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Plain dressing(clothes, not salad!)

Chance said:
I was walking behind this really tall guy Like 6'7" in Taos, NM who was wearing a kilt... I'm not really tall 5'7ish... All was cool, until he bent over to pick up a piece of trash... I can't seem to get that image out of my head... It was just a kilt, nothing else, and it was WAY too short for his height... : )
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oh Great nausea from the image and what will anybody bet me that I will read it again.
 
kay said:
I like 55 to 70 and 30% humidity will do me ok, I kinda prefer something dryer than here, though I'd also go with constant drizzle. But the overcast part, oh yes, no headaches! I spent the first week of my trip with headache from too much sun. Second week was less sun and a much happier head.
Is the wind always that bad out there? The way it was right before Easter? We hiked Black Mesa in Oklahoma and I had my glasses blown off my head. Second time on the trip.
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its been an extremely harsh winter and spring no moisture, just wind and high winds... its really tiring and I truly think the weather here wears people down. I know it does in my case because I can leave and everything is better... I was in San Diego in February and I felt so much better (it was like this freedom I never get often)... I had to cut everything short to come home and fire a dumb --- who was caught drunk and high on the job. To be honest when I got closer to home I got so depressed I actually couldn't hold back the tears... I dont think its "home" when you dread going back at that level...
 
I like to wear the same or similar light blue cotton shirts also don't mind grey dark blue or white or black. Jeans or Chinos blue or black or that beige stone colour or khaki for Chinos.

Fleeces grey black brown green don't mind sleeves black body green or similar. Hate bras but there's a soft one M&S do that I can wear if I cut the elastic band around the chest to make it looser. Hate any thing tight. Asda cotton pants because they have no nasty lace that prickles.

T-shirts plain black white blue or stripey is ok . Tried linen but it creases so much it's not ideal for work. Wear a belt because trousers seem wide at the waist these days.

Ecco shoes got 5 pairs the same recently 3 brown 2 black they'll last a while. Wide comfortable leather lace ups. Cotton socks but I like fun colours and patterns and wear odd socks happily. Wear old clothes in the house extra comfort and because I m a messy eater too ;). Also I usually ignore that I m carpeted in cat hair. So sue me.
 
I am really worried! I quit my job and after dozens of applications, I got one potential job: part time at Home Depot in the Garden section. I love gardening and plants but....I will be outdoors and not in air conditioning for the summer! I am already seriously anxious. It is severely hot and humid for months here! On top of that, we need to wear the orange Home Depot apron on top of our clothing, and of course wear long pants. This is something that maybe I cannot endure.
In addition, bad back, and spinal stenosis means I cannot be lifting 50 lb bags of soil. Yikes!

I need a job though! I am not qualified for much else. Bad enough it’s lower pay then last job and part time.
 
Thinx said:
I like to wear the same or similar light blue cotton shirts also don't mind grey dark blue or white or black. Jeans or Chinos blue or black or that beige stone colour or khaki for Chinos.

Fleeces grey black brown green don't mind sleeves black body green or similar. Hate bras but there's a soft one M&S do that I can wear if I cut the elastic band around the chest to make it looser. Hate any thing tight. Asda cotton pants because they have no nasty lace that prickles.

T-shirts plain black white blue or stripey is ok . Tried linen but it creases so much it's not ideal for work. Wear a belt because trousers seem wide at the waist these days.

Ecco shoes got 5 pairs the same recently 3 brown 2 black they'll last a while. Wide comfortable leather lace ups. Cotton socks but I like fun colours and patterns and wear odd socks happily. Wear old clothes in the house extra comfort and because I m a messy eater too ;). Also I usually ignore that I m carpeted in cat hair. So sue me.
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Thins, do you have a link to that bra?

I cannot wear linen, even though it’s natural. It’s too scratchy!!!!!! I had some expensive linen clothes that I washed over and over (supposed to dry clean only) to soften up but it didn’t work. Wound up tossing them out.
 
I m not good with how to make links on my tablet and it keeps downloading the picture of the person wearing the bra rather than the info. As a trainer I had once at Manchester council used to say, the problems between the chair and the screen. Anyhew, they come in packs of 2 for £14 a black and a white they are called 2 pack non-wired seam free crop tops sizes small medium large extra large product number T337001A on the M&S website.
 
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PRODUCT BRAND:M&S COLLECTION

2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops
Product Line Number:T337001A

Price£14


Read more at 2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops | M&S
 
Thinx said:
Here it is! Kind of...
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PRODUCT BRAND:M&S COLLECTION

2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops
Product Line Number:T337001A

Price£14


Read more at 2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops | M&S
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Skip Carosel, thanks for posting those. You are in the UK, I am in USA. These look a lot like others we have here. I might find them too hot and restrictive, I think- especially if not 100% Cotten. I will check them out though.
 
Yes I agree but I feel like I have to wear one out and about so have got used to them as the least awful option.:confused:
 
I never cease to be frustrated cuz guys don’t have to wear or do half the crap we endure. They go shirtless, no bras, and can easily pee anywhere standing up! They don’t have to shave, and on it goes. However, I don’t know how many of them wear all those hot constricting layers in what’s called a “suit with tie.” Even in hot days! I could never do that.
 
I don't wear a bra so I can't offer any tips on finding a comfy one. I'm rather small in that area so I feel fine without but I have heard larger women say it's uncomfortable to not wear a bra. If it's just a modesty issue I think a vest worn over a shirt would offer that.
 
Progster said:
Nobody has to shave if they don't want to, neither males not females. It's not obligatory.
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I see women from time to time who don't shave. I do because I hate the feeling of hair against socks and pants but if I had softer leg hair I think I'd quit. Not shaving can be sen as a feminist political hippie sorta thing, all three appeal to me, but the feeling of hair against fabric;yuk! But really, I have fly hair or something.
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Thinx said:
Here it is! Kind of...
Product images
Skip Carousel
PRODUCT BRAND:M&S COLLECTION

2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops
Product Line Number:T337001A

Price£14


Read more at 2 Pack Non-Wired Full Cup Seamfree Crop Tops | M&S
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well I won't be buying it ,the largest is size is too small for me.
i've never liked wearing a bra it's just to constricting .
 
Thinx said:
I like to wear the same or similar light blue cotton shirts also don't mind grey dark blue or white or black. Jeans or Chinos blue or black or that beige stone colour or khaki for Chinos.

Fleeces grey black brown green don't mind sleeves black body green or similar. Hate bras but there's a soft one M&S do that I can wear if I cut the elastic band around the chest to make it looser. Hate any thing tight. Asda cotton pants because they have no nasty lace that prickles.

T-shirts plain black white blue or stripey is ok . Tried linen but it creases so much it's not ideal for work. Wear a belt because trousers seem wide at the waist these days.

Ecco shoes got 5 pairs the same recently 3 brown 2 black they'll last a while. Wide comfortable leather lace ups. Cotton socks but I like fun colours and patterns and wear odd socks happily. Wear old clothes in the house extra comfort and because I m a messy eater too ;). Also I usually ignore that I m carpeted in cat hair. So sue me.
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I am thinking of doing the just getting several pairs at a time of the same shoe and not shoe shopping for the next 10 years. I finally found something comfy(sandals) and how often does that happen?
 
kay said:
I am thinking of doing the just getting several pairs at a time of the same shoe and not shoe shopping for the next 10 years. I finally found something comfy(sandals) and how often does that happen?
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When I lived in the Philippines all I could get were custom made shoes (they don't have regular shoe stores in small towns). I loved it because I have very wide feet and for the first time I could get shoes that fit and were stylish. So before I left I had several pairs made and brought them back with me. Well, I saved them for years so I wouldn't use them up. By the time I was ready to start wearing them, my feet had gotten bigger and they didn't fit. So beware of this possibility. I ended up giving all those shoes to a friend who was thrilled to get them but I was so mad at myself for saving them.
 
I'm still busy thinking about plain and simple clothing options when I am not distracted by bunnies and broken water heaters. Anyhoo, if anyone else is interested I found this very interesting and orderly blog. It has given me a lot to think about and so now I am distracted from my procrastinated taxes and laundry. Here it is though, good reading with a cup of tea and chocolate with sea salt.

Live Simple, Live Full.: 7 ~ Simple Dressing
 
Progster said:
Nobody has to shave if they don't want to, neither males not females. It's not obligitory.
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It can be if you work in a business setting in the USA, and want to wear sleeveless outfits. It is if you want to wear skirts in a business or fashion forward social setting. It depends on who your social group is, your age, and your location. Businesses still can have dress codes...limiting extreme facial hair and hair styles, tattoos, etc.
 
Mary Anne said:
It can be if you work in a business setting in the USA, and want to wear sleeveless outfits. It is if you want to wear skirts in a business or fashion forward social setting. It depends on who your social group is, your age, and your location. Businesses still can have dress codes...limiting extreme facial hair and hair styles, tattoos, etc.
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I do shave but try to avoid social settings so intolerant that I would be bullied or shunned for not shaving. You do have to be somewhat careful in certain occupations, lawyers in courtrooms in particular (though if it is for religious reasons, which a lot of this sorta dress is done for, exceptions can be made). Outside of family I am around UUers, hippie types, artists, a few people who are borderline aspie, nerdy academics, and far more men than women. There is a lot of pressure out there to conform, though and that is part of the why of my interest in how to dress.

Things are getting better in regards to tattoos and beards and long hair on men with in work environments. Also I see women even at a couple of banks able to wear comfy clothes, even flat comfy looking sandals.

To me refusing to participate in sexist and oh, what's the word or phrase? -status fashion? Will that work? Anyway, I see it as a way to "stick it to The Man". [for those who might not be familiar, I know there are people on here from everywhere on here so forgive me if you are (The Man" is a slang phrase that may refer to the government or to some other authority in a position of power. ... The phrase "stick it to the Man" encourages resistance to authority, and essentially means "fight back" or "resist", either passively, openly or via sabotage.)] I have trouble with hierarchies, trendy fashion, lack of choice, ...:rolleyes:oops, I am about to start on a rant.:D Guess I'll just get out some Pink Floyd or listen to some more Patti(I am rather obsessed with her the last week or so) and get it out of my system. An exorcism of a rant? And eat a few egg rolls. (also something I am rather stuck on lately)
 
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