I was reading an article recently about how Singapore was so proud to be placed at #8 in one of the most fashionable cities in the world. Then, the article had high-and-mighty fashion people questioning if we really “deserved” it, since a lot of us walk around in tank tops, shorts and flip flops. This wouldn’t be a big deal normally but I have been reading and hearing time and time again about how Singaporeans can’t dress, they have no style, some even calling it “low class” just ’cause we happen to like the whole tank-top-and-shorts combo. Enough is enough!
It’s very simple: The weather! People, the humidity level here is 90%! This place is an oven; I am surprised no one is walking around naked. Of course cities like New York or Tokyo have some seriously fashionable people… they can wear proper clothes and do something called LAYERING. If we layer here we’d all drop dead. Sure, there is a time and place for everything, and shorts and tank tops are definitely too casual for some occasions… but seriously, for everyday wear, I don’t see what’s the big deal? These “fashion” people really need to get off their high horses – it’s JUST clothes.
What do you guys think?
Tank top and shorts… a crime against humanity!
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I see no point in trying to look good when you’re just going to be fretting about sweat stains and being comfortable. Gosh, especially in Singapore! Even here in Australia sometimes I wonder what people are thinking – like mini skirts in freezing weather :/ Even the full face of make up (i.e. base, foundation, whatever) in a country like Singapore is too much! But then you have to be amazed: how do these people carry it off anyway?
I say they have mini ACs in their skin or something.
xoxxx
P.S. Jeans and tshirt combination all the way for me!
Exactly! They just look ridiculous dressed up like that here, especially in the blazing hot afternoons. I’m always thinking, “Woman please! I know you’re dying in those jeans!”. And you know in Australia it’s really hot too, and they dress really casual and so they are “laid back chic” or whatever and then Singapore it’s “sloppy”. There was some controversy awhile back about some girl saying certain people shouldn’t go to Holland V with their shorts and flip flops ’cause Holland V is too “high class” or whatever. Singapore is becoming so fashion conscious, it’s so weird. Who the hell cares what other people wear?!
P.S. Jean (shorts) and t-shirt combo all the way for me too!
Well, I wish I could wear shorts and t’s more often here in Norway… This “summer” I wore shorts twice! Brr! So I just envy you;)
But on a totally unrelated subject, just wondering if you have any tips.. We’re going to Perth this January and have a 16 hours stop over in singapore. Do you have any suggestions on not too expensive hotels that are fairly central? We land around 5 in the arvo and would be cool to experience a little bit of Singapore by night:D
Hey Elisabeth! Aw Norway… I will be in your part of the world next year! (Well, Denmark and Sweden, so close!)
Oh I’d definitely look into Chinatown, it’s pretty central and you can def experience the culture there, haha… There are some small backpackers hotel there, just Google “motels in Chinatown” and select which you might think is best!
It’s very cheap so the rooms are not the best (but for one night I’m sure it’ll be OK?)
As for things you might wanna check out in Singapore, I wrote a post about it here:
http://beautyfool.com/visiting-singapore-where-to-go-what-to-do/
I hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore
xx
Ah, you’ve already written a guide!! Cool:) Sorry, hadnt gotten that far, still trying to get used to reading both your blogs;) Thank you so much for the tip! Yeh the cheaper the better when its just for one night really, the flight to Perth was pricey enough;) But super excited we get to stay one night on the way there, almost feels like an extra holiday!
PS: Thanks for a great blog, or blogs, i should say:D
No worries, Elisabeth! I hope you have a nice time in Singapore, it’s a really nice place. I suppose it will be an extra mini holiday, which is so much fun!
And thanks for reading my silly little blogs (especially this one, I find the things I write about here sooo random haha.) xx
Well, Bangladesh is pretty darn hot & humid too, but I never wear tank tops or shorts. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t, of course; just that there are other options even when it’s boiling outside (ie loose fabrics, flowy skirt/sdresses, etc). I’m not knocking the tank/shorts combo, but I would call it “comfortable” rather than “stylish.”
P.S. Just found your personal blog and I’ll definitely be checking in here! I think I like it better than BF!
Hey Leia!
Oh yes I agree! You see a lot of flowy skirts, etc here. There are def more ways to dress in hot and humid weather, but I also don’t see the tank/shorts combo as OMG HOW COULD YOU, FASHION POLICE! It’s most definitely on the comfortable side but could be stylish too. For example, you can dress it up – bangles, ankle boots, a cute cardi, cute handbag? I think that’s stylish enough. But then again I don’t know anything about fashion or being stylish LOL. I suppose it’s up to the person, really? The only thing is that people here think they should knock other people’s clothes, which is what i have a problem about – let people wear whatever they want to, no?
And thanks for reading! To be honest I kinda like this place better too, I am so not restricted as to what i can write about.
Either way, welcome and I’m glad to have you! 
“If we layer here we’d all drop dead.” >>> HAHAHAHA! I totally LOL-ed at that! SO TRUE!
I LOVEEEE layering so that can only mean one thing… MOVE! AHAHAHAHA…! Miss u and congrats onta new job!!!
xo!
Thank you Ying! Ah I miss you too – it’s been too long!
I love layering too! The only time I dare to layer here is if it’s raining and cold.