My hubby was
a snazzy dresser back in the day. He wore suit coats, cufflinks, fancy shirts and ties. He also coordinated his
belts and shoes. Over time, that guy I used to know, has completely
disappeared. When he retired... he gave up, giving a damn about his clothes. He developed
a habit of wearing flannel shirts, only. I have no problem with that. But he then would
wear a heavier mismatched shirt-jacket on top. Refused to buy a coat. No need… because
according to him, those two pieces of clothing would keep him warm, no matter
how tacky I thought they looked. I personally thought it looked sloppy too. But my hubby said he felt comfortable. So I zipped my
lips about it. My hubby has paid his dues. And he deserves to wear whatever makes him happy, at this late stage of his life. Que Sera Sera. What’s funny… is that the mode
of dress he prefers, is NOW the latest thing. It’s become fashionable. And
anybody who is anybody, male and female, young and old alike…. are wearing the
style. My hubby is a trendsetter. They call the outer piece a SHACKET. A
shacket is a cross between a shirt and a jacket (shirt-jacket) and makes a
great layering piece for your wardrobe. Who knew? That the way my hubby has been
dressing.... for years in retirement, would suddenly be trending. And that everybody LOVES doing what he does. From the high priced
department stores to the cheaper box stores. There is a SHACKET to fit every
budget. So folks… feel free to join the IN crowd and have some fun. Get yourselves a piece of
the action. Shackets
are comfy, cozy and toasty warm… especially on a cool night, in the dead of
winter. I can extol
their virtues because when nobody is looking… I’ve been known to grab one of my
husband’s to wear around the house. Now I know there’s
no judgement out there. Nobody is laughing. No reason to be embarrassed ladies... because
these ‘shackets’ are hip and cool. The more mismatched the better, says my hubby. Who knew my hubby would become a fashion plate at 82.
Imagine that?
PS) The first picture was from an advertisement for a shacket.
