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* That’s quite the outfit today, governor…

I haven’t seen a mishmash like that since the last time I ate at Golden Corral. /s

[Photo credit: Hannah Meisel.]

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:39 am

Comments

  1. Chicago up north, rural down south.

    Comment by Homebody Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:41 am

  2. “I’m blending in with the Fair crowd, right?”

    Comment by Curious citizen Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:43 am

  3. Politics on the top…Party on the bottom.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:43 am

  4. All that money and this is his state fair casual.

    Comment by 618er Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:43 am

  5. “Yeah, I don’t know what I was thinking. Is it Friday yet?”

    Comment by H-W Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:43 am

  6. “Can I ride the truck?”

    Comment by Just Sayin Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:43 am

  7. “On the Road Again”

    Comment by Just Sayin Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:44 am

  8. He looks like a political consultant who’s here for the retreat.

    Comment by The Captain Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:44 am

  9. https://twitter.com/soit_goes/status/1557844059888259074?t=1AUs-jbQu8q5UbH3QkJW0g&s=19

    Comment by Butter Cow Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:44 am

  10. Sorry my dress jeans are in the wash.

    Comment by Chicagonk Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:44 am

  11. JB=”I am trying to appeal to the rural voter, this look works for Bailey so it should work for me. Right?”

    Comment by JS Mill Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:44 am

  12. “I borrowed this outfit from EVERY SINGLE MAN IN THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.”

    Comment by Arsenal Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:45 am

  13. I really wish he was wearing overalls.

    Comment by Hannibal Lecter Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:46 am

  14. Cd one dry cleaners next to shore galleries in Lincolnwood can press that jacket for 2.50. Im guessing his wife wasnt home when he left the house

    Comment by Regular democrat Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:47 am

  15. Longing for Zoom

    Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:48 am

  16. “It’s the shoes, right? The shoes don’t match.”

    Comment by Nick Name Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:48 am

  17. Don’t judge…it’s 5:00pm somewhere in the world.

    Comment by Nagidam Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:49 am

  18. Someone takes “jeans Friday” super seriously…

    Comment by DHS Drone Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:52 am

  19. “Bailey has ‘Stopped Making Sense’ so I figured, why not lean into the David Byrne look?”

    Comment by The Opinions Bureau Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:53 am

  20. Hey look it’s better than a carhart

    Comment by Gohawks123 Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:53 am

  21. Leather biker vests are so 2014.

    Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:54 am

  22. This absolutely wins the Internet today… hilarious!

    Comment by Jvslp Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:54 am

  23. Where I come from, them’s yer church clothes.

    – MrJM

    Comment by MisterJayEm Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:57 am

  24. “Fine Mary (exclamation point) I’ll put on a jacket so I don’t catch cold”

    Comment by Jocko Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:57 am

  25. “Um…yeah…Bruce…so what did you wear to a bill signing on the fairgrounds…oh…Carhartt…yeah those are sold out…”

    Comment by Sports Stooge Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:58 am

  26. JB’s a new kind of Democrat. He’s building a cooler, more approachable identity for the Democratic Party.

    And he’s doing it from the bottom up.

    Comment by vern Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:58 am

  27. Think it is a darn good look. Hard to critique the outfit as I often dress like that.
    Jacket could use a few more wrinkles, but all things considered Governor is looking sharply dressed for the Fair. My only suggestion would be adding a Sox hat.
    Caption — “Governor’s Dressed Up for his First Corn Dog of the day at the Fair”.

    Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:59 am

  28. In Illinois, we mistakenly trust mirrors.

    Comment by Torco Sign Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:59 am

  29. “Companies see all the good things happening here in Illinois, that’s why they want to move here, and that’s even more good news for the state and its people. And so I am thrilled to stand before you today and announce the creation of 250 new jobs at a new JNCO factory in Rochelle, which we will be breaking ground for next week.”

    Comment by Roadrager Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:59 am

  30. They told me I could drive the big truck, if I wore jeans.

    Comment by Bruce( no not him) Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:59 am

  31. Maybe I’ve lived in the country too long but it looks fine to me.

    Comment by very old soil Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 10:59 am

  32. Dressin’ like I’m at my mansion stable in Racine.

    Comment by Illinoised Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:05 am

  33. Does Duru’s on LaSalle Street make house calls?

    Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:07 am

  34. In this outfit, he looks like most men who just fished their clothes out of the laundry basket. Indifferent.

    Comment by King Louis XVI Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:08 am

  35. That’s the beauty of a sportscoat, it can go with anything.

    The ‘cool middle-school assistant principal’ look is going to be huge this year, trust me.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:12 am

  36. Given the gross posts that regularly circulate about the Governor on social media, post is unnecessary and feeds into it. Do better.

    Comment by Opening Date Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:13 am

  37. Honestly, I dont get it— we are making fun of what—someone’s outfit or someone showing up at the State Fair and promoting his state. I am over commenting on people’s personal appearance.

    His politics? His policies? Go For it. His outfit? Come on

    Comment by Whatstheissue? Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:13 am

  38. Look. I spent all my money on getting Bailey the nomination. Cut me some slack.

    Comment by Montrose Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:14 am

  39. very Rauner-like.

    Comment by Blue Dog Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:14 am

  40. The Governor is appropriately dressed for the fair - at least he isn’t walking around in flip flops and shorts like he just got off a boat.

    Comment by SPI_Transplant Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:15 am

  41. “At least I’m not wearing the puffy shirt.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:16 am

  42. The absolute most dreadful politician look…. Jacket, no tie, blue jeans, loafers. You are required to be a politician if you wear that. No one else would.

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:17 am

  43. This is the ultimate dad look. No wonder people love the gov so much.

    Comment by Immigrants Welcome Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:17 am

  44. JB Pritzker making Dadcore cool was not on my 2022 bingo card, yet here we are.

    Comment by DaddyP Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:17 am

  45. He threw a sportcoat over jeans and a button down. Who cares?

    The jeans don’t fit well, and a billionaire should be able to get custom jeans that fit, but there a lot more important issues with JB Pritzker than his jeans.

    Comment by Goodness Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:18 am

  46. “Since Sears went out of business, I can’t find husky jeans anywhere.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:19 am

  47. Hoss Cartwright’s lawyer.

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:21 am

  48. ===there a lot more important issues with JB Pritzker than his jeans===

    Oh, for crying out loud, lighten the heck up.

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:23 am

  49. “Fine, I’ll wear the jeans but I get to keep the top of my Italian suit so that the boys don’t tease me.”

    Comment by Lurker Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:23 am

  50. These are my skinny jeans.

    Comment by SAP Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:24 am

  51. Reminds me of the old cartoon show, “Tennessee Tuxedo.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:25 am

  52. “At least I won’t ruin my suit pants if I try to ride the butter cow.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:27 am

  53. Those are lace up Oxfords not loafers and the tan color is actually on trend. Wearing a necktie to the fair would be over dressing.

    Denim with a sport coat is completely on trend currently, especially on Friday but should be tapered so you don’t look like you were just milking cows.

    What polls is JB looking at that compelled him to raid Darren Bailey’s wardrobe?

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:28 am

  54. Green Acres is the place for me…

    Comment by SouthSide Markie Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:28 am

  55. - Blue Dog - Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:14 am:

    very Rauner-like.

    Not even.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:29 am

  56. Aresnal at 1045 wins.

    “Laugh all you want…these jeans are worth more than your life.”

    Comment by How high Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:32 am

  57. I’m running against Bailey, do I really even have to try?

    MK will never let me pack myself again.

    Obama threw out a first pitch in dad jeans - Cut me some slack.

    Comment by Cool Papa Bell Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:33 am

  58. “Laugh if you want, but nobody’s serving a search warrant on MY house.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:37 am

  59. Pritzker looks comfortable in his outfit…Rauner always reminded me of a nervous Doberman Pinscher.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:39 am

  60. The Great Khan of Springfield does not understand your “business casual” ways, but he respects local customs of his loyal vassals.

    Comment by ZC Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:41 am

  61. ===That’s the beauty of a sportscoat===

    I think that’s his suit jacket from yesterday https://twitter.com/GovPritzker/status/1557550860191801345/photo/1

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:42 am

  62. Hey, its a step up from a Carhartt jacket.

    Comment by Siualum Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:42 am

  63. Wait a minute. They told me it was dress like Tom DeVore day at the State Fair.

    Comment by Club J Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:45 am

  64. The Governor went full Chapin.

    Comment by Franklin Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:47 am

  65. Franklin wins. lol

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:55 am

  66. Honey, get my fair britches out of the hamper, and do I have any work boots that are not covered in bull that I have been spreading??

    Comment by Nieva Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 11:59 am

  67. I was serious when I said I didn’t want to run for president.

    Comment by Jibba Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:01 pm

  68. I was going to wear my Canadian Tuxedo, but the denim jacket is in the wash.

    Comment by SAP Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:03 pm

  69. Agree that he is wearing a suit coat which only adds to the overall very cool look.
    Thinking this is the guy I knew who I voted for who is comfortable in his own skin and knows how to get out and enjoy the fair.
    Thinking perhaps an Illinois based green John Deere hat would go great with the brown shoes, comfortable pair of jeans, suit coat and checkered suit.

    Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:07 pm

  70. Sport coat and jeans is pretty standard fashion these days.

    Comment by New Day Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:07 pm

  71. Haven’t seen this combo since the 60s when college classmates wore this look to dress up for the evening.

    Comment by illinifan Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:12 pm

  72. “Haystacks Calhoun”

    Comment by MOON Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:20 pm

  73. Even if it was just the jeans, they would be a far better governor than Bruce Rauner.

    Comment by Blue Bayou Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:28 pm

  74. Now that JB has taken over the mantle from Speaker Madigan as the most powerful Democrat in Illinois, he needs to keep with the tradition and wear those pants at least 12 inches higher.

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:30 pm

  75. JB looks dapper…sansabelt jeans included.

    Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:31 pm

  76. LP made a joke!

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:32 pm

  77. The jacket was suggested by someone else because they always put him behind a lectern for these speeches so the pants are cropped out in camera shots. Makes him slightly more formal for that idot presser or whatever, then he can drop the cost and walk the fairgrounds.

    Comment by Give Us Barabbas Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:33 pm

  78. “Would you prefer I had worn shorts?”

    Comment by Independent Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:35 pm

  79. Glad you laughed Rich.

    I really don’t get the obsession so many have reacting to my comments or putting words in my mouth.

    Do you guys have any friends who you don’t always see eye to eye with?

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:48 pm

  80. “LP made a joke”
    And it was a pretty good joke.

    Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:51 pm

  81. Came through drippin

    Comment by Left of what Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 12:57 pm

  82. “What the well-dressed man ISN’T wearing this season–full photo shoot inside.”

    Seriously, I have limited fashion sense, and this just is so wrong on so many levels. JB looks like a used-car salesman/cowboy or something with this “I dressed myself, Mommy” look. He could have gone with some dark jeans and the dark sportcoat (both with better tailoring for his size; he can afford it), and dark shoes/boots.

    Comment by thisjustinagain Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 1:19 pm

  83. Oh my lord does he look awful and sloppy. Totally unprofessional. He’s comms team and wife deserve a swift reprimand for letting him leave the house like that.

    Comment by ;) Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 1:33 pm

  84. The Golden Khanate for JB approves this message

    Comment by Commissar Gritty Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 1:36 pm

  85. Betting JB’s got a Mac Davis’ “It’s Hard To Be Humble” ear worm

    Comment by We’ll See Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 2:05 pm

  86. “That Madonia guy on the PA is quite a hoot”

    Comment by Just Sayin Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 3:13 pm

  87. John Fetterman Pritzker

    Comment by sulla Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 3:15 pm

  88. === I really don’t get the obsession so many have reacting to my comments or putting words in my mouth.===

    At times you’re wholly dishonest. You travel in alternate facts. It ain’t good.

    Caption?

    “No, the shoes ain’t too much. They work”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 4:00 pm

  89. “You ever order from Farm and Fleet online?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 4:08 pm

  90. Illinois’ version of the “Canadian Tuxedo, with the white dinner jacket”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 4:09 pm

  91. Wholly dishonest? You must have receipts I would love to see
    Alternate facts? Same situation

    Like putting your words in other people’s mouths and pretending everyone is hanging on your every word so they know what to think?

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 4:14 pm

  92. ===Wholly dishonest? You must have receipts I would love to see
    Alternate facts?===

    Daily bud, we do this dance… daily.

    Your own negativity is now spoof comedy.

    ===…pretending everyone is hanging on your every word so they know what to think?===

    No one cares what I think, I write what I write for myself, knowing full well as Crash Davis told Nuke LaLoosh about his dad… “he’s as full of (redacted) as anyone”

    No one is reading me. Get over yourself. It’s Rich’s work folks read.

    === Like putting your words in other people’s mouths===

    I can’t help what you write.

    A self edit of your thoughts might help you. Then you can clearly say your alternative facts

    Caption?

    “Saputos has this new jacket requirement, so… and we’re heading there after”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 12, 22 @ 4:24 pm

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