It's a rugby with 4" vertical stripes of blue and green. Yes, I know that traditional rugby shirts have horizontal stripes, but that was part of the appeal of my jersey being a little different. It has survived football games, wrestling, bleach, yard work, children yanking on it, improper washing, you name it.
Only now, twenty years later it has started to develop a tiny hole in the sleeve near the cuff. I'd say that was one tough shirt and that I definitely got my money's worth out of it. The children's clothier Carter's had a slogan "If only they stayed young until their Carter's wore out." If every piece of clothing lasted like my rugby did, I'd never have to buy new clothes unless I wanted them.
So for my birthday I went ahead and ordered a new rugby to take the place of my old one. This one is the official Unites States rugby team colors: dark blue with two white stripes on the arm and a white side flare and collar. It sports the U.S. flag and the official World Rugby logo. These rugbys from Barbarian via American Rugby Outfitters (no, they're not sponsoring me, but they should) are super heavy weight cotton, reinforced stitching under the arm and the back of the neck. There are no sleeve seams, since the traps are sewn directly into the collar, rubber buttons, and quality stamped all over it.
It's sharp, it's durable, and well fitted. In short, I love it. You should have something that you love so much.
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"If only they stayed young until their Carter's wore out."
Now that I'm 53 (not a geezer, but no spring chicken either)I buy items like my new overcoat (I finally outgrew the one I bought 30 years ago) and say, "hey, I may die before I need another overcoat."
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