I'll Wear Whatever I Want, Thanks!

[blas87]

So sick of coworkers bitching about what I wear, and I don't mean like the way things used to be where I was constantly getting called into the boss' office for wearing "inappropriate" clothing.

I mean I am sick and tired of minding my business and hearing "When are you going to get some real shoes?!" because I'm still wearing the flat, slipper like shoes that are more suited for spring/summer/fall.

Or even better "How can you wear flat shoes and work all night!?". If it wouldn't make me look like such an ass, I'd respond "Because I'm not 300 pounds like you are and walking and standing doesn't bother me!" instead of my usual smirk and a "Because I can and it works."

Or the "When are you going to get a real winter coat?!" After Christmas you fucking assholes. Money isn't growing on trees, despite all the overtime, I've been trying to get rid of debts and save as much as possible for Christmas presents, and I've even saved a slinch for myself for a decent pair of boots and a new winter coat for AFTER Christmas (that and I procrastinated and didn't really think that we'd have over a foot of snow and be -20 yet!).

I guess this doesn't really pertain to my individuality, more like seasonal clothes, but I hear it every night and I'm sick of it.

[Boozy]

Amen, sister!

I'm getting the same thing with my winter boots, mostly from people I barely know.

"Those things can't possibly be waterproof! Do they actually keep your feet warm?"

No, they aren't waterproof. Yes, they are wonderfully warm and cozy.

But that's really beside the point. The point is that I have said nothing about my feet being wet or cold. Nothing at all. I am not concerned about my feet. Why are you?

The only person in the world who has the right to question my choice of footwear is my mom. I may be an adult, but mothers get a free pass in my books, because they will always worry about their children being warm and safe in the winter.

My mom has said nothing about my boots.

[AdminAssistant]

People always joke about the way I bundle up during winter; I wrap my scarf in such a way that it comes up over my nose and completely covers my face. I don't like being cold. I don't like having that wonderful Plains wind completely suck the breath out of me. Although I've built up more of a tolerance to the cold, I will never get used to that wind.

I'm actually trying to convince my Mom that while I need new boots, Uggs are not practical and I think they're hideous. I don't care how warm and comfortable they are - the salt slush would ruin them and I'm not having those ugly things on my feet.

[jackfaire]

More an accessory than a piece of clothing but here you can tell who grew up here and who didn't most times by who has an umbrella when the rain is light.

By light I mean it isn't pounding down so hard your soaked the second you step into it.

We get a lot of rain but most of it isn't a big deal as such most of us don't use an umbrella and look at our friends that do and playfully call them tourists.

As such no I am not cold if I forgot my jacket. No I don't think I am better than you because you need one and I don't. I don't need an umbrella unless I have my laptop with me because not only am I water proof but my body turns water into energy. I am that dang good.

[Lace Neil Singer]

I'm actually trying to convince my Mom that while I need new boots, Uggs are not practical and I think they're hideous. I don't care how warm and comfortable they are - the salt slush would ruin them and I'm not having those ugly things on my feet.

Ugh, I hate Uggs. They look like a pair of dead ferrets wrapped around someone's legs. -.-

I get people giving me crap about my old hoodie. "But it's ollldddd! When are you going to get a new one?" How about never? It's comfy, and I happen to like it. I don't want a new one.

[XCashier]

I'm actually trying to convince my Mom that while I need new boots, Uggs are not practical and I think they're hideous. I don't care how warm and comfortable they are - the salt slush would ruin them and I'm not having those ugly things on my feet.

A bit off topic, but can anyone recommend a good type of boot for winter wear? I want something waterproof, warm, good traction and will last for years, but not ridiculously expensive. My old hiking boots from Arizona don't work too well here.

[Tanasi]

A bit off topic, but can anyone recommend a good type of boot for winter wear? I want something waterproof, warm, good traction and will last for years, but not ridiculously expensive. My old hiking boots from Arizona don't work too well here.

The brand I like is Propet and I bought them at www.shoebuy.com
They're having a 20% off sale as I type. Shipping and if needed return shipping is included. I buy just about all my shoes from them.
I like Propet because they also make shoes/boots/sandles in 4 and 5 E sizes.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Motorbike boots? XD I use my pair for winter walking; they're warm, waterproof and comfy. Plus there's good grip.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

A bit off topic, but can anyone recommend a good type of boot for winter wear? I want something waterproof, warm, good traction and will last for years, but not ridiculously expensive. My old hiking boots from Arizona don't work too well here.

I have a pair of brown leather Doc Marten workboots that I wear if I expect to be in wet or muddy situations. I put some DM leather balm on those suckers and I could probably wade though the shallow end of a swimming pool in the things.

Put it this way...they took me through several rainy Pensic Wars (SCA) and I am Swamp dweller. This means I am no stranger to ankle deep mud. My feet were dry. (no they are not pre 1650 period, but I would rather be dry and comfy than period and miserable.)


And of course, Docs have excellent traction and good grippy soles.

[Depot Denizen]

Motorbike boots? XD I use my pair for winter walking; they're warm, waterproof and comfy. Plus there's good grip.

+1 on motorcycle boots. I wore my Tourmaster Road Response boots -all- the time. Waterproof, warm, grippy and kinda comfy. $120, but I wanna get a new pair soon, mine are about 3 years old and are falling apart.

[AdminAssistant]

My Docs are my current "snow boots". They do work pretty good, but aren't as warm as I'd like on those really cold days.

[guywithashovel]

I sometimes take a little guff for the way I dress in the summer. It's because I don't like to wear shorts. I only own one pair of shorts, and it's been at least three years since I have worn them. The only reason I bought them when I did was because, at the time, I was working at a camp, and we had one week that was really hot and humid, and for that, I was willing to let go of my general dislike of shorts and wear some. I've never really liked shorts. I don't feel completely dressed when I wear them, and I've never really been able to feel completely comfortable wearing them. People usually don't say anything about this anymore, but when I was younger, my dad used to make a lot of comments about my not wearing shorts. At the time, it bugged me. But it's really not that big of a deal. He just likes to pick people apart. He does it to everyone.

During cooler weather, I don't hear much about my style of dress since I actually like wearing warm clothes. However, I don't like to wear coats and jackets, and I usually don't. I hate having a coat on while I'm driving. When it's really cold outside, I'll usually take a coat with me, but I'll put it in the backseat just to have in case I have car trouble. Sometimes people make remarks about this, but not very often.

[blas87]

I won't wear shorts. I have cellulite and butt dimples, it's too gross. I'll wear girl boxers and shorts while working out, but no shorts going out and about. I don't care if it's 90 degrees (highly unlikely considering the "summer" we had this year) I'm wearing pants or, if I have to give in, a skirt. At least skirts give me some leeway. Shorts...they are either too long or too short, and I don't want to wear Mom Shorts to avoid showing my cellulite with Daisy Dukes, so the skirts win.

[Cat]

No shorts for me...hate my legs (scarring.) So I'll wear long skirts when its warm.


I do have one cowoker who teases me about my style...its actually funny now...I'll dress in all black, gothish, then hippie, then hiker-chic, it makes for some enjoyable verbal sparring.

[Lace Neil Singer]

I won't wear shorts. I have cellulite and butt dimples, it's too gross. I'll wear girl boxers and shorts while working out, but no shorts going out and about. I don't care if it's 90 degrees (highly unlikely considering the "summer" we had this year) I'm wearing pants or, if I have to give in, a skirt. At least skirts give me some leeway. Shorts...they are either too long or too short, and I don't want to wear Mom Shorts to avoid showing my cellulite with Daisy Dukes, so the skirts win.

Same here. I loathe shorts; if it gets warm, I'll put on a skirt. I wear skirts and dresses when I go out, even in winter; I just put on tights and socks with them. I hate it when people say stuff like, "Aren't you cold in just a dress?" -.- Especially if they can see I'm wearing tights and socks. Grr.