Last week, the Today show interviewed Mel and Joey Schwanke. The couple, who have been married for 64 years, shared their secrets to wedded bliss. So, what’s the thread that has tied them together all these years? They always wear matching outfits. Joey has 146 dresses and her husband, Mel, has 146 ties to match. The idea came about years ago when their dressmaker had cloth leftover from unused belts. Now, the couple say, people expect to see their matching attire. “We go to church on Sunday morning, and they check us both out to be sure that we match,” says Mel. Check out their full interview here.
How cute is that? Would you ever do this, friends? Do you do it now? Do you know anyone who does? xoxo
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Samantha Green says
my mum and dad always end up wearing matching outfits and they never mean to — it's quite cute 🙂 xx
Dancing Branflake says
No joke, Mr. Branflake really really really wants to do this. I've always resisted.
J. Beaudet says
This is great! First off…who has a dress maker anymore? They are so cute and wearing those ties to match his wife says a lot about him as a husband. I'm sure he does many things similar to that which keeps her happy! He's quite the catch!
Jenxoxo
Sweet Posy Dreams says
Wow, that's pretty different. It's cute with an older couple; I'm not sure how it would look if they were in their 30s. I remember when I was a little kid, matching shirts for couples was a thing people did. My parents had one pair, but I never saw them wear them at the same time.
Charlotte says
I definitely definitely would
ElsaD says
This is SO darling! Not sure that I'm up for it, though…:) xoxo
Violeta Buckley says
This is soo cute.. I would love to.
Elisha(: says
that is soooo cool!! I'd do it!!!!
x.
Lisa // Elembee, Etc says
Omg. That is too adorable.
Sarah says
My grandparents were square dancers, and at every dance my grandad's shirt matched my grandma's dress. I think my grandma liked it a lot more than he did!
Melissa Blake says
Tiffany — you should just try it once! It'd make for an awesome blog post! 😉
Melissa Blake says
yes, j. beaudet, doesn't he sound like the sweetest husband?
Amy @ My Life and Other Nonsense says
I've never matched with my husband, but I have to admit this is really adorable. What a beautiful couple!
Knoopjes says
Love those 2 in the photo's! But for me & my husband at this point and age: no thank you, no matching outfits! 🙂
xoxox
Lena at A Crimson Kiss says
This is so darling, and frankly, hysterical! John and I will often come out of our respective closets dressed alike, but never on purpose!
Mo says
Saw this interview and I was like gah! They are so cute. The husband is a hoot also. Adorable.
Shannon Hughes says
Hahahaha, that's the cutest thing I've ever seen. They look like they are still besties. I think matching with my husband would be cute as older people. Maybe not so much now, as we are in our 20's. Although, I do think it's fun to wear matching outfits for theme parties (ugly Christmas sweater parties), and the like.
suburban prep says
Except for a time or two when my husband and I ended up wearing the same color polo we usually are not matchy matchy.