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[–] Thisismyvoatusername 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

When my oldest daughter was a senior in high school she interned for a member of Congress. As a result, she had to buy and wear professional, office appropriate clothing unlike what she had worn to that point. I remember her being shocked at how much better she was treated by adults (especially cops).

Some things are best experienced. If I had commented on how she was dressed before then she would rebel. Seeing what a difference it actually made let her know that while old, I wasn't completely stupid. Sure, wear what you want. But make it appropriate for the setting and don't complain when treatment changes on what you are wearng.

People need to make a lot of snap judgments in life. They will do so based on quick, often first, impressions.

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[–] AmaleksHairyAss ago 

don't complain when treatment changes on what you are wearng.

Really what you're saying is "it's okay to make snap judgements based on clothing because people make snap judgements based on clothing"

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[–] daskapitalist 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

Absolutely. People these days have no sense of class, and it is my solemn duty to educate them.

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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

I always used to, but now that I am edging into middle agedness, I have been getting a little more casual in Hawaiian shirts and deck shoes much of the time, so that I am always ready to just fuck off and play hooky on the boat whenever I have the chance.

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[–] 6551912? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Hawaiian shirts?? :o You sound dangerously like a dad...

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[–] NZ_MPS 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

The mention of Hawaiian shirts and cargo pants/shorts make me think there are a ton of dads in this thread.

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[–] oedipusaurus_rex 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago  (edited ago)

very occasionally.

I have three outfits:

Every day wear - black t shirt, jeans/khaki, and shoes

Field work - Indiana jones hat, cargo vest, black t shirt, cargo pants, and boots

Presentation wear - I have enough suit pieces to put something together, but lately I've taken to wearing fishing shirts instead of dress shirt. It's comfortable as fuck and lots of people do it in my field.

edit: formatting

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[–] Thisismyvoatusername ago 

I didn't know there was such a thing as fishing shirts and had to look it up. Are they common?

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[–] oedipusaurus_rex 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yeah, you usually find them at sporting goods stores like Bass pro shop or Academy. They are incredibly comfortable, and have lots of pockets. The only thing is you can't iron them.

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[–] zbou 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Like not neck beard dapper but like early 2000s Clooney dabber? Only works if you're rich otherwise you're just demonstrating how stupid your priorities are.

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[–] daskapitalist 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

You can dress very well on a budget. People just assume dressing presentably = expensive because the only time they dress better than jeans and a tshirt is for prom, weddings, and funerals.

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[–] gaiben 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Exactly. I have a couple pairs of slacks that I bought for like $40 that I would prefer to wear over cheap jeans.

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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I always preferred early 60s James Bond type dapper.

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[–] Arotaes_Forgehammer 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

No, and no. Cargo pants are more socially acceptable in normal society than "dapper".

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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Pretty much.

I kept getting made fun of for wearing a suit and tie to work, like they figured I was always interviewing elsewhere or something.

So, fine, more casual it is, then! But I wore out all my cargo pants, and I don't want to resemble a terrorist, so at least I'll still wear decent slacks with my Hawaiian shirts.

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[–] ShitsInPringlesCans 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

No.

I can, and I still don't want to.

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[–] 6551651? [S] ago 

what do you do if your shit is longer than a pringles can?

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[–] ShitsInPringlesCans 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Pinch it off hard and start a new can.

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[–] WhiteRonin 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

No, because just too dam hot still. But I do dress fashionably and would prefer to up my game if I had the cash.

Priorities? You don't have to spend a shit load to look good. Looking good does change the how people look at you.

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