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The gig line
Started this discussion. Last reply by Native Son Jul 7, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
During my military days, one of the things our uniforms were judged on was our "gig line". That is the line formed by the shirt, belt buckle, and the fly of one's pants. Maybe it's me, but I'm…Continue
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Native Son replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"And next, "the Citadel Hug" for keeping one's shirt front looking sharp...
I never heard a specific term for this, possibly because it's always been so obvious that the placket, belt buckle, and fly needed to line up, or you…"
Jay Anderson replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"I have no military experience, but I am a tad bit obsessive-compulsive. Because of this, I need to ensure most things are in line. This includes the positioning of my watch on my wrist, my knife clipped in my pocket, the slip-joint in my back…"
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Christopher M. Bartone replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"I pay attention to it, and can "sense" if something's out of place without looking. "
Tom Knighton replied to Bobby B.'s discussion Big changes for 26 year old "man""I enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18, because I was a complete screw up. I was about to get kicked out of college for not showing up to class, and figured the military would help me grow up. Well, it didn't really.
You see,…"
Liam S. replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"I'm not military, but it is something that I have usually paid attention to. I'm a very visual person, that misalignment drives me nuts. "
Rick Shelton replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"I pay attention to my gig line AND the laces, left over right. Figure after 14 years active and 12 reserve it comes second nature."
"We military guys are diferent bunch. You would agree that most men dress sloppy. Gig Line I pay atention to, however what is up with mandles and socks. Drives me nuts, but it seems to only bother me.
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"We were taught it in the corps at A&M, bugs the crap out of me if it isn't right now"
Michael Morris replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"Oh definitely. The Navy conditioned me to pay very close attention to it and in that of others. It just looks better having everything lined up. If I iron nothing else, I have to make sure to get all the bacon out."
JonEdanger replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"Not sure if it's only us military or even all of us but it's something I've been paying attention to for the past 32 years..."
The Dutch Dastard replied to Tom Knighton's discussion The gig line"I definitely pay attention to it! It just looks weird when it's not aligned, but I never knew it had a name. Thank you! "
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During my military days, one of the things our uniforms were judged on was our "gig line". That is the line formed by the shirt, belt buckle, and the fly of one's pants. Maybe it's me, but I'm conditioned to see misalignment of these things as sloppy. However, I rarely see it mentioned in discussions of mens' clothing as something to look out for. So, my question is this: How many of you gentlemen take pains to make sure your gig line is aligned? Or is it just some of us military guys?See More
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