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Daryl wrote:Before I wore skirts I never considered having any kind of a slit at the bottom of my bottom garment, much less one centred and at the back.
Before I wore skirts I never asked anyone to zip me up.
I always buy skirts with the slit at the rear as I don't like them at the front, or button-down A-line styles. This was never an issue with trousers!
... went into a clothes shop to browse, on the off chance they had something I fancied.
... bothered about whether my clothes went with each other.
... bothered about what shoes I wore.
... looked in the mirror to check that my outfit was co-ordinated.
... put pictures of myself on the internet so that people could comment on my outfit.
... kept a mental tally of how many compliments I received for my clothing. *
... adjusted my hem before standing up.
... consciously kept my knees together.
... ran out of space in my wardrobe.
... owned footwear with heels as high as 1", let alone 2.5".
... upset my wife with my choice of clothing.
... turned heads while walking down the street.
... was asked about my choice of clothes.
... thought about how people would react to my clothing.
* As my total number of compliments on my skirts (other than kilts) has recently gone up to three in eight years, it is quite possible that I received just as many, if more.
skirtyscot wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:56 pm
... went into a clothes shop to browse, on the off chance they had something I fancied.
... bothered about whether my clothes went with each other.
... bothered about what shoes I wore.
... looked in the mirror to check that my outfit was co-ordinated.
... put pictures of myself on the internet so that people could comment on my outfit.
... kept a mental tally of how many compliments I received for my clothing. *
... adjusted my hem before standing up.
... consciously kept my knees together.
... ran out of space in my wardrobe.
... owned footwear with heels as high as 1", let alone 2.5".
... upset my wife with my choice of clothing.
... turned heads while walking down the street.
... was asked about my choice of clothes.
... thought about how people would react to my clothing.
* As my total number of compliments on my skirts (other than kilts) has recently gone up to three in eight years, it is quite possible that I received just as many, if more.
Awesome list. I can relate to each one. Note to self: return to this thread one day and tally them all up.
It seems like the only repeat problem that I have encountered with skirts is the amount of wedgies I get in my underwear.
Primarily when I am getting out of my van and sliding off the seat.
Any others find they had this problem and figured out a way to reduce or eliminate the problem?
And don't say go commando, that is not an option I would consider trying.
mishawakaskirt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:06 pm
Got so many wedgies.
It seems like the only repeat problem that I have encountered with skirts is the amount of wedgies I get in my underwear.
Primarily when I am getting out of my van and sliding off the seat.
Any others find they had this problem and figured out a way to reduce or eliminate the problem?
And don't say go commando, that is not an option I would consider trying.
Nylon tricot, or anything with a low coefficient of friction, works for me. The brand "Comfilon" might be worth a try.
mishawakaskirt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:06 pm
Got so many wedgies.
It seems like the only repeat problem that I have encountered with skirts is the amount of wedgies I get in my underwear.
Primarily when I am getting out of my van and sliding off the seat.
Any others find they had this problem and figured out a way to reduce or eliminate the problem?
And don't say go commando, that is not an option I would consider trying.
If you won't try the easiest, most comfortable way, I'd suggest going big or small, that is boxers or thongs.
mishawakaskirt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:06 pm
Got so many wedgies.
It seems like the only repeat problem that I have encountered with skirts is the amount of wedgies I get in my underwear.
Primarily when I am getting out of my van and sliding off the seat.
Any others find they had this problem and figured out a way to reduce or eliminate the problem?
And don't say go commando, that is not an option I would consider trying.
I find nylon works great for me.
Go to Woman Within and check them out. I use the comfort choice brand....
Fred
"It is better to be hated for what you are than be loved for what you are not" Andre Gide: 1869 - 1951 Always be yourself because the people that matter don’t mind and the ones that mind don’t matter.
Fred in Skirts wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:18 am
I find nylon works great for me.
One little known fact is that nylon is one of the best fabrics to dye. Unlike some other synthetics which require a degree in chemical engineering to dye, nylon seems to suck in the colour even better than cotton and even with ordinary cheap powder dyes like Rit or Tintex.
Try Secret Treasures from Walmart. Seamless Micro-Fiber, stretch great and no wedgies.
The full brief gives me the best comfort and fit. They slide on the skirt/kilt fabric
with no problem. The main point is - no cling to the skirt/kilt ANDno wedgies!
Just my $0.02 worth, on this borderline prohibited topic, to answer the original question
Uncle Al
Kilted Organist/Musician
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2025
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
denimini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:41 pmBefore I wore skirts I never worried about the colour of the unmentionables.
Heck, before skirts I never worried about colour at all; all that mattered to me was that I was covered (which drove my late ex- crazy until I started wearing skirts and actually started showing some interest in how I looked).
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crfriend wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:45 pm....... Heck, before skirts I never worried about colour at all; all that mattered to me was that I was covered (which drove my late ex- crazy until I started wearing skirts and actually started showing some interest in how I looked).
Before I wore skirts, I could not co-ordinate colors but I did not give a hoot about it.
Now I wear skirts, I still can not co-ordinate colors but now I have a slight concern so I try to go the safe way.
All progress takes place outside the comfort zone - M J Bobak
denimini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:41 pmBefore I wore skirts I never worried about the colour of the unmentionables.
Heck, before skirts I never worried about colour at all; all that mattered to me was that I was covered (which drove my late ex- crazy until I started wearing skirts and actually started showing some interest in how I looked).
Wearing mini skirts I avoid light and bright colours for undergarments, so an accidental flash will not so much be a flash but just dark shadows.
My name is Anthony, please accept me for the person that I am.
