Yeah last night I was a bit freaked out, hence this thread. This dude: Barefoot...no socks.
Seeyanuts pants....call me old school, but ewwwwwwwww.
Seeyanuts pants....call me old school, but ewwwwwwwww.
Do you dress up for matches?
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mullyman said:
Think the people in Japan could give us some lessions in sanitation.
Febreze said:
I don't think I could do the nice leather shoes, my feet get sore easy so I usually wear all white tennis shoes like Stan Smith Addidas or something.........clean, but I totally agree with the way you decide to dress. There is nothing wrong with looking nice at the table and everything wrong looking like a slob.
MULLY
Cuaba said:
Didn't seem to affect your game much.
At home I ALWAYS play barefoot (with my golden retriever hanging out under the side nearest the A/C and the cat screwing around under the table cover or knocking balls off the bottom shelf of the cue rack), and if I'm playing alone I'm generally shirtless (I wore one when Cuaba was over
)If I'm out, it's jeans and flip-flops (maybe cargo shorts if it's really hot)- "dressing up" has a different meaning here, as the island is super-casual for pretty much any occasion (haven't worn a tie in over eight years
).
Dress
I dress casual, but a nice clean casual, whether it is shorts or jeans with tennies, and a nice T or Polo shirt. I never wear button down shirts to play in, they bother me.
For larger tournaments, I try to dress a little nicer, and I am always clean shaven.
I dress casual, but a nice clean casual, whether it is shorts or jeans with tennies, and a nice T or Polo shirt. I never wear button down shirts to play in, they bother me.
For larger tournaments, I try to dress a little nicer, and I am always clean shaven.
depends on my mood.
I usually wear something comfortable to league, dont want another thing to worry about when im down on the money ball.
Other than that it just depends on my mood. If its a fri or sat night then maybe something nice (more chix in the bar). during the week then whatever feels good. nice or not.
I usually wear something comfortable to league, dont want another thing to worry about when im down on the money ball.
Other than that it just depends on my mood. If its a fri or sat night then maybe something nice (more chix in the bar). during the week then whatever feels good. nice or not.
man am I gonna get flamed for this, but I'm gonna say it anyway. All you single guys who are dressing to impress (hoping to impress) girls at the local poolhall...LOL. No offense (though I know someone will be offended here), but I've been to a TON of different poolhalls and the only girls that'd be worth impressing are those that were drug there by their boyfriends/husbands (meaning already taken anyway). Sure, I guess you may have enough game, style, and well, "game" to c0ckblock said boyfriend, but come-on then you'll be the one dragging her to the poolhall....just a vicious cycle - poor girl. LOL
trustyrusty said:
Im engaged. but it never hurts to be getting checked out by a drunk 20 something
also doesnt hurt to look good while ur running out.
Just imagine Jackie Gleason in 'The Hustler' wearing shorts, a ratty t shirt with a metal band's logo on it and no shoes. 
It wouldn't be the same movie. I think class is the bedrock image of this sport. Check out all the Newman/Gleason pictures in your local hall. There is a reason they are there. I think that should live on.
Class never hurts. I happen to think pool is a classy game, despite some of the dark folklore attached to it. But in a funny way, when you dress up that dark folklore, it becomes like Gleason and Newman; much more cool and appealing.
It wouldn't be the same movie. I think class is the bedrock image of this sport. Check out all the Newman/Gleason pictures in your local hall. There is a reason they are there. I think that should live on.Class never hurts. I happen to think pool is a classy game, despite some of the dark folklore attached to it. But in a funny way, when you dress up that dark folklore, it becomes like Gleason and Newman; much more cool and appealing.
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mullyman said:
I gave away my last pair of dress shoes to the VA Hospital in Prescott, with Suits, Ties, and Dress Shirts.
Balabushka said:Just imagine Jackie Gleason in 'The Hustler' wearing shorts, a ratty t shirt with a metal band's logo on it and no shoes.
Class never hurts. I happen to think pool is a classy game, despite some of the dark folklore attached to it. But in a funny way, when you dress up that dark folklore, it becomes like Gleason and Newman; much more cool and appealing.
just don't make the mistake of equating class with attire. The best dressed guy in the room might cuss and act like a drunken sailor, and be "that guy" who's never bought a round but somehow always partakes in your generosity. Old addage, book - cover, well, you know what I'm sayin'.
funny how this thread states dressing the part is essential, yet in another thead Hoppe is celebrated for having walked into a poolroom (probably more than one) in greasy overalls, etc. So, looking like a boilermaker after a 12 hour shift is fine if it's "used" correctly....LOL otherwise please dress nicely.
'Using' clothes, brings up a line from "The Color of Money";
"Vincent... leave on the T-Shirt..., it's a nice touch."
"Vincent... leave on the T-Shirt..., it's a nice touch."
Balabushka said:
I would spend my entire life in jeans or shorts, a sweatshirt or a t-shirt, and sneakers if I could and that includes playing pool. Matter of fact when I'm playing pool or any other form of recreation I want to be in casual clothing even more.
I think dressing "right" is a much of nonsense. My only consideration when choosing what to wear is my personal comfort.
Steve.