bruno22rf Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks for that ack-ack-yet another coffee tsunami over my keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Do they still bury you in a collar and Tie???. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I recall passing through Glasgow following a hearse on the way to a funeral many years ago. We had to slow down for traffic and as we did so, some smartly dressed old boy on the pavement stopped, removed his hat and bowed his head as the hearse passed by. Quite a touching moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 The latest Guinness advertisement sums this thread up nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://www.greyfoxblog.com/ is for stylish older men. David, the writer, gives great fashion advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 The older generation definitely do dress smarter, my dad is always suit, shirt and tie, however there is a touch of the PW misty eyed halcyon days as usual... This is my take, these people we see as smart would once have been seen the same way we see teenagers with their pants on display, a straight tie rather than a crevatte, a sports jacket instead of tails at dinner, no spats, what is the world coming to? Then we eventually get to my generation, who look very scruffy next to the suited elders, but way smarter than the scruffy oiks, who will in turn look like Sunday best compared to whatever is next, although god knows what that will be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Having reached mid seventies I'm sad to be letting the side down. Promise I will improve as I get older... All my working life was spent in a uniform - Now its nice not to have to conform. Always clean but with a well worn look. Hate buying new clothes - Ties were invented by the devil. Dress for comfort - Not looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I remember my Granddad driving his tractor wearing trousers, white shirt, braces and waistcoat. He used to sweat buckets in the summer, and sometimes even took his hat off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 my dad used to go to work in a suit and bowler hat times have changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 my dad used to go to work in a suit and bowler hat times have changed My father too. If he could see how workers dress in the "square mile" today he'd have a fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 We used to have a gentleman of mature years who fished our angling clubs water. He was always well turned out with a shirt and tie, smart waxed jacket, and barbour "waist waders". He was also a keen wildfolwer and i often wondered if he dressed similarly when on the marsh. Pleasure to see and a really nice chap, sadly no longer with us. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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