I was musing over some of the ugly things the English sometimes choose for themselves. However, it still looked natural and I think it's because they actually do have the stamina to choose their own clothes without fears of getting it wrong. Rcently, I saw Flusser in a short video saying that many American actors dont dress themselves and ultimately one cannot be well dressed if someone else dresses you.

I realize that the occasional footballer like Beckham may not dress himself but by and large the English do seem to make their own selections which even when stylishly tepid does reinforce their sense of self.

Which would you rather have someone choosing nice clothes for you or choosing things yourself which may not be optimal or even elegant/stylish?