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Sue450 Thu 24-Feb-22 14:37:31

Apparently it is the fashion to dress like a goddess at the moment.
Do any of you feel that you would want to dress like that.
The 50s films from America always had luxury clothes but now days we seem to want to dress down. Jeans, trousers trainers
which I wear a lot.

sandelf Thu 24-Feb-22 14:42:30

Whaddya mean! I do dress like a Goddess - just nobody else seems to realise smile

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 24-Feb-22 15:35:54

I can’t understand why anyone would want to dress like a goddess, if by that you mean 50s film star, in everyday life. I say that sitting here in my Lands End jersey trousers and top. If I were to venture out to the shops I’d swap the trousers for jeans.

Davida1968 Thu 24-Feb-22 15:40:40

I'm with sandelf!

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 24-Feb-22 15:50:36

Sue450 people of our vintage are beyond fashion and have no need of designer labels. Our inner beauty shines out, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

Callistemon21 Thu 24-Feb-22 15:56:14

I say that sitting here in my Lands End jersey trousers and top

You're posh!
I'm wearing a Tulchan jumper that must be 15 years old and it just won't wear out.
Actually, it's far better than some of the rubbish sold lately.

Dress like a goddess
I have got on some Nike trainers - she's a goddess isn't she!

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 24-Feb-22 15:59:42

I didn’t tell you how old said trousers and top are did I? But as I understand LE now have clothes made in China I won’t be replacing them.

Iam64 Thu 24-Feb-22 16:00:20

I’m wearing several layers, tights, trousers, thermal vest, cashmere jumper and cardigan. I’ve been to a funeral , somehow it seemed extra cold.
Goddess? Does that mean 1930’s floaty silk neglige or those long frocks worn by Scarlet O’hara before her life changed? You need servants to wear impractical stuff like that. And it’s too cold

Callistemon21 Thu 24-Feb-22 16:06:06

Germanshepherdsmum

I didn’t tell you how old said trousers and top are did I? But as I understand LE now have clothes made in China I won’t be replacing them.

Yes, they are.
As are Woolovers rubbish.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 24-Feb-22 16:08:21

Yes, Woolovers went right down in terms of quality - I just bin the catalogue when it (all too frequently) arrives.

Farzanah Thu 24-Feb-22 16:17:48

It’s very tricky avoiding clothing made in China GSD. If you (are able to)check the supply chain of many high street names many use some Chinese manufacturers. Seasalt for example.

Kamiso Thu 24-Feb-22 16:18:55

I didn’t realise Woolovers had succumbed! Explains a lot. I decided some time ago to cut right down on buying clothes as I have more than enough and, over the last couple of years, nowhere to go!

I dress for comfort nowadays and for items I like rather than what others tell me I should like!

I had keyhole surgery on Tuesday so I am still wearing my nightdress. I might put my dressing gown on a bit later.

Blossoming Thu 24-Feb-22 16:25:45

I am a Godess. I wear whatever I want to.

Blossoming Thu 24-Feb-22 16:30:24

Sad to report that even Seasalt are now getting some things made in China. They do state the country of origin in the garment descriptions so you can avoid those.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 24-Feb-22 16:38:40

I have been known to return a mail order item on finding China on the label. I rarely buy clothes now but I refuse to support China.

Blossoming Thu 24-Feb-22 16:41:31

Sorry Farzanah didn’t realise you’d already mentioned them.

Deedaa Thu 24-Feb-22 16:49:50

The film star I generally modelled myself on was Katherine Hepburn. Trousers and shirts! Currently wearing black jeans from Sainsbury and an M&S jumper made in Bangladesh.

rockgran Thu 24-Feb-22 17:28:31

I dress like a goddess who is cold and cleaning the toilet.

Millie22 Thu 24-Feb-22 17:32:28

I'm a goddess in jeans and a New Look top.

AreWeThereYet Thu 24-Feb-22 18:09:30

There's a reason goddesses lived in warm countries... I suppose I might pass as a Green Goddess at the moment

BlueBelle Thu 24-Feb-22 19:50:13

What does a goddess dress like? I imagine flimsy sparkles that skim over the skin like a kiss
That s me
???

Floriel Thu 24-Feb-22 19:57:05

Germanshepherdsmum

I have been known to return a mail order item on finding China on the label. I rarely buy clothes now but I refuse to support China.

Same, Germanshepherdsmum. It’s also my excuse for still, post-retirement, spending a lot of money on Margaret Howell, who I’m glad to say has a shirt factory in London.

trisher Thu 24-Feb-22 20:05:17

Suppose it depends on which goddess you are going for! Athena helmet hat, military style coat and knee length boots, Diana, Barbour jacket or gilet, trilby, cord trousers, walking boots and shotgun (optional) or perhaps other religions- Kali, leather outfit with studs, high heeled boots, tattoos and piercings (whip optional)!
Any others?

Callistemon21 Thu 24-Feb-22 20:13:50

Barbour?
Is there a goddess called Barbour?

I thought I knew my gods and goddesses but perhaps not!

Callistemon21 Thu 24-Feb-22 20:15:43

Kali, leather outfit with studs, high heeled boots, tattoos and piercings (whip optional)!
We'd better respect Kali's posts ?