Your Flops Are Grossing Me Out Essay

We used to live in a world where everything was very formal. Men wore suits, and women wore dresses; everything was classier back then. In the world we live in today, this is no longer the case. The common theme is more of a relaxed one. Casual attire is extremely common no matter where you go. Whether it be in school, the workplace, or public life, just about everyone is wearing either yoga pants, leggings, or sweatpants. Dress to impress is no longer the motto today's youth lives by. “Your Flip-Flops Are Grossing Me Out”, by Dana Stevens, states that casual attire (more specifically flip-flops), is neither appropriate nor attractive. While casual attire may be deemed inappropriate for most situations, there are also certain times where it is acceptable. There are a multitude of casual items that people wear that can be deemed inappropriate. Some of these items include leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants, sweatshirts, baseball caps etc. Sweatpants and …show more content…
Some places where it is deemed to be appropriate are for the gym, for use at home as pajamas, and even in sports. Whether you are sleeping, or just lounging around your house either by yourself or with family, you want something that is comfortable to wear. While you are working out, or maybe just doing some form of physical activity, you would want something that doesn’t restrict your movement, which leggings, yoga pants, and sweatpants are all good for. Although you will most likely still be looked at in certain manners, it is perfectly acceptable to wear these types of clothing in these scenarios, because no one expects you to dress up if you’re going to be sleeping or exercising. Leggings are also an acceptable clothing option for sports as well, usually in colder weather to keep athletes warm. Despite not being presumed adequate for all situations, casual wear does serve a