What did *you* wear "out and about" today?

AMM · Post by **AMM** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:02 pm

crfriend wrote:
Milfmog wrote:[... Since] I've been asked if I'm deeply religious a few times I suspect a significant proportion of folks see it as a cassock and pay no further attention.
I've gotten the same thing a few times when I've been wearing my black skirts, so you may be onto something. Quite likely red or crimson ones could draw the same reactions.

I've also had someone ask me if I'm wearing a skirt for religious reasons. I said it was for comfort, but I don't mind if they think it's because of my religion. Whatever makes them comfortable with the idea....

cessna152towser · Post by **cessna152towser** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:24 pm

Yes long skirtlike robes do tend to be associated with men of various religious faiths. I live quite near Eurpoe's largest Tibetan monastery, Samye Ling, and the monks are often to be seen about town here in their maroon robes. Here are a couple of pics of me with a Buddhist monk on one of my visits to Samye Ling. I am wearing one of those cheap polycotton kilts which are sold in many tourist shops here in Scotland. Note the only person in trousers is a lady.

Peter v · Post by **Peter v** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:46 am

Milfmog wrote: The skirt is made from a slightly stretchy material (similar to stretch denim but softer). The hem is approximately 72" around but has two large pleats, one at the front and one at the back, which increase the effective hem length to 104"; plenty to accommodate a full stride. The skirt has a typical jeans type pocket layout (all "bloke sized " pockets and usable). There is a zip fly (that open to the right).

Ian.

As to the skirt, I too think it is a very pleasing skirt, not too much "manly"

but just an attractive, "sturdy" skirt. Looks to me very practical, warm and very stylish, being easily completed, by many above the waist clothes. I would probably buy that one too, if it was long enough for my 186 cm length, and available, here of course. There are very few ankle length skirts here, both women's and men's.

And if found, hopefully not extremely high priced.

Peter v.

Peter v · Post by **Peter v** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:51 am

Nice pictures, Cessna..

Who took them? Your wife?

Very strange, that when I see the budhist in his skirt, I find that very normal.
I don't think, "That is a man wearing a skirt", but find it just natural. Just like men in kilts are seen.

Hopefully we, the other men, from diferent cultures, where up until now skirt wearing was only for the women, largely, will be soon accepted in the street image, just as the others are.

Peter v.

r1g0r · Post by **r1g0r** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:25 am

for those who've had their doubts...

i wore my floor-length tiered broomstick skirt
my blue old navy fleece shirt
calf-length leather boots
knee-highs

very light earth-tones makeup

photo courtesy of one of my previous supervisors, jessie

r1g0r · Post by **r1g0r** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:03 pm

btw...

sorry about the SIZE of the picture. never thought a file that small would make a picture that big, and i have no idea how to re-size it.

Pythos · Post by **Pythos** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:46 pm

Right on R1. That look actually works well.

I love how the girl in the pic is in jeans that seem a bit too small, along with the sweatshirt that also seems a size too small.

You actually look far more "professional" than she does.

You pull the look off as far as I am concerned.

Departed Member · Post by **Departed Member** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:02 pm

Pythos wrote: You actually look far more "professional" than she does.

Hear hear!

cessna152towser · Post by **cessna152towser** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:13 pm

Who took them? Your wife?

The one with the lady in it was taken with tripod and timer, then she took the other pic of the monk and I.

You actually look far more "professional" than she does.

So very true. That looks very businesslike indeed R1g0r.

Peter v · Post by **Peter v** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:34 am

To r1g0r, very nice to see such fotos. ( I still don't have a digi camera

)
Very "simple" comfy clothing, but very efficient and does the job well. We don't have to dress up when we wear skirts, all the time, and your "outfit" looks good on you. I myself am still shopping around to find a long skirt like your's but haven't been able to find one yet over here. Not in the shops, and Internet sellers don't have much in the way of those skirts.

Isn't it really stupid that so many people SEEM to make a big deal about men wearing skirts, especially at work? Depending on the job requirements of course.

Peter v.

Peter v · Post by **Peter v** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:05 am

Today, about freezing point, knee length skirt, silk, with black / grey flower pattern. 80 den panty, black open toe heels, 9,5 cm.
Bright red V neck vest, white tank top under that.
Over that a black Commander coat ( as a see captain duffel coat) and a long cashmire flower pattern shawl.

It was not windy, so it was not so cold. I rode my bycicle 7 km's to town and back. Interesting how well the tights work to keep you warm, as long as the wind is not blowing directly on them.

Peter v.

BBB · Post by **BBB** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:32 pm

I went for a walk this am, frost was still on the ground. But my kilt was more comfortable than trousers and I was not tempted to wear tights either.

Sarongman · Post by **Sarongman** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:22 pm

Two nights ago we went to an evening Christmas party for the local (highly conservative) Catholic church. Barbara wore a black dress with black tights and shoes with small pearl necklace. I wore a white cotton Chinese shirt tucked into an ankle length, sand coloured Gap cargo skirt, white socks and dark tan riding boots. Actually the skirt was at shoe length so shoes didn't show! There was no adverse reaction.

Sarongman · Post by **Sarongman** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:23 pm

Two nights ago we went to an evening Christmas party for the local (highly conservative) Catholic church. Barbara wore a black dress with black stockings and shoes with small pearl necklace. I wore a white cotton Chinese shirt tucked into an ankle length, sand coloured Gap cargo skirt, white socks and dark tan riding boots. Actually the skirt was at shoe length so shoes didn't show! There was no adverse reaction.

Since1982 · Post by **Since1982** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:21 pm

BOO HOO HOO, I cracked a rib monday and can't wear anything with a waist or belt. ALL my skirts are either belted or have a built in waist and that hurts like hades where my ribs are. I had to go buy 2 pairs of "Farmer John" coveralls which have no restriction between my tits and knees to wear until my rib heals. I can't stand the trouser legs..AHHHGGG. The doctor said it would take from 4 to 6 weeks to heal properly. Like moving back to the "Stone Age"... Well, I guess I'll have to just suffer it out, it's no crime to get old, just unhandy..

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What did you wear "out and about" today?

Skirt = cassock

Re: Inverted pleat?

BOOHOOHOO