https://www.reddit.com/r/GenZ/comments/1j8aef0/unpopular_opinion_i_actually_like_the_american/
created by notfae on 10/03/2025 at 21:46 UTC
50 upvotes, 30 top-level comments (showing 25)
You know, just a simple shirt, yoga pants and cozy shoes. I wish it were acceptable in Germany to dress like that without getting side eyes. I hate walking around in uncomfortable clothes all day.
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Comment by ZGalive at 10/03/2025 at 21:52 UTC
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Rock what u like f*** what people think, they will call you crazy before they call you a genius
Comment by IndependenceOk7554 at 10/03/2025 at 21:59 UTC
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pro tip: comfy clothes which do not look like you just woke up and didnt put in any effort. they do exist.
also in big cities in germany most people dont look formal... sweat pants are everywhere.
Comment by ThunderStroke90 at 10/03/2025 at 22:12 UTC
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Jeans and collared shirts are uncomfortable?
Comment by Consistent_Device547 at 11/03/2025 at 01:36 UTC
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are we living in the same germany tho? when i go outside, its rare to even see a single person, not wearing sweatpants and dirty adidas sneaker for the males as they dont even give a shit about clothing and just want to look as ''assozial'' as possible, while the girls on the other side seem to not even own a single comfortable clothing piece and run around overdressed as if they are on their way to the next pole dance night club. its utterly bizzare.
Comment by RedditAlwayTrue at 10/03/2025 at 21:51 UTC
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What's unique about the US style?
Comment by NexoNerd101 at 10/03/2025 at 22:02 UTC
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Whats the german everyday style then?
Comment by ChadPowers200_ at 10/03/2025 at 22:34 UTC
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Some of my dress clothes are more comfortable than pajamas.
Comment by Ellestyx at 11/03/2025 at 00:14 UTC
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what?? I'm Canadian and wear capris, t-shirts and a large hoodie. I didn't know that it wasn't normal elsewhere
Comment by ClockWorkWinds at 10/03/2025 at 22:32 UTC
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Lol I can't believe there's already a few comments railing against casual comfy outfits being more or less acceptable in many public spaces in the USA.
What's the problem? It's not like everyone does it. I would think that it would only elevate the experience of dressing up. It's nice to have the choice to put in effort rather than an obligation.
I like the variety. Even beyond casual and dressy options. When I lived in a college town that's well known for its theatre culture, I always thought it was kinda neat that the occasional person in full theatrical costume could often be spotted doing normal, everyday stuff among the crowds.
Comment by Careful_Response4694 at 10/03/2025 at 22:00 UTC
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Nah I hate that shit. Visiting europe was so refreshing.
Comment by Str0nglyW0rded at 10/03/2025 at 22:46 UTC
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Do not let the gaze of others stop you…
Comment by MedicMuffin at 10/03/2025 at 22:59 UTC
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Wear what you like. There will always be people who decry comfortable casual wear as "slobbish" or "low class" or "looking like you don't put any effort in." Luckily for the world, nobody is obligated to give a fuck about those nerds and their nerd opinions. Nobody gets to tell you how you should dress. Screw their judgemental glances and silent disapproval, anyone who wants to whine about it is more than free to fuck right off.
Comment by history-nemo at 10/03/2025 at 23:18 UTC
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It looks like you’re having a breakdown
Comment by [deleted] at 10/03/2025 at 23:59 UTC
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Head up near me and its flannels, jeans, Waxed jackets. Our everyday clothing.
Comment by hangender at 11/03/2025 at 00:28 UTC
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Heh. It's even more casual now. Everyone is in their pj's
Comment by Automatic_Praline897 at 11/03/2025 at 02:05 UTC*
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Whats the style in germany? Skintight h&m jeans from 2016?
Comment by NamidaM6 at 11/03/2025 at 02:35 UTC
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Most of my classy/business outfits are actually more comfortable than wearing jeans and if they weren't expensive pieces of clothing, I'd wear some of them as PJs
Comment by KFCNyanCat at 11/03/2025 at 05:16 UTC
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I wish I could afford to dress up more, but my least favorite genre of European criticism of the US is "you need to spend more money."
Comment by Brbi2kCRO at 10/03/2025 at 21:57 UTC
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Clothing norms are made up anyways. The most absurd one being the suit. Always some dumbass abstract meanings and cues behind what someone wears.
Comment by ishadawn at 10/03/2025 at 22:10 UTC
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I wore pajamas in Walmart today with no shame. This was todays lowest egg price in Riverside Ca
Comment by KeyEnvironmental9743 at 10/03/2025 at 23:05 UTC
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Agreed. Comfort should be prioritized.
In fact, no matter what I may think about John Fetterman’s politics, wearing a hoodie in the Senate takes balls.
Comment by ConfusedScr3aming at 11/03/2025 at 00:24 UTC
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Same
Comment by ah_kooky_kat at 11/03/2025 at 01:23 UTC
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I respect that. Casual wear is so underrated.
I'll tell you what's even better though: jeans, boots, and a flannel shirt. Still casual, but more rugged and slightly more refined.
I can't even fully describe how comfortable denim and flannel are. Kinda loose, kinda not. A good pair of jeans and a good flannel shirt always seem to be loose in the places they need to be and tight in the other places they need to be. Form fitting but also not form fitting. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
Comment by goldenbrushes at 11/03/2025 at 03:05 UTC
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I couldn’t imagine having a dress up everyday. Sweatpants and crop tops for the win
