Submitted 1 day ago by JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world to [deleted]
If I'm going out, I change from cosy indoor clothing to tidier clothing so that I don't look like I'm wandering around in public in my pyjamas, so I guess I'm fitting to a societal expectation, and thus dressing for other people in that regard.
That said, I wouldn't want to sully my indoor clothing with the outdoors anyway, and I don't like going out as a rule, so I think I prefer to be dressed for myself.
Work doesn’t count, that shit is mandated and the new boss likes to fire for it.
Everywhere else? For myself as much as society allows it. If I’m going somewhere where my friends/party could face consequences for my outfit, then I dress to fit in. If I’m going to the grocery store or any other errand? I’m wearing whatever the hell is the most comfortable. I’m not drawing lustful gazes when covered in motorcycle gear anyway.
I dress for myself. I like being memorable and looking good. I like taking style risks sometimes, but it seems to work for me.
I get complimented on my style often, and that makes me feel more confident in general.
I dress for my wife.
Strangers aren’t gonna fuck me for looking nice.
Anyone who claims they don’t have other people in mind when choosing their outfit is lying - either to you or to themselves.
That said, I don’t think I’d dress any differently even if I were the only person left on the planet. I’ve got this outdoorsy, mildly militaristic “gray man” style that I like but I’m doing it for myself - not for others. Still, there’s an image of how I hope others perceive me, because that’s also how I like to think of myself. So it wouldn’t be honest to say I never think about other people’s perception.
Probably the only piece of clothing I avoid wearing in public because of how it might be perceived is my hiking/combat boots - they admittedly give off a bit of a nationalistic vibe, especially paired with the rest of my outfit. I still wear them for outdoor activities, of course, just not to the grocery store.
Now that I think about it, I do sometimes also not put on a beanie because I think my hair looks better but a beanie is arguably more comfy.
It’s definitely a mix. I’m not a stylish person, but I find I get the most compliments when I’m wearing things I love.
50/50, maybe?
I like my ideal world where no one expects anything from anyone when it comes to clothes and appearance, but I also like to figure out my (very extra) outfit of the day from time to time
both my wife and I dress for ourselves. She used to do more for others but my lazyness has worn off on her. She effected me a bit to as she used a lot of cheap fashion and now I wear the pants equivalent of tshirts if im not wearing shorts and tshirt.
I mean, doesn’t every sort-of dress for others?
I mean, that’s why its illegal to go outside unclothed.
For me, its mostly just to fit in, meet the legal and social requirements of being in public, and, well… for winter… since humans have no fur. So a bit of both, but as long as I meet minimum requirements its fine.
Comfort > Looks
I mean, I’m not a high ranking politician, who care how good I look.
I have probably spent more this year because I want a certain person to look at me.
Myself – I opt for the low decision fatigue – same thing everyday wardrobe.
If I wasn’t a bachelor remote employee I might consider mixing it up on the behalf of others. Right now when I do quarterly on-sites I stick with my usual wardrobe.
I have no fashion sense and buying clothes stresses me out so I dress for neither. At best, I dress for other people’s basic sense of modesty.
Myself, always. I’m one of those people who wears normal clothes just numbing around the house, rather than just underwear or pajamas or something. My fiance is practically a nudist and I’ll be sitting there in the couch with her on jeans and a tee shirt lol
I never go anywhere special, so I guess I dress for myself. I’m most comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt so even on days where I’m not going anywhere and will most likely stay home all day, I still shower and put those on. My shirts are all nerdy stuff with characters and logos all over them that I like. Never was a fan of plain, single color shirts. I just got a Mothra shirt and love it so much.
Both. I add my own personal style into outfits that are appropriate for the event I am going to and for the season. I do like the extra attention that comes from dressing a bit fancier, but not at the expense of my comfort and I own very few things that require special care or maintenance.
It’s a bit of both. I’m a photographer and I like to think of my outfits like photos, especially when I’m going somewhere where I plan to network. I want to present myself as someone with a good sense of style and who knows how to make people look good. So my style is my own, but I try to make sure I look good and fit the vibe of where I’m going.
I recently went to a party focused on some spiritual stuff and to match the vibe I got some 3/4 harem pants, but I got ones with a slightly muted floral pattern to make it my own. I made the rest of my outfit plain and dark to match and really emphasize the new pants. It was a style a bit outside my comfort zone, but was a big hit and I got lots of compliments.
IDK… I dress how I like, so for myself, I guess.
Third option: dressing for the weather.
Myself, it’s “others”. I have a public-facing job, and the better I look the more I sell and the more I earn. At home I’m generally as close to naked as is practical, and as close fo all-black as laundry allows.
Feel like I’m in between.
I usually wear simple, single color Tshirts, a light jacket, and one of a small stock of pants.
In a sense I dress just for me - easy and simple means I don’t have to spend time choosing, which I do like. A light jacket let’s me easily get warmer or cooler without having to completely change.
In another, I dress for others - I don’t wear graphic tees very much since high school because I don’t want anyone judging me for what I like, or misunderstanding and prejudging me. With plain tees, I just don’t have to deal with that particular social anxiety.
Comfortable clothes for myself. I’m pretty much invisible to most other people, which is fine with me.
I’m autistic, I dress for myself and my comfort. I actually dress nice however. My wardrobe mostly consists of button ups and pollos. I have t shirts but only wear those when I’m doing something physical like working on the house. If I’m at home I’m probably in a pair of my colorful sweats and a hoodie.
For habits and tradition.
Both; depends on the situation.
I dress for myself.
Others.
I wear what I want to wear. I don’t care if anyone else likes it.
Caffeinated_Sloth@lemmy.world 1 day ago
For both. I wear cheap business casual to work to present a particular image: appear like I have my shit together (I don’t) but I’m also budget conscious. I wear the same outfit every day (for me) because I hate making fashion decisions and crave simplicity. I have five of the same shirt and five of the same pant. Weekends I have a different uniform that says “fit, economical, comfortable, safe.” Two of the same pant and shirt.
lemmy_outta_here@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You just saved me a bunch of typing.
Ditto, and thanks.