What item of clothing is just considered an accessory in other places, but is a necessity where you live?

Hats and sunglasses are a requirement, not a statement, here in Arizona.

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REMsleep · 41-45, F

I only live in West Texas part time but cowboy boots or some type of rugged shoe. There are cactus, sharp rocks, rattlesnakes (my neighbors caught 2 last wk).

xixgun · M

@REMsleep Yep. Tourists in Florida wear sandals. Residents wear closed toe shoes to keep the sand out.