What would YOU wear if you were invited to the White House?

[Radio_Lady]

Here are my answers --

Much would depend on the weather in Washington. If it wasn't too hot, I'd wear a black sheath dress with suitable black shoes. Probably would put on a black and white blazer with a white camisole or blouse and a nice scarf.

[Hugin]

1. Buhwahahahahaha!

Me? Invited to the White House?

[Radio_Lady]

6. OK. After you stop "rolling on the floor, laughing" --- please respond!

It's just a hypothesis, anyway! I wouldn't be caught dead in the White House! We're just interested in whether anyone would wear sweatpants or workout clothes -- or NOT... hey, hey, HEY!

[Hugin]

14. It would depend on the reason for me being there...

Some sort of honor or diplomatic meeting...

My well tailored two button black suit with an unfashionably narrow
tie and crisp white shirt.

With the current administration... I'd better wear a blue
jumpsuit with my name over the breast pocket.

Cuz, the only way they'd let me in is to scrub the toilets.



P.S. You're funny!

[Radio_Lady]

33. Thanks, prag -- you took all the variables and ran with them --

You sound like a member of a more dressed-up generation -- like I am. Going to the White House for any kind of a ceremony should be a dressed up event. You'd look good in your black suit and white shirt -- but what's with the ties? P.S. I see so many men in sweatsuits and junky clothing that a handsome man (usually gray-haired)in a suit is a refreshing change.

We even had an article about it in the Portland (OR) Tribune -- how too-casual clothing at work was going the way of the bustle and the buggy whip.

[Hugin]

41. The ties... yes, the ties.

I've always worn narrow ties. I went to a job interview once
and due to scheduling conflicts... (I was there and the HR
people weren't) The interview was done by a board member.

He was very impressed with my tie! (and my resume)

I got the job... With a bonus.

The trick to remember with ties is, pattern is everything.

Just goes to show, "The Clothes Can Make You or Break You."

P.S. Go on asking blue sky questions like this... The optimism
in them is refreshing.

[Hugin]

36. I've always been a clothes horse.

I'm to understand I get it from my Paternal Grandfather.

He's a real dude in old family photographs.

[Radio_Lady]

39. Let's hear it for Grandpa -- he might have been in the tradition of

some of the great film stars of his day!

My dad wore suits and ties every day. He was a lawyer and later a judge in a small municipal court in Florida.

He always shaved, although he did wear a mustache now and then, and he smelled of Old Spice cologne. One of my grandfathers ran a pharmaceutical company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He always dressed for work, according to my aunt. Regrettably, he died in his 40s and I didn't get to know him very well.

It's still a nice image -- a man all dressed up and lookin' really sharp... (of course, I'm old enough to be these fellows' mother.)

Here are some samples:

https://www.nickallans.com/category.cfm?Category=154

https://www.nickallans.com/category.cfm?Category=167

[Hugin]

44. Very nice!

I also remember when people used to "Dress up" to travel
or even (if you can believe it) to go vote.

[Radio_Lady]

48. Yes, dresses, hats, stockings, and gloves on trains and airplanes!

I was young then but I do remember it. Maybe the women did look like Stepford Wives, but the look was dressy and attractive, in my opinion.

[WCGreen]

A Barrel to show Bush that is where he has taken the

country....

Seriously, what shoes would you wear with that outfir....

Would you have a pattern on top of the camisole.....

And would you match you eye shadow with the dress,,,

Just curious now...

[Radio_Lady]

8. Well, like I tell my children -- I'm from a dressed-up generation.

I said the shoes would be black -- nice little pumps with about 1 1/2 inch heels.

The camisole or blouse would be plain, picking up the pattern of the blazer.

I don't wear eye shadow.

Don't be a twit... I'm 66 years old and proud of it. I do like to dress up, after years of being in sales and marketing. Just the way I was trained, I guess. When I volunteer on Fridays at the local public broadcasting station, I'm dressed up -- others are doing "casual Fridays" (which I understand is somewhat on its way out).

However, WC, I like your barrel idea. Here's another suggestion: Try it at Niagra Falls sometime!

[Sequoia]

12. Our sales team wears flip flops

and they wonder why they can't sell anything. I wouldn't want their business dressed that way.

[Radio_Lady]

26. Interesting reply. Can you divulge what they are selling?

I love flip flops -- at the beach, or the pool, or on really hot days. Better still are Birkenstocks delicious sandals. Check these out in pink leather:

http://www.birkenstock.com/styles/851753/manager=ProdDi...


But NOT for business dress.

[Sequoia]

31. Air time.

That's all I can say or I'll be shot, heh, heh.

[Radio_Lady]

35. Wow, I spent years in radio broadcasting -- and all of the people

who sold "air time" were dressed to the hilt. Gorgeous! You wouldn't think of going to lunch or over to a prospective client's office -- in flip flops.

[Sequoia]

45. We's all country folk on country TV.

Uh oh, my boss is waving a gun at me.

[Radio_Lady]

50. Howdy, Sequoia. Y'all come back soon, now, y'hear?

I spent 28 years in southeastern Florida, but wasn't born there, so I'm not a cracker. However, I'm a good swimmer and love the water!

All TV and radio sales people dressed up at the office and especially on sales calls at WTVJ (then CBS, where I worked), WQAM (top 40s format), WIOD/WCKT (where I interned and worked). In advertising, at McCann-Marschalk, where I was a young copywriter on several local accounts -- we all dressed up even in the heat. I believe resort wear (such as Hawaii shirts, etc.) was unknown in sales -- short sleeved white shirts, probably starched, and suits, coats and ties, even in the summer. All the salespeople were men, by the way.

Sorry about the gun, Sequoia. Go protect whatever needs protectin' -- probably your ASS! See ya!

[WCGreen]

73. I consulted on an accounting basis

for a few radio stations back when people owned them and not great big conglomerates...

Different days.....

All the salespeople I knew dressed to the nine's and then some...

Smelled good too if I recall....

[Radio_Lady]

83. Love men (and women) who smell good!

Regrettably, in offices, people with allergies or other sensitivities have complained about these "pleasant" smells. I roomed temporarily with one women who asked me not to use hair spray in her house. That was a while ago, but I'm sure it can be a problem for others (not me).

Wonder if things will change in the future? I know a man who runs a "pre-owned" men's consignment clothing store, aptly called "Well Suited." He's telling me that business is picking up among younger male business professionals -- they're abandoning (or being told to abandon) too-casual clothes in favor of the more traditional business look.

I've lived in Miami, New York, and Boston, and vacationed in many busy European cities. Portland, Oregon is pretty casual, in my opinion, compared with other places. But I still frequent sandwich and lunch places in various areas of the city's downtown area, and the gals and guys who stop there for informal meetings can look pretty sharp.

Nice to share with you, WC. Thanks for listening...

In peace,

Radio Lady

[LSK]

2. im waiting for FOXNEWS to do a week long series on what to wear

After hearing from Hannity and O'Reilly and most importantly Brit Hume, I will prepared for the proper attire at the White House.

[Benhurst]

3. Steel-toed boots for some serious ass-kicking.

[Radio_Lady]

11. OK, everybody wants to get into the act!

Funny things to wear at the White House.

I'll just have to get with the program........ it's the DU Lounge. Have a drink.... loosen up.....

[Lord_StarFyre]

4. Depends who the Occupant of the Office is

If it's pResident Dumbshitula, I'd wear a generous dipping of Tool Dip to keep his sleeze off me...

If it was our last Truly Elected President, President Bill Clinton, The best Suit and Tie.

[Radio_Lady]

13. Finally, Lord_StarFyre, someone to come to my rescue!

Now, do you own a suit and tie?

Thanks from a damsel in distress!

[sniffa]

5. fLip fLops

my mother wiLL be mortified.

[Radio_Lady]

49. There really are places where flip-flops are almost a requirement!

I've seen beautiful ones in:
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Miami
Palm Beach
Cairo, Egypt (in the 1980s)
Elat, Israel (in the 1980s)
Nice, France
Monaco
Resorts in most states (summertime or resort wear casual only)

[cornermouse]

7. I'd say "No thank you. I need to do my nails and wash my hair."

Honestly, I would not go.

[Radio_Lady]

16. Even if a Democrat were now president? For example, if it were

President John Kerry?

Or would you respond this way just because Bushie is "in command"?

[cornermouse]

43. I would go if a democrat was in the White House.

I would even go if a reasonable sane republican was in the White House. George Bush is neither. I would not go.

[trof]

25. "Sorry, I think I have to return some books to the library that day."

Or rotate the air in my tires.
Or something.

[Radio_Lady]

28. President Kerry will be disappointed -- but I'll give him your regrets!

[Misunderestimator]

9. I would wear a baby blue suit with short pants and saddle shoes.

[Radio_Lady]

18. And, how old ARE you, little boy?

[Hugin]

19. COPY CAT!

Jeeze, no originality around here anymore.

[FuzzySlippers]

34. I'll go with you wearing my yellow princess-cut coat,

black Mary Janes, and ruffled anklets.

[name not needed]

52. Would you run around in circles too?

[Misunderestimator]

76. I would dance like there was no tomorrow!

[WeRQ4U]

10. Probably wear this getup.

If it's good for the Popemeister, it's good for me.

[Sannum]

15. I would not go under the current administration...

I need to mop. But if you say it were under a hypothetical Kerry administration, I would wear a black or white shift dress with cap sleeves and my gorgeous black or Camel Jimmy Choo stilettos with a cute moo roo bag to add a little bit of subtle whimsy. Nothing with open toes. I don't know why people of my generation do not know how to dress with decorum.

[LaurenG]

17. A bullet proof vest, afraid they be inviting me for a roundup. nt

[Hugin]

20. My mind screamed... "Trap!" too.

Guess I'm paranoid.

[LaurenG]

24. lol nt

[Radio_Lady]

38. It's official. You're paranoid. This question was posted just for fun!

My husband and I go to the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland to see film previews.

We get a big kick out of "what the kids are wearing" -- the big and tall men's shops must be doing a land-office business, because the TOO BIG FOR ME look is really in -- I know the fad will pass, because they all do -- and then they will be snickering at the young folks of 2050 or so --

But it's still pretty funny to see all the serious Gothic looks and piercings and tattoos and clothes big enough for you and your brother to wear -- at the same time!

[saracat]

21. A Nazir costume to pay tribute to the Fuher? Seriously I would not go.

I would be too tempted to spit in his face! I had an opportunity to meet him during the Presidential Debates and I said "no, thank you. "and walked away.

[crispini]

22. Seriously?

Going into fantasyland now.... I am now assuming that I have been invited to some wonderful formal function to celebrate, oh, the inauguration of President Clark or maybe President Boxer. Doesn't that sound nice? In that case, I'm definitely trotting off to the nearest consignment store and I'm gonna blow a serious chunk of change on a designer gown. Even if it's consignment, it'll still be spendy, but it'll be less spendy than buying new.

And it would be black, of course. With comfy heels so I could dance all night!

[dbonds]

23. If it was bush inviting I would decline the invitation.

[FuzzySlippers]

27. I think this would be appropriate.

[LRSU_Ghost]

29. Well,

being the snooty type; I'd wear the dog tags of my dead buddies and a 'Fuck You!' t-shirt... too dressy?

[FuzzySlippers]

30. Welcome to DU, LRSU_Ghost!

[LRSU_Ghost]

32. Thank you! n/t

[all.of.me]

37. nothing!

[Radio_Lady]

40. OK, folks -- time to get into those bedrooms and make those beds --

fold the clothes, and make dinner.


Marlo Thomas was right --

"Your mother hates housework,

Your father hates housework,

And when you grow up,

You'll hate housework, too!"

[Bravo411]

42. Just my everyday cloths ... Like this.

Make your own at: http://www.planearium2.de/flash/spstudio!.html

[GoddessOfGuinness]

46. Black would be good....with no sequins or sparklies.

It's most suitable for mourning.

Love your sig line!

[philosophie_en_rose]

47. The classy thing would be a suit or dress.

But, under current circumstances, I think that selling advertising space on my outfit would be fitting.

Enron sleeve patch. Walmart happy face on my forehead.

[Lilli]

51. flip flops

Definitely.

[Radio_Lady]

53. Would you go for a pedicure with some color --

or just be known as "raggedy toes"?

[Lilli]

54. neatly trimmed - no color

perhaps a clear polish for some shine

[Radio_Lady]

58. Presidents of all persuasions like clear polish!

[Lilli]

74. Gorgeous pic!

[Radio_Lady]

80. Thanks. Just an idea about moving down the road of life --

in moss-covered fashion, Oregon style.

Came from comcast.net daily photos. I have another one I'm going to change to soon. Stay tuned.

[KitchenWitch]

55. Flip flops

and nothing else LOL

[Radio_Lady]

59. Sorry. Subject was escorted directly to mental ward of DC hospital...

[KitchenWitch]

60. That sounds about right

[undeterred]

56. A HazMat Suit

if Bush were still in it.

[JanMichael]

57. Black t-shirt, jeans, beret, and a AK-47, thanks.

Now I'm on a list...

[Radio_Lady]

61. This Thread Has Been Hijacked By Radio Lady --

Folks, we were just talking IN GENERAL about DRESSING FOR SUCCESS, not about DOING HARM TO ANY PERSON. Please leave that at the Lounge Door.

Does everything have to be political today?

I'm just trying to get away from all the h-e-a-v-y t-a-l-k....

[JanMichael]

62. Oh, ok, the self appointed hall monitor speaks!

I recant! I recant I tells ya'!

Blue blazer, red tie, Dockers, suitcase full of 100's, one small child of either sex, 1 pretzel, and a baggie of coke. Is that more appropo?

EDIT: I'm off to bed now so I can get up tomorrow and earn an existance so I'm not ignoring anyone intentially

[Race4Peace]

63. NOTHING AT ALL!!!

[KLF44]

64. I would wear my

"I'm not gay but my boyfriend is" T-shirt,my American flag shorts and flip-flops.

[Merrick]

65. A hat.... that's it. A hat.

[davidinalameda]

66. leather g-string

and combat boots

and only if I get to see Scotty or whatever the fuck the mouthpiece's name is

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

67. A cloak with 1770 tiny American flags over 1770 tiny coffins

[Mojambo]

68. My "Enemy Combatant" T-Shirt. n/t

[Spider Jerusalem]

69. Black suit, white or blue shirt...

colour-coordinated tie, braces, and pocket square, black cap-toe oxfords.
Formal function: dinner jacket w/white waistcoat (I hate cummerbunds), & black tie, OR white tie & tails...that's assuming I'd accept an invitation, of course.

[Initech]

70. A clown suit

Either that or a gorilla suit.

[NMMNG]

71. I'd be loathe to go under the current administration

But I might just go in order to get in some jabs towards the Rethugs. Under the current regime one of my agencies has been forced to lay off a good number of employees, and the remaining employees have had to make do with paltry 2% COLAs (Cost Of Living Adjustments) two times in the past three years. In the other agency they had to implement significant pay-scale cuts because their funding was reduced by the state thanks to federal budget cuts. In the process I lost $1.10/hr. Thank you GWB.

Accordingly I would probably wear one of the dresses my grandmother made for me roughly 15 years ago. If not, I'd find something for under $40 at Value City , which often has decent items normally sold in pricey department stores at low prices. If anybody at the WH had the gall to comment on my obviously pathetic clothing I'd tell them exactly why I couldn't afford to get designer duds to impress them.

[Jamastiene]

72. I'd dress respectfully,

if there was a respectable president in office. In the case of Bush, I'd try my damnedest to wear something that would insult them. It would be the least I could do.

[ProfessorGAC]

75. I'd Like To Wear An "I'm With Stupid" T-Shirt

But, i wouldn't. I just wouldn't go.
The Professor

[RPM]

77. I would refuse the invitation

seriously - i wouldnt go.

[leftofthedial]

78. with the bushturd in office it wouldn't matter

because I wouldn't go

[NoSheep]

79. bullet proof vest

[terrya]

81. The leather lifestyle has always intrigued me...

So...leather pants, leather vest, a white t-shirt and black leather boots.

[SuperWonk]

82. Regardles of politics....

You gotta show respect to the office, no matter who is in it.
Ultra-formal all the way. Show them the way things should be done.