Get any reactions?
Not a chance - Mike would not even rank 'honorable mention' in the people of Wal*Mart hall of fame ! LOL !
Sorry Mike you would just blend in - disappear - being that conservatively dressed (skirted) !
Now change that color to NEON PINK and watch the Wal*Paper puddle on the floor shouting yelling "LOOK AT ME !"
And amazing the care you took to compose and frame yourself in that mirrored "Selfie" !
Out and About -- In the World at Large
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"YES SKIRTING MATTERS"!
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
I like the long skirt with the sweater. . . classy!john62 wrote:Sorry for putting two pictures of the same.
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
Wore this simple outfit on a brief outing yesterday. While in a drug store waiting to buy a newspaper, an older gentleman who looked to be in his 70's, perhaps 80 turned to me and said I had the most gorgeous legs he had ever seen. Plenty cool, eh?
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Nope, I think the only one that knew I was wearing a skirt was me!Caultron wrote:Nice, relaxed look!Mike wrote:At walmart today.
Get any reactions?
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Who the hell is 'society' anyway?
Who the hell is 'society' anyway?
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Case proven.Mike wrote:Nope, I think the only one that knew I was wearing a skirt was me!Caultron wrote:Get any reactions?
Courage, conviction, nerve, verve, dash, panache, guts, nuts, balls, gall, élan, stones, whatever. Get some and get skirted.
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It was bound to happen sooner or later, apparently tonight was the night. I got laughed at ... or so I was told.
I was doing some late evening shopping at "Fred's" (Fred Mayer's). Things were going as usual, what store personnel and other shoppers treated me like anyone and took my apparel -- bright red pencil skirt, black shirt with halfway rolled up sleeves and bright red patent leather pumps -- in stride. (Doesn't every well-dressed older guy dress that way to go to Fred's?)
When I hit the grocery section I noticed a young couple who were both in skinny jeans. Why not? I also noticed a group of young women in leggings. and then a little later that they were laughing their butts off -- come to think of it, maybe that was exactly what they were trying to do.
Anyway, next thing I knew Mr. Skinny Jeans gave me a thumbs up and a moment later walked up to me, shook my hand and said he noticed the women who were laughing at me but he "wanted to thank (me) for being so brave." I chuckled, thanked him and noticed he was wearing jeggings (leggings with pockets, etc. sewn on to look like jeans).
So there you have it, the laughing was so inconsequential I didn't even notice it (I was too busy shopping to get too wrapped up in other people's business) and got some heartfelt support to more than make up for it.
I even found everything I was looking for and then some.
I was doing some late evening shopping at "Fred's" (Fred Mayer's). Things were going as usual, what store personnel and other shoppers treated me like anyone and took my apparel -- bright red pencil skirt, black shirt with halfway rolled up sleeves and bright red patent leather pumps -- in stride. (Doesn't every well-dressed older guy dress that way to go to Fred's?)
When I hit the grocery section I noticed a young couple who were both in skinny jeans. Why not? I also noticed a group of young women in leggings. and then a little later that they were laughing their butts off -- come to think of it, maybe that was exactly what they were trying to do.
Anyway, next thing I knew Mr. Skinny Jeans gave me a thumbs up and a moment later walked up to me, shook my hand and said he noticed the women who were laughing at me but he "wanted to thank (me) for being so brave." I chuckled, thanked him and noticed he was wearing jeggings (leggings with pockets, etc. sewn on to look like jeans).
So there you have it, the laughing was so inconsequential I didn't even notice it (I was too busy shopping to get too wrapped up in other people's business) and got some heartfelt support to more than make up for it.
I even found everything I was looking for and then some.
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That's an awesome story, Dave, and I think it more-than-likely shows how things actually function in the real world.
The way I look at it is that if I can provoke some laughter, then I've managed to bring a little joy into what otherwise can be a pretty dismal world.
The way I look at it is that if I can provoke some laughter, then I've managed to bring a little joy into what otherwise can be a pretty dismal world.
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"awesome story"
Thank you Carl.
"works in the real world"
Like I said, it's the first it's happened to me in over a year of public skirting. Any more pretty much if I'm not working I'm in a skirt or dress so plenty of people have had plenty of opportunities to make fun of me.
"spread a little joy"
Great attitude. One we should all keep in our purse for when we need it.
Thank you Carl.
"works in the real world"
Like I said, it's the first it's happened to me in over a year of public skirting. Any more pretty much if I'm not working I'm in a skirt or dress so plenty of people have had plenty of opportunities to make fun of me.
"spread a little joy"
Great attitude. One we should all keep in our purse for when we need it.
David, the PDX Fashion Pioneer
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"Fun at Costco"
Carl suggests we spread the joy. I feel like that's how Sunday went when I went to Costco after my church Board meeting. I was wearing a dark blue sheath with a sweep of good-sized, vivid flowers starting from the left side and arcing across the front down to the hem. I got it from Penney's online. I paired it with dark blue hose and pointed navy pumps.
Shortly after I entered I noticed a toddler riding in the fold-down seat of one of the carts. She was a darling little girl who looked like her family had just gotten out of church. She eyed me up and down with clear curiousity, but didn't react. Later as I was scouring an aisle for one of my purchases, a family, consisting of a mother and father in jeans and a teen-aged daughter in leggings and a poncho with a fully-shaved head was walking toward. As we passed one of them, I couldn't tell if it was the mother or the daughter, said, "That's an awesome dress!"
A little later, another little girl 6 or so looked up at me so I winked at her and she broke out ion a huge grin. I also got similar reactions from other little girls.
The piece de resistance came around 4 when I stopped shopping to get lunch at Costco's dirt cheap lunch counter. I got a hot dog, a soft drink and a frozen yogurt. Which meant I had the challenge of carrying three food objects, one of which was liquid, with two hands without spilling anything. Oh, and the hot dog needed mustard and relish and with typical Costco efficiency had been wrapped up tighter than a pair of legs in pantyhose. While I'm juggling these things and trying to open my hot dog, this female voice from behind me said, "That dress looks terrific on you!"
When I turned around to face her, her eyes said she really meant it! She didn't look like the kind of person who gets a lot of compliments, so I told her I really liked the color of her top, a really vivid blue. I mean how much better can it get.
I ran over to their gas pumps to fill up my car when it finally happened; the pump attendant asked me, "What can I do for you Senora (ma'am)?" I figured he was new to the country and was doing his best to be accommodating and respectful so I left his slip alone. Quite a day.
Carl suggests we spread the joy. I feel like that's how Sunday went when I went to Costco after my church Board meeting. I was wearing a dark blue sheath with a sweep of good-sized, vivid flowers starting from the left side and arcing across the front down to the hem. I got it from Penney's online. I paired it with dark blue hose and pointed navy pumps.
Shortly after I entered I noticed a toddler riding in the fold-down seat of one of the carts. She was a darling little girl who looked like her family had just gotten out of church. She eyed me up and down with clear curiousity, but didn't react. Later as I was scouring an aisle for one of my purchases, a family, consisting of a mother and father in jeans and a teen-aged daughter in leggings and a poncho with a fully-shaved head was walking toward. As we passed one of them, I couldn't tell if it was the mother or the daughter, said, "That's an awesome dress!"
A little later, another little girl 6 or so looked up at me so I winked at her and she broke out ion a huge grin. I also got similar reactions from other little girls.
The piece de resistance came around 4 when I stopped shopping to get lunch at Costco's dirt cheap lunch counter. I got a hot dog, a soft drink and a frozen yogurt. Which meant I had the challenge of carrying three food objects, one of which was liquid, with two hands without spilling anything. Oh, and the hot dog needed mustard and relish and with typical Costco efficiency had been wrapped up tighter than a pair of legs in pantyhose. While I'm juggling these things and trying to open my hot dog, this female voice from behind me said, "That dress looks terrific on you!"
When I turned around to face her, her eyes said she really meant it! She didn't look like the kind of person who gets a lot of compliments, so I told her I really liked the color of her top, a really vivid blue. I mean how much better can it get.
I ran over to their gas pumps to fill up my car when it finally happened; the pump attendant asked me, "What can I do for you Senora (ma'am)?" I figured he was new to the country and was doing his best to be accommodating and respectful so I left his slip alone. Quite a day.
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
Indeed.Pdxfashionpioneer wrote:...I mean how much better can it get...
You pick out what you want to wear, and then you wear it.
Courage, conviction, nerve, verve, dash, panache, guts, nuts, balls, gall, élan, stones, whatever. Get some and get skirted.
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
While contra dancing I've had a few ladies say they like my skirt. Apart from the pleasure of receiving a compliment, I felt sort of accepted, almost as if the ladies were welcoming me into their ranks - not that I want to join the ladies - I'm happy being a man who like to wear skirts. However, it seems to me that if we get the girls to accept men wearing skirts, then their men will meekly follow along behind. A man's world? The girls are happy to let us think it is!Pdxfashionpioneer wrote:""That dress looks terrific on you!"
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
Pretty much Charlie.
As I put to a lady friend, often when I'm in a dress or skirt I feel like I get a day pass to the Ladies' Club.
I sure get a lot more compliments on my outfits!
As I put to a lady friend, often when I'm in a dress or skirt I feel like I get a day pass to the Ladies' Club.
I sure get a lot more compliments on my outfits!
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
Such a lovely story to hear. I do hope we have more of these, not only from you, but from many others!
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
I know its a pain to post pics here but I would love to see that red pencil skirt outfitPdxfashionpioneer wrote:"awesome story"
Thank you Carl.
"works in the real world"
Like I said, it's the first it's happened to me in over a year of public skirting. Any more pretty much if I'm not working I'm in a skirt or dress so plenty of people have had plenty of opportunities to make fun of me.
"spread a little joy"
Great attitude. One we should all keep in our purse for when we need it.
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Re: Out and About -- In the World at Large
Hi Dave,
Yeah, let them laugh, that's fine, you have started a reaction, which may end who knows where?
It could even have nothing to do with men in skirts.
A "thank you", for being brave, that is fascinating.
I just wonder what that young man found himself inspired to do?
Yeah, let them laugh and your's will be the last and longest!
Steve.
Yeah, let them laugh, that's fine, you have started a reaction, which may end who knows where?
It could even have nothing to do with men in skirts.
A "thank you", for being brave, that is fascinating.
I just wonder what that young man found himself inspired to do?
Yeah, let them laugh and your's will be the last and longest!
Steve.