I can't with the acrylic nails trend

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Anonymous wrote:You should see the 20-somethings in my conservative office with these acrylic pointy tipped be-jeweled ombre nails. I don't get it. At all.

Same!! I work at an IT consulting firm and at an all-office social event I think every woman under 35 had long pointy almond nails.

Imagine that, different stylistic trends amongst different generations. I’m sure there was plenty of teeth gnashing over the appearances of young women in the 80s with the “higher the hair the closer to God” look and the excessive use of Aqua Net.

Shows your age (or lack of)

"Dress for Success" dictated that women in positions where they wanted to be take seriously, should refrain from "exuberant" hairstyles. Sure you may look and dress very much like the men in the office, but yeah, you would never see Texas style hair on Wall Street.

Ummm you know this thread is people pearl clutching over tween/teen girls and the length of their nails, not life on Wall Street right? And let’s be real 50 year old secretary Betty was definitely pearl clutching over what the new 25 year old employee was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked in the 80s.

The previous PP was talking about an office party in IT consulting. That 25 year old employee would learn how to dress to match her environment at a good college during interviews.

"That 25 year old employee"? What? That pp said everyone in their company between 25 and 35 had the nails. If that many people are doing it, they don't need to "learn how to dress to match [the] environment." They are the environment.

Meemaw will have you know that “Dress for Success” frowns upon such things.

Sorry still trashy

I’m going to bet you wouldn’t tell the Black woman in your office with acrylics that they are trashy. But carry on brave keyboard Karen.

DP here. I don’t openly comment on anyone’s appearance to them. Doesn’t mean it isn’t trashy.

Says who? You? Who made you the authority on what is and isn't trashy?

There is a pretty commonly recognized standard of what is trashy. No one can make you care, but that doesn’t make it not trashy.

I’ll give you some examples in case you are confused:

A lot of makeup and/or tanning
Long painted nails
Cleavage, stomach or butt cheeks showing
Very tight clothing

Please stop posting your subjective opinions as facts. They are just your opinions. Using words like "trashy" to describe another person's appearance is the epitome of trashy.

Nope, the PP was correct. Standards are important.

whose standards? Boomers like you?

DP. Are you the PP who keeps talking about being a teen in the 80s? I’m younger than you.

Nope. I was a teen in late 90's but even if you are younger who cares.

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Anonymous wrote:You should see the 20-somethings in my conservative office with these acrylic pointy tipped be-jeweled ombre nails. I don't get it. At all.

Same!! I work at an IT consulting firm and at an all-office social event I think every woman under 35 had long pointy almond nails.

Imagine that, different stylistic trends amongst different generations. I’m sure there was plenty of teeth gnashing over the appearances of young women in the 80s with the “higher the hair the closer to God” look and the excessive use of Aqua Net.

Shows your age (or lack of)

"Dress for Success" dictated that women in positions where they wanted to be take seriously, should refrain from "exuberant" hairstyles. Sure you may look and dress very much like the men in the office, but yeah, you would never see Texas style hair on Wall Street.

Ummm you know this thread is people pearl clutching over tween/teen girls and the length of their nails, not life on Wall Street right? And let’s be real 50 year old secretary Betty was definitely pearl clutching over what the new 25 year old employee was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked in the 80s.

The previous PP was talking about an office party in IT consulting. That 25 year old employee would learn how to dress to match her environment at a good college during interviews.

"That 25 year old employee"? What? That pp said everyone in their company between 25 and 35 had the nails. If that many people are doing it, they don't need to "learn how to dress to match [the] environment." They are the environment.

Meemaw will have you know that “Dress for Success” frowns upon such things.

Sorry still trashy

I’m going to bet you wouldn’t tell the Black woman in your office with acrylics that they are trashy. But carry on brave keyboard Karen.

DP here. I don’t openly comment on anyone’s appearance to them. Doesn’t mean it isn’t trashy.

Says who? You? Who made you the authority on what is and isn't trashy?

There is a pretty commonly recognized standard of what is trashy. No one can make you care, but that doesn’t make it not trashy.

I’ll give you some examples in case you are confused:

A lot of makeup and/or tanning
Long painted nails
Cleavage, stomach or butt cheeks showing
Very tight clothing

And that standard evolves. And the grannies miss it, and keep judging away at things that are the opposite of trashy -- stylish.

yes, acrylics and hanging butt cheeks are very stylish.

It's ok if you think they are not. Just don't wear them. Problem solved.

See how easy it is to not concern yourself with what other people do?

(typing this with my super long acrylic nails, BTW)

Oh, I know it's easy. But I prefer to judge.

So being a judgmental beyotch is not trashy?

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Anonymous wrote:Money is the least of a problem. It destroys nails and is incredibly ugly. Also, sixth grade?!

To quote the Dude:

"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man. Jesus"

Don't you dare quote the Dude in defense of those hideous gross nails. The Dude would never support acrylic nails.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Money is the least of a problem. It destroys nails and is incredibly ugly. Also, sixth grade?!

To quote the Dude:

"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man. Jesus"

Don't you dare quote the Dude in defense of those hideous gross nails. The Dude would never support acrylic nails.

The Dude was the most easygoing, nonjudgmental guy on the planet. Of course, he wouldn't give a rat's ass about my nails.

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Anonymous wrote:You should see the 20-somethings in my conservative office with these acrylic pointy tipped be-jeweled ombre nails. I don't get it. At all.

Same!! I work at an IT consulting firm and at an all-office social event I think every woman under 35 had long pointy almond nails.

Imagine that, different stylistic trends amongst different generations. I’m sure there was plenty of teeth gnashing over the appearances of young women in the 80s with the “higher the hair the closer to God” look and the excessive use of Aqua Net.

Shows your age (or lack of)

"Dress for Success" dictated that women in positions where they wanted to be take seriously, should refrain from "exuberant" hairstyles. Sure you may look and dress very much like the men in the office, but yeah, you would never see Texas style hair on Wall Street.

Ummm you know this thread is people pearl clutching over tween/teen girls and the length of their nails, not life on Wall Street right? And let’s be real 50 year old secretary Betty was definitely pearl clutching over what the new 25 year old employee was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked in the 80s.

The previous PP was talking about an office party in IT consulting. That 25 year old employee would learn how to dress to match her environment at a good college during interviews.

"That 25 year old employee"? What? That pp said everyone in their company between 25 and 35 had the nails. If that many people are doing it, they don't need to "learn how to dress to match [the] environment." They are the environment.

Meemaw will have you know that “Dress for Success” frowns upon such things.

Sorry still trashy

I’m going to bet you wouldn’t tell the Black woman in your office with acrylics that they are trashy. But carry on brave keyboard Karen.

DP here. I don’t openly comment on anyone’s appearance to them. Doesn’t mean it isn’t trashy.

Says who? You? Who made you the authority on what is and isn't trashy?

There is a pretty commonly recognized standard of what is trashy. No one can make you care, but that doesn’t make it not trashy.

I’ll give you some examples in case you are confused:

A lot of makeup and/or tanning
Long painted nails
Cleavage, stomach or butt cheeks showing
Very tight clothing

And that standard evolves. And the grannies miss it, and keep judging away at things that are the opposite of trashy -- stylish.

yes, acrylics and hanging butt cheeks are very stylish.

It's ok if you think they are not. Just don't wear them. Problem solved.

See how easy it is to not concern yourself with what other people do?

(typing this with my super long acrylic nails, BTW)

Oh, I know it's easy. But I prefer to judge.

So being a judgmental beyotch is not trashy?

Nope, not really. It might be "mean", but I don't care.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Money is the least of a problem. It destroys nails and is incredibly ugly. Also, sixth grade?!

To quote the Dude:

"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man. Jesus"

Don't you dare quote the Dude in defense of those hideous gross nails. The Dude would never support acrylic nails.

The Dude was the most easygoing, nonjudgmental guy on the planet. Of course, he wouldn't give a rat's ass about my nails.

He was kind of dirty, so you two would go together in that way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

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Anonymous wrote:You should see the 20-somethings in my conservative office with these acrylic pointy tipped be-jeweled ombre nails. I don't get it. At all.

Same!! I work at an IT consulting firm and at an all-office social event I think every woman under 35 had long pointy almond nails.

Imagine that, different stylistic trends amongst different generations. I’m sure there was plenty of teeth gnashing over the appearances of young women in the 80s with the “higher the hair the closer to God” look and the excessive use of Aqua Net.

Shows your age (or lack of)

"Dress for Success" dictated that women in positions where they wanted to be take seriously, should refrain from "exuberant" hairstyles. Sure you may look and dress very much like the men in the office, but yeah, you would never see Texas style hair on Wall Street.

Ummm you know this thread is people pearl clutching over tween/teen girls and the length of their nails, not life on Wall Street right? And let’s be real 50 year old secretary Betty was definitely pearl clutching over what the new 25 year old employee was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked in the 80s.

The previous PP was talking about an office party in IT consulting. That 25 year old employee would learn how to dress to match her environment at a good college during interviews.

"That 25 year old employee"? What? That pp said everyone in their company between 25 and 35 had the nails. If that many people are doing it, they don't need to "learn how to dress to match [the] environment." They are the environment.

Meemaw will have you know that “Dress for Success” frowns upon such things.

Sorry still trashy

I’m going to bet you wouldn’t tell the Black woman in your office with acrylics that they are trashy. But carry on brave keyboard Karen.

DP here. I don’t openly comment on anyone’s appearance to them. Doesn’t mean it isn’t trashy.

Says who? You? Who made you the authority on what is and isn't trashy?

There is a pretty commonly recognized standard of what is trashy. No one can make you care, but that doesn’t make it not trashy.

I’ll give you some examples in case you are confused:

A lot of makeup and/or tanning
Long painted nails
Cleavage, stomach or butt cheeks showing
Very tight clothing

And that standard evolves. And the grannies miss it, and keep judging away at things that are the opposite of trashy -- stylish.

yes, acrylics and hanging butt cheeks are very stylish.

It's ok if you think they are not. Just don't wear them. Problem solved.

See how easy it is to not concern yourself with what other people do?

(typing this with my super long acrylic nails, BTW)

Oh, I know it's easy. But I prefer to judge.

What is the purpose?

I have no idea - does it need to have a purpose?

Anyways - a lot of people - and it's a really huge number and a significant proportion of the population - think that your nails are trashy, disgusting and unsanitary. According to you, we are not supposed to. But we still do.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Money is the least of a problem. It destroys nails and is incredibly ugly. Also, sixth grade?!

To quote the Dude:

"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man. Jesus"

Don't you dare quote the Dude in defense of those hideous gross nails. The Dude would never support acrylic nails.

The Dude was the most easygoing, nonjudgmental guy on the planet. Of course, he wouldn't give a rat's ass about my nails.

He was kind of dirty, so you two would go together in that way.

You're right there. I'd take the dirty Dude over a judgmental you any day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

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Anonymous wrote:You should see the 20-somethings in my conservative office with these acrylic pointy tipped be-jeweled ombre nails. I don't get it. At all.

Same!! I work at an IT consulting firm and at an all-office social event I think every woman under 35 had long pointy almond nails.

Imagine that, different stylistic trends amongst different generations. I’m sure there was plenty of teeth gnashing over the appearances of young women in the 80s with the “higher the hair the closer to God” look and the excessive use of Aqua Net.

Shows your age (or lack of)

"Dress for Success" dictated that women in positions where they wanted to be take seriously, should refrain from "exuberant" hairstyles. Sure you may look and dress very much like the men in the office, but yeah, you would never see Texas style hair on Wall Street.

Ummm you know this thread is people pearl clutching over tween/teen girls and the length of their nails, not life on Wall Street right? And let’s be real 50 year old secretary Betty was definitely pearl clutching over what the new 25 year old employee was wearing and how her hair and makeup looked in the 80s.

The previous PP was talking about an office party in IT consulting. That 25 year old employee would learn how to dress to match her environment at a good college during interviews.

"That 25 year old employee"? What? That pp said everyone in their company between 25 and 35 had the nails. If that many people are doing it, they don't need to "learn how to dress to match [the] environment." They are the environment.

Meemaw will have you know that “Dress for Success” frowns upon such things.

Sorry still trashy

I’m going to bet you wouldn’t tell the Black woman in your office with acrylics that they are trashy. But carry on brave keyboard Karen.

DP here. I don’t openly comment on anyone’s appearance to them. Doesn’t mean it isn’t trashy.

Says who? You? Who made you the authority on what is and isn't trashy?

There is a pretty commonly recognized standard of what is trashy. No one can make you care, but that doesn’t make it not trashy.

I’ll give you some examples in case you are confused:

A lot of makeup and/or tanning
Long painted nails
Cleavage, stomach or butt cheeks showing
Very tight clothing

And that standard evolves. And the grannies miss it, and keep judging away at things that are the opposite of trashy -- stylish.

yes, acrylics and hanging butt cheeks are very stylish.

It's ok if you think they are not. Just don't wear them. Problem solved.

See how easy it is to not concern yourself with what other people do?

(typing this with my super long acrylic nails, BTW)

Oh, I know it's easy. But I prefer to judge.

What is the purpose?

I have no idea - does it need to have a purpose?

Anyways - a lot of people - and it's a really huge number and a significant proportion of the population - think that your nails are trashy, disgusting and unsanitary. According to you, we are not supposed to. But we still do.

Hahahahaha I love how you keep making sweeping generalizations. Did you conduct an official poll to come up with that conclusion?

[Anonymous]

I do not like the trashy comments on here. That is unkind and out of bounds.

But you long nail advocates cannot argue against the hygiene and chemicals aspects. You just can't. Long nails are dirty. I guarantee you don't have a hand washing routine that negates it. And having fake nails exposes you to a bunch of things that are harmful and unnecessary. Many of us don't want our kids exposed to that stuff. That is not pearl-clutching.

Most of us who are anti nails have solid reasons for finding them repulsive and not wanting people with them on touching food we will eat or similar (and I don't blame that lady for changing hair dressers).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

The bigger differences is, I believe, the nails themselves. I've never met a smart person wearing acrylic nails.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.