| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name
 | Date | Lines | 
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| 382.1 | Teddy Bears are OK, too. | DIXIE1::WITMAN | Mickey Mouse FOREVER | Mon Oct 16 1989 13:15 | 3 | 
|  |     So whats wrong with a large Teddy Bear?
    
    
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| 382.2 |  | QUARK::LIONEL | Free advice is worth every cent | Mon Oct 16 1989 13:21 | 10 | 
|  | I'd suggest you go for a darker color, and avoid a neutral tone such as
grey.  Something in a rich blue would probably look good on him, and
highlight his eyes.  A lighter color would make him appear heavier than
he is, and a gray would make him look colorless.
Avoid bold patterns (big stripes, etc.).  A heather-type sweater may be
good - Land's End has many kinds of attractive sweaters at reasonable
prices.  I think the Izod sweaters are too expensive for the quality.
				Steve
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| 382.3 |  | RUTLND::KUPTON | Baby Lou | Mon Oct 16 1989 13:36 | 6 | 
|  |     To the author....
    
    I'm 6'1" and at 220 I had a "paunch". If the fellow is a bit large
    around the mid-riff, I'd suggest an Extra-Large.
    
    Ken
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| 382.4 | Thanks for the quick responses | CLSTR1::MCCALLION |  | Mon Oct 16 1989 16:31 | 8 | 
|  |     RE: .1 Nothing wrong with Teddy Bears, they keep one warm and cuddle
    so nicely....!!!! BTW: this gentleman also wears a Mickey Mouse
    tie tack... 
    
    RE: 2 I'll check out the Lands End book.  I don't want to make him
    appear any larger than he is.
    
    RE: 3... Thanks for size tip.
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| 382.5 | I love by clothes for men! | SSDEVO::GALLUP | rock me down like a slot machine | Mon Oct 16 1989 18:41 | 23 | 
|  | 
	 Going with grey, try a charcoal color, not a light
	 grey......in fact, stick with the darker colors
	 anyway...black might be too harsh, but you might try greys,
	 blues, greens, etc....nothing bright, try muted colors.
	 Heathers are great, so are argyles (sp?) but not a blatant
	 design......(no really sharp contrasts in colors)...Soft
	 muted designs are great because they are tasteful, yet
	 subtle.
	 Avoid horizontal lines (in fact, avoid blatent one-way
	 designs at all)...they make anyone look heavier.
	 Avoid flat, one-color sweaters, but avoid busy sweaters too.
	 I'll second Land's End..they have some great clothes (one of
	 my favorite mail order catalogs) and their quality is
	 unsurpassed.....they are prompt and they also will accept
	 returns and credits.
	 kath
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| 382.6 | When you care enough to send the very best | INTER::G_KNIGHTING | Thinkingspeakingthinkingspeaking. | Wed Oct 18 1989 10:22 | 12 | 
|  | 
	Depends on how good a friend we're talking about here.  If he's a
    *real* good friend, nothing beats cashmere.  A burgundy, charcoal, or
    navy cashmere sweater is appropriate for all but the most formal
    circumstances, is extremely warm, very cuddly, and costs about a
    billion dollars (0,-). 
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| 382.7 | Next step- | CLSTR1::MCCALLION |  | Fri Oct 20 1989 21:15 | 11 | 
|  |     I got the Land's End catalog. I also looked through the L.L. Bean
    catalog but wasn't happy with their choices.  
    
    I like the looks of the Lambswool sweater.  The Charcoal gray looks 
    nice and I really like the Burgundy. Either one appropriate for
    the office?
    
    I guess the next question is style: pullover or the V-Neck button
    style?   
    
    The cashmere is too expensive.
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| 382.8 | I prefer pullover on men, myself... | SSDEVO::GALLUP | Go Wildcats....or is that Wildkat? | Fri Oct 20 1989 22:00 | 7 | 
|  |     
>    I guess the next question is style: pullover or the V-Neck button
>    style?   \
	 What does he usually wear?
	 k
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| 382.9 |  | QUARK::LIONEL | Free advice is worth every cent | Sun Oct 22 1989 23:53 | 7 | 
|  |     I agree that a pullover is nicer looking than a cardigan with buttons.
    
    As for "appropriate to the office" - I suppose it all depends on the
    office!  I can't imagine any of your choices being "wrong" unless
    all the men have to wear jackets and ties.
    
    				Steve
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| 382.10 | Decision made | CLSTR1::MCCALLION |  | Mon Oct 23 1989 12:45 | 3 | 
|  |     Thanks to all of you for your assistance.
    
    I've decided on the charcoal gray pullover lambswool sweater.
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| 382.11 | Another request | CLSTR1::MCCALLION |  | Wed Dec 27 1989 20:18 | 11 | 
|  |     The sweater was received with many thanks.  
    
    He has accepted a position at another company and will be
    leaving shortly.  I love him dearly but I have no idea what to give
    him for a present.  I have given him tie tacks, a sweater, candy,
    he has 2 briefcases and a nice organizer.
    
    HELP, Please... I need ideas...
    
    Thanks,
    Marie
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| 382.12 | Depends on Relationship | KAOA01::LAPLANTE | Santa Claus is a Canadian | Thu Dec 28 1989 08:33 | 14 | 
|  |     
    What is the extent of the relationship? Will it end after he accepts
    the other position? continue at a reduced level?
    
    These things could affect the kind of gift you could give. 
    
    If he wears jewellry, a bracelet suitably engraved might be nice.
    A nice picture frame (with a portrait of you of course) might be
    appropriate.
    
    See, it's hard to suggest without knowing the relationship level.
    Can you be a little more open?
    
    Roger
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| 382.13 | Relationship | CLSTR1::MCCALLION |  | Thu Dec 28 1989 09:06 | 6 | 
|  |     Roger,
    
    The relationship is one of close friends.  I suspect the contact
    will lessen with time.  The picture frame is a nice idea.
    
    thanks
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