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  1. 06-28-2017, 04:57 PM #1
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    Got a rude awakening today.

    I went to buy a suit today. My oldest daughter is getting married next month and wants me to wear a black suit. Since I retired from teaching 11 years ago, I gave all of my suits, sportcoats and ties to Goodwill. My philosophy has been that if I need to dress up to go somewhere, I just wouldn't go! Up until now...its worked. So I told her, no problem, I'll just buy a suit as I might need one someday. Mind you, its probably been 15 years since I bought a suit. I had to get a dress shirt, tie, socks and shoes in addition to the suit. If I added about $300 to what I spent, I could have bought the new Helix 10 that I want. The things we do for our kids. The suit was pricey enough...but $89 for a shirt???? The last white dress shirt I bought was about $35. That tells you how long ago it was.
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    #2 06-28-2017, 05:03 PM
    Yep-price tag shock for sure
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    #3 06-28-2017, 05:07 PM
    Yes but you will look spiffy in that new suit
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    #4 06-28-2017, 05:11 PM
    Could be worse Bill.. I only get about one outting from an outfit like that .. I bring them to a dry cleaners after and they usually ask WTH happened Lol

    Wedding next month in NY... between cloths and lodging I will have to drop 800 before the gift ... grrrrrrr
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    #5 06-28-2017, 05:12 PM
    Whats a suit?? I've never owned one.
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    #6 06-28-2017, 05:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JerryT View Post
    Could be worse Bill.. I only get about one outting from an outfit like that .. I bring them to a dry cleaners after and they usually ask WTH happened Lol

    Wedding next month in NY... between cloths and lodging I will have to drop 800 before the gift ... grrrrrrr
    The wedding is July 29...so I am quite certain that suit will have to be cleaned for sure before I wear it again. I just hope the A/C works in that church. (For my sake and anyone around me)
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    #7 06-28-2017, 05:15 PM
    I don't own one. I have nice pants and shirt, but no coat or vest. Congratulations on the daughter getting married.
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    #8 06-28-2017, 05:16 PM
    https://www.spreadshirt.com/suit+nec...FYM2aQodAqIH-A

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    #9 06-28-2017, 05:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JerryT View Post
    Wedding next month in NY... between cloths and lodging I will have to drop 800 before the gift ... grrrrrrr
    Wouldn't your mere presence be gift enough?


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    #10 06-28-2017, 05:20 PM
    I don't mind wearing a suit and did daily in my business life. Enjoy yourself stylishly at the wedding and congratulations!
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    #11 06-28-2017, 05:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ranger 361V View Post
    https://www.spreadshirt.com/suit+nec...FYM2aQodAqIH-A

    NOW you send me that link Tom!
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    #12 06-28-2017, 05:29 PM
    Should have rented something.

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    #13 06-28-2017, 05:30 PM
    At least you didn't have to pay for the wedding...lol.....congrats to you and your family. Money well spent.
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    #14 06-28-2017, 05:44 PM
    Money well spent.
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    #15 06-28-2017, 06:37 PM
    Good suit equals about 1000 bucks.
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    #16 06-28-2017, 06:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nitrodude View Post
    I don't mind wearing a suit and did daily in my business life. Enjoy yourself stylishly at the wedding and congratulations!
    I hate wearing a suit or even a tie......the thought of doing so daily killed the "do I just go to law school now" thought when we sold out in Texas wearing a suit=stuck indoors
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    #17 06-28-2017, 06:43 PM
    Congrats on your daughter getting married. Hope you mentioned your a BBC member and you would be paying cash. Also that your BBC membership often means a 10 percent discount and that your accustomed to a July 4th sale. Also that typically when BBC members make purchases they order all the accessories so they can get a better price, just like you did with an entire-wardrobe......Again congrats and I wish you all the best.
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    #18 06-28-2017, 06:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mikepags View Post
    I hate wearing a suit or even a tie......the thought of doing so daily killed the "do I just go to law school now" thought when we sold out in Texas wearing a suit=stuck indoors
    Wearing that suit allowed me to start wearing whatever I wanted to at 27, so I figured it was worth it.
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    #19 06-28-2017, 06:51 PM
    Was Jim's closed?

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    #20 06-28-2017, 06:51 PM
    Should have went to Goodwill
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