Rodger Pettichord Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 My wife, bless her heart, said that she would still appear in public with me even if I wore my brand-new bib overalls. My grandfather wore bib overalls and so did most of the farmers on whose farms I worked as a boy. They did so because bibs are practical and comfortable. I got mine because they truly are comfortable and because they allow my pot-belly room to breathe. My wife says that now I should get the "other Old Man's wardrobe items." When I ask exactly what those would be, she just smiles enigmatically and says, "Look around. You'll see." I look around and all I see are sporty older dudes with enough sense to wear comfortable shoes. Does anyone have any idea of what would constitute an "Old Man's wardrobe item?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Two styles Roger - Smart - always wears a tie, likes to wear a hat, favourite colour is beige, does not follow fashion, clothes were purchased 20 years ago and they never wear out. Scruffy - wear slippers or cheap trainers, has T shirts cast off by his grandson, likes jeans and wears a belt that always sits 9 inches below his stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Here's a few examples my wife tried to push off on me: https://www.stylishwife.com/2015/09/fabulous-old-man-fashion-looks.html ..........Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence aldrich Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Great. Tough time deciding which of those outfits would look best on me for my closed coffin funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Triplane - if that clothing is supposed to make Old Guys look better, I wonder what the designers would recommend to make them look worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Probably anything that is either skin-tight or transparent............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Not even my skin is tight any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 ...welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Well, I'm not too sure about the skin-tight at this point. My doc says I have to wear a compression stocking. The old-coots' "skin-tight.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yep, me too Ken. I've got a 18-20 hour flight coming up next month (Orlando-Sydney) and the doc says I have to wear them. I don't know anything about compression stockings but I guess I'll be learning soon.........Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 All kidding aside - they can be a great help. I fell a couple of weeks ago doing yard work, and damaged an already badly arthritic knee, and edema, pooling blood, made for a nasty situation. The compression helps a lot, but not without its downside. they are hard to put on, and can cause itching and discomfort after a while. My advice, Doug, get used to putting them on before your trip, and wear them for a couple of hours at a time for a few days before you leave. Make sure you get them on nice and smooth. Should help a lot in the long run. Wish you well on your trip - that's a loooong flight. I thought 17 hours coming home from Desert Storm, Naples to Philly was bad, and I was 25 years younger then! And like it or not we had to get off the plane at Rota and Tennerife, but it was still an ordeal. Did make a point of standing, walking the aisles, and so on whenever possible, though. That helps. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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