Out and About -- In the World at Large

[Gordon]

I've been shopping in a few female only stores and have never had a problem trying on things.

[rivegauche]

I feel the need to defend Hobbs. I have had nothing but helpful service from the charming staff in all the stores I have visited and the cut and material of the clothes is awesome - and they have good sales. When I bought a long navy skirt inHobbs Aberdeen - possibly the branch being criticised here - they suggested I walk up and down in the shop to see how it moved. I bought it.

[Pdxfashionpioneer]

What kind of store operates not to sell at a profit of some sort?

Gee ... let me think about that for a moment ... none that I can think of either!

I was trying to make the point that any shop should be willing to let us try things on by using a little bit of irony. So much for the myth that the British have a better developed sense of humor than us Yanks!

As far as that goes, one time I was shopping in a Ross Dress for Less (they specialize in buying remaindered new stock and selling it at deep discount) while wearing a skirt and was heading for the Men's dressing rooms, when the attendant directed me toward the Women's side encouraging me to "be who you are!" As we've discussed ad nauseum on this site, she was making some incorrect assumptions about me, but instead of arguing with her I gratefully accepted her effort to be accommodating.

Consequently, I'm surprised you got that response from the sales clerk. Could it just be that person? and he was having a bad day, was a newbie or something?

Well said!!!!

Thank you Renesm1.

[oldsalt1]

Problems in the stores are really in our own minds. I was in Penny's in a skirt I was picking up some knee boots that I had purchased on line. while I was at the cash register I asked the saleslady about the price of a dress I picked up off the discount rack No problem at all. And in one of my earlier posts on the cafe I mentioned that I was in kohl's in a skirt when I went to the register the only thing I was buying was tights and pantyhose. again no problem.

[STEVIE]

Hi Rivegauche,
Re. Hobbs, the statement came from their head office. That's why I don't shop there.
I admit I like some of their styles, albeit pricey.
Steve.

[Disaffected.citizen]

Unfortunately, the thread in which the following was posted has been locked; so, as this is an appropriate thread in which to follow up....

Now, back somewhere on topic.....

I haven't worn a skirt in public in five years; long story that I'm not particularly inclined to aire here. In fact, I rarely muster the energy to put a skirt on indoors, these days. I do, however, have many skirts and several dresses in my closet.

So, a very basic question here....

I have to attend a one day driver education course; no idea who else will be there. Although highly doubtful that I'll do so, but I'm considering a skirt for once! Thoughts gentlemen, please.

With a deep, deep intake of breath, I steeled myself with thoughts of "how things were" pre-2012. I had already determined what I would wear if I were to venture out; black roll-neck (turtleneck) top, short denim skirt, black opaque tights, black flat knee boots, and a black leather bikers jacket - so nothing particularly "exhibitionist".

I also used the encouragement of the members here; particularly Ray (my thanks for the p.m.) but all others who responded to the above, too.

And, so it was I ventured forth! I put a pair of black jeans in the car, just in case; but I stood tall and went in - skirted!

As I already knew, there would be no adverse reactions; but it was a big step given the events of the past few years.

[Caultron]

..And, so it was I ventured forth! I put a pair of black jeans in the car, just in case; but I stood tall and went in - skirted! As I already knew, there would be no adverse reactions; but it was a big step given the events of the past few years...

Congratulations and take heart; it only gets easier from here.

[Grok]

Well done, disaffected.citizen.

[skirtyscot]

Good for you! Do you feel it went well enough that you'll be going out skirted again soon?

[Disaffected.citizen]

Thanks.

At the moment, it was likely a "one-off" opportunity; the course being relatively local, but not on my doorstep. It was a big hurdle to clear, but doubtful one I'll repeat anytime soon.

[Caultron]

...At the moment, it was likely a "one-off" opportunity; the course being relatively local, but not on my doorstep. It was a big hurdle to clear, but doubtful one I'll repeat anytime soon.

How did you feel during this "opportunity"?

Why not do it again?

You can always go somewhere out of town.

[Disaffected.citizen]

Circumstances, simple as that. There will be little opportunity to repeat. You'll need to read more of my story to understand the past five years.

[STEVIE]

Today, on the bus.
A very hearty "Good Morning", I received. This was from a girl, who some would describe as a "chav, waster or ne'er do well".
"White Trash", may put it American.
I do recall having a conversation with her and her partner, roughly this time last year. All very pleasant and nought regarding my skirt.
Now, a contrast, I got off the bus.
Minutes later, I encountered a very well dressed female. She may have been slightly older, but not by much.
This one gave me the rudest, most prolonged stare that I have been aware of in ages.
Point, do not judge a book by it's cover!
Steve.

[Gordon]

Point, do not judge a book by it's cover!

Isn't that the truth.

[Sinned]

I was watching a series called "Forged in Fire" where four contestants are required to make a weapon, generally a variant of a knife or sword, in the provided workshop and the four are reduced to three depending on the quality of the blade. The three are whittled down to two depending on the quality of the handle and finally the two are asked to make a completely obscure weapon in their own workshop and this decides the winner. Anyway in one episode one of the contestants was wearing a black utility kilt but sort of spoiled it by wearing what looked like a sporran but it didn't look like a conventional one. Difficult to judge in the brief screen flashes but the skirt was definitely a utility kilt complete with large pockets and not a conventional kilt.