marsh man Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just be careful that whatever clothes you buy are a decent fit , you will be under a handicap if say your jacket is to tight or your boots are to small or far to big . you want to swing your gun with ease and your drives might involve a lot of walking to your pegs . Most clothes that blend in with countryside are fine , wellies or boots depending on the conditions , Green moleskin or chinos are fine , check shirt and tie and if the weather is cold then a Green or Brown jumper , coat need to be loose and preferably waterproof . What not to wear are mainly camo clothing , and bright colours , oh and a cartridge belt is not normally worn , if you haven't got a cartridge bag then keep the cartridges in your pocket . Enjoy your day and let us know how it went . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 most important a decent shirt and a ( tie out of respect for the quarry you are about to harvest most important) (my opinion ) most garments are available on a well known auction site do not turn up in chav attire or jeans respect your quarry regardless , a cartridge belt or brass zipper on your barber jacket will scratch the daylights out of your stock if you don't have the gear wear a tie and neutral colours enjoy the day with a cartridge bag or pockets take from the day what you see as early season, when it gets cold a decent tweed jacket +trousers/ breeks needed for warmth for you most of the hype is about opening your wallet, if you are frugal you can look for clothing for less, and shoot more the last few seasons I shot in a jumper and a Gillet as was not cold enough to wear anything else since 2010 (old school keep warm travel light ) don't get taken in by hype buy what's needed and improve on the basics as you go and get it right,,, too many have all the gear and no idea for a day or two shooting , when spending less on glamour means more shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Why is there is a dress code to go shooting ? Can't you just turn up comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, captainhastings said: Why is there is a dress code to go shooting ? Can't you just turn up comfy One simple word...TRADITION ....just about covers it. One small shoot I am on has a fine for not wearing a tie and also for swearing. It really is the same reason why I have no respect for chav idiots in politics and business who think it's cool....now there is a word out of place..... to not wear a tie at formal functions etc. I suppose it makes them feel like Rambo or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, captainhastings said: Why is there is a dress code to go shooting ? Can't you just turn up comfy Certainly not I mean who wants to go on a day and look the same as the servants 😊 bit like a black tie dinner at the captains table would you turn up in a comfortable track suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Can't remember who it was now, but someone once said that in most countries people dress up to go shooting: we're the only one that dresses down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, captainhastings said: Why is there is a dress code to go shooting ? Can't you just turn up comfy If you have to ask, you will probably not understand the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, panoma1 said: If you have to ask, you will probably not understand the answer! Turn up in a full camo suit, go on you know you want to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Well not for me but as long folks enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 the shoot before xmas you may wear a santas hat................(weather permitting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 33 minutes ago, ditchman said: the shoot before xmas you may wear a santas hat................(weather permitting) Boxing Day is the compulsory Xmas jumper 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Call me a killjoy, but I flatly refuse to wear a Christmas jumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, London Best said: Call me a killjoy, but I flatly refuse to wear a Christmas jumper! Not at all I haven’t got one and I wouldn’t wear it either rather pay the fine 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 6 hours ago, captainhastings said: Why is there is a dress code to go shooting ? Can't you just turn up comfy No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) The ‘dress code’ IS comfy. Comfy for what it is designed to do in the outdoors in Autumn/Winter. Tweed is superb for this and plus twos or plus fours are a very practical garment with boots ( no mud on trouser bottoms) and are unbeatable with wellies ( nothing worse/more uncomfortable than trousers tucked in welly boots). A tie keeps you at least 10% warmer and the whole lot looks smart. There are good reasons why the ‘dress code’ has evolved. Edited October 22, 2019 by London Best Punctuation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thank to this thread I have bought this on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Penelope said: Thank to this thread I have bought this on ebay. Blimey P, you will have to shoot like a Demon if you wear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Penelope said: Thank to this thread I have bought this on ebay. Now that I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 loverly color ...bit modern for me tho.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Penelope said: Thank to this thread I have bought this on ebay. if I had a jacket half as nice as that Paul I would be better dressed than my ex boss , that is certainly a nice jacket , one problem would be the keeper will think you have got deep pockets when it comes to the golden hand shake in the game larder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 minute ago, ditchman said: loverly color ...bit modern for me tho.......... It's a half Norfolk. I think the suede sets it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Penelope said: It's a half Norfolk. I think the suede sets it apart. Don't be silly ...there is nothing such as half Norfolk, ask Ditchie, either yoru in or your not ...no, better ask Fat Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Don't be silly ...there is nothing such as half Norfolk, ask Ditchie, either yoru in or your not ...no, better ask Fat Sarah she's not a "half" girl............with her its in or out with comments like "is it in yet ?....and they reply yes it is it is it is it is it is........................(echo you see) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I have heard she once asked is that your ring I can feel? err no its my watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, B725 said: I have heard she once asked is that your ring I can feel? err no its my watch. Hhhahhhahhh..................friendship bracelet more like ....and a slack one at that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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