Why do people starch clothing??

[Obsession]

Who starches their clothes and why?? :confused: thinking about a pair of starched jeans for some reason just gives me the heebie jeebies :confused: the only way I can wear a pair of jeans is if they are very comfortable, loose fitting and broke in, why would someone want to attempt walking around in cardboard like clothing?? :confused:

yeah, things are slow here today so I am wondering this question :embara:

[IGluIt4U]

Some like it stiff and crispy.. :noidea:

Me, gimme soft and broke in any day... :chortle: Unless I'm in a monkey suit.. then perhaps a bit of starch on the collar.. :wink: :zip:

[bowmedic]

Back in the day, we starched our jeans to keep the crease crisp and look good over your boots. We took them to the cleaners and got xtra heavy then brought them home and re ironed them with spray on.. It makes them easier to store aslo as they stood in the corner. Plus, starched jeans dont get dirty as easy and if you were just going out you could wear them again. and. of course all this happens in Texas and we are a little different anyway.. :confused:

[jamaro]

Because it shows the people that are you with that you care enough to go the extra mile and look nice...

My business clients really notice things like that.... and it keeps the creases alot longer...


jason

[IGluIt4U]

Because it shows the people that are you with that you care enough to go the extra mile and look nice...

My business clients really notice things like that.... and it keeps the creases alot longer...


jason
I agree.. I starch my dress clothes.. but my 'in the shop' clothes are usually cotton, and starchless... :wink: :zip:

[Obsession]

Well I don't wear suits so I guess I can't relate....ugh...I have to have comfort even when dressed up.

[AK-AZ]

Back in the day, we starched our jeans to keep the crease crisp and look good over your boots. We took them to the cleaners and got xtra heavy then brought them home and re ironed them with spray on.. It makes them easier to store aslo as they stood in the corner. Plus, starched jeans dont get dirty as easy and if you were just going out you could wear them again. and. of course all this happens in Texas and we are a little different anyway.. :confused:

Yep, when yer at the local establishment trollin, ya gotta use a flashy lure!!!

[Huntin4Elk]

I agree.. I starch my dress clothes.. but my 'in the shop' clothes are usually cotton, and starchless... :wink: :zip:

Dress clothes??? What's that???:confused::confused::wink:

[Fletch Helical]

the only way I can wear a pair of jeans is if they are very comfortable, loose fitting and broke in,

You must've had a tough time during the era of skin tight jeans then :wink:

I don't know why anyone would want to starch anything other than maybe a dress shirt. Although even then I'm really not partial to starch on the collar.

[Obsession]

You must've had a tough time during the era of skin tight jeans then :wink:

LOL...I look back at those pics now and wonder what was I thinking?? :confused: LOL....Jordache and Sergio Valente jeans were painted on...yuck and ouch!! :embara:

[Huntin4Elk]

LOL...I look back at those pics now and wonder what was I thinking?? :confused: LOL....Jordache and Sergio Valente jeans were painted on...yuck and ouch!! :embara:

:rolleyes: I remember those days. OUCH is right. I remember having to lay down just to button up my 501's. I'm with you, I appreciate comfort these days. :D

[Punch_Master]

LOL...I look back at those pics now and wonder what was I thinking?? :confused: LOL....Jordache and Sergio Valente jeans were painted on...yuck and ouch!! :embara:Yeah but you had the build for those jeans so you were good to go back then. When a person is younger tight is fine cause they don't have circulation problems in their legs like us middle aged folks do. This is just a theory on my part but I think tight is no longer comfortable to us after a certain age because of reduced blood flow.

[Huntin4Elk]

Yeah but you had the build for those jeans so you were good to go back then. When a person is younger tight is fine cause they don't have circulation problems in their legs like us middle aged folks do. This is just a theory on my part but I think tight is no longer comfortable to us after a certain age because of reduced blood flow.

:eek::eek: She HAD the build????

You might wanna :bolt: for saying that. :eek:


I'm pretty sure she still does Punchy. :fish:

[Punch_Master]

:eek::eek: She HAD the build????

You might wanna :bolt: for saying that. :eek:


I'm pretty sure she still does Punchy. :fish:She is well aware of what I think about her appearance. I've given her enough compliments in the past.

[Obsession]

LOL...I didnt even have to defend myself...Thanks Tam :)

Punchy, yes I remember the good ol days :embara::sad:

[AK-AZ]

LOL...I look back at those pics now and wonder what was I thinking?? :confused: LOL....Jordache and Sergio Valente jeans were painted on...yuck and ouch!! :embara:

:rolleyes: I remember those days. OUCH is right. I remember having to lay down just to button up my 501's. I'm with you, I appreciate comfort these days. :D

Speaking on behalf of all heterosexual males, we would like to thank you for enduring such torture and we can't wait until that look becomes 'retro' again!!!:tongue::whoo:

[JUMPMAN]

LOL...I didnt even have to defend myself...Thanks Tam :)

Punchy, yes I remember the good ol days :embara::sad:

Damn the 80's were good...:wink:

[Huntin4Elk]

LOL...I didnt even have to defend myself...Thanks Tam :)

Punchy, yes I remember the good ol days :embara::sad:

LOL............Anytime, I have no doubt you still have the 'build' to wear that stuff...........but Lord who wants to???? I don't know about you but I'm thrilled that baggy pants are in these days. :D :D


Speaking on behalf of all heterosexual males, we would like to thank you for enduring such torture and we can't wait until that look becomes 'retro' again!!!:tongue::whoo:



Well Two............if that ever comes back into style, I for one will be the Mom that everyone laughs at because I'm stuck in the old fashioned baggy pants era. :chortle:

[AK-AZ]

Well Two............if that ever comes back into style, I for one will be the Mom that everyone laughs at because I'm stuck in the old fashioned baggy pants era. :chortle:

Curses, foiled again!!!!

[Obsession]

Yeah TWO...My camel, uh...skin tight jean days are over...in or not :( :embara:

[IGluIt4U]

Dress clothes??? What's that???:confused::confused::wink:
:ROFLMAO: Something few hillhumpers have experienced, I'd imagine... :chortle: :wink:


Speaking on behalf of all heterosexual males, we would like to thank you for enduring such torture and we can't wait until that look becomes 'retro' again!!!:tongue::whoo:

:whoo: :whoo: :whoo: Motion seconded...:cheers: :D :D

[Punch_Master]

Like I said before It's a age & blood circulation issue.

[Huntin4Elk]

Yeah TWO...My camel, uh...skin tight jean days are over...in or not :( :embara:


:ROFLMAO: Amen!!! :D :D :D


:ROFLMAO: Something few hillhumpers have experienced, I'd imagine... :chortle: :wink:

:D :D

Heck, I don't even own an iron. :embara: I'm not kidding either. :embara:

Dress clothes around here is wearing your GOOD camo. :chortle:

[IGluIt4U]

Dress clothes around here is wearing your GOOD camo. :chortle:

Like I said.... :wink: :thumb: :chortle:

[AK-AZ]

Yeah TWO...My camel, uh...skin tight jean days are over...in or not :( :embara:

WHAT???!!!!! You mean no more............

[Huntin4Elk]

WHAT???!!!!! You mean no more............

:ROFLMAO:


OMG............I'm not gonna ask how you found that pic. :chortle:

[IGluIt4U]

WHAT???!!!!! You mean no more............

:ROFLMAO: :zip: :D :D :D

[Obsession]

WHAT???!!!!! You mean no more............

:RockOn::sign10:

[AK-AZ]

:ROFLMAO:


OMG............I'm not gonna ask how you found that pic. :chortle:



:ROFLMAO: I've been saving that pic for months waiting for the appropriate place to use it!!!!! Thanks for the chance Obs!!:thumb:

[rcmjr]

:ROFLMAO: I've been saving that pic for months waiting for the appropriate place to use it!!!!! Thanks for the chance Obs!!:thumb:




http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/rcmjr1/camel_hoof_6.jpg

[bowmedic]

Yep, when yer at the local establishment trollin, ya gotta use a flashy lure!!!


Thats correct you certainly did.. Belt buckle, ( not too big) boots, Stetson cocked to one side, and you danced.. Close, both fast and slow, and you basically had a good time.. Now everything is line dancing.. How much fun is that??

As for the camels... I am not going there.... here.. LOL:zip:

[DRT]

Great pic:darkbeer:

[Obsession]

:ROFLMAO: I've been saving that pic for months waiting for the appropriate place to use it!!!!! Thanks for the chance Obs!!:thumb:

LOL...glad I could open the door for your camel :wink::tongue:

[AK-AZ]

Thats correct you certainly did.. Belt buckle, ( not too big) boots, Stetson cocked to one side, and you danced.. Close, both fast and slow, and you basically had a good time.. Now everything is line dancing.. How much fun is that??

As for the camels... I am not going there.... here.. LOL:zip:

Line dancing is for those who aren't in any danger of going home with someone else!!!!

[AK-AZ]

Speak for yourself........their to hard to get off when your in a hurry.:rolleyes::tongue::tongue:

:ROFLMAO:

So, take your time and do it right!!!! You get repeat business that way :tongue: :thumb:

[bowmedic]

So, take your time and do it right!!!! You get repeat business that way :tongue: :thumb:


Thats right and was my experience that when they came off they stayed off for a long while... LOL:eek::wink::tongue:

[Tax Lawyer]

I spend 11-12 hrs a day (plus my 25 min walk to work, each way) in a button down shirt and dress pants. NO WAY am I sitting in stiff clothes during that time. I don't even have to say anything to my dry cleaner any more. :)

[fasst]

Yeah TWO...My camel, uh...skin tight jean days are over...in or not :( :embara:

:eek::zip: