BillyAnchor Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, get_the_subbies_on said: I’ve started wearing a jumper in the office and complaining about how cold it is. f**k sakes. Is there any hope for me? Over a shirt and tie? That is serious old man wear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, BillyAnchor said: Over a shirt and tie? That is serious old man wear. My Dad started dressing that way after he retired. After 40-odd years of wearing a tie every day for his work, you'd see him walking to the shops with one on under his sweater. Why? WHY?? Fast forward 20 years and as I type this, I'm wearing a v-necked sweater over a collared shirt. I fear it's only a matter of time before I start wondering if a tie wouldn't complete the ensemble. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatowner Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 My Dad started dressing that way after he retired. After 40-odd years of wearing a tie every day for his work, you'd see him walking to the shops with one on under his sweater. Why? WHY?? Fast forward 20 years and as I type this, I'm wearing a v-necked sweater over a collared shirt. I fear it's only a matter of time before I start wondering if a tie wouldn't complete the ensemble. Give it a go. What can go wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I’m 25 and regularly wear a jumper over a shirt to work (no tie), but that’s more to do with a deep hatred of ironing shirts rather than feeling cold. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_the_subbies_on Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 To clarify - no tie, we’re a “dress down” office. Have never felt the cold in the office in all the years I’ve been here. Used to scoff at the (primarily) women who would moan in winter or summer. I’m now over 50 and can’t help feeling this is the start of my descent into Moaning-Faced Auld Duffers territory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 10 hours ago, BillyAnchor said: Over a shirt and tie? That is serious old man wear. Don't mess with anybody wearing a jumper over a shirt and tie. You never know what they might be hiding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Shotgun said: Fast forward 20 years and as I type this, I'm wearing a v-necked sweater over a collared shirt. I fear it's only a matter of time before I start wondering if a tie wouldn't complete the ensemble. A tie always completes the ensemble. 12 hours ago, get_the_subbies_on said: I’ve started wearing a jumper in the office and complaining about how cold it is. Perhaps a zip up sweater is the answer? It's very important to stay warm as you head into deepest Moaning-Faced Auld Duffers territory. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 If you added a pipe you could also keep your hands warm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: If you added a pipe you could also keep your hands warm. You could set fire to it whilst wearing it, that would keep you warm for a lifetime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said: You could set fire to it whilst wearing it, that would keep you warm for a the rest of your lifetime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 15 hours ago, expatowner said: What can go wrong? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 It's Auld Duffer territory when you realise you're watching the Vienna New Year's Day concert on tv but worse when you start shouting that the conductor should be wearing traditional jacket, shirt and tie and 'no that purple smock thing'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, The Skelpit Lug said: It's Auld Duffer territory when you realise you're watching the Vienna New Year's Day concert on tv but worse when you start shouting that the conductor should be wearing traditional jacket, shirt and tie and 'no that purple smock thing'. It was an excellent concert, enjoyed the wee Beethoven 'tour' that they did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 05/11/2019 at 21:34, get_the_subbies_on said: I’ve started wearing a jumper in the office and complaining about how cold it is. f**k sakes. Is there any hope for me? Don't fight it. My work is freezing throughout the winter and a jumper is necessary, unless you keep a jacket on. I even possess a couple of those pretend shirt/jumper things, where a shirt collar is stitched onto a jumper. They must have a name - tremendous garments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Don't fight it. I even possess a couple of those pretend shirt/jumper things, where a shirt collar is stitched onto a jumper. They must have a name - tremendous garments.I believe the term is “SavileTee”........ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Just now, Florentine_Pogen said: I believe the term is “SavileTee”........ Yes, I might just keep calling them pretend shirt/jumper things. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, Silverton End said: It was an excellent concert, enjoyed the wee Beethoven 'tour' that they did. It was, but that purple smock, though. Probably brought back bad memories of the far too big jumper Mrs SL bought me a few xmas's ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, The Skelpit Lug said: It was, but that purple smock, though. Probably brought back bad memories of the far too big jumper Mrs SL bought me a few xmas's ago. You should feel flattered she looks upon you as her "big man". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: Don't fight it. My work is freezing throughout the winter and a jumper is necessary, unless you keep a jacket on. I even possess a couple of those pretend shirt/jumper things, where a shirt collar is stitched onto a jumper. They must have a name - tremendous garments. I'm the least fashionable person on earth and usually let her buy clothes for me when she becomes too ashamed to be seen with me. I've only ever sent her back once, when she turned up with one of these abominations. You probably buy packets of shirts and trousers from Asda. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Have to go round visiting my girlfriends friends today and I’m quite hungover and don’t want to have to put trousers on and be sociable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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