Now that you are FIREd, what type of clothes do you wear?

[stepford]

It's a pretty remarkable day when I wear something other than a T-shirt, Levis and running shoes. Maybe a T-shirt and shorts if it gets hot, throw on a fleece if it gets cold. The above is literally about 350 days a year. I still have some old button down shirts and "nicer" khakis from work that I'll put on for a fancier meal out. I've only broken the suit out for funerals.

[Walt34]

Pretty much all year round I wear jeans. Flannel shirts in the winter, pullover shirts with a pocket, collar, and a couple of buttons in the summer, and sneakers.

For the occasional wedding or funeral I'll dust off a suit but that's about it.

[Dawg52]

Shorts, golf shirts and T-shirts during the warm season which is the majority of the time. Jeans, wind pants, pullovers shirts and casual dress shirts during the winter. I have a couple of suits, sports coat and dress pants if I'm forced to dress up. I buy very little now days. Broke down and bought a new pair of tennis shoes yesterday tho.

[friar1610]

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Originally Posted by skipro33 I've kinda reverted to my military days when I 'broke starch' once a week. (Breaking starch is a term used when putting on a clean uniform from the cleaners where they overstarch to keep the crease sharp for days.)

I've done something similar and reverted to uniforms.

Summer uniform: shorts + t-shirt or polo
Winter uniform: jeans + flannel shirt. Fleece layer optional

[Moemg]

I wear gym wear during most days .Yoga pants and nylon shirts but we have an active social life so I have a wardrobe of casual outfits and sundresses that I wear several nights a week with nice sandals .In winter I add a some jeans or long pants , sweaters and flats.

[aja8888]

We went to a wedding last Saturday evening. DW said I should wear a sport coat with a white shirt and a tie. I probably have 50 ties and a few suits/sport jackets.

BUT I COULD NOT REMEMBER HOW TO TIE THE TIE!!

Now it's extremely casual, or as DW says, "I dress like a homeless person"...

[Ronstar]

Jeans, cargo hiking pants or shorts
T-shirt and / or flannel shirt
Running shoes, hiking shoes/ boots

[rk911]

shorts and t-shirts

[Scuba]

So CA has been so chilly that I’ve been wearing long underwear under my clothes. My usual winter outfit is yoga pants and a nylon workout shirt. Summer is bike or gym shorts with a cotton tank top. These outfits are for the house, the gym, or running errands.

For social occasions, jeans or black slacks with a cute top in the winter, sundress or nice shorts with a cute top for summer. Tennis shoes or boots in winter, flip flops or Teva Tirra sandals in summer.

For business events at the local university, I wear black slacks with a top and jacket, a nice businesslike dress, or a suit. I got rid of most of my former work clothes but kept some favorites for this purpose.

I spent a lot on clothes the first year of ER, as I needed a new shoe and casual clothes selection. Less now that I have most needs covered.

[folivier]

Very infrequently I'll wear jeans or casual pants. Mostly well worn cargo shorts and a lightweight button shirt. Never did like t-shirts, in our warm/hot humid climate I sweat easily and find the t's just get damp and clingy. The cotton/poplin shirts dry quicker and don't cling.
BTW most of my clothes are bought on sale. Just bought 2 nice pair of jeans from Cabelas for $15 each.

[Nick12]

In Florida year round, sweats and a t shirt. Hoodie maybe a few times in Jan and Feb. My PJ pants I wear to the store. It's hard to tell it's PJ. I don't miss dry cleaning and ironing shirts. And also a hat. The FL sun is intense. When I'm outside even in the brutal heat I wear long pants and a long sleeve 'LL bean cotton shirt. The bugs and the snakes are everywhere and one rattler crawled up my leg when I was near the palm trees by the side of my home. I screamed like a little girl.

[donheff]

I wore suits every day to work but dressed casually (usually jeans or shorts) evenings and weekends. In retirement it is casual all the time with very little clothes expenses. I upgrade to "business casual" for dinners at high end restaurants. I lost 35 pounds a few years after RE so I ended up giving my work suits to Goodwill. I bought one nice dark gray suit for weddings and funerals.

[street]

Short/Henley's Long Sleeve/Flip Flops when at home and running around town.

Boots/Jeans/Tee and Henley's Long Sleeve when at the ranch.

[Winemaker]

I have 6 custom suits that I paid about $2000 each, I'm 6'5" and weigh 230#. I wear a size 14 or 15 shoe. I have never been able to buy anything off the rack, and I probably wouldn't even if could. I wear flannel and jeans during the winter/fall and shorts/tees/golf shirts in summer. I wear my old mine clothes (jeans, blue workshirt with yellow glow stripes) when working around house or my properties.

[DayDreaming]

Summer: gym shorts, t-tshirts
Winter: jeans, flannel shirts


I sometimes wear a dress shirt with my jeans when going out somewhere, only because I still have a closet full of them.


Last year I spent a total of $68.97 on clothing.

[ckelly78z]

During the Winter, I am usually in a pair of Wrangler jeans, a long sleeved "T", and a pullover sweatshirt with socks, and slip on shoes (trying to stay warm). During the Summer, I wear as little as possible, usually just a pair of shorts, or swimsuit, and bare footed most of the time.

[WestUniversity]

During the winter basically jeans, long sleeved shirt, jacket if necessary and some hikers for shoes. For warmer weather - shorts, a short sleeved shirt (polo or Hawaiian), and topsiders.

I think I kept 3 suits, a couple of sport coats and a few pairs of slacks, but frankly I have not worn any of them since December or before. Unless there is a wedding or funeral I don’t foresee wearing them...

[ShokWaveRider]

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Originally Posted by aja8888 Now it's extremely casual, or as DW says, "I dress like a homeless person"...

Ha Ha, I get that too.

[Jerry1]

My DD can’t stand my winter at home uniform of plaid pj pants with a different plaid long sleeve flannel shirt. I couldn’t care less what I look like at home and I love cotton. I have a few outfits for weddings or funerals and an occasional visit to church. Other than that jeans or cargo shorts and flannel shirt, sweat shirt, golf shirt or t-shirt depending on weather and what I’m doing.

[Nick12]

Noticed that by dressing too casual I don't get the same type of waiter service than the other guy who dressed up at the restaurant. Maybe the waiter thinks I won't tip well. But I still will give the customary 15% if service is good.