This is the first entry in a three part series dedicated to the difference in fashion in these two regions. First, let's compare men's fashion - from pleated suits to dusty cowboy boots.
Work Wear
Generally speaking, when we think of the occupations of males in northern states we think of bankers, lawyers, and anyone else who drives a foreign car and has an Armani suit in every style. When at work they are dressed as if they just stepped out of a GQ ad. From head to toe everything is crisp, clean, and perfectly made. A suit, tie, button down shirt and shiny, leather shoes is the appropriate work attire for men in these fields.
Being that the South relies heavily on farming, forestry and oil production, a majority of men work in these fields. A suit and tie are far from appropriate when drilling deep into the ground in search for oil. Newly polished shoes are no use when driving a tractor or walking in the dirtiest of outdoor settings. Men in the South have a very different work attire consisting of Carhartt pants or bluejeans. Of course, no man is ready for work without his steel toe boots or cowboy boots.
Date Night
While being in an artistic, larger city in northern states a date has endless possibilities. From a live show to dinner at a five star restaurant, the dress code is more formal. Men there dress in nice pants, a casual button up top, and nice shoes.
In the South, date settings are usually more casual. Men are presentable in jeans, a collard shirt, and boots.
Two different worlds call for two different types of attire. While neither is better than the other, they are both different.
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