[HPforGrownups] re: muggle clothes /

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Catlady:
> By the way, I have a stupid question. Mr Weasley's Muggle costume is 
> described as "He was wearing what appeared to be a golfing jumper and 
> a very old pair of jeans, slightly too big for him and held up with a 
> thick leather belt." I don't know what precisely a golfing sweater 
> is, which may be the reason I don't understand what's so laughable 
> about that outfit. 
> 

I've just consulted my golfing husband. The verdict is a V-neck, probably 
Argyle- patterned sweater. It's not a hilarious outfit, per se, although I 
guess you'd expect anyone who actually played golf (which tends to have 
standards of dress, no?) not to be wearing old, baggy jeans. I think JKR's 
just making a contrast between a smart casual top and scruffy trousers. 
Arthur, being interested in Muggles, has *almost* got it right.

Eloise


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