Jake Thackery use to wear a suit and tie. Is he considered a folkie? YES!

I never said you had to 'dress up' or be 'elegant when camping'. I don't and I'm not! But I do make sure my clothes (even if they are old) are clean and tidy and fit properly. If you don't have any respect for yourself no one else will!

'She's off preening before the mirror, I believe' ......and why not?

'There is clean and there is dirty but I feel "scruffy" is just a style' You are right, it is a style, unfortunaltely people will think you are dirty if you are scruffy. Now I know a lot of you don't give a stuff about other peoples opinions and that's fine, you are happy with the way you look. Though perhaps you shouldn't moan about how poorly folk music is supported and low numbers of people attending Folk Clubs, it's because people think they might have to mix with tramps!