Invest in your commitment to excellence. Proper institution attire should be purchased when you really get serious. Especially if you are like me and live in an area of extreme cold during winter. As you wisen up, and stop driving to the establishments, you will need to be warm and dry as you hike through the elements.
My suggestion is to purchase a used warm coat, some $.99 brown Derby gloves, an old hat, and some waterproof (or @ least water resistant) shoes or boots. Style is not necessarily the key here, function is the word.
* The coat needs to be used so that if you happen to misplace it, or if someone spills booze on it, you can always scrap it for another. Goodwill or the Salvation Army should outfit you just fine in this area.
* I prefer the brown derby gloves because they are only 99cents. Once again, if lost, you are not out much dough. Plus they fold up real nice.
* Any old hat or winter headband (picture a real sally) will do. Beanie winter caps work well and fold nicely as well. You may want to bring a ball cap to swap into once you reach your destination. (switching back from function to style)
* Shoes....very important. If you are spending any real amount of time in a drinking facility, someone is bound to spill on you (it might even be you, spilling on you). That's why it is very important to equip yourself with some sort of water resistance or proofing. Also, when walking to and from the bar, it is nice to keep your feet dry, especially if you screw-up
SFM Rule #67.
As always, drink responsibly...follow these rules.