I’ve been losing† some weight (on purpose, sort of). And my pants are fitting a little more loosely.† … so right now, I have to wear regular pants with a belt in order to carry anything in my pockets. Because the sweats just kinda slide down…
† Mnemonic for how to distinguish “lose” from “loose” — “Lose weight and your pants will get loose!”
There are certain times in life’s cycles when one isn’t very concerned about their public appearance- early childhood, early parenthood, and late retirement. You do what works for you, Earl.
Since he’s wearing a jacket, it seems the weather’s at least a little cool. I doubt anyone will think anything about his pants. Usually people pay a lot less attention to what you wear than you think.
I basically wear what I want to wear, where I want to wear it and could care less what others think, as I don’t really care what others choose to wear for themselves.
If you have ever seen some of the pictures of “WalMartians” that float around the internet from time to time you will know that after seeing how some people dress when they go out in public I ask myself, “Who told that person they could go out of the house looking like that?”
I used to be mildly put off when I saw folks wearing sweats and pjs in public…Now that I am older and close to retirement, I see the attraction to comfort.
my wife classifies sweat pants into three types Formal [aka, you can wear these any where] newer unfaded and unwrinkled, Work [grocery and drug store runs, ok, yard work definitely] faded, wrinkled, but no holes, and NAP [my fav] worn out to a perfect thinness frayed around the edges, small holes and only worn in the house to relax and
One big like for Earl and none for Karl Lagerfeld. As long as there are no food stains on Earl’s clothes, I would say he is fine with whatever he likes to wear.
My neighbor wears shorts all year round. Cooler months he’ll wear a hoodie over his sleeveless shirt. Works from home and rarely goes out. Wonderful and friendly neighbor, not nutty.
Opal should try wearing sweatpants. She should join Earl and be in a relaxing spirit instead of putting down a lot of Earl’s ways. Mr. Crane should take to hint and try this in his comic strip to change the topic for awhile.
In an episode of NCIS New Orleans, Scott Bakula/Dwayne Pride, was told (I’m paraphrasing) ‘You have to be pretty rich to get away with dressing that shabby’. Not sure if Earl’s attire is aspirational or delusional, but it looks good on him. IMO.
Let him be, Opal. If I can go out in public in my flannel pajama bottoms, then Earl can certainly go out in public in sweatpants. As long as they’re clean, that is.
i always thank the slovenly types in sweats, the ones who look like they just rolled out of bed, for making the rest of us look better. and it takes a lot of work to make me look better… ☺
I’ll admit it: I agree with Opal. I’ve yet to see a anyone, male or female, young or middle-aged, who looks good while wearing sweatpants in public. Just think of what you do when wearing them—lollygag around the house with a cellphone, take naps in the middle of the day, clean your apartment (like, the basement or the bathroom), dribble bits of your meals on them. One of the first thoughts that pop in my head whenever I see someone wearing sweatpants is, I hope that guy took a bath. I also agree with the comment posted by the reader above mine; sweatpants tend to sag after awhile, no matter how much spray starch you apply to them, and make the wearer look like a slob. Alas, sweatpants wearers don’t care!
MichaelAxelFleming 3 months ago
Patton Oswalt knows.
Concretionist 3 months ago
I’ve been losing† some weight (on purpose, sort of). And my pants are fitting a little more loosely.† … so right now, I have to wear regular pants with a belt in order to carry anything in my pockets. Because the sweats just kinda slide down…
† Mnemonic for how to distinguish “lose” from “loose” — “Lose weight and your pants will get loose!”
carlsonbob 3 months ago
He’s ready to go shopping at Walmart.
yoey1957 3 months ago
Going out and about in loose, comfortable sweats gives you that “lived in” look.
The dude from FL Premium Member 3 months ago
I wear short pants always, I don’t care!
j_m_kuehl 3 months ago
He has tennis shoes on, people could think he’s a jogger taking a rest
rasputin's horoscope 3 months ago
There are certain times in life’s cycles when one isn’t very concerned about their public appearance- early childhood, early parenthood, and late retirement. You do what works for you, Earl.
feefers_ 3 months ago
I thought it was " fridge pickers wear big knickers"
Botulism Bob 3 months ago
The expression of the cat on the bag changes from happy to puzzled.
cdward 3 months ago
Since he’s wearing a jacket, it seems the weather’s at least a little cool. I doubt anyone will think anything about his pants. Usually people pay a lot less attention to what you wear than you think.
iggyman 3 months ago
Earl, I doubt many will notice!
jmworacle 3 months ago
So true…
Mugens Premium Member 3 months ago
I basically wear what I want to wear, where I want to wear it and could care less what others think, as I don’t really care what others choose to wear for themselves.
PraiseofFolly 3 months ago
When what he finds comfortable are Speedos — THEN you can worry!
Funniguy 3 months ago
If you have ever seen some of the pictures of “WalMartians” that float around the internet from time to time you will know that after seeing how some people dress when they go out in public I ask myself, “Who told that person they could go out of the house looking like that?”
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 3 months ago
I love Opal’s cat sewing bag and bunny slippers! And Earl does look compfy, although it depends on where he’s going. The grocery store is okay!
ANIMAL 3 months ago
He’s got a good POINT
Zaphod Beeblebrox 3 months ago
I used to be mildly put off when I saw folks wearing sweats and pjs in public…Now that I am older and close to retirement, I see the attraction to comfort.
ajr58(1) 3 months ago
There is no dress code at the hardware store.
goboboyd 3 months ago
When you pair them with unlaced work boots, you’re not fooling anybody. Confusing or amusing them at best.
Kidon Ha-Shomer 3 months ago
my wife classifies sweat pants into three types Formal [aka, you can wear these any where] newer unfaded and unwrinkled, Work [grocery and drug store runs, ok, yard work definitely] faded, wrinkled, but no holes, and NAP [my fav] worn out to a perfect thinness frayed around the edges, small holes and only worn in the house to relax and
Chris 3 months ago
I agree… :]
Zebrastripes 3 months ago
Opal is of the old school….I feel the same way!
I hate feeling like a slob! ☺️☺️☺️☺️
royq27 3 months ago
I think she should be more concerned about the yellow jacket. It does kind of match the sweatpants though…
silberdistel 3 months ago
One big like for Earl and none for Karl Lagerfeld. As long as there are no food stains on Earl’s clothes, I would say he is fine with whatever he likes to wear.
jhpeanut 3 months ago
My neighbor wears shorts all year round. Cooler months he’ll wear a hoodie over his sleeveless shirt. Works from home and rarely goes out. Wonderful and friendly neighbor, not nutty.
JudithStocker Premium Member 3 months ago
Opal should try wearing sweatpants. She should join Earl and be in a relaxing spirit instead of putting down a lot of Earl’s ways. Mr. Crane should take to hint and try this in his comic strip to change the topic for awhile.
bigplayray 3 months ago
Don’t listen to her. You look great Earl!
ragsarooni 3 months ago
You TELL her,earl‼️ Go forth and conquer …….
KEA 3 months ago
beats women wearing yoga pants
MuddyUSA Premium Member 3 months ago
Attaboy Earl….cool!
EMGULS79 3 months ago
Exactly, Earl. When it comes to clothing, women have fashion sense, but men have COMMON sense.
zeexenon 3 months ago
You know who he married … nag, nag, nag …
Plumb.Bob Premium Member 3 months ago
I don’t wear them in public and I don’t much worry about what others wear.
Charlie Fogwhistle 3 months ago
In an episode of NCIS New Orleans, Scott Bakula/Dwayne Pride, was told (I’m paraphrasing) ‘You have to be pretty rich to get away with dressing that shabby’. Not sure if Earl’s attire is aspirational or delusional, but it looks good on him. IMO.
bookworm0812 3 months ago
Let him be, Opal. If I can go out in public in my flannel pajama bottoms, then Earl can certainly go out in public in sweatpants. As long as they’re clean, that is.
Duane Ott 3 months ago
Or from WWII, “Don’t lose the war. Loose lips sink ships.”
wildlandwaters 3 months ago
that’s actually “dressing up” compared to a lot of what you see nowadays!
elgrecousa Premium Member 3 months ago
I think she should look at herself in the mirror then criticize others for their looks.
Bryan Smith Premium Member 3 months ago
You go, Earl!
lisaegray 3 months ago
I have a pair of sweatpants and matching sweatshirt with Tigger that I LOVE and wear out in the right kind of weather!
Strawberry King 3 months ago
I go out in sweatpants and my Adidas track pants :p
bsisler21 3 months ago
Earl, take a cue from Opal. I, for one, am tired of seeing all the slobs at Walmart wearing sweat pants.
rob 3 months ago
Had Opal been out and seen all the people out shopping in their pajamas?
gopher gofer 3 months ago
i always thank the slovenly types in sweats, the ones who look like they just rolled out of bed, for making the rest of us look better. and it takes a lot of work to make me look better… ☺
wfhite 3 months ago
I use suspenders myself.
GaryDavid Premium Member 3 months ago
I’ll admit it: I agree with Opal. I’ve yet to see a anyone, male or female, young or middle-aged, who looks good while wearing sweatpants in public. Just think of what you do when wearing them—lollygag around the house with a cellphone, take naps in the middle of the day, clean your apartment (like, the basement or the bathroom), dribble bits of your meals on them. One of the first thoughts that pop in my head whenever I see someone wearing sweatpants is, I hope that guy took a bath. I also agree with the comment posted by the reader above mine; sweatpants tend to sag after awhile, no matter how much spray starch you apply to them, and make the wearer look like a slob. Alas, sweatpants wearers don’t care!