Reports are cropping up of a certain growing schlumpiness among the American public since the recession hit. Some commenting on the trend are women relieved at the emerging fashion laxity, and others are horrified.
Boston.com reported the phenomenon from the perspective of two Prudential Center sales associates, under-occupied of late. According to these girls, the Bostonians they see walking "have no style." "It is blah," they insightfully added.
Ignoring for a moment the fact that Bostonians have always looked terrible, there's something here worth considering. A real estate exec quoted in the Boston.com article said she was relieved to escape excessive workplace fashion expectations and another said she's feels free of the pressure to dye her gray hair because "people are more forgiving now."
Boston.com reported the phenomenon from the perspective of two Prudential Center sales associates, under-occupied of late. According to these girls, the Bostonians they see walking "have no style." "It is blah," they insightfully added.
Ignoring for a moment the fact that Bostonians have always looked terrible, there's something here worth considering. A real estate exec quoted in the Boston.com article said she was relieved to escape excessive workplace fashion expectations and another said she's feels free of the pressure to dye her gray hair because "people are more forgiving now."
This trend is on line with some other encouraging effects of the recession revolving around the curbing of excessive consumption and the unexamined exaltation of superficial treasures. Not to mention an exciting and necessary shift toward fresh and different ideas, in every area from fashion to energy solutions and financial investments. All signs point to a growing willingness to get real and get creative. So maybe this savings-driven schlumpification will mark a nationwide cleanse of appearance obsession.
Bring on the dark roots and stray eyebrow hairs!
Bring on the dark roots and stray eyebrow hairs!
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