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R181

Grumpy old man
Not sure if all new cars have auto lights although I know that the auto feature on my wife's Golf can be switched off.
Yes, my 2021 Subaru Forester has the auto on headlight feature selected on the control stock. I do use it but annoyingly it can be turned off by an accidental twist on the control stock. I'd rather have it as the default setting at start up. Conversely, the auto start/stop for the engine is a default setting at start up and needs to be cancelled every time you start the car if you despise that setting which I do. It's hard to configure a new car to your personal preferences these days.

Bob
 

Rufusdog

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My wife and I attended a funeral service and internment on the weekend. We were both appalled by how so few of the men in attendance wore a suit/blazer and tie; most were dressed in scruffy looking jeans or track pants with shirts untucked. They were not young men either, the majority being middle age or older. The women were better dressed for the most part.
 

Twelvefret

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It might be that they have gained weight and their suits no longer fit. I'd say the suit market for middle age and older men is small unless they are still engaged professionally.

My grandfather always wore a suit and tie to church on Sunday morning and a dress shirt and dress pants on Sunday evening services. I do usually wear a sport coat and maybe a tie for Sunday services, but I have never seen the pastors wear one.

What we wear is important. I never wanted to be overdressed. Presenting a casual nature is often warranted and allows you to relate better to more than one demographic. I read once that prosecutors wear dark suits and the defense attorney lighter colors.
 
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Twelvefret

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I have two suits that I really like, made of "topical wool blend". One is a nice Glen-plaid and the other charcoal grey. I do have two wool sport jackets and one navy blazer and loads of khakis. I learned to tie a bow tie in HS.

I've given several dress slacks and shirts away since retirement.
 

Rufusdog

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Yes, casual dress for men at funerals is more the norm these days.

Bob
This wasn’t even what I would call casual dress. They looked just plain sloppy and unkempt. I wear what they were wearing when I’m gardening.
 
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Twelvefret

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Not a rant at all, but now days every child and adult has a water bottle in tow. My granddaughter asked for a Stanley water bottle for Christmas. My Stanley is a thermos and now I remember that Thermos is a brand. This reminds me of "Frigidair" brand refrigerators where the brand becomes the generic name for any similar product.
 

Rufusdog

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I don't own a suit, I don't even own a pair of formal trousers or a shirt for that matter.
I still own 2 dark suits, a blue blazer, a dark brown hopsack sports coat, and 2unstructured sports coats (one khaki and one blue) for travel. I also have a dinner suit fir black tie events. Needless to say, I have a number of dress shirts (some with French cuffs) and several pairs of casual trousers to wear with my sports coats and blazer. I’ve been retired for 16 years and still have plenty if opportunities to wear the foregoing. I must say though that I wear my suits mostly for weddings and funerals, especially the latter these days.
 

Zorro

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Suits are definitely becoming rarer nowadays, in both business and social functions.

The best advice i ever heard about formal occasions such as Funerals, was "the most important thing is to look like you made a big effort about your appearance, regardless of what you wear - people notice that and they also notice an expensive suit worn badly or with dirty shoes"

Its very true
 

Twelvefret

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I forgot about an exceptional Orvis Harris Tweed I found on eBay for $40. New they were over $600. I wore it Sunday.

I am able to wear wool and love it. I have lots of sweaters and some LL Bean Hunting wool clothing.
 

R181

Grumpy old man
This wasn’t even what I would call casual dress. They looked just plain sloppy and unkempt. I wear what they were wearing when I’m gardening.
Gardening clothes, by your description, are what I wear at home and while out. I can't remember that last time I was at a wedding or funeral never mind a black-tie event. I guess it boils down to different lifestyles.

Bob
 
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