

I don't really like sweatpants and I don't like flip flops. I feel uncomfortable wearing both of them together.

Anonymous · Answer

I personally don't wear anything more casual than jeans and a t-shirt. That's as casual I get in public.

I don't even own a pair of sweat pants, haha!

If others wear it, that's fine. I don't care. I just don't myself :-)

cavmanier · Answer

I've went to the grocery store like that, but I'll normally wear shoes. Flip flops are really bad for your feet.

hardness · Answer

i don't care about a girls cloth I will be attracted to her it will be just because of her looks and t**ts because I love big bag kind of t*ts

hawtguy_yho · Answer

if I wear sweatpants with no underware my d*** does flip flops in my sweat pants and puts on a show for everybody :o

xzinax2 · Answer

well it's a ''fashion no-no'' but then again,f*** anna wintour,people are wearing neon leggings with crocs.

caligirl3 · Answer

No No No... in my book flip flops are for the beach and I just wear pants when I walk the dogs or are sick.

Shpongolia · Answer

If I'm going to the mountain and cannot drive in my snowboard boots, I'd leave the house looking like that.

6Paul11 · Answer

Oh my God, flip flops and sweatpants? The heinous things people do!

Cuddle_Muffin · Answer

Yes, majority of the time I'm wearing those out in public, yes even in the summer.

Popnlock · Answer

For girls it's acceptable, for guys it makes them look like hobos

heavensgift2girls · Answer

It just looks like you don't care what you look like. It isn't cool, or unacceptable.

Tacoma · Answer

Every time I see someone like this I just think "it must be a bad hangover"

abundantlyrich · Answer

unacceptable... I wouldn't want to have attention focused on me.

beastman88 · Answer

yes... if I was going to a sweatpants and sandals convention :3

Anonymous · Answer

At the same time? Rarely. I could see it as justifiable when a gal is on her time of the month and doesn't feel like doing anything though. Otherwise it's just pure laziness haha.

kalimavictor12 · Answer

No way. My mom wouldn't let my sister out like that. It's just socially unacceptable.

Prof_Don · Answer

I think it's OK...as long as you aren't aiming to impress anyone dressing that way!  :-P

RUSHFAN · Answer

If that is what ya wanna wear, then do it. I have no problem with a woman who does it.

Anonymous · Answer

it can be cool... it can also be horrible... more often than not it looks horrible/like you just rolled out of bed.

GymStatus · Answer

If you have the confidence then do it anyways. People care too much what other wear this day and age.

Dimasaur · Answer

I can't say anything from a girls perspective but as a guy I could really care less what you wear. If I find you attractive then it's not because of your clothes.

OscarTheWild · Answer

Flip flops are always cool. I think girls look great in flip flops whatever the outfit.

stevo1 · Answer

I don't. Always blue jeans/shorts depending on the weather with tennis shoes.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think sweatpants are never a good look to wear out and about  and I'd never do it especially with flip flops lol

unighted · Answer

no,i never leave the house like that

lauramor · Answer

I wouldn't wear those together ever.r

TedStar · Answer

Only If I'm going to sports practice or gym

maiez · Answer

yeah I wear these together often

Anonymous · Answer

They are quite cool. They should be encouraged

Anonymous · Answer

I see nothing wrong with being comfortable.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't see anything wrong with it.

ladsin · Answer

that's all I wear

tiredofwaiting · Answer

No never

dommage · Answer

no, unacceptable

indianguy1982 · Answer

casual pants

Anonymous · Answer

A no go

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