I don't find that "folkies" are scruffy, rather they just seem to have they're own style. I live on the same island as Valdy and his style is unigue to say the least, red sneakers, stripped knee socks, funny shorts and usually a goofy hat. That's his persona and it's worked well for him for many years. I have recently ended a three year relationship with a man who never took off his baseball cap (filthy), never changed his clothes and basically smelled bad!
It definately works for him, but sadly, not for me. I hope this doesn't make me sound shallow, but I couldn't take it anymore. There is clean and there is dirty but I feel "scruffy" is just a style.

Lyrical Lady