The difference in the amount of respect when dressed up vs dressed down is on of the most stark contrasts in my life. At my last job, I might be doing dirty work in jeans and a t-shirt, or I might be meeting with regional managers and wearing a full suit, or at least wearing a sport coat, etc. I would walk into the same stores in both styles of attire on different days. When I’m dressed down, I can’t get the time of day from people, it’s very much a blank stare and an irritated “yeah, what do you want?” when I approach. Then I come in wearing a suit and random people are saying hello to me in the aisles, the usually-aloof store manager is stopping mid-conversation with his employees to greet me, and it’s ridiculous because I’m literally the same asshole who probably deserves an amount of respect somewhere in the middle of these two extremes I’d get, lmao.
But yeah, I’m very particular about my clothes and being well-put-together. People notice that shit, and I’m just treated obviously differently when dressed nicer. So, I’d say your clothes don’t TRULY make you, in the sense of your character, but in terms of how you’re perceived in the world, this is very much true.
But yes, I certainly pay attention to the way a person dresses. Both their style and how much care and attention has gone into their look. Of course I have a preference when in comes to style; but what I suppose is more important to me is whether HE seems to care what he looks like or not (of course, depending on the situation).
Basically- their something i take into account on first impressions.
It doesn't make the man. Im just picky about what my guy wears lol. If i see him in a suit, its kinda cringe unless he’s going to church or a wedding. If i see him in sweats and a hoodie, i think thats ideal for me. It doesn't make him look lazy because i know he can still get work done, even more so, since dressed more comfortably
Personally I don't believe in it I treat everyone the same but I know majority of people are quite judge so they do judge by clothes (when I was in school I was always in sweatpants / tracksuit cause I was too lazy to put skinny jeans I find those uncomfortable and my teacher thought I was some kind of bad student while I was actually a great student).
I'm not sure what the real intention is of this proverb.
But every person looks better when they are well-dressed. Men should not fight or resent this fact. (I know you don't, Alexander. You appreciate good wardrobe.)
Yes they do. You make a conscious decision on how to dress and choose clothes that project an image of you that you want the world to see. If I see a guy dressed as a chav I assume he is a chav because decent men choose not to dress that way.
Totally disagree! A well-dressed DOUCHBAG, is still a Douchbag! A dear friend, of mine, once said "you can polish a TURD all you want, but it is still a TURD!!"
'Your' clothing is an expression of yourself. It does not 'make' a man, but it indicates where he belongs. Where indeed: I refuse to be close with people who wear a necktie.
Well, I don’t think that is exactly what makes a man, but I sure as hecc would like to see my babe in a suit. Not just a suit, but classy/casual clothes. @LEADFOOTboi 🥺🥺🥺
This is very true. I am a non binary person who is born anatomically male but prefers to express as female. I am routinely spit at, verbally assaulted, and physically assaulted.
Yes, the cloth you where has an influence on how people perceive you and treat you
no definitely, all it may mean is they can afford clothes, I have met a lot of people that can't buy the better quality clothes but they have been real class people
