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Even the police are less likely to shoot you if you are well dressed.
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Well, that's a good thing. Would hate to have a cop blow a hole through one of my good shirts...
Even the police are less likely to shoot you if you are well dressed.
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I realize that most people here are married or effectively married, but still, it is probably worth the small amount of effort to look good. I think most men and women feel more disposed to be warm with well turned out people than those who may be descending into slobovia.
Even the police are less likely to shoot you if you are well dressed.
I feel like my girlfriend is quite reasonable, but she does request that I wear appropriate attire when we go out, or really when I see her at her home. Why not? I know I much prefer that a woman look good, and I respond to this.
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I just finished a 10 day span where I only wore pajamas. When I went out, I wore carhartt coveralls over the pajamas. But normally I'm in jeans or shorts, t shirt or sweatshirt. Hiking boots or running shoes. I'm using my former work shirts for rags.
I find that dressing nicely when I am out of the house pays benefits in how I am treated in both business and personal contacts. Something just a bit 'eccentric' usually helps. But, just a very small bit.
In these challenging economic times, I have been known to counsel a young person to "Wear out your own jeans" in order to save more money....
While not interested in the latest styles, I prefer to dress neatly even if just going for coffee. I will never leave the house looking like a slob, shirt tail hanging out, ragged clothes etc. I truly dislike slobs.
In summer shorts and flip flops I do wear, my T shirt is always tucked in and not torn or splattered with last week oil change. And the gig line is alway properly set. If you never been in the service look that one up
Did I mention I dislike slobs?
It fascinates me no end that women will pay a fortune for ragged sliced jeans. Or wear skin tight camel toe enhancing paste ons, then whine that they are treated as sex objects. And the muffin tops AAAAARRRGGGHHH!
OTOH seems the fad of guys wearing their trousers below their butts with magic holding the things up are on the way out. Still can't figure the bit with baseball caps being on sideways with the visor over their ears. I am sure thare is a purpose for that.....
About 5 years out of college, I wore mostly jeans and a tee shirt to work. Rare occasions like having a deposition would get me into a suit.
Shorts vs. full length jeans is more dependent on temperature.
When we were out, I pointed out to DW that my faded to very light blue jeans with a few pencil size worn out spots on it might fetch a good price on ebay.
I feel proud that originally they were the dark blue jeans only 20 years ago.
She wants me to throw them out....
Did I mention I dislike slobs?
It fascinates me no end that women will pay a fortune for ragged sliced jeans. Or wear skin tight camel toe enhancing paste ons, then whine that they are treated as sex objects.
OTOH seems the fad of guys wearing their trousers below their butts with magic holding the things up are on the way out. Still can't figure the bit with baseball caps being on sideways with the visor over their ears. I am sure thare is a purpose for that.....
Just curious, when you're done analyzing, how do you determine if your standards have been met?In my view, you are not nearly judgmental enough about other people. Frankly, any old body can put on neat, clean clothes. Myself, I am always analyzing what lies beneath a man's clothing, to see if that is tidy, properly cared for, and generally meets my standards.
(What in the world is a "camel-toe enhancing paste-on"? Is it some kind of pastie for the vajayjay? And where are you hanging out these days, that you see them being worn? )
Just curious, when you're done analyzing, how do you determine if your standards have been met?
I have patched and re-patched one pair of Mr. A.'s blue jeans from the 1970's, and embroidered designs around each patch. I call them his "hippie love jeans." He wears them proudly, as a sign that his old lady loves him (and also that the jeans still fit ).
If you are tempted to spend your days in yoga pants and tops you need to watch this video .