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What do your clothes say about you?

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gracesmum Sun 07-Oct-12 18:12:28

Yesterday I found myself giving sideways glances at any ladies of a certain age wearing anything which could remotely be described as purple!!
And on our way back to the station we saw lots of "girlies" up in Brum for a night out with legs up to their armpits ,vertiginous heels (and certainly no vests) looking like they were about to audition for the X factor. This morning I met a rather grand elderly-ish lady in our village shop wearing typical "no nonsense" clothes - sensible shoes, good thick tights/stockings, waterproof gilet and a very serviceable skirt of a very decent length, a bit of a social stereotype.The sort who says "It's getting cold, throw another dog on the bed" smile
And I wondered how much what we wear is a cliche - or a statement about who or what we perceive ourselves to be? I am also thinking of middle aged (or older) politicians or slebs in jeans while our grandfathers at the same age would have been in suits with hats, female slebs showing far more flesh than they ougher at their age or the ubiquitous teenage uniform of opaque tights under denim shorts,Ugg boots, big hoop earrings and long blonde hair.
What do your clothes say about you? Or do you (maybe unconsciously) dress to a stereotype?
(Willowy blonde, about 5'10 and the right side of 50 apart)

soop Sat 13-Oct-12 17:00:16

anno Hope that you'll be pleased with your cardi. Let us know smile

Marelli Sat 13-Oct-12 17:00:19

This weekend there are no fees for selling, anno. smile

annodomini Sat 13-Oct-12 17:04:45

Thanks Marelli, I will go and get the camera and several garments, shoes and so on - I really would like to have more room in my wardrobe. grin

glammanana Sat 13-Oct-12 17:13:21

Marelli just a note for you re Ugg's go for the Kensington Black/Brown leather Ugg's they are the only ones that don't loose their shape and they are lined with the merino lamb,or for a really good quality pair but not Ugg's look at JL's own brand I bought DD a pair last year and they still look fab,I actually prefer them to my Kensingtons.

Marelli Sat 13-Oct-12 17:21:22

I'll have a look, glamma...wonder if there are any on Ebay....hmm

Marelli Sat 13-Oct-12 17:26:36

No, there aren't! Just the 'cardi' ones and they're the wrong size anyway. smile.

janan Mon 15-Oct-12 19:06:43

I volunteer in a Charity Shop and can put an outfit together for less than the cost of a latte. Of course I do have an eclectic choice but I do usually manage to find something reasonably 'on trend' and only slightly 'jaded'. You would be amazed what people give away!! Had a pair of new Uggs in last week but they wern't my size (I felt like Cinderellas ugly sister trying to make them fit). I know second hand clothes arn't everyones 'bag' but I do know that Charity Shops are much more discerning about the quality of what they sell now and I for one, get a great deal of satisfaction knowing that not only am I saving money but I'm also giving to charity. Does that make me sad?!!

nanaej Mon 15-Oct-12 19:28:51

I am 5'2" on a good day, an out of proportion shape with weight to lose! My clothes always say that about me!

NfkDumpling Mon 15-Oct-12 19:31:17

[like] emoticon Janan

trendygran Thu 18-Oct-12 21:01:45

Oh dear! Just been browsing and spotted a purple coat I like the look of, in a well known Department Store. Was thinking of going in there to look for it tomorrow. Should I now think again, Gracesmum? Am not quite ready to look like an old hag!! What do people think?

Ana Thu 18-Oct-12 21:06:55

Go for it, trendygran! gracesmum was just referring to the means of spotting other Gransnetters at their meet-up (wear something purple), not being derogatory about the colour. smile