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					Originally Posted by  Butterfly182310
					 
				 
				I bought a new pair of pants at the beginning of the season.  Lost a few pounds right then.  Wish those new pants had belt loops.  Fortunately I can wear my old pants again.  A few  more pounds and I can wear my really old pants with a belt.  The collared shirt is acceptable, per State guidelines, as long as all partners are wearing the same thing.  I actually prefer them only because I can hide the lanyard under the collar and it's not rubbing my neck.  If an official does his/her job well, are the latest fashions all that important, especially for a seasoned veteran? 
			
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 Other than first impressions, no, they're not important.  But how important are first impressions?
Also, have you tried a smitty instead of a noose?