Caucus dress attire

[regoarrarr]

So, I know that many people aren't down with "the man" telling them how to dress and such, but I would hope that our supporters that are going to the caucus (and especially those running for delegates!!) would dress professionally.

See this thread from a Louisiana delegate

They were all dressed very professionally, suits, ties, clean cut, etc. I had been working so hard I was dressed in just pants and a long-sleeve t-shirt type of top. Most of the RP people were dressed in jeans and RP shirts, etc.

I think as a constructive criticism for the next caucuses/primaries in other states.... they LOOKED like they out-classed us. They LOOKED like church-going people... they LOOKED like they had good jobs, etc.

We LOOKED messy. (I'm sorry to say it but it has been bothering me since last night... this is something we SHOULD have anticipated).

I have exceptionally nice dress clothes and I should have worn them. I really think it made a difference with a few votes.

That's just my impression.... anyone else feel free to counter. I'm not saying I'm right... I'm just saying I noticed the diffence last night.

Just a thought from an Ohioan who doesn't vote for almost another 2 months

 

[MrCobaltBlue]

aww I was going to wear my unbuttoned flannel shirt, a bright orange hunting hat, a shirt that says "Fuck you" on it, ripped jeans and my mudin boots.

You know, normal Maine attire.

 

[Bilgefisher]

I would be careful looking to fancy. Mainers don't really go for that sort of thing.

 

[subdefective]

Agreed, a lot of Mainers don't trust people who look too high-falutin'. I'm just going to dress how I normally dress.

 

[DirtMcGirt]

I would say no hats and leave the RP gear in the car...Good luck!!!

 

[IrishUp]

Dress like you're going to a job interview.

 

[bkreigh]

So i shouldn't wear my Colts hat to the caucus?

 

[CGMike]

The only thing that will get you lynched quicker in Maine than a colts hat is wearing a Jets hat

and if you show up to a caucus (especially up in the northern counties) "dressed to the nines" your going to just be pegged as someone "from away" as mainahs call anyone who wasn't born here. If there's one thing that Mainers truly hate, its someone "from away" trying to tell them what to do or, in this case, who to vote for

 

[Bilgefisher]

The only thing that will get you lynched quicker in Maine than a colts hat is wearing a Jets hat

and if you show up to a caucus (especially up in the northern counties) "dressed to the nines" your going to just be pegged as someone "from away" as mainahs call anyone who wasn't born here. If there's one thing that Mainers truly hate, its someone "from away" trying to tell them what to do or, in this case, who to vote for

I had to grin well said.

 

[MrCobaltBlue]

The only thing that will get you lynched quicker in Maine than a colts hat is wearing a Jets hat

and if you show up to a caucus (especially up in the northern counties) "dressed to the nines" your going to just be pegged as someone "from away" as mainahs call anyone who wasn't born here. If there's one thing that Mainers truly hate, its someone "from away" trying to tell them what to do or, in this case, who to vote for

Yessah.

 

[thompsonisland]

It's a fine line. Gotta look nice, but Maine-style. Canadian tuxedo, perhaps? My husband and I are taking our toddler, and emphasizing the fact that it is HIS future we are concerned about. No open support of Paul, but support of his platform. Plus, he is really cute and charming and will create a point of entry into conversations. I expect to see some lighter shades of pale in the hair department!

 

[CGMike]

Hell, if Freeport is any indication of the rest of the state...pretty much all you have to do is show up dressed however and you can be a delegate. Time and time again I've noticed that voter apathy is huge in this state both from canvassing and from last night!

 

[Tim724]

It's a fine line. Gotta look nice, but Maine-style. Canadian tuxedo, perhaps? My husband and I are taking our toddler, and emphasizing the fact that it is HIS future we are concerned about. No open support of Paul, but support of his platform. Plus, he is really cute and charming and will create a point of entry into conversations. I expect to see some lighter shades of pale in the hair department!

What's a Canadian Tuxedo?

 

[The Minister]

What's a Canadian Tuxedo?

All denim. All the time.

 

[dax702]

I actually disagree with the dressing professionally part, to a degree. The vast majority of people come to the caucus dressed in their everyday clothes. And if you come all decked out in a suit, then you look like the establishment instead of a neighbor. It's probably more of a subconscious thing but I wouldn't go in there looking like a politician. Go as you are and as everyone else does, but deliver your strong message =)

 

[bkreigh]

Ill stick with my everyday carhartt pants and sweatshirt! I guess ill wear my Butler hat which has a similar logo to the Red Sox.

As for me i have never been called "far away" it is always "you flatlander." It cracks me up and i just laugh along. If you cant laugh at yourself who can you laugh at.

 

[DFF]

Don't show up to these caucuses like we did in LA. Make sure and wear a nice dress shirt, slacks and tie.

 

[bkreigh]

Don't show up to these caucuses like we did in LA. Make sure and wear a nice dress shirt, slacks and tie.

Not up here. Maybe a sweater but nothing to fancy unless you work in the city. These rural places not to many people wear that stuff up here.

Its not like else where in the US. I get the feeling up here that if somebody wears a suit ad tie they are not looked at as "Wow! He must be smart and have a great job." Its more like "Wow. This guy must be going to a funeral or he thinks he is better than us." Just a thought. Now if you live in Beverly Hills then yes! Dress up in your proda (sp?) Gucci (sp?) Louis Vitan (sp?) crap. Image is not a important up here which i love!!!

 

[devil21]

When in Rome....

For caucusing, what applies in Iowa will not apply in Maine. Nor will it apply in Texas. Think about how the Las Vegas strip employees looked while caucusing! Wear whatever your local people will expect.

 

[Mopsus]

I'm gonna have to go with respect the demographic of your precinct. You know your friends and neighbors, and chances are you'll dress like them. Be credible. Maybe leave the 'official bikini inspector' cap in the car, but go with your community's flow. Some are "stuffier" than others.