Excellent point, RoseandJoan. That is why it's not a mainstream look and why it's not appropriate to dress that way.

Question. Would you then befriend or allow yourself to be seen with a person wearing this type of clothing?

I must be a reformed trashy clothing wearer lol. To be honest, as long as you don't have a cubicle job, wear whatever your heart desires. Short shirts and overly done makeup on a tattoo artist? Yes, please. Revealing clothing on a burlesque performer? Yes. Tummy bearing top on a 20 year old with an enviable six pack?Awesome.

And trashy is mainstream in certain circles.

Quick answer, Zapotee: Yes, I would and yes, I have! Does that mean I approve of that attire? No, it doesn't. That said, I don't have to agree with everything a person says or does, or with the way a person looks, to be friends with him or her. If I did, I wouldn't have very many friends! Also, I realize that people come from all walks of life and that I should be tolerant of people's right to differ. At the same time, I expect people to respect my opinions. It goes both ways!

To me, its either too-tight, too short/low cut (or some/all of them) usually mixed with a certain attitude...an attitude can make a otherwise passable outfit 'trashy,' imo

My personal definition of trashy is the same as ManiDipa's. It has more to do with inappropriateness than a lot of skin. I've also never limited my judgements of trashy to women. I see plenty of trashy men in Walmart. IMO, it's all about context and details.

Does anyone remember the amazing Courtney Love transformation back in the 90's?