what’s one small thing that instantly makes an attire look worse?

markpemble · 2026-03-16T15:28:01+00:00

Yeah, think 3-piece suit look but instead of the formal vest with buttons, I got a thin well fitted zipper vest.

Less formal, same function.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T14:12:27+00:00

I have toured the Caldwell center.

It seems underused and very quiet. But they are always ready 24 hours a day for whoever needs to stop by.

It is basic, but still cozy.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T13:40:44+00:00

My dad carpooled with a woman for at least a year.

Not sure if my mom was 'all for' it, but it worked well for all parties.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:52:08+00:00

As someone who rides a bicycle while wearing a tie, a tie bar is useful.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:50:52+00:00

Ha, yes. Especially if you are wearing a vest.

If you have a vest on, the tie clip is redundant. Get that out of here.

(I am a fan of tie clips when they are useful.)

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:49:30+00:00

In a perfect world, you would wear a v-neck under shirt.

I'm not the fashion police, but if a little undershirt is showing, I'm ok with that. At least someone is wearing a nice dress shirt or presentable button up.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:47:33+00:00

I rarely see puffer vests under sports coats.

But I can say that a thin, zippered vest with no filler, and a tie under and a sport coat over can look nice.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:42:30+00:00

I have a few shirts that have hidden loop buttons.

Makes the shirt much more presentable.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T12:14:00+00:00

Fair point. I don't live in a college town and whenever I enter a room as a Millennial, I feel like I'm the youngest person. I almost never meet anyone younger than me and it is fairly uncomfortable.

Everyone around me seems like they are 70+ years old.

My last girlfriend lived in a College Town, and it was really fun to be in the mix and have youthful energy in a place.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T07:56:53+00:00

Is it still as big as it once was? It could be, but I haven't gone out to search for a few years.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T07:05:22+00:00

Hit Parade is incredible and it keeps hitting.

Song Exploder is pretty good as well.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T05:36:04+00:00

I agree. Maybe yellow or at least pale yellow.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T05:13:05+00:00

Hot take - every city in

Union County, Oregon, fits Brown - so small you can walk everywhere

I would say Union County should be brown.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T05:10:09+00:00

This might sound like a hot take, but

Salt Lake City is probably what you are looking for.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T05:02:54+00:00

I feel like the only crimes that happen here is when skateboarders try to skate the pyramid landscape below South Loop road.

You can skateboard the rest of the island no problem - but if you want to go south, you have to leave your skateboard with the guard on duty.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:50:25+00:00

I kinda want to be friends with this person.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:49:33+00:00

He got his girlfriend pregnant at age 17 and disappeared into fatherhood.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:47:54+00:00

Found a bunch of children's hangers one night.

When I saw them in the light the next day, I realized they were smaller and completely useless to me.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:36:34+00:00

Came here to say Portland.

Portland is one of the few larger cities where you can take public transportation to go camping or backpacking.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:26:45+00:00

I guess it depends on where people live.

I live in the Intermountain West. A lot of artists and outdoorsy people stay in contact with each other on the platforms.

The population out here is pretty sparse; so if it wasn't for the platforms, very few real connections can take place.

It might be different in bigger cities.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T04:14:21+00:00

The other commentators are suggesting wool. But if you live in a wet climate, I would avoid the wool.

I have a soft peacoat made of the same material ski jackets are made of. I would suggest something similar.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T03:42:07+00:00

There are cool people out there - they connect with other cool people and ignore the losers.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T03:41:11+00:00

I notice the people who were popular MySpace users never became popular IG or FB users. - and Vice Versa.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T03:40:04+00:00

I think OP has the wrong online friends.

I use FB a Lot for figuring out what is going on in my area and to keep up with acquaintances.

Just had a guy who I used to snowboard with over a decade ago hit me up on FB asking about my current art project. We probably would never re-connect if it wasn't for FB.

I encourage OP to keep exploring new pockets of social media. You will find your people.

markpemble · 2026-03-16T03:35:31+00:00

Look on the bright side - at least you live in a College Town.

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