In 1973, Dale Irby, a teacher at Prestonwood Elementary in Dallas, decided to wear a polyester shirt and coffee-colored sweater for school-picture day. Without realizing it, he wore the same outfit the following year. According to the Dallas News, Dale’s wife noticed the emerging trend and dared him to do it a third year. And then they figured, ‘Why stop?’ The tradition continued 40 years in total, until Dale and his outfit retired this year.
via Mashable
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Fun! Note, too, how many years he wore any single pair of glasses! A handsome Texan who looks like he’s had a happy life so far. Happy retirement, Mr. Irby!
The kids must have thought it was hilarious! Bet he was a fun teacher.
All teachers have their little tricks to stay sane. Wearing the same clothes is the least of them….
It’s the little things that make life fun!