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`lag
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`lag
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Been a long while but yeah had that moment...

Was a gubbie too, and basically, like law firms and all we were way behind the general trend in discarding suits and ties even back when I worked. Got to a point that I'd just wear a tie on Mondays (no suit jacket) just so I don't go downhill too quickly during the week. My theory is that the government has a lot of ex military and you know they're just used to wearing uniforms so at least the higher GSs dressed to the nines. Just looked, still have lots of ties and don't think I've worn a one since I retired almost exactly eight years ago and a suit or two also and again, people just don't wear stuff to funerals or weddings etc. heck, way way back when one used to dress up when flying but it's been a long time since I haven't seen people wearing flip flops etc. So yeah, still have a suit or two "just in case" but I know I'll never wear them again...maybe once? nah. You may tempt me to do another triage here. Just time to get rid of stuff, but I've been doing that all along. ** Edited by `lag at 4/9/2026, 10:53:24 AM
Posted: 04/08/2026 at 12:47 PM ET
(In response to this post by great2bahokie)

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Starting to think I'll never wear a tie again.
great2bahokie • 04/08/26 10:23 AM ET
My last 6 years in my career (ending 2018)
VaTechie • 04/08/26 09:48 PM ET
Interesting. I wore a coat and tie to church on Easter Sunday. 🤷‍♂️**
MP4VT2004 • 04/08/26 05:36 PM ET
My best buds dad passed away and the guys selected one of his ties to wear
UTPr0sim • 04/08/26 03:59 PM ET
Nice...**
great2bahokie • 04/09/26 06:10 AM ET
Find someone who'll quilt with ties**
TomTurkey • 04/08/26 03:32 PM ET
My tie collection started with my first visit to China in 1998....
kjhokie • 04/08/26 02:48 PM ET
It seems many of my dress shirts have shrunk in the closet
JoesterVT • 04/08/26 02:27 PM ET
Mine went the other way...too loose.**
EDGEMAN • 04/08/26 06:36 PM ET
LOL! Quite the phenomenon.**
great2bahokie • 04/08/26 03:10 PM ET
I started to wear one recently for a funeral …
BusLoadaBozos • 04/08/26 02:12 PM ET
I used to do a half Windsor for years, then moved to a full...
EDGEMAN • 04/08/26 06:40 PM ET
Haven't worn a tie in over 30 yrs., don't even own one anymore.**
7Hokie1 • 04/08/26 01:56 PM ET
Wore one 2 weeks ago unfortunately. Funeral for long time neighbor
Burke Hokie • 04/08/26 01:44 PM ET
Been a long while but yeah had that moment... ◄
`lag • 04/08/26 12:47 PM ET
Re. flying...I too remember taking a flight being an "event" that you
Tafkam Hokie • 04/08/26 03:21 PM ET
heh, heh, yep, the road warriors, suit, tie have their little roll-on kit,
`lag • 04/09/26 11:04 AM ET
Got married a couple of years ago, and had a job interview less than a year
Tafkam Hokie • 04/08/26 12:30 PM ET
The lack of combat shields, hyperdrive, and life-support systems,
Hokebury • 04/08/26 12:04 PM ET
Rebel Alliance officers did not wear ties!**
great2bahokie • 04/08/26 12:09 PM ET
"They always looked great on the end of a proton torpedo....." Adm Ackbar**
Hokebury • 04/08/26 12:17 PM ET
Same boat. Used to work at a law firm and wore ties every day. Went
RoswellGAHokie • 04/08/26 11:51 AM ET
How'd you like to tie me up with some of your ties, Ty?
Brown Water • 04/08/26 11:45 AM ET
"So, what brings you to this nape of the woods, neck of the wape?"**
great2bahokie • 04/08/26 11:58 AM ET
I've worn a tie now for my last 4 meetings. It was forever before then.
Vtskier1 • 04/08/26 10:55 AM ET
Donate**
Fore_Hokies • 04/08/26 10:55 AM ET
The ties that bind. **
Stork • 04/08/26 10:48 AM ET
Haven't had a tie on in 15-20 years not sure I even remember how to tie one**
75Hokie • 04/08/26 10:46 AM ET
I wouldn't even consider going to a funeral without a suit and tie. Though
Coach McGuirk • 04/08/26 10:36 AM ET
In my family, you can show up in shorts and a tee shirt at a funeral
VaTechie • 04/08/26 09:36 PM ET
I don’t own a suit. I have lots of ties though **
OrlandoHokie • 04/08/26 08:42 PM ET
I was the only one with a suit and tie on at my sister's celebration of
MCL3 Hokie • 04/08/26 01:43 PM ET
Today, it is a celebration of life, funerals are sad ...
VaTechie • 04/08/26 09:40 PM ET
The guy in the sweats was one of my sister's best friends. The two of them
MCL3 Hokie • 04/09/26 10:48 AM ET
Great post, maybe the sweats was what she would want
VaTechie • 04/10/26 09:02 PM ET
Sorry for your loss, MCL3. Losing a sibling has got to be tough.**
great2bahokie • 04/08/26 03:14 PM ET
Crazy. Unfortunately I have been to 3 funerals in the last year and almost
vt90 • 04/08/26 03:07 PM ET
I brought my last suit 20 year ago and said I would be buried in it
VaTechie • 04/08/26 09:43 PM ET
I still think a suit and tie is mandatory at weddings and funerals.**
KeithHokie89 • 04/08/26 11:37 AM ET
I asked the Lounge for advice on a suit for Receiving not long ago
GS VT fan • 04/08/26 01:03 PM ET
Just went through that exercise. Kept 3 - donated/trashed about 35, many
vt90 • 04/08/26 10:28 AM ET
I should donate the majority of mine too.
EDGEMAN • 04/08/26 10:48 AM ET
Dress shirts too. I have far too many for my current needs.**
EDGEMAN • 04/08/26 11:02 AM ET