Dress Code Across the U.S.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by srmom

that's funny

I don't get what the deal is with croakies either - give me a break, they are a device to keep you from losing sunglasses. Buying designer croakies like VV is STUPID. They give them away free at events! But, that might not be fratty

Truth. Designer croakies are pretty dumb. I've got black Croakies and some Chums.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Ok, the north-south, dressy/not dressy for football games differentiations I think we've all gotten to understand the gulf of experience that exists.

But are we now really going to "tier" which outdoor activities are better than others? So only fishing and skiing count? And is that snow skiing or water skiing? Can someone who's kayaking down the rapids in WV wear croakies and not be a douchebag? What about hiking/backpacking in the Appalachians?

Can you only be on a boat with a fishing pole or a ski lift to wear croakies and not be a douche?

Wow.

I figured you could deduce from "fishing" and "skiing" that I meant things that would fall under the outdoors category. Sorry I didn't type out every activity I could think of where Croakies would prove useful. Obviously they were originally meant for skiers and fishermen.

You read way, WAY too much into things sometimes. I never said anything about tiers.

...the point was that if you are buying the things just to say you have them (i.e. trying to hard to be "fratty") you're a douche.

[Lucky SC]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Wow.

I figured you could deduce from "fishing" and "skiing" that I meant things that would fall under the outdoors category. Sorry I didn't type out every activity I could think of where Croakies would prove useful. Obviously they were originally meant for skiers and fishermen.

You read way, WAY too much into things sometimes. I never said anything about tiers.

...the point was that if you are buying the things just to say you have them (i.e. trying to hard to be "fratty") you're a douche.

i enjoy the ocassional fishing trip myself or sitting out on the lake.

but in all honesty, is it not okay for someone to have them for the pure purpose that its convenient for putting the sunglasses on and off your face when its sunny outside. thats just a thought too lol.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by Lucky SC

i enjoy the ocassional fishing trip myself or sitting out on the lake.

but in all honesty, is it not okay for someone to have them for the pure purpose that its convenient for putting the sunglasses on and off your face when its sunny outside. thats just a thought too lol.

Of course it is. I think what some of us are saying is that it seems like a silly thing to classify as "fratty" or "preppy," and it's just sad if people are buying them to fit in, as if it designates some sort of status.

[OleMissRebel]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Of course it is. I think what some of us are saying is that it seems like a silly thing to classify as "fratty" or "preppy," and it's just sad if people are buying them to fit in, as if it designates some sort of status.

The South doesn't go along with trends. We wore what are parents wore when they were in college. Classiness isn't a trend that fades away over time. We just like to keep it classy at all time, no matter what we may be doing.
At Ole Miss, everyone takes this to heart. Even the GDIs look like they can be top tier brothers. It is tradition.

[Lucky SC]

Originally Posted by OleMissRebel

The South doesn't go along with trends. We wore what are parents wore when they were in college. Classiness isn't a trend that fades away over time. We just like to keep it classy at all time, no matter what we may be doing.
At Ole Miss, everyone takes this to heart. Even the GDIs look like they can be top tier brothers. It is tradition.

it definately also has a lot to do with old money too, i don't know how far you can run with an argument that makes it purely about the south. I'd say 80-90% of people in the south either don't wear or can't afford the ralph laurens, brookes brothers, southern tide, southern propers, etc etc.

[Elephant Walk]

The interesting thing I find is that we're often attacked for what we wear...but then again attacked for making fun of what other people wear.

Whatever. Typical Greek Chat hypocrisy.

[33girl]

I can relate to the "Croakies are lame unless you're doing something where your sunglasses might fly off" concept.

I feel the same about men in turtlenecks - unless you're skiing, or you're a beatnik at a Halloween party, no, no, NO.

[ISUKappa]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Carhartts are SOUTHERN PREPPY? I can't wait to tell all the rednecks in my life that they've been fashion plates and trendsetters ahead of their time for Southern Preppy Frattiness all throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and Alaska.

That seriously made my day, unintentionally of course.

I know, right? I was thinking, "Damn, all the farm boys up here must be fratty, then."

[nittanyalum]

Mac, I was partly being sarcastic, but if you read other fratties who have responded, you'll see that while YOU may not assign every single thing to what fits fratty style (and therefore is cool), others do, and they're whose goat I'm trying to get. I know yours doesn't need gettin', even if we don't agree at times.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by OleMissRebel

We wore what are parents wore when they were in college. Classiness isn't a trend that fades away over time.

Neither are proper spelling and word usage. They're super classy and time-tested as well.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by OleMissRebel

We wore what are parents wore when they were in college. Classiness isn't a trend that fades away over time.

Except that what is deemed "classy" does change. The things people wore and deemed appropriate at the turn of the 20th century or even mid-century are archaic today. Those same folks, your great, great grand parents even, would look at what you wear now and shake their heads in dismay.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Wow.

I figured you could deduce from "fishing" and "skiing" that I meant things that would fall under the outdoors category. Sorry I didn't type out every activity I could think of where Croakies would prove useful. Obviously they were originally meant for skiers and fishermen.

You read way, WAY too much into things sometimes. I never said anything about tiers.

...the point was that if you are buying the things just to say you have them (i.e. trying to hard to be "fratty") you're a douche.

Thanks for clarifying. Now that re-read your other post I completely understand what you meant.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Little32

Except that what is deemed "classy" does change. The things people wore and deemed appropriate at the turn of the 20th century or even mid-century are archaic today. Those same folks, your great, great grand parents even, would look at what you wear now and shake their heads in dismay.

But some of these labels have been around for 50-80 years and they have remained pretty traditional. They haven't tried to appeal to a younger crowd that follows trends and fads.

[SWTXBelle]

How about "classic" instead of "classy". Certain styles are classic - you could wear them then, you could wear them now - for example, the blue blazer is a classic. Lapels may change some, and the tie you wear with it, but a blue blazer is a classic.