World leaders in jeans. "power jeans" AHHHH

[Maguire]

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/108042/the-relentless-rise-of-power-jeans

Just saw this on yahoo.. you watch, soon congress will hold meetings wearing crocs and snuggies or the president will hold press conferences at his couch wearing a stained wifebeater and sweatpants.

 

[Paisley]

Jeans aren't for all occasions, but I've never seen what's so awful about well fitting jeans in good repair. They're a heck of a lot better, to me, than baggy, rumpled khakis dragging the ground, even though those are passable in most offices.

 

[Feraud]

Traditionally cut blue jeans carry a whiff of the laborer about them, so denim on a leader suggests a willingness to roll up the sleeves and dig in.

One mustn't be confused with the help.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

It is who is wearing them that counts, I do not recall any data regarding poor decisions made due to a person's attire or wearing of jeans. In fact, it has a very nice relaxed feel to the whole situation. My respect is always directed at both the person and the office rather than an article of clothing.

In fact, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev appeared both relaxed and powerful while dining with the Obamas. He hit that elusive note by pairing his fine blazer, crisp buttoned shirt, and expensive-looking leather-soled shoes with dark, straight jeans.

 

[High Pockets]

I weep for the future.

 

[Maguire]

Jeans aren't for all occasions, but I've never seen what's so awful about well fitting jeans in good repair. They're a heck of a lot better, to me, than baggy, rumpled khakis dragging the ground, even though those are passable in most offices.

World leaders shouldn't be seen wearing this kind of attire, especially not in the context. If they are visiting a coal mine or something that is different.

 

[Feraud]

I weep for Loungers..

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Gives mind to the first half of the 19th century, when certain world leaders were chastised for going wigless and wearing trousers instead of knee breeches at state events.


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[Feraud]

Wigless?? How gauche.
The world is always going to pot according to one group or another.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Fit is as essential for jeans as for tailored slacks. Men should keep their executive jeans "dark and straight." And never dress as if the jeans had been switched out from formal suit pants at the last minute: No fancy French-cuffed shirts with jeans.

No distressed jeans at work. No metal studs. No acid washes. No lavish embroidery. No boot cut. No skinny for men. No pedal pushers, shorts or cutoffs. No baggy high-rise. No super-low-rise. No holes. And no fussy ironing.

 

[Paisley]

World leaders shouldn't be seen wearing this kind of attire, especially not in the context. If they are visiting a coal mine or something that is different.

The contexts shown in the article were casual-looking events (a baseball game, possibly a vacation in Egypt, and walks with other leaders in business-casual clothes).

This made me think of the sans-culottes, too. Before the French Revolution in the late 1700s, upper class men wore knee-pants, or culottes, along with wigs, stockings, colorful coats, and makeup. Sometime afterward, full-length pants, worn by poorer men, became standard for all. No doubt, some people lamented the change.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans-culottes

 

[Foofoogal]

I weep for the future.
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"There's nothin' more foolish than a man chasin' his hat."
Tommy Reagan....Miller's Crossing

lol lol :eusa_clap every moment of the day. You ain't akiddin.

the only consolation is my parents are not here to see it.

 

[DapperDuck]

My respect is always directed at both the person and the office rather than an article of clothing.

But sartorially speaking, *yucky* in my opinion. Those jeans would look great on a grunge rock star or a teenager. I guess everyone is going casual nowadays; and political leaders are trying to look like men of the people. Oh well, at least he was not wearing sweat pants.

Gives mind to the first half of the 19th century, when certain world leaders were chastised for going wigless and wearing trousers instead of knee breeches at state events.

Thank you Beau Brummel!

The contexts shown in the article were casual-looking events (a baseball game, possibly a vacation in Egypt, and walks with other leaders in business-casual clothes).

Obama pulled off the "business-casual" look well. I don't think jeans are considered business casual by most, they are just plain casual.

 

[Foofoogal]

Oh well, at least he was not wearing sweat pants.

that may be next year. that is the point of those who don't like to see this. lol

 

[High Pockets]

"What one generation tolerates,.....the next accepts."

 

[C-dot]

"What one generation tolerates,.....the next accepts."

True in most cases, but I find the dress habits and certain behaviours of my contemporaries to be on the boorish side (for lack of a better word.)

But opinions are like bums: everyone has one!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

But opinions are like bums: everyone has one!

I don't.

I have an awful time finding jeans that fit.

lol

 

[C-dot]

I don't.

I have an awful time finding jeans that fit.

lol

lol

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Oh no it is too late.............

Former President Reagan reads opinions from disgruntled constituents regarding his manner of dress.

lol lol lol

 

[C-dot]

HOW can you wear elastic bottom sweatpants with a shirt and tie?

Poor Ronnie, he used to be such a snappy lookin' guy.