Though they may (and often, I believe he mentions, do) have the same income, more or less, the upper class is defined by a more nonchalant desire to do unconventional work: actors, artists, or just bum off family money and travel the world. One part that stuck out to me was the marked difference between the upper class and the upper-middle class. I agree, the OPH was a great look at the upper-middle class (at least, that's what Fussell says when he directly connects the upper-middle class to the OPH), but you can't truly understand or appreciate what defines that lifestyle until you see what the other social classes are made up of.
Is it possible to emulate? Fussell seems to think not, although many will try. It has little to do with your income and a lot to do with your values and upbringing.
You may think you're high, mighty, and upper (middle) class, but you may be middle class, or even high prole. Sadly, Class also forces you to come to terms with your own class. And it's now an interesting, objective view of the world. WHY would you rather go to Germany instead of Epcot? WHY do you insist on using your current phone until you're forced off by network incapability? WHY do you get so infuriated when someone writes to the "Smith's"? When you're surrounded by people with these inclinations (hello, Prole Drift!), FOMO occasionally sets in and you wonder why you're not driven by the same desires. I couldn't understand why some people feel the need to upgrade their technology every six months, or use misplaced quotation marks (even when they're otherwise intelligent people!), or spend all their vacation time at Disney World. It's safe to say that we had a window into the upper middle class, thanks to The Official Preppy Handbook, but the middle and prole classes have been more of a mystery.įrankly, the description of the prole classes explained some of the frustration I've felt over the past few years. On my phone.)Ĭlass was a real eye-opener into the hidden workings of American society. Please ask simple questions in the Daily Free Talk and Simple Questions post.Please keep it civil and be respectful.Please do not spam your blog/Instagram/website.Original Content is very much welcome and recommended.User Submitted Fall/Winter Inspiration Album.User Submitted Spring/Summer Inspiration Album.Please be mindful that there are other variations such as trad, neo-prep, English ivy and more. We prefer for the sub-reddit to focus on community-based original content and discussions. NavyBlazer is a place of congregation for the diverse group of people that enjoy the ivy and preppy aesthetics and subculture.
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