AFTER 40 YEARS â—½ MARRIAGE
Still Stylin'
by Marcy Lytle
One thing that can easily happen in a marriage is to stop grooming and looking good for each other because you’ve been married “so long.” I’ve seen it happen in old age, but when does it start? I don’t know, but I’m thankful that Jon still enjoys shopping for clothes (on occasion) and shoes (more often) and that he keeps a neat and trimmed beard (most always).
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I thought it would be fun this month to share what he likes and where we find it, and how I offer input (but nicely.)
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It might be an unlikely stop for a man in his late 60’s, but we often browse at Tilly’s for their jeans (RSG brand) and their shirts. This pinstripe shirt he’s wearing is from there, and I think it looks sharp on him. Browsing stores that aren’t the huge department stores keeps him dressed in a bit more youthful styles (which I love… and tell him so!) We recently found the best plaid flannel shirts and bought two!
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​A familiar store is Old Navy, and we often stop in there for a look, because it seems that something is always on sale on any given week!
I’ve even found myself some great t-shirts in the men’s department because I love the sleeve and neckline better than those in the women’s area. We recently found Jon a pretty green coat for the colder months ahead…on sale, of course.
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Once in a while, Jon will look at Ross with me (although he calls it the garage sale store). I love browsing the aisles! We have found really cool t-shirts and even sometimes shoes – a recent pair he now calls his fave! I think shoes are best found here, because they’re name brand but at a lower price!
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One tried and true shoe store for Jon is Aldo’s where he says he’s never gotten an uncomfortable shoe. And we’ve been stopping in this store for years! We just wait for sales or hit the Aldo’s in the outlet mall.
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As for grooming, Jon loves the Harry’s razors and recently discovered a cologne we both love from Rugged Beard Company. It would make a great gift for him! He uses goat milk soap from Bend Soap, and loves to open new handmade soaps for bathing, which we find at the markets. I love this about him!
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And guess what? He doesn’t know it yet, but I found a nice robe with boxers that I’m wrapping and placing under the tree…from Amazon. I’m hoping for some cozy mornings by the fire this season, and he and I can both wear our robes and grab a blanket and watch a show.
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Jon’s not a fashionista by any stretch, and I don’t like anything he ever picks out for me. Honest confession. I’m way too picky. However, when he shops with me I love stepping over into the men’s area to see what he likes, and then arrive home where he tries the pieces on for me, in front of the long mirror. And he looks so good in green, especially!
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He’s so cute…still…after all these years.