Biggest Rush Mistakes at any institution

[MysticCat]

^^^ I see what you're saying, and I completely agree that what's accepted/expected varies from region to region. (BTW, I don't know if you were thinking about me when you speculated about jeans and tee shirts "in the west," but I'm in North Carolina.)

As for a comfort difference between jeans and chinos, there's a definite comfort difference in the summer.

And on that note, FantASTic, when we go camping between June and September, we wear chinos (or shorts) as well. Otherwise, everyone is in jeans.

Oh well, it's late and I need to go take my jeans off and get ready for bed.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

^^^ I see what you're saying, and I completely agree that what's accepted/expected varies from region to region. (BTW, I don't know if you were thinking about me when you speculated about jeans and tee shirts "in the west," but I'm in North Carolina.)

As for a comfort difference between jeans and chinos, there's a definite comfort difference in the summer.

And on that note, FantASTic, when we go camping between June and September, we wear chinos (or shorts) as well. Otherwise, everyone is in jeans.

Oh well, it's late and I need to go take my jeans off and get ready for bed.

I wear jeans even at my advanced age in Georgia as well, but I wouldn't wear them to a social event typically.

I did think you were in Denver for some reason, but I was really just thinking about places and events for which jeans be actually be expected on adults, not just acceptable. Rodeos for sure, maybe chili contests or huge BBQ events, and chuck wagon cook offs? In the west, I think you can wear jeans anyplace almost, especially if you are an actual rancher.

What would you say they are expected at in North Carolina, in the sense that you'd seem like you were wound too tight if you showed up in something else?

Hunting, fishing, camping sure, but I can't think of much that would be primarily a social event.

It's been kind of interesting to think about.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

I wear jeans even at my advanced age in Georgia as well, but I wouldn't wear them to a social event typically.

Oh, please don't go there -- my age is more advanced than yours.

I did think you were in Denver for some reason

Did you have me confused with DeltAlum on location, maybe?

What would you say they are expected at in North Carolina, in the sense that you'd seem like you were wound too tight if you showed up in something else?

I would say there are some kinds of parties -- say, a pig pickin' or an oyster roast -- at which jeans or chinos would be equally appropriate/expected. (Even that could vary, though. For example, I wouldn't wear jeans to a pig pickin' being thrown to honor an engaged couple -- a very common thing in Eastern NC. But just a run-of-the-mill, 'cause-it's-my-birthday or 'cause-we-wanted-to pig pickin', sure.)

What's going to lead to some snickering about being wound too tight is if no one ever sees you in jeans.

[UGAalum94]

Yeah, I can see jeans being okay for most outdoor stuff where there's real potential for getting messy.

For the next highjack, I suggest discussing the use of the word "chino" versus "khakis." I wonder if it's regional or age related. My family seems to use both.

But we can save that for another day.

[VandalSquirrel]

A lot of guys out west wear jeans because we have this season called winter and it snows. But there's a definite split between the Wranglers guys and the Levis guys. I have yet to see jorts on guys during rush, but some do wear jeans.

Lots of fratties rock the Carhartts because there is definite potential to go directly from class, to the pick up with the dog in it, to some outdoor activity.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

For the next highjack, I suggest discussing the use of the word "chino" versus "khakis." I wonder if it's regional or age related. My family seems to use both.

But we can save that for another day.

LOL -- I was thinking the same thing. "Khaki" is a color; chinos are an article of clothing, which may come in khaki or in some other color. But yes, "khakis" seems to be accepted for khaki chinos. I laugh when I hear someone refer to "navy khakis," though. I mean, its not the sartorial equivalent of "Coke" -- acceptable regardless of whether one is actually referring to Co'Cola.

Maybe it's both regional and {shudder} age related.

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