I remember as a kid my dad dressing up even when going out to buy a newspaper. He’d always put on a suit and tie. I always admired his sartorial self-respect, but in today’s dressed down, dumbed down society he’d be seen as quaintly old school. He came from an era where communities regulated themselves and front steps were scrubbed religiously.
Chatting to a friend recently, an ex eco-warrior, I was accused of not having a proper job, but just appealing to people’s vanity! I’m not sure what a ‘proper’ job is, but I suggested that one person’s idea of vanity is another’s sense of generosity and consideration for others.
I think we’re all public presenters of sorts (hermits excepted) and cannot help inflicting ourselves on a defenceless society. Hence I feel it’s socially responsible to make the best efforts we can with our personal grooming. The positive health benefits of good self esteem are also well documented.
How we feel about our hair has a big impact on our moods, confidence levels and self-esteem. So I also pointed out to her, the positive health benefits of good grooming and it being a pillar of proactive self-care; others of course being a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise. So it’s not about vanity, but more about social and personal responsibility. “Hmmm”…said my friend, and changed the subject.
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