Attire was only one of the factors that could distinguish between which social class group one was part of. Where the person acquired their education is another identifier regarding what class an individual is in. The theory of “dressing to impress” was extremely prominent in this era, with all of the people trying to look their best, which in return would make them feel their best. People were extremely judgemental during this age, because everyone was supposed to live up to the grandeur lifestyle of the people around them. For instance, everybody thought Nick’s house looked somewhat strange lying next to the fabulous home of Jay Gatsby. Nick’s house simply did not live up to the standards of Gatsby. Especially in West and East Egg where
