Ricllou Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Should judges dress for the weather or the job they are doing. Was watching the working dogs being judged today (mostly large dogs in this group) are examined on ground level and judges often have to bend over. Today's judge was wearing a lovely short above the knee dress. Unfortunately we were on the opposite side of the ring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think both, needs to be practical first and foremost. I like the idea of a nice shirt and a pair of dressy shorts for men and women and comfortable shoes, nothing ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Why anyone, handler or judge would wear something short while in the ring is beyond me. They should dress comfortably and nicely. It's not hard, the rest of us manage it lol DD - I for one like how much effort we put into our appearance for shows and have a closest full of beautiful suits and dresses. If others think I look ridiculous so be it but I like being well presented in all I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. Well i guess stupid people is an epidemic in the dog world & yep im one of those & proud of it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I wear pants, no skirts. One day if I go a over t I want a covered :) I also like to be well presented and casual doesn't cut it. Current I wear a black suit, brightish shirt, blues mostly and black shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. Edited February 9, 2014 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I think many of the outfits look bizarro if you aren't use to the sub-culture, it is like we slipped back to the 1950s. But you always look nice HW, and I agree some effort is called for, complementary to the dog shown. After a while young girls in panty hose and matching skirt and jacket 'church suits' off US ebay paired with running shoes starts to feel disturbingly normal :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. I rest my case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) I think many of the outfits look bizarro if you aren't use to the sub-culture, it is like we slipped back to the 1950s. But you always look nice HW, and I agree some effort is called for, complementary to the dog shown. After a while young girls in panty hose and matching skirt and jacket 'church suits' off US ebay paired with running shoes starts to feel disturbingly normal :laugh: Danny's Darling: I rest my case Au contraire. It seems I look laughable. Indeed, hysterically so. I chose that suit particularly and carefully for the National. I thought I looked smart and that it complemented my dog. I got a lot of nice comments from people who were there. But apparently I look like a joke. Who knew? I'm still happy with that photo. :) To date that's the best day I've ever had in the show ring and no one laughing at how I looked will change how good I felt at that moment. Edited February 9, 2014 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well I have the advantage of having watched you show irl. As you know, I find much about showing very weird, but I don't count you in that list :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well I have the advantage of having watched you show irl. As you know, I find much about showing very weird, but I don't count you in that list :) Thank you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. I rest my case Well that's rude. HW you always look lovely in the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Well that's rude. HW you always look lovely in the ring. Thanks. :) I still think I'm successfully avoiding the "mother of the bride" look but it seems I have my critics. :cool: And I'm not showing any inappropriate flesh IMO. I like skirt suits because I can get into and out of them in my gazebo. When the toilets are awash in mud or worse, that's damn useful. Edited February 9, 2014 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezzzza Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I wore a skirt once and we arse up in ankle deep water, since then I've worn pants. I must say some of the suits out there are awesome, I love the bright colours, I don't think that they look out of place. I you want to wear one do it it's a free country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshiva Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Why anyone, handler or judge would wear something short while in the ring is beyond me. They should dress comfortably and nicely. It's not hard, the rest of us manage it lol DD - I for one like how much effort we put into our appearance for shows and have a closest full of beautiful suits and dresses. If others think I look ridiculous so be it but I like being well presented in all I do. This! I would much rather see someone in the ring that has put a bit of effort in to look well dressed, rather than some I see that look like they just dragged their backsides out of bed LOL. I'll stick with my suits and runners and stockings But each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshiva Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the suit on you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 :laugh: :laugh: I think judges and dog handlers look ridiculous in their suits and stockings. Why they don't wear neat casual clothes is beyond me. Racing around a grassed ring, out in the open, in a suit, stockings, and quite often, joggers/trainers/tennis shoes is a pretty stupid look in my opinion. God knows what you think of the horse exhibitors in long boots, tie or stocks, black jackets and velvet hats. No one is forced to "dress up" but some choose to dress to a higher standard to show respect for the judge and to showcase their dogs. To each their own. I'm certainly one of the suit brigade. If people think I look stupid or ridiculous, I'll still sleep at night. I also have quite a few suits and I enjoy dressing up for shows. I rest my case Well that's rude. HW you always look lovely in the ring. I have certain people blocked and don't see their posts but when copied and pasted, of course I can see them. Terribly rude. No great surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Absolutely gorgeous. Love the suit on you xx Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I like that suit and think it looks nice. What's wrong with a suit and runners anyway, perfectly normal! Which reminds me, I wanted to by some new shoes before the weekend :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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