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#30 by Brkeatr on 19 Oct, 2008 15:58
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John, the last time I was in Moosejaw I certainly needed a lot more than jeans and a t shirt...LOL....
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#31 by IRONHORSE on 19 Oct, 2008 16:07
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Yeah; that's what i was trying to get at in my previous posts; its a sense of elegance that has been lost in our everyday lives. I'm a jeans and t-shirt guy most of the time too. I can't imagine getting into a suit of everyday occasions (my Mom mentioned some time ago that her father used to put on a suit to go to the movies -- and he was 'blue collar' --an electrician. Died in 1994 at 90; just to give the time line). It's that 1930s to 40s (maybe even 50s and 60s); where it was only proper to dress up if you were going out in public outside of work . So; we have lost something ...
I would also venture that it generally made for more civilized behavior, too. I mean - would you get in a tussle wearing your $500 suit? I think not. -
#32 by Brkeatr on 19 Oct, 2008 16:09
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Yeah; that's what i was trying to get at in my previous posts; its a sense of elegance that has been lost in our everyday lives. I'm a jeans and t-shirt guy most of the time too. I can't imagine getting into a suit of everyday occasions (my Mom mentioned some time ago that her father used to put on a suit to go to the movies -- and he was 'blue collar' --an electrician. Died in 1994 at 90; just to give the time line). It's that 1930s to 40s (maybe even 50s and 60s); where it was only proper to dress up if you were going out in public outside of work . So; we have lost something ...
Tell that to Al Capone and Clyde Barrow......
I would also venture that it generally made for more civilized behavior, too. I mean - would you get in a tussle wearing your $500 suit? I think not. -
#33 by slickjay on 19 Oct, 2008 17:26
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For the the first three years of my career after college I had to wear a uniform. So I became envious of those who had a choice to more or less wear what they want to work. I recently got promoted at my current employer, whose dress code is business casual. But me and some of my coworkers have "dress-up Wednesdays" (which essentially means I wear a tie with a dress shirt. No suits or sport coats). I love it. It gives me a chance to look really professional on a regular basis, but not too often where I get sick of it. And of course, many have told me I look better on dress up Wednesdays with my new Sly look. I think its because I don't have an average, receding hairstyle dulling down my otherwise "dressy" clothes. Rather, I now have a unique look that adds class.
So to all my classy, Sly Bruthas (as Andre would say), those are my two cents. -
#34 by BALDANDRE on 19 Oct, 2008 17:49
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So to all my classy, Sly Bruthas (as Andre would say), those are my two cents.
We've learned you well, my bald bro!
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#35 by PigPen on 19 Oct, 2008 22:10
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Last time I wore a suit was in early February for my grandpa's funeral. I wore half a tux to my wedding. Black Wrangler jeans, black boots, tux shirt and tie and a high cut jacket with tails. Told the wife to pick it, I was wearing Wranglers or a kilt. She was afraid the wind may kick up....lol
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#36 by slickjay on 20 Oct, 2008 06:05
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Last time I wore a suit was in early February for my grandpa's funeral. I wore half a tux to my wedding. Black Wrangler jeans, black boots, tux shirt and tie and a high cut jacket with tails. Told the wife to pick it, I was wearing Wranglers or a kilt. She was afraid the wind may kick up....lol
You're wife sounds like a smart woman.