Married Couple Has Worn Matching Outfits Every Day for 35 Years: Cute or Crazy?
SodaHead Living
2012/06/03 03:04:18
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We understand why a couple might want to coordinate outfits for a special event or a family photo. But wearing matching clothes for thirty-five years straight? We’re not sure if that’s incredibly cute or just plain weird.
One day in 1976 Mel and Joey Schwankes coordinated their attire. Whether they did it on purpose or by accident (they can't remember), they enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to continue doing so every day thereafter.
“We don’t go somewhere without having matching outfits,” Mel, 86, told local broadcaster KETV.
One day in 1976 Mel and Joey Schwankes coordinated their attire. Whether they did it on purpose or by accident (they can't remember), they enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to continue doing so every day thereafter.
“We don’t go somewhere without having matching outfits,” Mel, 86, told local broadcaster KETV.
The Schwankes now have 146 custom-made matching outfits, which generally use the same fabric for Mel’s tie and Joey’s dress. Mel and Joey, 81, have run a flower shop for six decades—which explains the couple’s fondness for floral prints. The shop, which has belonged to Joey’s family since 1896, is one of the oldest businesses in Fremont, Nebraska.
The couple has been happily married for sixty-five years and they manage to work and live together harmoniously. So, couples who dress together . . . stay together?
What do you think SodaHeads? Are the Schwankes and their matching outfits cute or crazy?
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- Gracie ... -(*Peac... 2012/06/03 15:51:30
+3I have one already and she says I'm pretty darn healthy, physically and mentally. I'm more of a realist, not a cutist!reply - -(*Peac... Gracie ... 2012/06/04 07:01:47Just Chill & Relax . you are nice wise ;)reply
- meme14 2012/06/03 15:02:22Cute!+2So cute!reply
- mac9 2012/06/03 15:01:35Cute!+2Whatever floats your boat.....reply
- Funboy 2012/06/03 15:00:50Cute!+2Thats their own way of expressing themselvesreply
- Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/06/03 14:49:14Cute!+3Leave them alone - if they like it, it harms no onereply
- Kaimeso 2012/06/03 14:36:03Crazy!+1Neither cute nor crazy. If the couple wants to match then let them do their thing, everyone has to have some fun in their life.reply
- SteveMarine- JLA 2012/06/03 14:35:05Cute!+1Well cute isnt the words I would use... But it is rather neat that two people can live that way...whats even neater is the fact they have been together all those years...hell I doubt I will ever spend that many years with a woman....reply
- GothicaVende††aSquiggles\(#... 2012/06/03 14:26:21Cute!+1That's adorable. :)reply
- flrdsgns 2012/06/03 14:19:53Cute!+1Not something I would ever want to do, but if it works for them, then I think it's greatreply
- GoodEncounter 2012/06/03 14:11:27Cute!+1That's adorable!reply
- Alexis82 2012/06/03 14:05:22Crazy!+2I could understand if it was occasionally, but 35 years str8 that's ridiculous. Makes u wonder what attracted them to each other. Or r they just attracted to themselves.reply
- tff~PWC... Alexis82 2012/06/03 15:40:03Good answer!reply
- Richard... Alexis82 2012/06/03 15:47:47 (edited)+2whatever it is it has worked for 65yrs that's longer than most marriages last these days. So obviously they are doing something right.reply
- Papillon Alexis82 2012/06/03 17:25:51+1Or maybe they've become very good friends over the years. Lasts much longer than romance and passion.reply
- Kat 2012/06/03 13:59:02Cute!+2They look good.reply
- Merrick 2012/06/03 13:53:56Crazy!+1An an older couple I think its rather cute. But a younger couple, that's just crazy.reply
- Dydy 2012/06/03 13:42:07Cute!+5It shows how committed they r to each other <3reply
- Michael 2012/06/03 13:39:33Cute!+2Takes a lot of time and planning and shopping! I love shopping!reply
- GoodEnc... Michael 2012/06/03 14:12:17Exactly!!!reply
- PonToki 2012/06/03 13:39:09Cute!+2I like his tie.reply
- Rebel Yell 2012/06/03 13:37:25Cute!+3I saw an interview with them. Very nice people. They're doing their thing. I have no problem with that. Rock on.reply
- Hannie 2012/06/03 13:34:29Cute!+1A little of both in every aspect. I would eventually want to wear something different.reply
- tobe 2012/06/03 13:28:19Cute!+2i knew an older couple at my old church who did that.reply
- the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/03 13:26:51Cute!+3Makes Them Happy.reply
- Nameless 2012/06/03 13:22:18Cute!+3Aww! I am glad I looked at the pic instead of relying on the catchy liner. They coordinate but not matching, per se. I love it. Very cute and loving.reply
- Morgan 2012/06/03 13:20:06Cute!+2I mean if they are both for it and one's not forcing the other then it's adorablereply
- ID51 2012/06/03 13:09:28Crazy!+1But if it works for them. go for it...reply
- RoseyRhod 2012/06/03 13:04:10Cute!+2It sure isn't hurting anybody, and if it is fun for them, they should go for it.reply
- Jack's Pearl 2012/06/03 12:57:52Cute!+2I think it's cute. I applaud them for the effort.reply
- Kei_Jo 2012/06/03 12:54:34Crazy!Why, just why? I find this pointless.reply
- GoodEnc... Kei_Jo 2012/06/03 14:13:49How so pointless? If they both enjoy doing it then that's the point-Simple.reply
- Kei_Jo GoodEnc... 2012/06/04 00:44:10Isn't love suppose to be a mutual feeling between two people and not their matching clothes? :Sreply
- GoodEnc... Kei_Jo 2012/06/04 01:38:11Their mutual feelings are why they might wear similar clothes-Because they love each other they choose to dress the same.reply
- AN 2012/06/03 12:41:31Crazy!I know for sure I wouldn't do it.reply
- GoodEnc... AN 2012/06/03 14:14:29+1That's ok-Just because they do it doesn't mean everyone HAS to do it.reply
- Ronzo 2012/06/03 12:39:33Cute!+1Harmless, only idiots would think other wise!reply
- +Harmonious Love+ 2012/06/03 12:21:02Cute!+1Aw!reply
- marsbluff 2012/06/03 12:15:37Cute!+2I only wish that my wife and I did something similar.reply
- L K 2012/06/03 12:15:00Crazy!Pretty crazy, but hey, if they have a good marriage than who am I to talk? Whatever floats their boat.reply
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