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by skirtingtheissue
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: The World Just Got a Little More Drab
Replies: 9
Views: 1825

Re: The World Just Got a Little More Drab

GOOD NEWS Update on Long Tall Sally (from a Yahoo page... easy to confirm): Long Tall Sally is under new ownership. The London-based specialty chain, which announced two months ago that it would permanently close up shop, has been snapped up by fashion conglomerate AK Retail Holdings Ltd., whose por...
by skirtingtheissue
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Rethinking Lingerie....
Replies: 80
Views: 9453

Re: Rethinking Lingerie....

This is an interesting discussion going in a few different directions, namely: 1) traditional women's wear items are being redesigned and marketed toward men, in this case undies; 2) critique of the linked Moot catalog items; and 3) what undergarments we enjoy wearing, including bras. My thoughts: 1...
by skirtingtheissue
Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:29 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello -- again -- after a leave of absence!
Replies: 8
Views: 1356

Hello -- again -- after a leave of absence!

Dear skirters, I can't really believe I've been away from the Skirt Café since November 2018! I have to admit I was drawn into another excellent and intriguing forum having to do with freestyle fashion, where I have been fairly busy. Plus the craziness of the Covid year, certain events in my life (b...
by skirtingtheissue
Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:28 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Legitimizing a Day in a Dress for Men
Replies: 60
Views: 10222

Re: Legitimizing a Day in a Dress for Men

So PLEASE, stop denying your genuine selves! Stop looking for the right time and place to wear your skirt in public, with the exception of work, and just do it! That is a very legitimate point of view, even for some folks whose circumstances permit them to do so at work. But there is a value to mas...
by skirtingtheissue
Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Men in Traditional Summer Dresses
Replies: 33
Views: 6289

Re: Men in Traditional Summer Dresses

As a " Man in a Skirt " for many years , I find it interesting that many of my friends share my doubts concerning wearing dresses in Public......Perhaps this is because we have no experience of going out on the street as a " Man in a Dress ", thus we have no confidence in dressi...
by skirtingtheissue
Mon Oct 22, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Clothes at Home For The Winter
Replies: 13
Views: 2293

Re: Clothes at Home For The Winter

We're probably done with 100+ degree temperatures now and until next May or do, but yes, living somewhere warm does avoid the need to bundle up. High 65 degrees, low 35 degrees is about as cold as it gets here. If that was my typical temperature range I'd wear skirts all year. But it's colder in Ne...
by skirtingtheissue
Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:38 am
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Where Do we Draw the Line ?
Replies: 122
Views: 13563

Re: Where Do we Draw the Line ?

SO, I think those things that we perceive as "feminine" probably have some connection with our biological evolution. My theory is that our sense of what is "pretty" is part of the evolved attributes that females use to attract males.... ...and yet in the animal kingdom it's usua...
by skirtingtheissue
Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Where Do we Draw the Line ?
Replies: 122
Views: 13563

Re: Where Do we Draw the Line ?

So have no fear, you can dress as girly as YOU please and your masculinity will still shine through. My only suggestion is that whatever you wear, make sure it expresses your genuine self. This is my philosophy well stated. I draw the line at clothes that just aren't me! I can spend a lot of time b...
by skirtingtheissue
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:13 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Wearing a Dress in Public Today
Replies: 203
Views: 23466

Re: Wearing a Dress in Public Today

PDX and Grok, I appreciate the input. Skirting had its own learning curve, finding out about godet, A-line, tiered, etc. types... I have thus far never considered types or styles of dresses. Never knew what a trapeze dress was until I just looked it up! PDX, I've admired your style in various posted...
by skirtingtheissue
Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:52 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Centaurs and Mermaids
Replies: 39
Views: 6961

Re: Centaurs and Mermaids

weeladdie18 wrote:With regard to the introductory post to this thread ; a mermaid is usually shown with bare breasts and long flowing hair....
I remember when Disney's The Little Mermaid movie came out it was quickly pointed out that Disney added the shell bra.
by skirtingtheissue
Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:24 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Wearing a Dress in Public Today
Replies: 203
Views: 23466

Re: Wearing a Dress in Public Today

Wore a dress in public today... FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!! Finally decided to give it a try after skirting has become so normal and everyday. There was a little psychological hangup with the idea of wearing a dress... but you know what? Wearing a dress is pretty much like wearing a skirt! For my &quo...
by skirtingtheissue
Thu May 17, 2018 3:23 am
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Finally went skirted to a baseball game
Replies: 63
Views: 10210

Re: Finally went skirted to a baseball game

Have been skirted numerous times to baseball games since the last post, in several ballparks. Usually wearing one of two Red Sox skirts I have. Last night, went to see the Miami Marlins. No reactions whatsoever, at least I didn't notice any (typical). Tonight I saw the Braves beat the Cubs in Atlant...
by skirtingtheissue
Wed May 16, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Are We Winning?
Replies: 178
Views: 17631

Re: Are We Winning?

Are WE (the Skirt Cafe crowd) winning? Yes. We are wearing the clothes we like to wear. We are helping our fellow men wear skirts as an acceptable clothing choice in public. We are gradually increasing our numbers (seems that way; maybe the moderators know how our numbers are trending). We are easin...
by skirtingtheissue
Tue May 15, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Slips as shapewear and as undergarments
Replies: 22
Views: 3301

Re: Slips as shapewear and as undergarments

One more reason to wear a slip or half-slip: they might help the skirt stay cleaner regarding personal hygiene IF one wants to go commando. (Undies occasionally get soiled!) Sometimes I have problems: while I'm wearing a slip, a skirt sometimes slides downward because there is less friction; a belt ...
by skirtingtheissue
Tue May 15, 2018 2:46 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: Ladies' tops that are not feminine
Replies: 49
Views: 10705

Re: Ladies' tops that are not feminine

I find my problem with ladies' tops are not the styles but the length; most of them have a short torso. If anyone finds a top of a decent length let me know!!! I agree -- I have had to discard some tops that were just too short -- I bought them years ago without really checking the length. Best adv...