I have never understood “fashion”. ‘Course I’m an engineer, and very probably on the very high-functioning end of the autism spectrum (or if not, I fake it very well). For me, what matters is
1: Does it fit comfortably and work in the weather I’ll see while wearing it (so, warmth, coolness, etc). This is an absolute requirement.
1.5: I do have a sense of taste (execrable, very likely), so it must also be something I don’t mind showing to the world. I have very seldom invoked this clause (which is why it’s only a half-clause by number) but I did turn down a tee shirt that was so obscene it would have embarrassed me; and I won’t wear a tie, or “western style” shirt (with slanted pockets).
2: Can it be washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer. This counts into the decision to buy but it’s not a veto rule. I do own some dress pants and a sport coat. They are worn hardly ever, and in fact haven’t ever needed to be cleaned.
3: Does it (not) break my budget. This is an absolute requirement.
4: If it shows, does my wife tolerate how it looks (and for me, “socks don’t show”). This started out as negotiable, but I’ve now been trained… and she gave up worrying about white socks.
5: There is no 5th point. In particular “fashionable” isn’t even on the same spreadsheet. If it’s available for purchase this year, it is ipso facto fashionable “enough”.
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Now free local delivery.
cdward almost 5 years ago
Nice remembrance of her.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
Your style is second to nun.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Made in the same overseas factory as Wal-Mart jeans, just with different stitching on the pockets… and an insane price tag attached!
mourdac Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Angels need some new designer wings and halos, maybe she could assist with that.
vet6714 almost 5 years ago
That is called “marketing”. Instead of lowering the price raise it to new heights for some imagined vanity.
streetbeater almost 5 years ago
Take ‘em off. You can’t take it with you.
brwydave Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The angel on the left looks very attentive and hopeful – I wonder why.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
I have never understood “fashion”. ‘Course I’m an engineer, and very probably on the very high-functioning end of the autism spectrum (or if not, I fake it very well). For me, what matters is
1: Does it fit comfortably and work in the weather I’ll see while wearing it (so, warmth, coolness, etc). This is an absolute requirement.
1.5: I do have a sense of taste (execrable, very likely), so it must also be something I don’t mind showing to the world. I have very seldom invoked this clause (which is why it’s only a half-clause by number) but I did turn down a tee shirt that was so obscene it would have embarrassed me; and I won’t wear a tie, or “western style” shirt (with slanted pockets).
2: Can it be washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer. This counts into the decision to buy but it’s not a veto rule. I do own some dress pants and a sport coat. They are worn hardly ever, and in fact haven’t ever needed to be cleaned.
3: Does it (not) break my budget. This is an absolute requirement.
4: If it shows, does my wife tolerate how it looks (and for me, “socks don’t show”). This started out as negotiable, but I’ve now been trained… and she gave up worrying about white socks.
5: There is no 5th point. In particular “fashionable” isn’t even on the same spreadsheet. If it’s available for purchase this year, it is ipso facto fashionable “enough”.
frogtoadie almost 5 years ago
What is that oval thing in her hand?