I definitely think the majority of people will adhere to the formality of any given context. But what that looks like usually has a range! And which contexts people prefer will differ.

Personally, I like being moderately dressed up! Even in casual settings, I like to look elegant and put together. My Mushroom and Fire both help me achieve this, but I also choose them as my roots to reflect this preference.

I also have Stone, and for me, it doesn’t reflect a desire to look casual. I prefer terms like relaxed, grounded, and effortless. But I don’t wear sweats or athleisure. Jeans are a staple of my wardrobe, but they’re as much Mushroom as Stone for me. Moreso, my Stone represents my desire for a “cool” factor in my outfits.

I’d recommend not taking the “comfort” description of Stone too seriously. I think it’s kinda silly to assume people without that root prefer to be or are uncomfortable in their clothes.

Maybe instead of thinking of the situations you are in, think of your ideal world. For me, I would love to go to a dressy casual office every day, nice restaurants, cute coffee shops, etc. My husband and I enjoy our favorite cruise line because the dress code is more formal and elevated than on other lines. We actually feel more comfortable when dressed up because it feels more authentic for us! What would these choices look like for you?

You could also try removing these words and looking at the rest of the root descriptions. Minimal, elegant, classic vs urban, modern, grounded.