Sloppy in Singapore by Liew Wei Qi
I agree that Singapore has become a nation of sloppy dressers. I believe that is because of the humid weather and the way we are taught to dress for going outdoors. Personally since young, my mother had always told me to wear a simple shirt and pants to go out or to a nearby shopping centre. And until now, my mindset of wearing something casual for going out still can not be changed. However, in the event of going to a wedding banquet or a formal occasion, I will dress up properly to the dress code stated as it is a form of respect to the host. Sadly, there are cases where disrespectful Singaporeans wear sloppily in such occasions. Such action disgusts me as this shows their lack of initiative to dress up for the formal occasion.Singaporeans prefer comfortable clothing. Dressing up nicely for going outdoors is a “ No no” to many Singaporeans, as the hot weather makes us feel uncomfortable and sweaty. For ladies, it is troublesome to keep applying makeup when the sweat destroys it. Almost no Singaporeans will forsake comfort over proper and formal clothing. Dressing up just to go places like coffee shop and supermarkets will definitely make that person look out of place as no one would wear such attire there.
Sloppy image poses negatively to tourists as they may think that Singaporeans are lazy and messy. Overall, I feel that dressing sloppily can be right or wrong depending on the location we are going to.
Sloppy attire at Orchard Road:
Images from: http://www.asiaone.com/Just+Woman/News/Beauty+%2526+Fashion/Story/A1Story20080707-75129.html
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