Yes? Well now I've got a wig beneath my jaunty hat.
That too? How about makeup and perfume then!
Maybe an unnecessary cane. A gold chain sticking out so you know I have a nice watch hidden away. My fanciest kerchief sticking out of my pocket. See how white?
Today, we just post our expensive possessions on social media so you don't have to wear your proof.
Isn’t it marvelous that we live in times where fashion doesn’t play a big role any more? Even jobs that would require ties, say, 20 years ago, are now increasingly casual.
I am glad to no longer own any suits or ties. Every time I see movies or shows that depict ppl running around in suits, ties & dress shoes it just makes me think y tho 🤷🏼♀️
I keep a suit for more formal occasions, like funerals. Oddly enough, the level of formality in funeral attire varies a lot depending on what region of the US you're in.
In the days before telecommunication and especially before formalized, reliable identification methods clothes were an obvious way to figure out a person's position in society. Expensive clothing was easy to spot when compared to cheaper clothing, so if a person was dressed in finery it was almost guaranteed they were actually wealthy.