TOTALLY GEEKED!

I don't get fashion. I stick to the basics. Can't go wrong there.

I saw a lady that belonged on POW but I was afraid to take the shot

What is "POW"? Prisoner of War???

 

ed11563 wrote:

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What is "POW"? Prisoner of War???

 

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 I didn't know either, Ed.    I thought they were talking about a tv show or something!

Southern_Belle wrote:

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Lol. Check out the website some time.

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You'll laugh & then feel icky...though I suspect some of the more outrageous ones are actually proud of the way they look.

flan 

Bonny22Pye wrote:

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The best thing anybody can do is learn how to dress for their body type and not be a slave to trends. Finding clothes that fit are comfortable and flattering isn't always easy and once you get there it's amazing.

My general rule is basic and classic for pants, shoes, tops and then add in something fun with accessories, purses or other layering pieces.

I feel bad for walking fashion nightmares.

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 Amen! Learning to dress for you body type and also your age is the best thing you can do. Also, find a tailor. I bought a Calvin Klein suit for $40 at Nordstroms on sale and spent another $40 getting it tailored. Some may think that's ridiculous, but it makes all the difference in the world. Get things tailored to fit your body - taken in, let out, hemmed, etc. makes it look way better and you will feel better wearing it. 

 

 

4. What is this new fashion with boots? I realize I don't live in the fashion mecca of the world but I've seen people EVERYWHERE wearing boots and underneath they're wearing either knee high socks or some kind of knee high tights or stockings. They tuck their pants into the tights and then make sure there's about six inches of tights sticking up over the boots. It's garish.
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My niece had on the cutest almost combat boots with about 2" of sock peaking out above them over her leggings. It looked really cute. BUT, she is 15 yo with a really cute little figure. I'm sure the look doesn't translate well to older fat people. Or tights.

Bonny22Pye wrote:

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And people need to look at their backside when trying on clothes! And sit down in the dressing room too.

I don't care if you are super skinny or nice and round. If those pants are not comfortable sitting you are screwed!

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 When DD's try on dresses I always tell them to sit down. People don't think of that, but it's so important. Especially for a prom dress.  They spend a lot of time sitting in the limo, sitting at the table at dinner...if it isn't comfortable sitting down, it isn't comfortable period. 

Mellow Momma wrote:

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Bonny22Pye wrote:

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And people need to look at their backside when trying on clothes! And sit down in the dressing room too.

I don't care if you are super skinny or nice and round. If those pants are not comfortable sitting you are screwed!

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 When DD's try on dresses I always tell them to sit down. People don't think of that, but it's so important. Especially for a prom dress.  They spend a lot of time sitting in the limo, sitting at the table at dinner...if it isn't comfortable sitting down, it isn't comfortable period. 

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 Yes.  I wish the young ladies at church would do this.  So many of them are wearing skirts that make them uncomfortable enough to constantly tug them down while sitting.  If you have to constantly tug - it's too short.  The worst part is all the girls sit in the first row with no pews to cover in front of them.  Since I'm in the choir loft, I just watch them tugging.

voiceofreason wrote:

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Wow. Some of you are harsh! As a fat old woman, I choose to dress for my comfort and apparently a side benefit is the amusement of others. I wear yoGa pants in public, my soa sweats to the grocery and I have worn tight legged jeans tucked into my combat boots. Enjoy the show!

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 Excuse me, but if you're younger than I am (which you are), then you're sadly mistaken.  I can't speak to the rest but you are NOT old, and I'd be proud to go shopping with you any time. 

I wear dresses to work, shorts & tops to go shopping, and comfy things at home (usually a sleep shirt).

flan

Since I am at the office its cute flats, dark grey jeans, black top and a lovely red & black scarf.

Weekends - yoga pants and tanks for chasing the little guy around the park.

I wear yoga pants or sweats around the house. But I dress before I leave the door.

For non-court work days, I'm usually in dress pants and a sweater or a dress. For court days, it's a suit, of course. Fridays I can wear jeans/khakis if I don't have court or similar. On the weekends, I'm all about comfort and yoga pants.

We just had a conversation in the locker room today. Yoga pants that come with the little cotton panel in the crotch. Panties or commando?

I'm lucky that I can wear jeans everyday. I now have a lot of nice tops that finally fit, so I can dress nicer than big sweatshirts/t-shirts.

voiceofreason wrote:

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Commando.

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 But the pubes get yanked.  OUCH!

I do agree with Nobody Just Nobody's #4 though. I don't understand the infatuation with socks and other short accessories coming out of boots.

"If you live long enough, trust me......they won't be a problem." - Fort Worth Mom

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I was thinking more along the lines of them not being there due to grooming, but you raise a valid point as well. ;)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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voiceofreason wrote:

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Commando.

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 But the pubes get yanked.  OUCH!

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There is a simple solution...

flan 

Bonny22Pye wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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voiceofreason wrote:

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Commando.

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 But the pubes get yanked.  OUCH!

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There is a simple solution...

flan 

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 Trim ladies, trim. No one likes lap broccoli 

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 Aaaaand...

flan just learned a new word!

Is that a hip LA term, Bonny?

flan

Commando.

flan327 wrote:

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Bonny22Pye wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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voiceofreason wrote:

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Commando.

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 But the pubes get yanked.  OUCH!

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There is a simple solution...

flan 

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 Trim ladies, trim. No one likes lap broccoli 

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 Aaaaand...

flan just learned a new word!

Is that a hip LA term, Bonny?

flan

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 I actually don't know where I picked that up, but I think it's a great term that aptly describes some situations.

Lap Broccoli?

I used to like broccoli (the edible green kind, that one finds in the produce or freezer department). I don't think I can look at it the same way anymore.