Fashion & Clothing: Follies, Fads & Social Norms

[catseye]

It would be awful if the garment were modelled on the lass’s actual physique. Bangers like sock puppets wouldn’t be alluring - she might start doing routines.

maximus otter

Pretty sure she wasn't wearing them just to look alluring to the male gaze...

If I'm painting or decorating I will wear the most peculiar assortment of clothing and just hope I don't have to step outside to the shops...

 

[uair01]

Nice history of canes, their rise and fall, and also sword canes:

 

[Floyd]

Move. Immediately.

Don't stop to pack. We'll send you some things.

MrsF caught one of the pesky little bliters in Tesco on Saturday;

 

[maximus otter]

I did not know that! It does explain their appearance. Although less so their (saggy and odd) appearance on a high street near everyone. I am sure Dryrobe and Ugg boots combos have been seen.


Oh course there is!

Apparently Ugg boots are now known as “Slag Wellies.”

l couldn’t possibly comment.

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maximus otter

 

[escargot]

At the Marina recently we spotted a boater wearing a Dryrobe. We giggled at the thought of him taking a dip in the canal.

 

[catseye]

Uggs are really expensive! I have a pair of Uggs that are worn around the house as slippers, but I do also walk the dog in them. I am not a slag, to my knowledge.

 

[brownmane]

Uggs are really expensive! I have a pair of Uggs that are worn around the house as slippers, but I do also walk the dog in them. I am not a slag, to my knowledge.

I believe that the footwear advertises exactly what it is UGGly.

 

[catseye]

I believe that the footwear advertises exactly what it is UGGly.

With the state of my feet, I don't care what they look like, as long as they are comfortable and keep my feet warm.

 

[Frideswide]

I am not a slag, to my knowledge.

I would hate to think I was and I'd missed it what's the point of having the good times roll if you can't remember it?

 

[Floyd]

Uggs are really expensive! I have a pair of Uggs that are worn around the house as slippers, but I do also walk the dog in them. I am not a slag, to my knowledge.

I always wanted a pair of the old WW2 flyers boots.
And a Bomber jacket.

 

[catseye]

I always wanted a pair of the old WW2 flyers boots.
And a Bomber jacket.

SLAAG!

 

[Floyd]

SLAAG!

I did have a white scarf a while back as well, but felt a bit like a Terry Thomas type character.

 

[Frideswide]

I did have a white scarf a while back as well, but felt a bit like a Terry Thomas type character.

ps slaaaaaaaag!

 

[Spudrick68]

Did you put a bit of wire in the,scarf so it looked like it was flying behind you?

 

[Steven]

Ye gods! According to noted Fleabag fanzine and part-time newspaper the Guardian, it is now the custom of our apocalyptic times that Father Christmas is portrayed by some of those 'women' people I've heard about. Good lord! Next they'll be having jobs, playing golf, and wearing their old man's trousers! O tempora! O mores and all that jazz. Where will the frenzied demands of women end, I ask myself because nobody ever wants to talk to me?

The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?
Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update? PS Steven would like thermal socks for Christmas, please Mrs Santa

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...s-why-has-santa-claus-suddenly-been-sidelined

 

[escargot]

Ye gods! According to noted Fleabag fanzine and part-time newspaper the Guardian, it is now the custom of our apocalyptic times that Father Christmas is portrayed by some of those 'women' people I've heard about. Good lord! Next they'll be having jobs, playing golf, and wearing their old man's trousers! O tempora! O mores and all that jazz. Where will the frenzied demands of women end, I ask myself because nobody ever wants to talk to me?

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The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?
Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update? PS Steven would like thermal socks for Christmas, please Mrs Santa

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...s-why-has-santa-claus-suddenly-been-sidelined

That photo - JonBenet vibes.

 

[hunck]

Ye gods! According to noted Fleabag fanzine and part-time newspaper the Guardian, it is now the custom of our apocalyptic times that Father Christmas is portrayed by some of those 'women' people I've heard about. Good lord! Next they'll be having jobs, playing golf, and wearing their old man's trousers! O tempora! O mores and all that jazz. Where will the frenzied demands of women end, I ask myself because nobody ever wants to talk to me?

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The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?
Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update? PS Steven would like thermal socks for Christmas, please Mrs Santa

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...s-why-has-santa-claus-suddenly-been-sidelined

That’s not very current - 2007 is 17 years ago..

 

[escargot]

Here's a $395 Prada scrunchy.
To think I used to make carrier bags full of colourful ones for my daughters and nieces and to give away to their friends when I could have made ugly nylon articles like this monstrosity.

 

[Steven]

That photo - JonBenet vibes.

Should I change the photo, you think?

 

[escargot]

Should I change the photo, you think?

Well it's done the job for 17 years.

 

[Steven]

I should leave the publishing to the Guardian, I think.

 

[Tunn11]

Ye gods! According to noted Fleabag fanzine and part-time newspaper the Guardian, it is now the custom of our apocalyptic times that Father Christmas is portrayed by some of those 'women' people I've heard about. Good lord! Next they'll be having jobs, playing golf, and wearing their old man's trousers! O tempora! O mores and all that jazz. Where will the frenzied demands of women end, I ask myself because nobody ever wants to talk to me?

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The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?
Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update? PS Steven would like thermal socks for Christmas, please Mrs Santa

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...s-why-has-santa-claus-suddenly-been-sidelined

Where else will bearded ladies find work?

 

[blessmycottonsocks]

On a related note.....after doing some related 'jacket sleuthing' online, I'm amazed to discover that Fjallraven (which I used to buy back when I originally was still hill-fit, in the 1980s) which was a brilliant Scananavian outdoor equipment manufacturer, is now also being worn as high-end high street fashion.

Which also means that when I thought I recognised the badge on the backpacks being worn a few weeks back by a gaggle of giggly teens, it was a Fjallraven kanken (I thought they were called knappen....)

I'm wearing a Fjällräven tee-shirt today, which I bought ages ago from the camping shop in Guildford.
I like the organic cotton and the slightly outdoor/intrepid vibe of the brand name appealed to me. If Fjällräven is morphing into fashion apparel for "giggling teens" though I may have to think twice before being seen in it!

There are certain brands I simply wouldn't want to be associated with and never buy - Adidas, Reebok and Nike spring immediately to mind.
I am a fan of Rohan, Levis and Doc Martens though.

 

[Tigerhawk]

That’s not very current - 2007 is 17 years ago..

That's a lie, and you know it!

 

[Tunn11]

That’s not very current - 2007 is 17 years ago..

That's a lie, and you know it!

@hunck is from 10 years in the past. Oh! Sorry I mean future. You're all in 2024 aren't you.

 

[Frideswide]

Just reference St Catherine Labourie in another thread. Was therefore looking at the wikipedia entry and am in love with her hat. Perfect mediaval high fashion headdress. French or Burgundian I'd say rather than anywhere else. Oh my stars! Oh my tail and whiskers! I've come over all unneccesary!





https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Labouré

 

[Xanatic*]

I bet she was one of them flying nuns.

 

[Min Bannister]

Just reference St Catherine Labourie in another thread. Was therefore looking at the wikipedia entry and am in love with her hat. Perfect mediaval high fashion headdress. French or Burgundian I'd say rather than anywhere else. Oh my stars! Oh my tail and whiskers! I've come over all unneccesary!





https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Labouré

I bet she had to go through doors sideways though.

 

[Frideswide]

I bet she had to go through doors sideways though.

or maybe stay at an abbey with stonking great arches?

Having a groups of them walk by must have been like watching a flock of swans.

 

[escargot]

Just reference St Catherine Labourie in another thread. Was therefore looking at the wikipedia entry and am in love with her hat. Perfect mediaval high fashion headdress. French or Burgundian I'd say rather than anywhere else. Oh my stars! Oh my tail and whiskers! I've come over all unneccesary!





https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Labouré

The headdress is called a cornette, a style popular with well-off French ladies up to the start of the 19th century.
I could make one.