[AT] Denim Barn Frocks

[Steve W.]

Bob McNitt wrote:
> Charlie -
> 
> Thanks to you (and everyone else) for doing some investigating. There's 
> a bunch of barn coats (men's frocks, if you want) available but the 
> majority are in shades of tan, brown, etc. and most come in canvas (a 
> few in denim). Those old ones were just your basic blue with heavy 
> stitching, 4-6 pockets, brass rivets and certainly nothing fancy, but 
> they certainly served the purpose.
> 
> I can get along nicely with what's available today, but just for 
> nostalgia's sake, I thought it would be nice to wear something that 
> served so many of our forefathers (and foremothers) so efficiently. 
> Heck, I might even have started a new "yuppie farmette" fashion style. 
> Times change, and so do products.At least I can still buy new "old-style 
> barn boots" to quickly slip into when I head outdoors for a short time 
> in the wet or snow.
> 
> Thanks everyone.
> 
> Bob in NY
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Take a look at Duluth Trading for some HEAVY DUTY work wear. Be advised 
that most of their sizes run a bit large for size. The Long Tail 
Tees/polos they sell are worth their weight in gold. They are 4" longer 
than a standard shirt so they stay tucked regardless of how you bend.

duluthtrading.com  if your interested.

-- 
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

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