Results: An International (and Culturally Appropriated?) Men's Wardrobe
Published on 11/16/2021
You'll get the hang of what I'm on about in this survey, or here's hoping!, if you don't get it already.
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1.
The last time I visited a Jewish cultural center for an event, I was reminded how neat I find shtreimels, a type of furry, round men's hats. I know they may have historical and religious significance (well explained here: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-a-shtreimel-2076533) that's, not, so far as I know, pertinent to my heritage, but I simply like their look. Would you be offended to see a non-Jew wear such headwear?
Yes
10%
236 votes
Uncertain
18%
407 votes
No
32%
730 votes
Indifferent
30%
695 votes
That may depend on how you wear it/...it looks on you/...what you wear with it.
10%
232 votes
2.
2.
In the international ensemble I'm proposing, for my torso I'd like a colorful dashiki, the pullover of Yoruban origin fitting loosely enough to make for a comfortable work garment. I could care less how they have been radicalized by association with leftists such as the Black Panthers, et al (see https://www.okayafrica.com/history-politics-dashiki/); I like their look. What would you think of a Caucasian man wearing a dashiki?
I'd approve.
12%
278 votes
I'd be suspicious of you.
9%
197 votes
I'd disapprove.
11%
245 votes
I'd not care one way or another.
55%
1257 votes
Again, it depends on aesthetic factors.
17%
397 votes
3.
3.
Below my waist, I'd ilke to wear a kilt. This piece of Scottish apparel is derided by some as an andogynous or outright feminine skirt for men. but I think they look manly. For the record, I've no idea whether I'm at all Scottish. Do you like how kilts look on guys?
Yes
21%
492 votes
Unsure
18%
406 votes
No
31%
705 votes
It depends on the guy, the kilt and/or maybe other factor(s).
30%
697 votes
4.
4.
On my feet? Cowboy boots! I'm not liable to be rustling cattle or riding a horse any time soon, but no footwear of more decidedly U.S. origin comes to my mind (see https://buffalojackson.com/blogs/journal/the-history-of-cowboy-boots) . And my pair(s) needn't be fancily crafted from snakeskin nor alligator hide. Bovine leather is fine. Do you like wearing cowboy boots?
Yes
18%
422 votes
Undecided
8%
186 votes
It depends on the pair and/or what else I'm weating.
15%
342 votes
No
30%
695 votes
I've never worn cowboy/cowgirl boots.
23%
528 votes
Never mind me; do you really want to wear them with a dashiki, kilt and shtreimel?! (Me: Yes, at least theoretically.)
6%
127 votes
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5.
Lastly, because it may rain or get windy, I'd round out my wardrobe with an opera cape. According to this article from the Engilsh Opera Company-https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/the-history-of-the-opera-dress-code/-it's of English origin. And for all I know, I may have that land in my heritage. Regardless of whether you enjoy opera, would you wear a cape designed to be worn attending such a production?
Yes
12%
286 votes
Uncommitted
22%
499 votes
No
55%
1270 votes
What else would I be wearing?/ What's the weather going to be like?/ Would I be seen with you in your cowboy boots, kilt, dashiki, and shtreimel? (Me: Why not?!)
11%
245 votes
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