FASHION AND GLOBAL WARMING

If a person dresses in warm clothes in cold weather and in cool clothes in hot weather, the person is more comfortable and buildings do not have to be heated and cooled as much.

The most obvious example of this is the suit for men. In the summer, and in warm countries, the suit can be unbearably uncomfortable. But men INSIST that the suit be worn if the person wants any respect. In the summer, office buildings must be cooled to a temperature that is comfortable for a man in a suit.

Hawaii seems to have overcome this problem. Of course, they are an island, with a strong and vibrant culture which laughs at people who try to wear mainland fashion.

Comfortable clothes mean comfortable workers. Comfortable workers can THINK better.

Yet, we persist in insisting that people wear the "uniforms" of suit and uncomfortable shoes.

It is important that there be a form of dress which demonstrates respect for the event, especially if it is a formal business or social event.

It is also important to recognize that every degree of heating and cooling costs money, and usually costs fossil fuel.

Fashion designers could help with the effort to "go green".

Movie stars can help by wearing the "green" fashion, and explaining WHY the fashion is a green fashion.

I have NO IDEA what can replace the suit.

So, fashion people, please solve this problem.