>Of course, for some of those folks, maybe Browns jackets and Levis _are_ dressed up
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>I resemble that remark!!!
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>From 1988 to 1997, I had to wear a suit almost every work day until 1997. And hated every second of it.
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>Since 1997, I have worn a tie and a suit about 10 times - and 3 were for weddings. My sister in law got married last August on a very hot day, in a church with only electric fans. Had I been any more uncomfortable, I'd be reversing my position on the death penalty, because I was ready to strangle my wife's entire family for making me wear a suit.
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>I believe in dressing comfortably. I believe that Nautica and Timberland clothes are comfortable and all others itch like crazy. I believe in the notion that clothes should be soaked in ten tons of fabric softener before worn. I believe it is possibly to make street clothes "stylish". :)

But Nautica and Timberland aren't jeans and a team jacket. As I said elsewhere in the thread, I rarely put on a skirt, but nice slacks and top can be comfortable and still dressy.

Tamar