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Fellas, it's the Suits room. Let's keep the discussion on clothing.
Maguire said:Its one of those things, like the Papal Tiara which we want to see but lets face it, things are going to get MORE and MORE casual, not less, the more distance we place between the "Golden Era" and the new century. While some of our suits and hats may not stick out too much today, in 50 years will they be thought of the way stuff in the 1830s would have been thought of by the man of 1950 or 1960? Probably so. I hate it as much (if not more!) than any of you, but its just the way it is. and no one can possibly expect a presidency that is trying its best to appeal to young people (looking cool and hip and in touch) will go all out. This president is not trying to appear as a "stuffy old suit" like every other politician. whether he is a stuffy old suit or not is of course, another story altogether. But all that really matters in many ways is image.
Geesie said:Formal dress is elitist...
Pronouncing words correctly is elitist...
I sure feel better knowing that all these rich and powerful world leaders are just plain folks after all! I can really identify with them, unlike in the past when they tried to be educated and dignified!
Cobden said:It may be due to practical reasons; if the US President was unable to wear tails (due to engagements after the affair, or it being a flying visit, or even perhaps for political reasons, etc.) it wouldn't exactly be the done thing for others to wear it.
A shame if it doesn't come back next year - I'm hoping it's a one off
MisterCairo said:Dress for the Nobels is now dictated by the American president?
Geesie said:Formal dress is elitist...
Pronouncing words correctly is elitist...
I sure feel better knowing that all these rich and powerful world leaders are just plain folks after all! I can really identify with them, unlike in the past when they tried to be educated and dignified!
Thunderbolt said:Just to make conversation, Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to have her painted portrait of her not in a ball gown but a pantsuit!lol
Widebrim said: