You are fortunate it is occasionally. Combine that with a suffering spouse with a similar issue and sometimes chaos ensues.
I thought AGS was American Goat Society. Since semi-retirement, I find myself neglecting shaves and mostly wearing my ripped and stained hike in the wilderness clothing. No Patagonia or North Face clothing for me. It's Hanes and Rustler (an old K-Mart brand). Got me in mild "trouble" though. Walked in my local Bi-Mart membership department store and the person at the service desk demanded I show my membership card. Been a member for 30-plus years. Never show my card on entry, neither do friends/family. But, living in the Seattle area the clothing does help when I am downtown. Combine it with the 1,000 yard stare I learned in my late teens and no one messes with me.
O.K. This Hobo look or AGS seems to be more of a male thing, though if I am going to be scrambling through poison oak or wrenching on an engine I can put forth a grubby appearance. But if if becomes a daily thing with my husband? Well I am sure most of you KNOW the LOOK he receives. kris
agreed, more women like the dress up thing, or simply 'put together'. i prefer comfort, and i wear the pants in the family! (although mrs b tells me which pair)
[QUOTE="bisco, post: 3535380, member: 5889"i prefer comfort, and i wear the pants in the family! (although mrs b tells me which pair)[/QUOTE] And reminds you to "zip it?" kris
My CFO manages my wardrobe but I did successfully 'put my foot down' when it comes to socks. She used to give me 'the look' whenever the tiniest scrap of fabric appeared above some of my shoes - thinking, for some inexplicable reason, that 'no-shows' are still a thing. Meanwhile the kids are running around with vibrant mid-calves. NO. Just....HECK No!! My problem with these banana-peel no-shows is that they're like my 3 year old boxer or my youngest grandchild. They simply WILL NOT stay put. After decades of marriage my CFO will now only grumble about my socks. I still shave most every day. I still get the same basic OWD haircut.... (#4 on the sides, a little off the top.) I prefer to wear what all the other old white dudes wear in my part of the country...... 'Tactical OWD' Cargo shorts. Pocket T polo or Henley belted or loose depending on my 'accessories.' Sneaks, Crocks, or Slip-ins with not-white, low-cut socks. Polarized shades or readers. Ballcap occasionally. -done. Life SHOULD have seasons, and I'm pretty happy here on the back nine. @ Panhandling: Ask them if they want to join you in praying. Works fairly well and you can wear laundered, comfortable clothes.
i'm down to shaving twice a week since retiring, and i have a heavy beard. i thought mrs b would say something, but she seems okay with it. there's been so much facial hair since covid, maybe she hasn't noticed.
