Hmmm... I think I See a PATTERN Developing...
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Hmmm... I think I See a PATTERN Developing...
So, I took a look in my closet the other day and suddenly realized there's a definite pattern beginning to emerge...
Anyone else have this same kind of Epaulette-Epidemic happening?
(Yep. You're seeing it right... there's even three dark grey ones in there...)
Keep in mind, although there IS some Standard Gear happening here (provided be a couple of our well-known Vendors) this IS just my regular "day-to-day" wear...
But MAN!
I'm starting to think my friends, family & co-workers wouldn't recognize me if I wasn't wearing a shirt that had flap pockets and epaulettes.
Ah well... what can you do?
I guess I'm becoming an "old dog"... it's too late for me to learn any new tricks!
I'm sure I'm not alone here... there's probably Members here who can easily put my humble collection to shame with their collection of 20 or 30 Indy-style Shirts...
But my point wasn't merely "look at how MANY flap-pocket/epaulette-adorned/safari-style shirts I have" ...
My point was: "Yeeesh... I just realized that these make up about 90% of my everyday wardrobe!"
Anybody else here a Member of this Fraternity?
Anyone else have this same kind of Epaulette-Epidemic happening?
(Yep. You're seeing it right... there's even three dark grey ones in there...)
Keep in mind, although there IS some Standard Gear happening here (provided be a couple of our well-known Vendors) this IS just my regular "day-to-day" wear...
But MAN!
I'm starting to think my friends, family & co-workers wouldn't recognize me if I wasn't wearing a shirt that had flap pockets and epaulettes.
Ah well... what can you do?
I guess I'm becoming an "old dog"... it's too late for me to learn any new tricks!
I'm sure I'm not alone here... there's probably Members here who can easily put my humble collection to shame with their collection of 20 or 30 Indy-style Shirts...
But my point wasn't merely "look at how MANY flap-pocket/epaulette-adorned/safari-style shirts I have" ...
My point was: "Yeeesh... I just realized that these make up about 90% of my everyday wardrobe!"
Anybody else here a Member of this Fraternity?
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Mitch, I can relate, but its not entirely with Indy style shirts, its pretty much military style shirts, with the epaulets and flapped pockets. I have a few 4 Indy shirts, some green military shirts, navy, black, grey, buffalo plaid, grey and red and black plaid, white, blue striped, light blue (which I'm wearing now at work actually ). I just love the style. Everyone in my family though, like you mention, says, no military shirt today?
PS: All the same hangers for your shirts in your closet, very nice Makes a closet look very organized.
PS: All the same hangers for your shirts in your closet, very nice Makes a closet look very organized.
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Nice collection, Mitch!! On another note, I went to Macy's last week to get some work shirts...the long sleeve button down kind, and over half of their selection had epulets and similar long strip things down either side of the fronts. Guess this style is making a comeback! Now, even my non indy shirts are looking Indyesque Which is your favorite one?
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Looks very much like my closet. L.L. Bean, Cabela's, WPG. Multiple colors, with and wihout epaluettes. Craziness. I've always loved this style of shirt starting with Magnum PI.
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Wow! You're not kidding!!!
It reminds me of when I went to a summit at Peter's house, and several gearheads were sat in their dining room, all wearing Indy shirts. To see row of guys wearing similar shirts with eupulates and action pleats was amazing.
As TheExit pointed out, you have a very neat and organised wardrobe. It kinda reminds me of Chewbacca Jones' closet.
Oh, the term, 'Epaulette Epidemic' is hysterical!!!Mitch LaRue wrote:Anyone else have this same kind of Epaulette-Epidemic happening?
(Yep. You're seeing it right... there's even three dark grey ones in there...)
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Wow nice collection of shirts! I have three shirts and I might have to get more now that I've seen yours!
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Oh friend..I begun this same route..and I'm SCARED of where it can leads me!!
I got the Epidemy as well!
I got the Epidemy as well!
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Have you ever thought that at the very least, although they may not appreciate the Indiana Jones connection, folks you pass on a daily basis are going to think you never change your clothes?
Think about it.
Think about it.
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I don't see it.
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Cute, Zach. Cute.Zach R. wrote:I don't see it.
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Nice collection, Mitch! Me like!!
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Didn't Albert Einstein have the same approach to his wardrobe - having only identical sets of clothes so as to free his mind from having to decide what to wear? You're in good company, Mitch!
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I have a similar approach. My wardrobe is filled with clothes I bought BEFORE I got married, had a kid and bought a house. Nothing is new. That means someday soon my entire wardrobe will pass the "vintage" threshold at the same time and then won't you ALL be jealous?
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Yep, my closet looks pretty much like that, too.
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Oh, I get it! We're one in the same Mitch, I like black hangers as well.
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Id love a closet full of shirts like that. I cant find shirts in my size anywhere.
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I have much the same problem. Aside from Cabelas, nobody makes an epaulette shirt I like that fits right! Most especially, an Indy shirt.Indiana Joyce wrote:Id love a closet full of shirts like that. I cant find shirts in my size anywhere.
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Does anyone besides me think that having a closet that organized is a bit... OC?
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No at all. Excuse me, I have to go take my pills now.Long John Tinfoil wrote:Does anyone besides me think that having a closet that organized is a bit... OC?
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There's an Army Surplus Store I haven't visited in 15 Years, I recently started working next door to it, since I've just started building my Indy Archives again...thanks for the inspiration!
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Have you SEEN any of Mitch's other threads? The ones with 40 different pictures of his face? I would say he passed OC about 5 Fedoras ago!Long John Tinfoil wrote:Does anyone besides me think that having a closet that organized is a bit... OC?
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What kind of shirts are the grey ones? They seem pretty substantial fabric-wise.
I should show you guys my closet, nothing but black shirts (of all types) and blue jeans lol
I should show you guys my closet, nothing but black shirts (of all types) and blue jeans lol
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Ahh, Mitch . . . I love you, man.
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Mitch, when you dress up for weddings, do you throw these on?
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Hummm. I just looked in MY closet, and I have one. Period.
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Like Michaelson, I only have one. Thanks for rubbing it in Mitch!
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Nice new avatar, Interchange! I highly recommend the AB shirt. It's the kind of shirt I actually sometimes miss when I'm not wearing it It's perfect for any 'scenario'.
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Just have one shirt myself.
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I used to see a similiar pattern in my closet! I had several Indy shirts (a coupld NH's, a Todd's, and AB, and an Azuma) but am now down to only 2. I see no reason to have multiples of what is basically the same shirt. But that's just me.
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It's been a couple of days since I started this Thread but I haven't had a lot of time (until now) to respond to some of what's been said... although, I have been reading everything.
Anyway, a few things I wanted to respond to:
Perhaps I should make a confession, here:
You see, our complete wardrobe's usually consist of 3 kinds of clothing:
- stuff that's been washed, ironed and made it into the closet
- stuff that's been washed and then placed in a clean laundry basket WAITING to be ironed and/or hung up in the closet (there's usually a LOT of this kind of thing
- stuff that's been worn and is in the hamper waiting to be washed
On the day I took that photo, my wife and I had been looking after a long-delayed project: Getting a lot of stuff OUT of the clean laundry basket, ONTO hangers and INTO the closet.
YES, I own all of these shirts... but under normal circumstances, only HALF of them would be hanging up while the REST were sitting in the "clean stuff" basket. Even when stuff would be pulled out of that basket, it would usually be just prior to being ironed (or not) and worn.
When I had hung up EVERY one of the Indy-Style shirts I own, I was sincerely struck and surprised to realize that I'd been so repetitive in my shopping habits!
So, here's Part 2 of the confession:
Once I'd made this realization, I went and got the camera (maboot, the poor little thing hadn't been used in almost an HOUR ) and was about to take a photo when I heard my wife say "Uhhh... WHAT are you doing?"
"I... uh, well... I though some people at COW might find it funny to... uh. see how many... uh...Heh, heh..." I stammered.
She looked in my closet to see what I thought was so very photo-worthy.
"Oh, I get it... all the same kind of shirts... Good grief, Fox..."
I lifted the camera to take the shot when she said "No wait... everything's a mess in here... Out! Out!" (she brushed me away)... "Just give me me TWO minutes!"
When I returned, my closet had become a testament to Organized Jonesiness... but in truth, it was my wife's need to "pretty things up" and not any OC on my part (maboot, I'm sorry to tell you, that my love of multiple photos are usually either about offering up multiple angles of the HAT rather than my face OR... simply because I love taking pictures with our camera.)
As for one being my favorite... that's a tougher call for me.
First, I'll identify them (from left to right):
- The first 6 (in khaki/tan & dark grey) are the RETREAT Line from Sears. They're definitely a lighter-weight shirt that's good for the summer months... but pretty sturdy, too. Got 'em on Sale for 10 bucks apiece.
- The next 2 are also both from Sears... this time the NEVADA Line. Both are a light cream color but much heavier, sturdier material.
- Next are 2 Cabela's SAFARI SERIES Shirts in Stone Color. Heavy havey, tough, well-made shirts.
- Then it's my Magnoli's ADVENTURE Shirt in Stone color. Very well-made shirt... and maybe the "dressiest" of the bunch.
- Next is my "COYLE'S" Indy shirt from Todd's Costumes... a great, everyday wear shirt, in my opinion.
-Last one over on the far right is my latest acquisition: my WHAT PRICE GLORY Indiana Jones Shirt. At first, I didn't know quite WHAT to make out of this shirt... I liked the accurate details and GREAT color... but the material confused me. Very "flag-like" feel to it... yet 100% cotton. I've really grown to like this shirt though... it's gonna be great for the warm summer months... very lightweight feel, but a really nice look to it.
So, as for favorite?
I'm not sure I could say... several have different a different weight to their fabric, so it makes a difference depending on the temperature outdoors.
And it's probably also worth reminding anyone who reads this that I'm not the lucky owner of either a Noel Howard OR Adventurebilt Shirt (should I say "yet"?)
Thanks, Satipo... I try to keep all my early morning (pre-coffee) thinking down to "so if I'm wearing dark pants I'll go with a light shirt & if I'm wearing lighter pants I'll go with a darker shirt" ... anything else is just making it complicated.
I'm not sure if you'll have any luck finding them anymore however... when I found the they were hanging unclaimed on the discount rack for $10 dollars each (and that was September of last year.)
Thanks, Daren! The... uh... sentiment is returned, I assure you.
And the not-so subtle irony of you expressing these feelings for me right after I give everyone a peek inside my (well-organized) CLOSET is not lost on me...
...but, what will we tell my wife and your fiancee?
I've worn a LOT of shirt over the years and I find I keep drifting back to preferring / feeling comfortable in THIS style of shirt (and maybe most impotantly: MANY of the little "variations on it's theme" ... some have longer epaulettes... some shorter... some have flap pockets... some don't... some are a darker tan, or seem almost white... and some are dark grey)
It's just become My Style... Just a personal choice (and one that my immediate friends & family have said most flatters me - and the look they've grown used to, I guess)
Yeah, I've tried different (more current or trendy) looks... and I end up looking almost like an undercover cop... like I'm in diguise... lying to everyone for the sake of fitting in.
The look I prefer has been IN (and fallen OUT ) of "fashion" a number of times since I discovered what I thought worked on me...
So, to keep it simple, I'm just gonna stick with works for me.
Oh... but as for why so many multiple versions of the same shirt? (I do realize that this was your point, my friend) ...
Dude, I just HATE doing laundry & ironing!
(Besides... more times than not, it just ends up in the "cleaned but not ironed basket" anyway... as mentioned earlier in this same, bloated post...)
Have a great weekend folks.
Anyway, a few things I wanted to respond to:
TheExit148 wrote:All the same hangers for your shirts in your closet, very nice Makes a closet look very organized.
Canyon wrote:you have a very neat and organised wardrobe. It kinda reminds me of Chewbacca Jones' closet.
Long John Tinfoil wrote:Does anyone besides me think that having a closet that organized is a bit... OC?
maboot38 wrote:Have you SEEN any of Mitch's other threads? The ones with 40 different pictures of his face? I would say he passed OC about 5 Fedoras ago!
Perhaps I should make a confession, here:
You see, our complete wardrobe's usually consist of 3 kinds of clothing:
- stuff that's been washed, ironed and made it into the closet
- stuff that's been washed and then placed in a clean laundry basket WAITING to be ironed and/or hung up in the closet (there's usually a LOT of this kind of thing
- stuff that's been worn and is in the hamper waiting to be washed
On the day I took that photo, my wife and I had been looking after a long-delayed project: Getting a lot of stuff OUT of the clean laundry basket, ONTO hangers and INTO the closet.
YES, I own all of these shirts... but under normal circumstances, only HALF of them would be hanging up while the REST were sitting in the "clean stuff" basket. Even when stuff would be pulled out of that basket, it would usually be just prior to being ironed (or not) and worn.
When I had hung up EVERY one of the Indy-Style shirts I own, I was sincerely struck and surprised to realize that I'd been so repetitive in my shopping habits!
So, here's Part 2 of the confession:
Once I'd made this realization, I went and got the camera (maboot, the poor little thing hadn't been used in almost an HOUR ) and was about to take a photo when I heard my wife say "Uhhh... WHAT are you doing?"
"I... uh, well... I though some people at COW might find it funny to... uh. see how many... uh...Heh, heh..." I stammered.
She looked in my closet to see what I thought was so very photo-worthy.
"Oh, I get it... all the same kind of shirts... Good grief, Fox..."
I lifted the camera to take the shot when she said "No wait... everything's a mess in here... Out! Out!" (she brushed me away)... "Just give me me TWO minutes!"
When I returned, my closet had become a testament to Organized Jonesiness... but in truth, it was my wife's need to "pretty things up" and not any OC on my part (maboot, I'm sorry to tell you, that my love of multiple photos are usually either about offering up multiple angles of the HAT rather than my face OR... simply because I love taking pictures with our camera.)
You're definitely right about seeing this style a lot more lately... seems like I'm seeing some sort of variation of it most everywhere I go.TenuredProfessor wrote:I went to Macy's last week to get some work shirts...over half of their selection had epulets and similar long strip things down either side of the fronts. Guess this style is making a comeback! Which is your favorite one?
As for one being my favorite... that's a tougher call for me.
First, I'll identify them (from left to right):
- The first 6 (in khaki/tan & dark grey) are the RETREAT Line from Sears. They're definitely a lighter-weight shirt that's good for the summer months... but pretty sturdy, too. Got 'em on Sale for 10 bucks apiece.
- The next 2 are also both from Sears... this time the NEVADA Line. Both are a light cream color but much heavier, sturdier material.
- Next are 2 Cabela's SAFARI SERIES Shirts in Stone Color. Heavy havey, tough, well-made shirts.
- Then it's my Magnoli's ADVENTURE Shirt in Stone color. Very well-made shirt... and maybe the "dressiest" of the bunch.
- Next is my "COYLE'S" Indy shirt from Todd's Costumes... a great, everyday wear shirt, in my opinion.
-Last one over on the far right is my latest acquisition: my WHAT PRICE GLORY Indiana Jones Shirt. At first, I didn't know quite WHAT to make out of this shirt... I liked the accurate details and GREAT color... but the material confused me. Very "flag-like" feel to it... yet 100% cotton. I've really grown to like this shirt though... it's gonna be great for the warm summer months... very lightweight feel, but a really nice look to it.
So, as for favorite?
I'm not sure I could say... several have different a different weight to their fabric, so it makes a difference depending on the temperature outdoors.
And it's probably also worth reminding anyone who reads this that I'm not the lucky owner of either a Noel Howard OR Adventurebilt Shirt (should I say "yet"?)
Satipo wrote:Didn't Albert Einstein have the same approach to his wardrobe - having only identical sets of clothes so as to free his mind from having to decide what to wear? You're in good company, Mitch!
Thanks, Satipo... I try to keep all my early morning (pre-coffee) thinking down to "so if I'm wearing dark pants I'll go with a light shirt & if I'm wearing lighter pants I'll go with a darker shirt" ... anything else is just making it complicated.
As I said above (but if you missed it I'll repeat it here): That's the RETREAT Line from Sears. The lighter-weight shirt that I mentioned being "good for the summer months"... but were also "pretty sturdy".Zach R. wrote:What kind of shirts are the grey ones? They seem pretty substantial fabric-wise.
I'm not sure if you'll have any luck finding them anymore however... when I found the they were hanging unclaimed on the discount rack for $10 dollars each (and that was September of last year.)
DarenHenryW wrote:Ahh, Mitch . . . I love you, man.
Thanks, Daren! The... uh... sentiment is returned, I assure you.
And the not-so subtle irony of you expressing these feelings for me right after I give everyone a peek inside my (well-organized) CLOSET is not lost on me...
...but, what will we tell my wife and your fiancee?
This is an easy one for me, Nick... the key words there is when you say "But that's just me"... That's just it... that's you... this is me.jnicktem wrote:I used to see a similiar pattern in my closet... but am now down to only 2. I see no reason to have multiples of what is basically the same shirt. But that's just me.
I've worn a LOT of shirt over the years and I find I keep drifting back to preferring / feeling comfortable in THIS style of shirt (and maybe most impotantly: MANY of the little "variations on it's theme" ... some have longer epaulettes... some shorter... some have flap pockets... some don't... some are a darker tan, or seem almost white... and some are dark grey)
It's just become My Style... Just a personal choice (and one that my immediate friends & family have said most flatters me - and the look they've grown used to, I guess)
Yeah, I've tried different (more current or trendy) looks... and I end up looking almost like an undercover cop... like I'm in diguise... lying to everyone for the sake of fitting in.
The look I prefer has been IN (and fallen OUT ) of "fashion" a number of times since I discovered what I thought worked on me...
So, to keep it simple, I'm just gonna stick with works for me.
Oh... but as for why so many multiple versions of the same shirt? (I do realize that this was your point, my friend) ...
Dude, I just HATE doing laundry & ironing!
(Besides... more times than not, it just ends up in the "cleaned but not ironed basket" anyway... as mentioned earlier in this same, bloated post...)
Have a great weekend folks.
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Thanks
I could only find them in sears Canada and they won't ship to the US.
For those in the Great White North, if they were interested:
http://www.sears.ca/product/mens-retrea ... 27S?ptag=2
I could only find them in sears Canada and they won't ship to the US.
For those in the Great White North, if they were interested:
http://www.sears.ca/product/mens-retrea ... 27S?ptag=2
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Well... I HOPE you're HAPPY, Zach... I just ordered TWO of the "Savory Green" colored shirts!
The sickness continues...
Seriously though...this is was a good tip.
Thank you for posting it.
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i have seven safari shirts one from todds and five the same stone color with one pair having the epaulette and a white shirt with very large epaullets, my wife hates whenever i go out to the store that is all i buy , other than t-shirts , but i think i will buy some more shirts in different colors this spring.