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Button Up or Button Down?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Dalveen, Jan 6, 2009.

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Button Up or Button Down?

  1. Start at Top and work down

    19 vote(s)
    63.3%

  2. Start at Bottom and work up

    8 vote(s)
    26.7%

  3. Some freaky combo or you only use zips

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  1. Dalveen

    Dalveen Rimmer gone Bald Veteran

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    I was thinking earlier today (I know, scary thought) and i wondered, do people here start on the top button and work down or start at the bottom button and work up, when doing up shirts and coats?
     
    Dalveen, Jan 6, 2009
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  2. Montresor

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    [​IMG] Dalveen thinking? :mommy:

    :p You *did* ask for it!

    Anyway, to answer your question: Top-down for me.
     
    Montresor, Jan 6, 2009
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    Usually a case of starting at the top, working the way down. Get to the bottom, worked out I started unevenly, then have to undo them all and try again.
     
    Rotku, Jan 7, 2009
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    That's so funny. That's the reason I go from bottom to top (and it looks like I'm the only one so far): If you start at the bottom, you always button correctly regardless of whether you button all the way to the top or not.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jan 7, 2009
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    Top down for me.
     
    The Magister, Jan 7, 2009
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    Both, now that I think about it :) Mostly bottom though, at least I think so.
     
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    ChickenIsGood, Jan 7, 2009
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  7. Loreseeker

    Loreseeker A believer in knowledge Veteran

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    Top-down here too.
     
    Loreseeker, Jan 7, 2009
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  8. 8people

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    [​IMG] Top down, same when undoing :spin:
     
    8people, Jan 7, 2009
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    Bottom up, especially with anything form-fitted. Otherwise, my chest obscures my view...
     
    Stefanina, Jan 7, 2009
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  10. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    Start with the top and work my way down. Same goes for undressing.

    If that every happens to me, I'm going on a diet! :p
     
    Kitrax, Jan 7, 2009
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    Saber A revolution without dancing is not worth having! Veteran

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    Bottom-up, for the same reason as BTA.
     
    Saber, Jan 7, 2009
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    I never undo my shirts, just pull them over my head
     
    Silvery, Jan 7, 2009
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    I actually start 2-3 buttons down, work my way up, then work my way down. I have no idea why I do it that way; perhaps it was that traumatic childhood event involving bees, a potato peeler, and an Archie's Digest.
     
    Splunge, Jan 7, 2009
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    Every time I get to the bottom and find a surprise extra button there I think to myself "gee, it really would be a good idea to start doing this the other way around"! So far I haven't put it into practice yet; I think it's easier to start on top.
     
    Taluntain, Jan 7, 2009
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    I've heard that going from the bottom ensures you never make a mistake, but when I start at the top of a dress shirt, even if I skip the collar button, I never make a mistake.

    If I'm doing up button fly jeans, though, I go from the bottom up, but that's because doing the bottom buttons helps me tuck in my gut. God, that's depressing to even think about. Speaking of depressing, comments like:

    and

    are not helpful -- now I'm thinking of women undoing buttons and I'm all distracted and do not think I'll be able to teach today! Ladies, have a heart and don't put such images in the heads of the easily distracted!
     
    LKD, Jan 7, 2009
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  16. 8people

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    [​IMG] We won't mention the buckles, zips and chains then? :hmm:
     
    8people, Jan 7, 2009
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    ARRRGGGH! Chains? Are you kidding me? You know what they say:

    Sticks and stones may break my bones,
    But whips* and chains excite me!
    Whoooo, OK, calm down LKD.

    I think maybe I need a little more action than I've been getting lately.

    *Maybe it's just a symptom of a diseased mind that when I think of women and zippers, my mind automatically goes to whips and PVC garments. Sorry to intrude on this otherwise rational discussion of buttoning techniques. I'm off for a cold shower.
     
    LKD, Jan 7, 2009
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  18. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Uhm, troubling comment apart; I'm n the bottom up category, never made a mistake either.
     
    Ofelix, Jan 7, 2009
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  19. Gnarfflinger

    Gnarfflinger Wiseguy in Training

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    Some things I take from the top, ohters I start from the bottom. But most things I like to wear don't have buttons...
     
    Gnarfflinger, Jan 8, 2009
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    I can go on any diet I want, but will still have problems! :D
    Of course, the fact that I'm a woman may have something to do with it... :p

    Sorry, LKD, but it's the facts... besides, if you heard me cussing, the fantasy would be blown right there.
     
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