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People watching - my new hobby!

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Sidelined Wed 16-Aug-23 19:09:46

That’s not really true, I’ve always loved finding a corner out of the way and watching the world go by. Do you?

I moved away from familiar haunts and it’s taken a long time to find my new favourite - a corner seat in the coffee shop of a Next store that lets me watch people coming in and out. I’m in heaven. Trouble is, I keep seeing women wearing some wonderful outfits (not all Next, I should add) and now I feel so dowdy! I feel a wardrobe update coming on! I wonder if I can that seat for next time 😂😂😂

Bijou Sat 19-Aug-23 15:23:28

Until Covid stoppedl me from my weekly shopping trip to town where I would take a sandwich and sit on my scooter and people watch.
It is not a very rich area but I was surprised how poorly people were dressed. Elderly women in dark baggy trousers and anoraks. Do they look in the mirror at their attire? In summer pregnant women with cropped tops showing bare tummies and men with bare chests.

Joseann Sat 19-Aug-23 15:28:44

So why do ladies over the Channel in Europe always look so smart and well turned out? I think we had a discussion here a few years back about people watching abroad, and agreed that the British women often looked like they were wearing sacks!

Celieanne86 Sat 19-Aug-23 15:53:06

All I want to know is who decided bib and brace overalls are the fashion items to wear at the moment. I’ve seen all colours of the rainbow mums and girlies wearing the same but oh how I wish the larger ladies would take a look at their rear views before venturing out 🫣

lilydily9 Sat 19-Aug-23 16:31:53

I think that is the best part of enjoying a coffee alone... you can indulge yourself in people-watching.

Skyblue2 Sat 19-Aug-23 19:50:26

I enjoy people watching on holiday when I am at the hotel pool or the beach. It is sort of reassuring to note that most people are really not that attractive!! I admire the fact that some people will bare all and not care what others think.

fancythat Sun 20-Aug-23 16:43:02

You are right!
From what I see, where I live, people care not a jot what they wear on the beach.
I suppose those that do care, dont go there?

I use people watching so that, if say I need a new bag, and it is 10 years since I bought a new one, I see what others are using. That type of thing.

Jennajim Tue 22-Aug-23 10:23:29

Go onto u tube and search, Natasha Faterina, for street fashions, don't even have to go out

timetogo2016 Tue 22-Aug-23 10:38:41

I too love people watching,where ever i am i watch,and Dh has become one too.