PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 True, state in life means something, but we ought to be thinking about what our State in Life NEEDS vs if it gets out of hand. I also DID tailor my reply to FP as I have knowledge of his general background and goals to be able to give what I think is sensible advice. Particularly spending over $100 on a coat and only getting a year or two out of it and then realizing it doesn't work well for a cold NW Missouri winter at the seminary, so then giving up precious precious closet space for a coat that is rarely worn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 True, state in life means something, but we ought to be thinking about what our State in Life NEEDS vs if it gets out of hand. I also DID tailor my reply to FP as I have knowledge of his general background and goals to be able to give what I think is sensible advice. Particularly spending over $100 on a coat and only getting a year or two out of it and then realizing it doesn't work well for a cold NW Missouri winter at the seminary, so then giving up precious precious closet space for a coat that is rarely worn... So you're saying perhaps a warm, wool, particularly black or burgundy coat would be preferable? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 where did burgundy come from? I thought you were debating Black or Navy...either way IMHO black is almost always the best option when going for nice, understated, and refined in regards to coats and jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 where did burgundy come from? I thought you were debating Black or Navy...either way IMHO black is almost always the best option when going for nice, understated, and refined in regards to coats and jackets. Doesn't the Conception dress code dictate only wearing black and burgundy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 no. The dress codes quickly stated is dress pants, brown, grey, black, whatever....There are a number of uniform shirts to choose from , light blue or white oxfords, black, light blue, burgundy, yellow polo shirts. Sweaters, ect must be solid colors as are any undershirts (I often wear long sleeve Ts with my polos especially as it's colder. Shoes must be dark (brown or black) sandals must be dark and have heal straps. When serving at the Altar then black shoes and pants are REQUIRED under the cassock. This is the only time the dress code is color specific. Since I'm interested in saving space, and living simply. It's easier to make sure everything I have goes with black, I have grey slacks as well to change it up a bit. Plus by buying quality clothing now, I should be able to last a number of years through formation without having to buy new stuff every year. I find as a rule of thumb buying the best you can afford now is the better option terms of thrift as you don't have to replace it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 no. The dress codes quickly stated is dress pantaloons, brown, grey, black, whatever....There are a number of uniform shirts to choose from , light blue or white oxfords, black, light blue, burgundy, yellow polo shirts. Sweaters, ect must be solid colors as are any undershirts (I often wear long sleeve Ts with my polos especially as it's colder. Shoes must be dark (brown or black) sandals must be dark and have heal straps. When serving at the Altar then black shoes and pantaloons are REQUIRED under the cassock. This is the only time the dress code is color specific. Since I'm interested in saving space, and living simply. It's easier to make sure everything I have goes with black, I have grey slacks as well to change it up a bit. Plus by buying quality clothing now, I should be able to last a number of years through formation without having to buy new stuff every year. I find as a rule of thumb buying the best you can afford now is the better option terms of thrift as you don't have to replace it all the time. Oh, okay. I just remember my first year visiting a seminarian said his mother had given him a lot of really nice, warm sweaters, but he couldn't wear a lot of them because they weren't specific colors and didn't meet the dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 yeah...they have to be solid colored. any sweaters that have stripes, tone accents, argyle...can't wear them. It kinda stinks if you aren't expecting it, but if you realize the restriction then you can plan and it's no big deal (for me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 yeah...they have to be solid colored. any sweaters that have stripes, tone accents, argyle...can't wear them. It kinda stinks if you aren't expecting it, but if you realize the restriction then you can plan and it's no big deal (for me.) I always liked solids anyway, so that's not an issue for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Mindy Kaling says that men should get a well-fitting peacoat from J.Crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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