I think that's a bunch of crock. LOL real talk you should be able to wear whatever you can afford or whatever you want. There is an effect that it has on people. Think about people that weren't able to afford something when they were younger. Often times they use that as fuel to be successful. It also presents an opportunity for people to get over the type of clothes a person wears. I for one never had a pair of Jordans in high school. My parents were able to use my school clothes to teach me about budget. We often fall into the trap of keeping up with everyone else and buying all the great stuff, mostly on credit. THE BOTTOM LINE IS SPEND LESS THAN WHAT YOU MAKE!!!!