.......these days.

That's why it's good to keep an open mind and keep poison eye to a minimum. You almost have to desensitize your eyes, IYKWIM. Let go of preconceived prejudices, and see fashion and style in a new and evolved way. I know I've had to do just that over the last ten years or so.

Like I mentioned in La Ped's post - since she kept it real with her Chacos:

"Chacos could be the new trend! Anything can happen when wearing Birkies and rubber poolside slides with thick white socks is trendy...."

See my little nephew (19) in his new Super Dry tee and joggers - WITH poolside slides and athletic socks. That's how he dressed to go out to lunch, and we took the train. He even matched the colours!

He asked me what I thought of the combination - and I said he looked hip, fabulous and handsome. Fun juxtaposition next to classically casual Opa