Fashion Trends and Revivals Of Past Atrocities

[Cazzi]

I wear the pull-on elastic waisted jeans because even though I am obese, if I can get the pants over my hips/butt, they're too big in the waist. Weird, but true. And it doesn't change when I'm skinny neither.

That is exactly me too, same height and a UK 20/22 below & 24 top. All my pants/jeans either have elasticated bits in or lots of tucks in the waist!
I have trouble with tops too, those that fit round my boobs are either huge around the neck, or if they are sleeveless, have such large arm holes you can practically see my waist if I raise my arms So, thats more clothes with tucks in.

I'm another that shudders at the thought of skinny jeans & jeggings. I own leggings, but normally either use them as pj bottoms if I go to an overnight house party so I don't have to sleep in jeans or slump about the house in them with a very long top.

One thing I cannot stand though, which seems to be very common in my area... large ladies who wear everything in skin tight stretch fabric. Sorry, but I really don't want to see everything ripple when they move!

Apart from that, I'm pretty much a "if it suits you then go for it" type of person.. who prefers to wear more flattering pants & looser tops than skin tight everything. I don't follow fashion trends either as most styles look naff on me

Oh, & my daughter loves black & hot pink.... and owns items with skulls on. But then again, she doesn't care for fashion, just sticks to what she likes

[Lace Neil Singer]

I love skulls, too; I have a lot of socks and accessories with skulls on them.

[Cazzi]

I confess, I have been known to borrow her skull printed satchel from time to time

[Gravekeeper]

I find it funny how we're all talking about fashion statements we don't like, which are mostly simply a matter of opinion and personal preference, and I'm getting picked on for one I don't like not simply because of perference, but because of practicality and weather appropriteness.

Because your reasoning thus far has been, frankly, stupid. Why should I have to dress uncomfortably because *you* would not be comfortable in what I'm wearing?

I'm sorry, it's either STFU or put some damn socks and decent shoes on. The cold DOES bother a majority of people I see wearing flip flops all winter, so my point is still valid.

That's a completely different point then what you were talking about.

[IDrinkaRum]

To be honest, I never got past the look of Coach purses to actually notice how well-made they are. Is that bad of me? If I don't like the look, I'm not going to do much inspecting of how well it's made.

I really really really love Vera Bradley purses. You can wash them in the washing machine and then let them air dry. (I've never tried to put it in the dryer, but I suppose you could). They are awesome and I love this newest color in the line. Unfortunately, because it's a new print, the purses made in that fabric are expensive. The two I have listed on my wish list are $72 and $74 respectfully. Yes, they're way less expensive than Coach and others, but it's still pricey.

[Hyena Dandy]

I'm considering getting a small purse for my D&D dice.

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

Because they're not weather appropriate most of the year here. I've seen girls wearing sandals with their jeans in FEBRUARY. You know, one of the COLDEST months.

If it's not warm enough for a good chunk of people to be comfortable outside in shorts, then it's not warm enough for sandals yet.

I don't really get the sandals in winter thing either, but if you're a naturally warm person and think your feet would be too hot in socks and shoes, then whatev. It isn't something I would do myself. I have enough trouble keeping my feet warm in winter.

And thus far I haven't yet seen anybody in sandals on days where the wind chills are especially bad and the weather forecasters are warning about high risk of frostbite. That would probably be more of a to me.

[Cats]

Can we just forget it now? I'll admit I didn't make my statement as clear as I could have (I'm used to the weather HERE as I've lived here my whole life), and no matter what I try to say to clear up my intent, you guys are just going to pick it apart. I'm not expecting everyone to agree, but I certainly didn't except to be picked on for something so trivial.

[guywithashovel]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I wasn't trying to pick on you. I was just discussing a subject that came up.

[IDrinkaRum]

I'm considering getting a small purse for my D&D dice.

I have a very nice tackle box that I bought at Wal-Mart for my D&D dice.

[Cat]

Scrunchies are rather ugly, had start wearing them again to keep my ponytail up.... But they aren't poofy or neon, or have hanging do-dads... So I think I'm okay.

One trend I do dislike is the "connecticut uniform": a North Face Denali jacket with Uggs....only reason it irks me... I wear NF, but mine are worn hiking! Lol, these gals haven't seen dirt . Still, let em wear what they will.

[Andara Bledin]

If they aren't poofy, they aren't scrunchies. The straight band ones are just ponytail holders.

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[blas87]

Yeah, scrunchies are those god awful poofy bright weird colored accessories (most women wore them on their wrist instead of in their hair anyway) that ever existed from the later 80s to the mid 90s.

[Andara Bledin]

Oh, they're still alive and well. I have a few I use for costuming purposes because they have matching streamers attached.

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[blas87]

Should have figured they were still around.

On a new note...what the hell is with the comeback of Richard Simmons type workout clothing? YUCK!

Some people I see at the gym or running/jogging......especially guys...on what planet did you think it was cool to wear hot pink short workout shorts?

I already brought up the neon colored sneakers before, and I just saw some more guys wearing them today. Lime green sneakers and one guy even had HOT PINK sneakers.

So....at this rate, I'll be seeing guys in parachute pants by summer, since we won't be getting a summer this year anyway.

If guys even start with the backwards hat or crazy designs shaved into their hair again, I may just go on a woodchipping spree.