Opinions on Smart Clothes

[MiskWisk]

Smart clothes. We all have them. We all have our own opinions on them (well done to me for stating the obvious). Some people really like them and take every chance they get to wear them and others couldn't care less. So, what's yours?

Mine is that I don't like them at all. I think they are pretty much worthless and the only reason that I have them is because I'm expected to. Even then, I only go for cheap clothes because I can not see the difference between an expensive pair of smart trousers and a cheap one. The expensive ones do nothing to justify the cost except "to look good," something I just can't accept as justification to spend money on something. They don't keep me warm, the wind cuts right through them, they aren't waterproof, the material is generally easily damaged, they require special attention when cleaning, they take more effort than necessary to put on and they just aren't as durable as regular clothes. I honestly do not see why people spend so much money on them.

EDIT: Also, as a couple of people have asked, by smart clothes I do mean formal attire.

 

[Juste Goose]

I'm not sure what you mean by "smart clothes." I'm guessing formal attire or expensive but nice-looking clothes. Unless there's some sort of clothing with wi-fi connection to monitor you heartbeat or something.

Anyway, I love nice clothes and wear them whenever I can. I'm not too confident when it comes to my physical appearance, so I like to be as fashionable as possible to make up for it.

 

[Able Seacat]

I would suit up like Barney Stinson every day if I had the confidence or reason to do so.

Spoiler

 

[EscapeGoat_v1legacy]

I used to really hate wearing them but over the last few years I've found myself loving wearing them more and more. There's just something fantastic about wearing a formal shirt and jacket, but the real king is the waistcoat. I absolutely love wearing waistcoats. They're slightly old-fashioned, I know, although they do seem to be coming back in some small ways, and they also have the advantage in that you can wear them for both formal wear and casual wear. I've also found it makes up for my general lack of confidence as well; when I wear smart clothing I just feel like I can do anything.

 

[akai]

I love smart clothes, but I don't see anything wrong with casual style, as long as you don't look sloppy. When I see a person dressed in smart clothes, it makes me appreciate the effort they are putting into their appearance; it shows they care about how they present themselves to others. And it does give you a confidence boost. However, you don't have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a clothing item in order to look classy. There are plenty of high-quality clothes that you can get at affordable prices. Don't waste your money on something just because there's a cool label on it, in most cases it's just a rip-off.

 

[Adamantium93]

I'm assuming by "Smart Clothes" you mean a suit and tie. Truth is, people judge you by your appearance and they judge you hard. After your hair, your clothing is the most noticeable thing about you and it gives the greatest indication of your personality.

"Smart Clothes" don't just make you look good, they make you look your best. As a guy, it broadens your shoulders and a tie makes you appear taller than you are. Furthermore, the entire ensemble gives the impression that you are clean and particular about your appearance.

They also scream confidence and ability. If you watch detective shows or have had experience with real life detectives you'll notice that most of them (less so nowadays) wear suits when they're in the field instead of a police uniform or (god forbid) jeans and a t-shirt. The reason is that it makes them seem in control of the situation. Not only do people at the scene relax a bit more when the man in the suit shows up, but witnesses are more likely to divulge information to a cop in a suit than to a causally dressed one. That is just one specific example, but there can be similar situations drawn between multiple fields. Simply put, people treat and think of you better when you put time and care into your appearance.

You say that you can't justify spending money to just "look good", but that is perhaps one of the best things to spend money on. Looking good can make people treat you better while looking like a bum can create automatic distrust.

 

[Fijiman]

OP needs more context! Seriously, do you mean suits and stuff or some weird future clothes that are like smart phones only clothes?

 

[Norithics]

As someone who's been in a committed relationship for over a decade?
The hunt's over, no need to put on the good leopard skin. ;P

I guess being constrained to a dress code will make you appreciate sharp dressing a lot less because everybody's required to do it. To be honest, as a consumer all it makes me think is that the person in question is going to try their feeble-minded best to steal from me. It also has nothing to do with the person under it, so it just seems like a huge deception. I'd rather get good service from a punk with a million nose rings than decent service from Gordon Gekko.

I can't deny that it can look good individually, though. I guess I would rather see someone who wants to dress up do so than see somebody who has to dress up simply comply.

 

[Angie7F]

I am more casual but not trashy, so i dont own preppy formal clothes but can get by.
I do like to have a few dresses that are dressy enough fo rme to go drink in bars n hotels though

 

[ClockworkPenguin]

Most of the time I wear jeans and a jumper, because they are super comfy and suitable for most everyday events. I think its better to keep smart clothes (suit and tie etc.) for special occasions partly because I can't afford not to but mostly so that they seem special.

It's nice putting them on and feeling unusually smart, but I imagine that would fade if it wasn't, well, unusual.

 

[King of Asgaard]

I'll usually wear jeans and a t-shirt to go out, but whenever a suit and tie event crops up, I will dress appropriately without complaining, because I look pretty good in a suit.

Spoiler: Not bad, all things considered

 

[Foolery]

I'm wearing a suit right now. But that's only because I'm at work. Otherwise I'd be in a t-shirt and shorts.

 

[Aramis Night]

I love formal wear personally. I'm a goth though so i tend to enjoy suits and long coats as much as i do fishnet shirts and anime inspired clothes. I work at a place that sells such clothes and i even have a small collection of top hats and canes i wear from time to time. Of course the suits i wear and sell, tend to be a little different from what they would expect to see in an average courtroom, less homogenized, more edgy. I honestly love classy clothes and often lament the fact that i feel like most people would rather wear a burlap sack. My closet has been a several thousand dollar investment but given how my appearance has also made me a lot of money i cant see it as an issue.

 

[bigwon]

I'm usually wearing some button up shirt with rolled up sleeves with either blue jeans or shorts. Seems to be casual enough. Usually get comments on dressing nice, and i'm cool with it.

 

[ninjaRiv]

I think we should round them up and destroy them before they get too smart and overthrow us. They're a danger to our way of life.

Ok, I do sometimes enjoy wearing a shirt and tie.

 

[Flames66]

EDIT: Also, as a couple of people have asked, by smart clothes I do mean formal attire.

Ooooh Riiight. I thought you meant wearable technology.

OT: I sometimes like to wear smart looking gear, but not in the fully traditional sense. I like to customize my smart look with an Australian hat or being made of leather or something like that. My leather blazer is pretty durable and keeps the wind off.
I also like to have snazzy accessories like a pocket watch or a pipe (bubble blowing).

 

[RandV80]

I'm a burly northerner, if it's a clear day and over 10 degrees Celsius outside I'm too warm in anything other than a shorts and a short sleeved shirt. I mean I like the look of classy clothes but living in a milder climate that's just too much clothing for me to wear.

Thankfully I work from home and haven't been single for a long time, so I don't have to care.

 

[Pebblig]

I am the most casual/scruffy person ever. When I do wear smart clothes, I kinda feel overly smart? Even though all I wear is a smart shirt, tucked into black smart trousers with smart shoes (no tie). Yet when I do I feel suave haha and I can see why some people dress smartly all the time, it's probably quite the confidence booster.

 

[Doclector]

Bullshit. Complete bullshit. I always thought this. Why would I trust someone more who goes to such great expense to "look" trustworthy? Surely, that indicates it was a problem in the first place.

And now? Now I can't believe we're continuing on like it means anything. Think of the recent kinds of people who have fucked this world up. Politicians. Corrupt businessmen, in particular, bankers. The only people not wearing suits who were involved in recent shitty events are terrorists and the odd warlord who prefers a uniform full of medals he likely never earned.

After all this, we still see the suit as a sign of someone we can trust? Unbelievable.