What are we wearing as we post, part deux

[Since1982]

Straight knee length denim skirt, dark green T-shirt, diabetic socks, old loafers.

I just washed my hair and I can't DO a thing about it. It's mid back now and flows loosely over my shoulders most of the time. I usually use a rubber band and do a ponytail when I go shopping or driving my van. Right after a shampoo though, if I bend forward at all, it falls over my face and I can't see where I'm walking. No high forehead here, I have about a 3 inch high forehead. Been like that all my life. I used to be jealous of guys with high foreheads, until their foreheads started migrating to their upper necks in the rear.

[crfriend]

Straight knee length denim skirt, dark green T-shirt, diabetic socks, old loafers.

Dang, I hope you're not wearing that legwear because you've got diabetes. That's got some nasty repercussions.

I just washed my hair and I can't DO a thing about it. It's mid back now and flows loosely over my shoulders most of the time. I usually use a rubber band and do a ponytail when I go shopping or driving my van. Right after a shampoo though, if I bend forward at all, it falls over my face and I can't see where I'm walking.

Welcome to the "awkward phase". It'll last 'til all your hair, both forelocks and "back-of-the-head" hairs are the same length. It isn't pretty, and it can be downright annoying. I know; I've been there, and done that, at least two times. The only cure is time. The turning point will be when you can put what would be your bangs behind your ears; then things will start to fall into place, but all won't be "right" until the hairs from your forehead can fit into your ponytail band. From there. it's clear sailing.

[Since1982]

Welcome to the "awkward phase". It'll last 'til all your hair, both forelocks and "back-of-the-head" hairs are the same length.

My head hair is all the same length now. That's the problem, it's very straight and unruly when I bend foreward. It just falls forward over my face. It's taken me 5 years to get my hair this long front and back. In the front and back it reaches my mid back/front. About 6 inches above my belt.

[AMM]

Working from home today:

Turtleneck shirt, wool vest, red plaid patchwork skirt (37" = toe-length), with two petticoats (one viole w/ ruffled bottom, plus an organza one I just finished) and crew socks. Might need to switch to a warmer petticoat and/or knee socks (I like fresh air, so my apartment is around 20 degrees C)

A lot more comfortable than the trousers I wore to take my kids to the bus stop.

Earlier this morning, I went to the post office in the same shirt, but with a 33" black rayon skirt, black knee socks, tiered nylon "prarie skirt" petticoat (Alamo Styles), nylon slip, Teva sandals. With a warm jacket, I was not cold, although not exactly warm, either. I think it was about 40 degrees F (5 C)

[bobmate]

A grey mini kilt

cream cashmere top

black tights

black calf riding boots.

[Since1982]

I wore my Fraser tartan straight knee length skirt today at the grocery, along with a hunting green T-shirt and black sandals. Had 3 people ask me if I was Scottish, to which I happily replied, YES!!! The out of towners are here now as this is the tourist season. No one of the touristas asked me why I was wearing a skirt tho. :):)

[Peter v]

I wore my Fraser tartan straight knee length skirt today at the grocery, along with a hunting green T-shirt and black sandals. Had 3 people ask me if I was Scottish, to which I happily replied, YES!!! The out of towners are here now as this is the tourist season. No one of the touristas asked me why I was wearing a skirt tho. :):)

I wonder, .... .... If men wearing skirts are found to be different, strange, derailed, then would this be true for scottish men? When people see men in a kilt, they presume the wearer to be a Scot. If the same way of thinking stands up, then they must think that all scotsmen wearing kilts are also not "normal". "Are you a Scot?" "O then we understand"

But luckily there are enough normal people who understand that no matter what we wear, we are stil just normal men.

Peter v.

[Bryan]

But luckily there are enough normal people who understand that no matter what we wear, we are stil just normal men.

Peter v.

A thought for today, who is or what is normal? Is someone who is normal a person that projects an expected image, or is it someone who has various innermost desires, like wearing a kilt or skirt?

Just look at the number of times men make an excuse to wear a skirt etc at a fancy dress party or some other event. They must enjoy it otherwise they wouldn't do it, it's just an excuse that's required. I'm guessing that if the true thoughts of the male population could be quantified, I would bet that a far higher proportion of them would like to wear kilts/skirts than is presently thought.

One big problem of the various polls done to date is a lot are done on line, on sites which promote the concept. It's getting to know what "Mr Average" would say if he is being totally honest that's the problem.

Bryan

[Peter v]

But luckily there are enough normal people who understand that no matter what we wear, we are stil just normal men.

Peter v.

A thought for today, who is or what is normal? Is someone who is normal a person that projects an expected image, or is it someone who has various innermost desires, like wearing a kilt or skirt?

Just look at the number of times men make an excuse to wear a skirt etc at a fancy dress party or some other event. They must enjoy it otherwise they wouldn't do it, it's just an excuse that's required. I'm guessing that if the true thoughts of the male population could be quantified, I would bet that a far higher proportion of them would like to wear kilts/skirts than is presently thought.

One big problem of the various polls done to date is a lot are done on line, on sites which promote the concept. It's getting to know what "Mr Average" would say if he is being totally honest that's the problem.

Bryan

I must agree completely, I have said similar before. Once the taboo on wearing skirts is lifted, I am sure we will be overwhelmd with men wearing skirts. But for now, there must be very many men just waiting for a miracle to get them out of hiding. We men are not all faint hearted, but of course there are many factors that hinder and prevent men from coming forth for their choices and going out in the open with a skirt.

It is partly up to us, to try and break the taboo bit by bit.

Peter v.

[Since1982]

ARGHHH...Noooo, not NORMAL, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, Don't make me be normal. I couldn't STAND being NORMAL. My Abnormalities are what makes me original. No normal lemminglike life for me. I'll gladly stand out in the bushes and watch the normal lemmings go following each other over the cliff to complete normality. Norrrrrrrrrrrrmaaaaaal...Splat!!!

[Sarongman]

Agreed! Normal (noun) An unusually virulent and mostly incurable disease that stunts or warps the imagination and narrows the mind.

[Emerald Witch]

(clears throat)

(nervously pokes head into room)

Hi, guys!

I've never posted on a "what are we wearing" thread before, because I always assumed it was meant to be by-men/about-men/for-men.

But I've finally got up the courage to at least mention that I've always rather wanted to join in the fun.

I know I'm a girl, so what I'm wearing might not be relevant to the conversation... It doesn't take much courage for me to go out wearing a skirt or a dress, and plenty of times I go out wearing slacks or jeans anyway. But fashion has become rather a huge new playtoy of mine, and putting together a "total look" is one of my daily pleasures. I get a big kick from finding weird new combinations as I shop at local thrift stores and find my personal style evolving. I also get a big kick from finding I can fit into smaller and smaller clothes (as I am still losing a lot of weight) and the progress is thrilling me to death, and I'd love to share that journey with y'all.

The point is, I'd really like to post here too, if it's okay with everyone. But I don't want to be rude and barge in if this doesn't sound like what the jist of your thread is intended for.

I'll wait and see what you say.

[JRMILLER]

Emerald,
Would love for you to participate! Frankly, for a lot of the clothing being discussed, you may have more experience with them than most of us!

[crfriend]

I've never posted on a "what are we wearing" thread before, because I always assumed it was meant to be by-men/about-men/for-men. [...]
I'd really like to post here too, if it's okay with everyone.

See the post subject. Of course you're welcome Emmy. This isn't just about guys -- it's about what looks good and what works. Yes, most of us lot are blokes, but I'm sure there's lots of information to be shared, and sharing is a 'Good Thing" (sorry, Martha). Some of what works for you may not work for the guys, but then again, some of the stuff that works for the guys may not work for you! It's about experimentation, and if some fun can be had along the way, then that's good too. Post on.

By the by, congratulations on the weight-loss; that'll pay off handsomely later on in life if you don't do it to excess.

So. What am I wearing as I type this? (looks down) I've got on a primarily dark green sweater with grey and dark burgundy patterning, a dark and light grey striped shirt with the collar sticking out above the sweater, a burgundy ankle-length skirt, and black dress shoes. I'd like to find a dark green heavy skirt to go with the sweater; it looks like it's going to be a long cold winter here. We've already had our first snowfall, and it's a bit early for that s**t!

[sapphire]

OK< I'll take that as an invitation.

Teal velvet skirt. Brown tights. Brown t-shirt with teal and raspberry embroidery and beads. Teal velvet jacket. Black oxfords, orthotics and ankle braces. I fell the other day taking cats to the vet and strained a couple of muscles and just don't have the wherewithal to wear either the brown high heeled wingtips of the flat heeled brown suede Hush Puppies with smooth and textured leather trim.