The one and only time I post about personal style. Here's why...

Minimalism has its perks. Source: http://www.esquire.com

Halloween is not big in my country. Although the idea of playing dress up on all Hallows eve does appeal. On more of a regular dressing note, what would you wear everyday if you could wear anything you wanted? How important is it that your garb matches your economic status?

A recent experience in a grocery store has got me wondering about how society views people who really don't care much about dressing to suit their status. Whether that status is your economic, social, career, geographic location, etc. 

In a world where the Kardashians and other dimwitted celebrities are idolized as style icons,where does that leave us geeky folk who tend to idolize a different caliber of celebrity? 

Ever noticed how some of the richest and successful (not to mention intelligent) people tend to take a minimalist approach to dressing? The idea is that paying such close attention to dressing fashionably is a distraction from what really matters in life. Mark Zuckerberg is known for his dressed down grey t-shirt and jeans look. Bill Gates favors the sweater with a buttoned shirt under it. Steve Jobs 'polo-neck and blue "dad" jeans. And then there is the new generation of celebrity geeks that do actually try to look stylish in their personal stylist selected geeked out gear. It is common for minimalists to cave to the social pressure of dressing to suit the occasion.

There is a measure of acceptance that society is lacking in this respect. There is a need for a mindset change. Seeing a person in raggedy old pair of jeans and a torn T-shirt stepping out of their smoking hot Ferrari shouldn't make you wonder if the car is stolen. Seeing that should tell you that here is a person who has such strength of character to not give a damn about what you think - and that they love fast cars. 

I have yet to meet a person who does not have a favored item of clothing. Whether it is a particular t-shit or a hoodie or even an accessory. Admittedly, seeing a person walk by wearing a Doctor Who inspired item of clothing would make my inner and outer geek smile. Unless it were Dalek inspired, in which case my inner geek would yell, EXTERMINATE!