It doesn’t have to be an actual uniform, but I was thinking that it might be nice for Linette, Clementine and me to have at least one matching set of clothes. The easiest thing, I suppose, would be to buy identical coveralls from a uniform supply place, and then maybe embellish them a bit with some patches or “accent colors.” (Maybe bright orange hazmat suits with some robin’s egg blue piping, minus the hoods, worn with neckerchiefs.)
Throughout my entire childhood, every day that my dad didn’t go off to work wearing a tie, he was staying home and working around the house in what can best be described as a one-piece, Army surplus jungle suit. I’m sure when I was really young that I thought it was cool, but it never crossed my mind to ask him how I could go about getting one for myself. And, it sure as hell never crossed my mind to suggest that he, my mom, my little sister and me all get them, and then go out in public. But, in spite of that, I have to say that I love the idea of doing it now with my family.
Actually, as much as I like the idea of matching flight-suits that say “team maynard-lao” across the back, I think that Linette would prefer something a little more low-key, like matching knitted sweater-vests that we could wear during the holidays… perhaps something with snowmen on them.
Remember that scene in “The Sound of Music” where Julie Andrews makes all the kids matching outfits out of curtains? Maybe that’s what’s responsible for this new obsession of mine. Or, maybe it’s Devo. Whatever it is, I can’t seem to get the idea out of my mind that we need at least one coordinated ensemble… Maybe I should just go out to the fabric store and pick up a bolt of satin and a bolt of velour and see what happens.
Anyway, if you have any suggestions, or words of warning, please leave a comment.
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Maybe y’all can wear matching dresses.
Sketch something out and submit it, Ken. I’d love to see what you have in mind… The same goes for everyone else. If you’ve got ideas, send ’em in.
If I knew how, I could post the picture of you and Rebeccah dressed alike at 3yrs old. Aren’t you glad I’m computer illerate.
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… I think those last two are from my dad… The last time I was at my parents’ house, I used their computer to leave comments here and it must think that he’s me… Sorry if that confuses anyone.
I wanna enter! I’ll whip something up tomorrow! I need something to do.
Have you considered matching baseball hats?
Or perhaps black robes with three gold stripes around each arm.
As of right now, I’m leaning toward Mexican wrestling masks… Or, something like this.
How about this for inspiration?
That is indeed an inspiration, Taint. One day I hope to have a harem like that myself.
New inspiration arrived today by way of this photo.
I loved the URL omfgwtf… But seriously, that’s one of the most interesting family outfitting schemes I’ve ever seen… Beats track suits.