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Of Dress Codes and Lifestyles

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The way people dress up is typically dictated by the kind of lifestyle they lead.  They follow what is deemed acceptable including both the written and unwritten rules contained in acknowledged dress codes.  With the exception of people who intentionally go against societal standards to make a personal statement, people generally observe established standards as modified by certain preferences.

People have long attributed social significance to the manner of dressing.  This has remained fairly true even with the much more relaxed dressing atmosphere we have at present.  Even then, there are still minimal standards that guide trends and innovations and dressing.  It is a worthy observation that no matter how far, present dressing standards have deviated from the long-established ones; there will always be a way to connect the present to the past.

In the area of formal wear, there are specific pieces of clothing and accessories that will most probably be forever identified with it.  Some of these are the tailcoat, bow tie, waistcoat, detachable wing collar, shirt studs, and cufflinks.  They have served distinguished and ordinary men alike in the past and they continue to do so during this time.

A fairly relaxed lifestyle is not an excuse to avoid some fancy dressing for important occasions.  There are events that will call for some effort in dressing up.  While women have more styles to choose from, men’s choices remain classic, making it easier for them to rise up to the event.  A pair of USB cufflinks is able to provide a distinct formality in the overall attire.

White-tie and black-tie events call for some adjustment from the usual lifestyle dressing.  Including a pair of cufflinks to spiff up the attire is not difficult at all especially now that it has become an accepted accessory for informal dressing.

 

Watching Movies Online During Some Alone-Time

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Sometimes being alone is not as bad as it is believed to be.  Everyone should get some alone-time once in a while.  It is the time for one’s self most especially if self is not the usual priority in life because of family and career obligations.

Anyone who anticipates having their much-treasured alone-time in the future should do a little planning to maximize the opportunity.  It is not a time to feel guilty for putting one’s preference over everyone else for a change.  The good thing about it is that it can be done without having to leave home and without extensive preparation.

An ideal time to do this is when all members have personal activities to do for the day.  In this way, everyone has the chance to choose the desired activity for one’s self.  The spouse can spend time with personal friends while the children can go with theirs.  You, who choose to remain at home, can watch movies online of your own choice and at your own pace.

Watching movies online at home is usually a family activity.  This then requires movies to be chosen by compromise, meaning that it has to be a movie everyone will enjoy.  This is of course always a fun family activity although the freedom to choose and watch a movie on one’s own should be availed of when time and circumstances permit.

Allowing family members to have some scheduled alone-time can provide immeasurable benefits that will encourage more family closeness than usual.  Contrary to common misconception that providing time for our own interests takes us away from the family, it actually brings us closer because a certain degree of freedom for personal enjoyment is given.  As always, taking this freedom to the extremes at the expense of quality time for the family is not advisable.