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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: warrior]
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Joined: Dec 2006
Oakland, MS
Drifter
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Out of styl but I got one.
Some individuals use statistics as a drunk man uses lamp-posts — for support rather than for illumination.
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic
Life member NTA , and GA Trappers assoc .
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: warrior]
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6 hours ago
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South Louisiana
Trappeur Gunny
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At my last "job" I was a project manager for a company that did contracting for the government. Depending on what was on the schedule I wore either a suit or, a coat and tie. One day I came into the office and sat down at my desk, the youngest of our office girls walked in with a couple of files I had to review, and one of my site managers walked in behind her, as he had something he needed my input on. This young lady dressed for success. Her office attire was impeccable, as was her manners and work ethic. She complimented my coat and said she liked the cut of it as it didn't profile my G19. My site manager had on tactical pants, a polo shirt, boots and a plate carrier. He said he was glad he didn't have to own such nonsense. That young lady looked him dead in the eye and said, "If you don't own a coat, how do you take a lady out to dinner?" She as dead serious.
I don't own a suit anymore, but I do own several well tailored coats and sports coats. Dinner at a nice restaurant in New Orleans, promoting trapping at one of the various conservation organization dinners, trying to get donations for a local veterans organization...A nice coat and tie will do you better than coming in there looking like you just got down running a line on a crawfish farm.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: warrior]
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5 hours ago
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Joined: Feb 2016
Kentucky
ky_coyote_hunter
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It shows respect....You wear it for the Lord, and funerals, weddings, etc.
Looking at old pictures of this country when suits were the norm, was such a classier time.....We're so dumbed down, and dressed down now it's disheartening.
Member - FTA
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: ky_coyote_hunter]
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5 hours ago
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Indiana
Providence Farm
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It shows respect....You wear it for the Lord, and funerals, weddings, etc.
Looking at old pictures of this country when suits were the norm, was such a classier time.....We're so dumbed down, and dressed down now it's disheartening. I agree it can show respect. On the flip side God does not care if im wearing rags, jeans, slacks or a custom tailored suit. Its those judgmental Christians that are looking down their nose and making judgmental assumptions based on worldly ideas. Some people like fancy shiny things, name brands and status symbols. For others none of that is important. I suspect one group is generally much happier and content in their life. Honestly your correct in how folks regard in their appearance. Walk in a Walmart and at how people are dressed. Some in their pajamas. People use to never go out of the house without making an effort to be presentable.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: warrior]
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5 hours ago
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Joined: Jan 2008
Alaska and Washington State
waggler
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Alaska and Washington State
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I was planning to wear a suit tbis morning, sans the tie, it would have been the second time in my life that I did. However, I had a very strange dream three days ago that convinced me not to. Happy I took the advice.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: Trappeur Gunny]
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5 hours ago
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Joined: Mar 2023
WI
WI Outdoors
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At my last "job" I was a project manager for a company that did contracting for the government. Depending on what was on the schedule I wore either a suit or, a coat and tie. One day I came into the office and sat down at my desk, the youngest of our office girls walked in with a couple of files I had to review, and one of my site managers walked in behind her, as he had something he needed my input on. This young lady dressed for success. Her office attire was impeccable, as was her manners and work ethic. She complimented my coat and said she liked the cut of it as it didn't profile my G19. My site manager had on tactical pants, a polo shirt, boots and a plate carrier. He said he was glad he didn't have to own such nonsense. That young lady looked him dead in the eye and said, "If you don't own a coat, how do you take a lady out to dinner?" She as dead serious.
I don't own a suit anymore, but I do own several well tailored coats and sports coats. Dinner at a nice restaurant in New Orleans, promoting trapping at one of the various conservation organization dinners, trying to get donations for a local veterans organization...A nice coat and tie will do you better than coming in there looking like you just got down running a line on a crawfish farm. I dress for the occasion for me. Not a woman. Those women are high maintenance and are to be avoided. LOL! Like Red Foreman said, "ah, that girl. Stay away from that girl. You don't want that girl.". Haha
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: WI Outdoors]
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5 hours ago
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Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30
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Oakland, MS
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At my last "job" I was a project manager for a company that did contracting for the government. Depending on what was on the schedule I wore either a suit or, a coat and tie. One day I came into the office and sat down at my desk, the youngest of our office girls walked in with a couple of files I had to review, and one of my site managers walked in behind her, as he had something he needed my input on. This young lady dressed for success. Her office attire was impeccable, as was her manners and work ethic. She complimented my coat and said she liked the cut of it as it didn't profile my G19. My site manager had on tactical pants, a polo shirt, boots and a plate carrier. He said he was glad he didn't have to own such nonsense. That young lady looked him dead in the eye and said, "If you don't own a coat, how do you take a lady out to dinner?" She as dead serious.
I don't own a suit anymore, but I do own several well tailored coats and sports coats. Dinner at a nice restaurant in New Orleans, promoting trapping at one of the various conservation organization dinners, trying to get donations for a local veterans organization...A nice coat and tie will do you better than coming in there looking like you just got down running a line on a crawfish farm. I dress for the occasion for me. Not a woman. Those women are high maintenance and are to be avoided. LOL! Like Red Foreman said, "ah, that girl. Stay away from that girl. You don't want that girl.". Haha Don't worry. That girl most certainly doesn't want you anyways, lol.
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: Providence Farm]
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4 hours ago
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Joined: Jan 2007
Georgia
warrior
OP
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Georgia
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Honestly your correct in how folks regard in their appearance. Walk in a Walmart and at how people are dressed. Some in their pajamas. People use to never go out of the house without making an effort to be presentable.
That's the way I feel about it. My mama could be downright cruel if she thought her boys were about to walk out door looking less than respectable. Sweat pants and tight fitting britches drew some really hurtful commentary from her, lol. I was taught to dress with some self respect your put your best foot forward and that folks will judge you by how you present yourself, not just how you dress but how you speak and behave.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: WI Outdoors]
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4 hours ago
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MN
160user
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MN
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Nice jeans, a nice shirt and boots are fine in my book. I'll throw a sport coat on for Holy Days.
Our Easter Vigil was almost 4 hours long. A lot of it kneeling. That's a long time in a suit and tie.
But yes, there are times to wear a suit. 4 hours? Time to find a different church. Lol Catholic Mass last night was almost 4 hours here. Maybe you need to quit cutting corners.
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: WI Outdoors]
#8594764
4 hours ago
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MN
160user
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I dress for the occasion for me. Not a woman. Those women are high maintenance and are to be avoided. LOL! Like Red Foreman said, "ah, that girl. Stay away from that girl. You don't want that girl.". Haha
So you are a lesbian? Not judging obviously.
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: warrior]
#8594765
4 hours ago
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Joined: Aug 2013
Louisville, Nebraska
jabNE
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Louisville, Nebraska
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I have fourteen. Just got rid of about a dozen when we moved to this new place a year ago so now down to about fourteen. I love wearing suits. Italian made are my favorites. Get a good tailer to get them custom fit too. Jim A peek into my closet for you… ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2026/04/full-34529-290264-img_0444.jpeg)
Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
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Re: Should a man own a suit?
[Re: ABeardedTrapper]
#8594814
2 hours ago
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Joined: Aug 2007
Sauk County, WI
Patrice
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Sauk County, WI
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Good on you, Warrior. When you decide to dress well to go somewhere, you should hold your head up high and feel good about it. We have less occasions for formal or even decent dress, but when an occasion arises, it's nice see Zim in a suit. He has several and he makes them look good. 
WTA District 9 Director ... Go D9!
Member: WTA, Intertel, Mensa (Trappers ain't stupid.)
Life Member: NRA
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