Nate Riley
Premium Member
When wearing a sport coat or suit jacket in lodge, do you wear the apron over the coat? Or under with the coat with the coat unbuttoned?
At our installation this past summer, I had a brother tell me that the must be worn outside. Then when we got in, the PM who was doing the installation had on a blazer with the apron under. I have seen photos wear both styles were exhibited. In fact, in an installation photo including my grandfather back in the 60s or 70s, there were guys doing it both ways.
I actually prefer to wear it under with the coat unbuttoned. For me it is more comfortable, because of a sizeable spare tire I have acquired over the years. Of course, the coat is open and the apron is visible. Last time I wore it like this in the lodge, I got some strange looks from some of the brothers.
What say you? Is there any official decree or is this left up to the individuals discretion?
At our installation this past summer, I had a brother tell me that the must be worn outside. Then when we got in, the PM who was doing the installation had on a blazer with the apron under. I have seen photos wear both styles were exhibited. In fact, in an installation photo including my grandfather back in the 60s or 70s, there were guys doing it both ways.
I actually prefer to wear it under with the coat unbuttoned. For me it is more comfortable, because of a sizeable spare tire I have acquired over the years. Of course, the coat is open and the apron is visible. Last time I wore it like this in the lodge, I got some strange looks from some of the brothers.
What say you? Is there any official decree or is this left up to the individuals discretion?