Dressing Sensibly

A chance conversation with a good friend set me thinking on this very sensitive issue that most certainly creates a divide between the current teenagers and their previous generations. As far as their dressing sense is concerned youngsters today - by which i mean those in the age group of 16 to 25 yrs - seem to be going by the dictates of the western world rather than what is ideally suited to their physique and their surroundings. By this i do not mean to sound like an old hag who despises anything western for the sake of it. I for one find a pair of jeans the most comfortable attire for work and while travelling on work. Lets take the positives and adapt it to our culture and people is all am saying.

Girls think its 'cool' to be seen going around in figure hugging dresses that hardly leave anything to imagination and look totally gross bordering on vulgarity, inviting uncalled for attention. Factors such as body structure, suitability, occasion etc seldom seem to be considered while choosing attire. If something is considered fashionable or the 'in' thing, they get on to the band wagon and take off. Sad to see them giving up on their individuality, giving in to peer pressure- just for the heck of keeping abreast of times.

The worst part is they are unable to handle trouble when they are walking advertisements inviting it from all quarters. A cheesy remark or an obscene gesture thrown at them sees them raise a hue and cry about being teased and harassed. If you dare to wear it have the guts to face what it brings along too!!

And sadly this trend is encouraged by some parents - especially mothers - who instill a wrong sense of independence in their wards by equating being 'Mod' to being empowered.

Boys are not far behind...it is sickening to see some of them wearing their jean at unbelievably low level of their anatomy that makes you fear for them - that it may fall off any moment...i for one am tempted to pull it down myself on most occasions!!! And the concept of body piercing has taken grotesque dimensions - belly button, eyebrows, chin - nothing is spared! But then they don’t have to worry much because girls have much more at stake in terms of safety by improper dressing than boys.

An individual's dressing, to me, is a reflection of their character and speaks volumes of the type of person he or she is...plus dressing is for comfort too.... i wonder at times if this generation even knows what that is?

Its okay to be scantily dressed in western countries where their culture is such that this is commonplace for them. Even then I would say that one has to wear what suits them best. We are a very populated country where the majority is sadly lacking in education or manners and sexual crime rates are high. Keeping these in mind is it too much to ask them to apply a little thought in making them pleasant and presentable and not be blindly following a trend?