as tourist: dressing up abit?

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I have been told I dress like a European at home, in a kind of mean way. DH gets this all of the time, because he wears capris, the kind guys wear in Europe, and wears really cool shoes that most American men don't buy.

I'd take that as a compliment. And the meaner the person sounded, the better... People's notions of what is "European" are strange. With jeans, I often walk with colorful sneakers (this type). I've been told that looks "European." Oh, well.

I like dressing up a bit, depending on where I'm going. It makes me feel put together.