In an age when trainers seem acceptable almost everywhere and 'smart casual' can mean a clean hoodie, German still has a great expression for when you’ve made a proper effort with your appearance.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 7 Aug 2026 12:19 CET
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In an age when trainers seem acceptable almost everywhere and 'smart casual' can mean a clean hoodie, German still has a great expression for when you’ve made a proper effort with your appearance.
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