Okay, Okay. To each their own. I've grown up and primarily lived in not snow weather, so a hoody (or hoody plus jacket if cooold) is all I need. Hoody and jeans. And slip on sneakers. And a beanie. I like my beanie. As a no longer child, I still am prone to losing small, disconnected items. For a brief moment in time, I forayed out into "fashion" -- otherwise known as uncomfortable and expensive things you'd rather not have to pay for or wear that are currently deemed to be a socially desirable aesthetic. But I came back to the fold of comfort and ease. Everything else is complicated, so I can at least wear things that aren't and that feel good.eddot98 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:17 amYou could tell me that, but that won’t ever change my mind. When I have to be out in the cold for an extended period of time, I have better cold climate clothes than a hooded sweatshirt. Think parkas, sweaters, gaiters, ski hats, etc.Beensabu wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:48 pmWhat if I told you that a hoody is a sweatshirt with a built in scarf, hat, and muffler that you can't drop?
They put you in them as children because it's sensible, and you're like "yup, this works, look no further for a more efficient/optimal clothing choice". Like velcro shoes and slip on sneakers. Never used to see those for adults, but how can you tell someone they have to tie their shoes when they know they don't have to tie their shoes?
I agree that hooded sweatshirts make sense for children that can’t correctly decide what to wear or are prone to losing small, disconnected items of clothing.
My objection to the hooded sweatshirt is when, mostly males, wear them as a fashion statement. They are trying to emulate gangster rappers, not exactly great role models. Think how ridiculous it is for someone to wear a hooded sweatshirt while driving a car. Is that safe? Yet, I can’t count the number of times that I have seen that. Talk about tunnel vision.
Velcro sneakers remind me too much of nursing home patients; a lot of female patients wear them. Don’t ask me how I know. I do wear slip on footwear - boat shoes, mostly.
As far as the OP, ties are going the way of the corset. People like to breathe.