Living in
“America’s Worst Dressed City” I’ll admit it, I may be bias, but I think Boston is a pretty smashing place. How could you not be proud to call one of the oldest cities in America your home? Bostonians have become accustomed to being among the top ranked cities on numerous lists, but recently we had a big hit to our egos with GQ’s titling of “Worst Dressed Cities in America”. I’m not saying by any means we are the fashion capitol of the world, but worst dressed seems a bit harsh and unjust. It’s time we break through the stereotypes and mention some factors that may easily be overlooked. New England is the birthplace of the classic preppy style; Vineyard Vines, Sperry Topsiders, khakis, and nautical reds are typical closet staples. The fashion may be a bit more refined than it is many larger metropolitans, but to categorize the entire population into one fashion stereotype seems a bit absurd. There is no arguing that the preppy influence is still present and some people may take it to an extreme, but it’s the way that individuals adapt this style and make it their own that makes it noteworthy. It’s commonplace to see an individual rocking a bold vintage sundress paired with boat shoes or a classic J. Crew cardigan. Bostonains know that there really isn’t any specific label to the cities look. “Boston style is eclectic, but the two prevailing styles are preppy and hipster- with ongoing turf wars between the two. With a young college-aged population and a diverse range of "types" of students the style is ever-evolving” said Katherine S., Wellesley College, 2011.
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