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It’s All About the Underwear
By admins | September 25, 2009
Who would have thought the sales of men’s underwear is an economic indicator? According to Alan Greenspan, who can single handedly sway the NYSE with his predictions, when men stop buying underwear the economy is in a downturn.
To test this bold fashion prediction we asked the husband of one of our writers to give his opinion on the matter. “I think that Alan is right on with this one. When times are uncertain I definitely stretch out the intervals of not only buying underwear, but shopping for myself in general. I kind of prioritize what is most important when it comes to shopping for anything, without even consciously knowing what I’m doing. I guess that buying new underwear is not on the top of that list. Purchasing new underwear has gone from an impulse buy, when I see something that I think my wife will like or that looks comfortable, to not even looking for new underwear until I notice that an old pair is falling apart.” Hum, typical male response, right? It seems for men clothing is worn until actual holes appear, trends and seasons be dammed!
It’s interesting how the state of the economy can be summed up in such a simple question, “Do I need new underwear?” So try out the test on your boyfriend or husband. Has he been wearing the same pair of briefs for far too long? We can only suggest one solution to remedy the situation; buy him more underwear. At the very least, point out that it’s time to go shopping and maybe we can fix the economy one pair of tighty whities at a time.
(You’re welcome for the Beckham eye candy above!)
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Topics: economy, fashion | 4 Comments » 
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September 25th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
YUMMY!
So what does it mean when your 26 year old boyfriend’s mom still sends him underwear?
September 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Thank you for posting that picture! *swoon*! And I will be sure to ask my BF this question, he seems to be of the school of thought that if it isn’t completely destroyed, he doesn’t need to replace it.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I just saw this on HBO and IMMEDIATELY thought of you –
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/schmatta/index.html
“Schmatta: Rags To Riches To Rags brings to life the vibrant, unexpected history of the Garment District which for many years was the heart and soul of MIDTOWN Manhattan, but is now in danger of disappearing…
In 1965, 95% of American clothing was made in the U.S.A.; by 2009, only 5% is manufactured here.”
DEFINITELY will watch this documentary.
XOXO-Amy
September 29th, 2009 at 1:16 am
You are all very welcome!
We have a promo for the Schmatta movie here,
http://www.39thandbroadway.com/modern-face-nyc-designers/
and can’t wait to see the whole thing!