Flip flops in the white house.

[Matt Deckard]

I thought I was making some headway in the decorum department, now I find out it's you ladies holding us back.

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[jitterbugdoll]

Don't blame me! I haven't owned a pair of flip flops since I was about 8.

I hate this trend, which is extremely popular where I live because of the very hot weather and ultra casual attitude. But wearing them to meet the president? I was horrifed to see women wearing flip flops to the theatre (how could you possibly think that these go with a dressy skirt and blouse???), and I always cringe when I see people wear them at work in office settings.

[flat-top]

"There are a lot of men wearing flip flops to everything. I see them all the time at work."
This is a nasty phenomenon. Men's feet should NEVER be on display! NO ONE wants to see that!!
flat-top

[jitterbugdoll]

Well, there's always the winning combination of Birkenstocks and socks worn with shorts...

[Michael D]

You'll get no argument on that from me.

I'm disturbed that my adult sons wear sandals of various types. At least they don't wear them to Church. Thank Heaven!

Mike

[jitterbugdoll]

But I'm sure we've all seen someone do this!

What is this world coming to?

[carpecaligo]

I'll wear them around the house, to the beach, on the lawn, and for your various *quick run activities.
But never ever as formal wear.

[Gil Man]

I think the only suitable place to wear flip flops is at the beach!
flip flops with socks! Yikes!

[MissTayva]

I LOATHE flip flops. Don't even get me started!
I think it's way disrespectful that they dressed that way to the White House.

[fifi]

What has this world come to?! Then again, in L.A. many people can't even be bothered to change out of their jammies and brush their hair before going to a restaurant. I wouldn't be caught dead in flip-flops...I think they're horrible looking. Maybe we should send condolences to the poor mothers who had to be saddled with such uncouth daughters.