what do you think of someone wearing cheap quality clothes?

Question

I have lost a lot of weight (in a bad way cos I was already slim) and my clothes hang on me and they are old.

I do not have much money, even for thrift store/charity shop. My clothes are old but I try and keep them clean.

When you see someone dressed like this what do you immediatly think.

I will not vote for best answer - there were a lot of helpful and thoughtful contributions. thanks .

Answer 1

Actually it has become trendy to wear clothes from a thrift shop. :)

Personally, I do not care what people wear, I am just appreciative that most of them have clothes on.

Wear what you like. The people who would judge you based on what your wearing rather than who you are are people you probably don't want in your life anyway. :)

Answer 2

I don't even think about it really. ^_^ It's because I have to dress that way myself--my budget is tight these days and as often as not I do find myself shopping entirely from clearance racks and sales. So I'd be a hypocrite if I was one of *those* people who pick at others for "dressing poor". And yes, I've seen and had to deal with more than a few of those...

But I digress. Point is, I wouldn't nit-pick, but I am aware of your concerns here. Here's a tip or two you might follow:

--Many cheap clothes say they have "wrinkle guard" or are "permanent press", but those things are really only relevant at the store, while the shirts and pants are on the racks. You don't want to iron the stuff outright--the cloth will on average be too thin and too easily burnt--but if you have an iron with a steaming function, do try to hang your clothes on a hanger, folded and creased, and steam the wrinkles out.

--If in doubt, buy a size or an inch larger, and settle for some slack. People are more tolerant of slack and drape and bagginess than they are of clothes that are too tight (because cheap clothes generally fit *poorly* if they are too tight).

--Keep the things that are least likely to change and most likely to fit from your old wardrobe. Shoes, accessories like neckties (for more formal situations), the occasional t-shirt or sweater (as people are less finicky about fit with those), and coats (ditto).

--Remember that grooming and hygiene matter more than clothes. Steam out the wrinkles (or if you can't, dry your clothes on low heat, remove from the dryer *damp* and let dry on a hanger, folded and creased). Clean up your shoes. Treat and remove what stains you can, ASAP. Tuck in your shirt, if in doubt, and make sure at least the bottom button on a polo shirt is buttoned. Don't let your deodorant stain your shirts or pants (some anti-perspirants are *bad* about this).

The biggest single thing though is: don't get gas. Or, if you do, make sure you hit the men's room and drop trousers in front of a toilet before *you fart*. The reason behind this is: most cheap clothes are at least partly made of synthetic fabrics. They *Hold ON* to odors. If you fart in cheap pants they will stink *All Day*. And on that note...invest in Febreze.

Hell, invest in a good Lint Roller or Lint Brush too. It's a necessity for black pants.

I hope this helps, and works out for you. ^_^

Answer 3

I think they are either
A: just lost a bunch of weight.
B: diong the best they can under thier citcumstances.


As long as your clothes are clean and you are well kept dont worry about it. I too shop at thrift stores for some of my things. Heck I got my work pants for $4 and I got my stepson a BEAUTIFULL Columbia winter coat for $4.

If someone is going to judge you by your cothes and not your personality, you dont need em!

Answer 4

You are perfectly alright.Nobodt ever considers a person good, impressive or attracive because of costly clothes one slips in.
I assure you of the age old fact , "a book is not jusdged by its cover".
You should develop high self esteem and self respect.
People you will come across will like to see you are wearing clean dress or not....and, whether you are comfortable by wearing any damn dress ....costly or cheap hardly matters.
Develop the free and comfortable personality ......you will GLOW in the midst of the rest, I am sure.

Answer 5

Some people don't even care what you wear. It's only you that cares.
If you cannot fit into any of your clothes, ask for a donation from friends, acquaintances or relatives. You can also pick up on some sewing and hem your clothing into a smaller size.
Hippies have done it and so can you.

Good luck and Godspeed.

Answer 6

i do no longer concepts paying that bit extra on clothing for high quality. i might in no way purchase something much less costly ( in basic terms using fact that is much less costly ) using fact 3 days later it breaks. i purchase a brilliant form of my clothing from distant places- i've got in no way seen everybody wearing the comparable element yet :)

Answer 7

Depends on how you see yourself. If you see the cheap cloths, then you are going to project that image. If you see a successful person wearing decent cloths that is what people will see.
If someone judges you by your cloths you dont need them.

Answer 8

Nothing,

doesn't matter what a person wears to me.

As a matter of fact I think anyone who spends alot of money on clothes is crazy. We put to much emphasis on material things in the USA.

Answer 9

I think they r fine, bc the person is more important than the clothes. Happy Holidays!!!

Answer 10

I do not judge people by their clothes