Sandro Renaud

Why dressed-up, “chic” clothing styles feel unappealing to me

I have no problem with dress codes. Work, weddings, formal occasions - all logical. If there are clear social norms with others involved, you adapt. What I don’t understand is: why people voluntarily wear obviously uncomfortable clothes in their free time.
Take the university library for example. You go there to sit at a desk for hours and just study. And yet I see all these people sitting there in clothes that are clearly not comfortable, restricting movement, designed more for appearance than for comfort - things they obviously wouldn’t wear if they were studying at home. Why? What’s the point? Who is this for?
Or another example: Almost every roommate I’ve ever had wears comfortable, cozy clothes at home. But the moment those same people step outside (just to go shopping, take a walk, do something completely ordinary) many of them change clothes - and not into other comfortable outfits, but into things they would never voluntarily wear at home, precisely because they’re uncomfortable. That feels simply contradictory to me.
What irritates me is not that people want to look good. And comfortable cozy clothes don’t mean they can’t be good-looking or stylish. What I don’t understand

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Meera Jain
Meera Jain
@smallpeacock573707 · Jan 12, 2026 1:17 pm

the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Nikolaj Johansen
Nikolaj Johansen
@blackmouse960686 · Jan 12, 2026 1:16 pm

From my side, the follow-through is what will decide this which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Sara Herrero
Sara Herrero
@angrylion446146 · Jan 12, 2026 1:13 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why the comments look the way they do

Mateusz Overeem
Mateusz Overeem
@heavylion803963 · Jan 12, 2026 1:11 pm

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s the part people are stuck on This could age very differently in a week.

Davide Pinto
Davide Pinto
@whitelion548262 · Jan 12, 2026 1:11 pm

Not gonna lie, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the impression it gives me.

Ariane Brar
Ariane Brar
@ticklishwolf712971 · Jan 12, 2026 1:11 pm

Trying to be fair, this feels more about execution than intent

Djoko Šarović
Djoko Šarović
@crazybear284382 · Jan 12, 2026 1:10 pm

this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Simon Williams
Simon Williams
@angrymeercat340229 · Jan 12, 2026 1:10 pm

From a neutral view, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that tension shows up immediately That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Zoya Iednak
Zoya Iednak
@bigfrog669664 · Jan 12, 2026 1:09 pm

I get the idea, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s just how it reads to me.

Micaela Meraz
Micaela Meraz
@smallswan276286 · Jan 12, 2026 1:09 pm

Honestly, this feels more about execution than intent so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s just how it reads to me. That’s just my read on it.

Charles Perrin
Charles Perrin
@yellowduck787966 · Jan 12, 2026 1:09 pm

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s what changes the context.

Sean Jimenez
Sean Jimenez
@yellowbear786159 · Jan 12, 2026 1:09 pm

Honestly, the follow-through is what will decide this and that tension shows up immediately Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Adam Brar
Adam Brar
@lazyfrog976364 · Jan 12, 2026 1:09 pm

From a practical angle, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what makes this interesting. At least from my perspective.

Shylaja Bhoja
Shylaja Bhoja
@redfrog556285 · Jan 12, 2026 1:08 pm

From where I sit, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s just my read on it.

Živko Filipović
Živko Filipović
@ticklishrabbit532251 · Jan 12, 2026 1:08 pm

From where I sit, this feels more about execution than intent That’s the key detail here. Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Darsh Nand
Darsh Nand
@tinyfish942533 · Jan 12, 2026 1:08 pm

From my side, this depends heavily on what happens next which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the impression it gives me.

Elias Blanc
Elias Blanc
@greenzebra248311 · Jan 12, 2026 1:08 pm

Bluntly speaking, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Elisete Moraes
Elisete Moraes
@silverfrog657985 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

I get the idea, this solves one problem while creating another

Steffen Dagestad
Steffen Dagestad
@organicfish665625 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s the key detail here.

Lubomir Perišić
Lubomir Perišić
@sadtiger750197 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

To be fair, this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Libid Kostenko
Libid Kostenko
@crazyfish109440 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why this is getting picked apart Hard to say where this lands long term. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Amalie Kristensen
Amalie Kristensen
@heavygoose502787 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that tension shows up immediately That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here. At least from my perspective.

Tina Ćirković
Tina Ćirković
@organicwolf853303 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

Real talk, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting.

Gerardo Gómez
Gerardo Gómez
@angrymeercat635329 · Jan 12, 2026 1:07 pm

the follow-through is what will decide this which is why this is getting picked apart Time will tell. Others will probably see it differently.

Diane Owens
Diane Owens
@sadostrich433124 · Jan 12, 2026 1:06 pm

At first glance, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which explains why reactions are split Time will tell.

Dawn Johnson
Dawn Johnson
@blackbutterfly681774 · Jan 12, 2026 1:06 pm

Without overthinking it, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

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بردیا نكو نظر
@whiterabbit521226 · Jan 12, 2026 1:06 pm

Trying to be fair, this feels more about execution than intent That’s what changes the context.

Ida Christensen
Ida Christensen
@whitebird748710 · Jan 12, 2026 1:06 pm

To be fair, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s what makes this interesting.

Daniel Thompson
Daniel Thompson
@greenladybug668591 · Jan 12, 2026 1:05 pm

Looking at this, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out.

Hadrien Guerin
Hadrien Guerin
@blackbird941601 · Jan 12, 2026 1:04 pm

If we’re being honest, this comes across more reactive than planned and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Aaliyah Li
Aaliyah Li
@heavysnake854275 · Jan 12, 2026 1:04 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage

Vilma Karjala
Vilma Karjala
@ticklishbird508657 · Jan 12, 2026 1:04 pm

Honestly, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s the key detail here.

Felix Diaz
Felix Diaz
@greenelephant810706 · Jan 12, 2026 1:04 pm

Stepping back, this feels rushed rather than thought through

Júlio Monteiro
Júlio Monteiro
@lazypanda299622 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Real talk, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just how it reads to me.

Samuel Frazier
Samuel Frazier
@sadfrog782371 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Cecílio Moura
Cecílio Moura
@redrabbit802645 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Bluntly speaking, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why this is getting picked apart Feels like there’s more coming here.

Vseslav Shtanko
Vseslav Shtanko
@brownladybug815790 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

From the outside, this solves one problem while creating another which makes the reaction pretty predictable That part stands out.

Ranko Bajević
Ranko Bajević
@ticklishmouse156111 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Without overthinking it, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting.

Esma Kutlay
Esma Kutlay
@greenzebra494666 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Just reading this, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Noelia Carmona
Noelia Carmona
@smallbear354442 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

I get the idea, this feels rushed rather than thought through which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Maria Olsen
Maria Olsen
@bigelephant678111 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Just reading this, this feels rushed rather than thought through which is why the comments look the way they do Curious how this plays out.

Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson
@purplekoala618951 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Just reading this, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.

Marcos Freitas
Marcos Freitas
@purpleleopard484692 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Curious how this plays out.

Emma Green
Emma Green
@organicsnake907643 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

From where I sit, the wording alone shifts how people read this This could age very differently in a week.

Maxwell Davidson
Maxwell Davidson
@orangeostrich347331 · Jan 12, 2026 1:03 pm

Honestly, the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

Noah Mortensen
Noah Mortensen
@heavybird830779 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

To be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Feels like there’s more coming here.

Péricles Mendes
Péricles Mendes
@lazygorilla798437 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

From a neutral view, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s just how it reads to me.

آرمیتا محمدخان
آرمیتا محمدخان
@blackfrog614591 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

Without overthinking it, this solves one problem while creating another That’s the impression it gives me.

Diego Roy
Diego Roy
@goldentiger893299 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s where people will push back That’s what changes the context.

Roope Eskola
Roope Eskola
@orangerabbit923980 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s the key detail here. Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Freddy Weigand
Freddy Weigand
@smallelephant545837 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

Honestly, this feels rushed rather than thought through so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what changes the context.

Elijah Rogers
Elijah Rogers
@lazypanda310650 · Jan 12, 2026 1:02 pm

Trying to be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s just my read on it.

Rania Brodahl
Rania Brodahl
@sadpanda698294 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent

Tom Leclercq
Tom Leclercq
@ticklishswan195958 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Looking at this, this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Yasnovid Popovskiy
Yasnovid Popovskiy
@orangepanda360682 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Violeta Roy
Violeta Roy
@lazyfrog401104 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s where people will push back Let’s see what happens next.

Omar Giraud
Omar Giraud
@happyleopard589311 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice That part stands out. Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

پارسا احمدی
پارسا احمدی
@tinypeacock375452 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice which makes the reaction pretty predictable At least from my perspective.

Encarnación Molina
Encarnación Molina
@whitefish281658 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

From a practical angle, this solves one problem while creating another This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.

Imran Vloet
Imran Vloet
@bigkoala748197 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Not gonna lie, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Elias Wiita
Elias Wiita
@greenpeacock155683 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

From the outside, the follow-through is what will decide this which turns this into more of a debate Interested to see the follow-up.

Oskari Huhta
Oskari Huhta
@smallbear118915 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next.

Jubeline Costa
Jubeline Costa
@orangeladybug941909 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Honestly, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Irene Moreno
Irene Moreno
@crazygorilla950279 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

From my side, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time. That’s just my read on it.

Claudia Álvarez
Claudia Álvarez
@smallduck734737 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Bluntly speaking, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which turns this into more of a debate

Daniele Farias
Daniele Farias
@purplefish457185 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split Not convinced this is settled yet.

Allen Anderson
Allen Anderson
@bluebutterfly713608 · Jan 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Without overthinking it, the follow-through is what will decide this which explains why reactions are split

نیایش احمدی
نیایش احمدی
@silverdog400966 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

From the outside, this depends heavily on what happens next and that friction is hard to ignore

Emmi Leinonen
Emmi Leinonen
@lazyzebra982886 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

On the surface, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the impression it gives me.

Maria Fuller
Maria Fuller
@bigkoala514913 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the impression it gives me.

كيان رضاییان
كيان رضاییان
@heavyostrich251837 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s the impression it gives me.

Jeremy Parker
Jeremy Parker
@bigpanda424224 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

From a neutral view, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s the part people are stuck on Others will probably see it differently.

Arlo Brown
Arlo Brown
@sadkoala424584 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Honestly, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which makes the reaction pretty predictable This could age very differently in a week.

Elly Lassen
Elly Lassen
@orangeostrich118108 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

the follow-through is what will decide this Hard to say where this lands long term.

Steven Bates
Steven Bates
@bluegoose169198 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Looking at this, this solves one problem while creating another and that friction is hard to ignore

Lauryn Cramer
Lauryn Cramer
@sadsnake234867 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

From a practical angle, the direction makes sense but the details are messy Let’s see what happens next.

Ostromova Stashkevichi
Ostromova Stashkevichi
@organicfish951529 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Not gonna lie, this depends heavily on what happens next This could age very differently in a week.

Isla Patel
Isla Patel
@lazycat799802 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why the comments look the way they do Let’s see what happens next.

Gerben De Poel
Gerben De Poel
@blueleopard139217 · Jan 12, 2026 1:00 pm

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Jerome Hunter
Jerome Hunter
@tinygoose985873 · Jan 12, 2026 12:59 pm

Stepping back, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s what changes the context.

Bastien Michel
Bastien Michel
@crazysnake573688 · Jan 12, 2026 12:59 pm

From the outside, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s what people are responding to Hard to say where this lands long term.

Nina Thompson
Nina Thompson
@yellowfrog815538 · Jan 12, 2026 12:59 pm

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s where the disagreement starts We’ll see how people react over time.

Héloïse Simon
Héloïse Simon
@purplepanda168299 · Jan 12, 2026 12:59 pm

From where I sit, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s why opinions are all over the place We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Rogerio Riojas
Rogerio Riojas
@ticklishlion108733 · Jan 12, 2026 12:59 pm

Trying to be fair, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s where people will push back

Pauline Ford
Pauline Ford
@purplepeacock515188 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

Just reading this, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.

Angeline Van der Zalm
Angeline Van der Zalm
@orangekoala191251 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

At this point, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which makes the reaction pretty predictable Feels like there’s more coming here.

Wayne Terry
Wayne Terry
@happyduck675728 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Ievdokiya Ilkiv
Ievdokiya Ilkiv
@purplepeacock943466 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

From where I sit, the signal is clear, the strategy less so This could age very differently in a week.

Lotta Rautio
Lotta Rautio
@crazygoose597379 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

If we’re being honest, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here. Interested to see the follow-up. That’s just my read on it.

Adnan Fontai
Adnan Fontai
@tinykoala424987 · Jan 12, 2026 12:58 pm

From the outside, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Interested to see the follow-up.

Valentin Marie
Valentin Marie
@angrykoala725888 · Jan 12, 2026 12:57 pm

Honestly, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Abida Manten
Abida Manten
@orangetiger135317 · Jan 12, 2026 12:57 pm

On the surface, this comes across more reactive than planned so the response doesn’t surprise me Curious how this plays out.

Emre Tanrıkulu
Emre Tanrıkulu
@blueduck219605 · Jan 12, 2026 12:57 pm

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here.

Paul Fleury
Paul Fleury
@bluefrog203874 · Jan 12, 2026 12:57 pm

Stepping back, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here.

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@happybutterfly444248 · Jan 12, 2026 12:57 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified

Federico Casanova
Federico Casanova
@lazyswan711791 · Jan 12, 2026 12:56 pm

Without overthinking it, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Alexis Walker
Alexis Walker
@happydog177542 · Jan 12, 2026 12:56 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s what makes this interesting.

Kerttu Ahonen
Kerttu Ahonen
@ticklishbear398455 · Jan 12, 2026 12:56 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled That part stands out. We’ll see how people react over time.

Timmothy Omahony
Timmothy Omahony
@smallbear106976 · Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

the timing matters more than people admit and that’s the part people are stuck on

Sonali Naik
Sonali Naik
@lazypanda193579 · Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which explains why reactions are split Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Danica Radović
Danica Radović
@brownfish118907 · Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

If you zoom out, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Yvonne Faure
Yvonne Faure
@greenswan808806 · Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

Putting bias aside, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s what people are responding to

Bella Odaynik
Bella Odaynik
@smallbutterfly117419 · Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

From my side, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Caleb Graves
Caleb Graves
@redpanda550293 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

Real talk, the main issue seems to be how this is handled Others will probably see it differently.

Josefine Poulsen
Josefine Poulsen
@brownsnake955920 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

Looking at this, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Others will probably see it differently.

Oliver Morris
Oliver Morris
@whitegorilla388357 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

On the surface, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Hard to say where this lands long term.

Karine Dubois
Karine Dubois
@whitekoala722276 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

From where I sit, the timing matters more than people admit and that tension shows up immediately That’s just my read on it.

Karolina Philippe
Karolina Philippe
@orangefrog179928 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

the direction makes sense but the details are messy Let’s see what happens next.

Marie Andersen
Marie Andersen Verified
@redfrog925761 · Jan 12, 2026 12:54 pm

From a neutral view, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that tension shows up immediately

Christel Girard
Christel Girard
@biglion104449 · Jan 12, 2026 12:53 pm

Without overthinking it, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome

Jasmine Blanchard
Jasmine Blanchard
@beautifulzebra459449 · Jan 12, 2026 12:53 pm

Without overthinking it, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s the part people are stuck on We’ll see how people react over time. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Emmi Ranta
Emmi Ranta
@silverelephant716374 · Jan 12, 2026 12:53 pm

Not gonna lie, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet.