We are going to a family wedding this weekend back home and my wife assured me that it will be very, very informal. So informal that a pair of khaki pants and a polo shirt would suffice for attire. If you're going to go that route, what's to stop me from wearing shorts and a tee shirt, right? Despite her efforts to change my mind, I am dressing up.
I have always been under the impression that there are two occasions to get dressed up for all the time: weddings and funerals. They are both intended to honor people and you should show up looking your best to honor them. The saying goes 'look good, feel good' and everyone should abide by that. I don't understand why there is this disconnect with society today where it's okay not to get dressed up.
Dressing up my not reflect on others, but it reflects on you. Your appearance gives others an impression of you. If you want to look like you don't care what you look like at formal events, guess what, others will think that of you. At least I would. If you don't take the time to dress to impress, when it comes time for your wedding or funeral (not that you would care about that) if someone doesn't dress up, you can't complain about it. Don't send out black tie wedding invitations if you wore khakis and a polo shirt to others' weddings...ever. That's just a dick move.
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