A new trend is growing in the fashion world: the abandonment of expensive clothes in favor of simplicity and comfort. For example, when you come to America, you are amazed at how different the American mentality is from ours! And it’s not only about the constant implementation of generally accepted rules, but also about clothing. The American wardrobe has become an example of conciseness and convenience.
Portrait of a typical American
You should always look at the root. Historically, Americans are a very young nation that emerged from a unique alloy of many peoples who came to the New World. Perhaps we can even say that pragmatism and democracy arose as a result of natural selection.
African Americans occupy a special position in society. Since the time of slavery in the United States, they have taken one of the leading positions in demographics.
Characteristics of Americans:
- Bright individualism on the verge of selfishness.
- Independence is fostered from a young age, children are taught to be independent, but for some reason they cannot be left at home alone until they are 14 years old.
- In a conversation, Americans quickly get to the point without wasting precious time on subterfuge.
- Ease of communication between people of different status and age.
- Denial of stiffness.
- It is customary for them to constantly compete, since in the USA all kinds of records and achievements are valued.
- Friendship does not carry any special responsibility; it is easier to share personal problems with a psychologist.
- They value personal comfort very much: it’s absolutely normal to put your feet up on the table or go to the store in your pajamas.
- An active life position and the ability to defend their interests allow them to truly “impose” their point of view.
- Total concern for health, quitting smoking, but at the same time a passion for fatty and unhealthy foods.
We can conclude that in general, Americans are not without contradictions, but at the same time they are simple, energetic and do not depend on the opinions of others.
How they dress in America
We often see on TV the luxurious receptions of Hollywood stars, discuss their magnificent outfits, but at the same time, thanks to the ubiquitous Internet, photographs appear where the celebrity is dressed simply and casually drinks coffee on a park bench. For people, personal comfort is important, not a pretty picture. It’s much easier to go to work in sneakers, and then put on high-heeled shoes.
Most Americans are not always even dressed for the weather! It is quite normal to see a girl in a light skirt and leather boots. In addition, they are not used to low temperatures, especially in the South. There, even -5º Celsius is equated to a cataclysm, and everyone dresses in down jackets or stays at home.
The proverbial boots are not taken off at home. It is not customary for them to take off their shoes or walk around the house in slippers; on the contrary: it is considered the norm to come to visit and, without changing shoes, sit down to dinner. But this is a consequence of the cleanliness of the streets and the absence of dust.
The American perception of fashion is very different from ours. In our restaurant or regular cafe, girls always appear in beautiful dresses, with fresh makeup and luxurious hair. We are ready to spend hours on getting ready, carefully polishing it up. Americans prefer not to divide clothes into festive and casual, in a restaurant you can meet a person in a regular T-shirt, tracksuit or jeans. The main thing is to be comfortable!
It is impossible to say whether this is good or bad; this is the mentality of people, their established traditions. Looking back at global trends, you can see that there is a movement towards convenience. The legendary Steve Jobs proved that a businessman does not necessarily need to have a business suit. His jeans and black turtleneck have become a symbol of a confident man, easy to communicate and ready for new achievements.
Because they are brutes. So simple.
This is primitivization. The Jobs example proves nothing. There are plenty of photos of him in a suit and tie. And one more thing: if now someone comes out in front of the audience in a black turtleneck and jeans, then a good half of the audience will immediately leave. Guess why?
Because this “good half” are stupid.
Soon the same will happen in Russia, look at the youth...