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MineralMan

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29. I own a dozen or so ties.

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Fri Jan 27, 2012, 02:38 PM

Jan 2012

I have a well-fitting suit. I also have slacks and blazers. I have a tux, too, from the years when I was a semi-pro musician. It's still in good shape, and I wear it maybe once every five years. 99% of the time, I wear jeans and a flannel shirt. But, when the occasion arises, I clean up pretty well. And it does arise, from time to time.

These days, the suit is worn mostly at funerals. The generation before me is dying off too quickly, and my own generation is losing a few people every year. So, the suit gets some wear. The slacks and sports coats and blazers get worn to meetings with clients, if that's the way they'll be dressed. Why not? It's my living.

What would I wear to a primary candidate debate? I'm not sure. I don't usually attend such things.

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Silly question: Did you look at the garb of the audience as they gave that standing ovation? [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2012 OP

They all got a memo from John Boehner Chipper Chat Jan 2012 #1

No tie, no bus ride, is my guess. n/t gkhouston Jan 2012 #2

I wear ties at funerals, weddings, and job interviews high density Jan 2012 #3

Haven't owned a tie since I was discharged from the Air Force in 1973. hobbit709 Jan 2012 #6

Not surprising actually ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2012 #4

I certainly don't think "suits and ties" when I think of Florida! nt gateley Jan 2012 #5

They all got the memo! RKP5637 Jan 2012 #7

And in Florida, no less! Warpy Jan 2012 #8

Hate ties Broderick Jan 2012 #9

Same here. I won't wear one of those Croatian self-strangulation devices. hobbit709 Jan 2012 #12

I'm retired I don't need no stinking tie tularetom Jan 2012 #10

I don't see anything wrong in dressing up Raine Jan 2012 #11

They're mostly all multi-millionaires. Except that woman who qualifies for Obamacare yet complains. FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #13

reminds me of Bush riverwalker Jan 2012 #14

The sheets were in the laundry. nt onehandle Jan 2012 #15

Snap! nt DCKit Jan 2012 #20

I don't understand the tie. raouldukelives Jan 2012 #16

They want to emulate ther heroes on the stage. Lint Head Jan 2012 #17

I Bought a White Suit from Goodwill and TieDyed It AndyTiedye Jan 2012 #18

A fancy-dress fundraiser will take place after the debate. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #19

I see nothing wrong with emilyg Jan 2012 #21

Are you really that confused, or do you pretend to be to... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #22

Are you sure we need emilyg Jan 2012 #23

I don't think the OP is picking on how they dress. EOTE Jan 2012 #26

I'm sure the audience was predominantly white Hugabear Jan 2012 #24

Seems odd in Florida, and in this day and age. That said, I'm not against the tie. trackfan Jan 2012 #25

I thought the same thing about a thread not too long ago... MrCoffee Jan 2012 #27

It's better than what they wore to the earlier debates... pinboy3niner Jan 2012 #28

I own a dozen or so ties. MineralMan Jan 2012 #29

There's nothing wrong with dressing up; LeftinOH Jan 2012 #30

Probably. Aristus Jan 2012 #31