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What are you wearing today and why ?

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NanKate Wed 06-May-15 10:52:56

This question has just been put to the listeners on Woman's Hour.

I wondered what you were all wearing.

As we are shortly off to see the CG for 2 days then moving onto the New Forest for a week I am dressed in what I would describe as smart casual.

Nice grey/black/silver striped sweater with a slightly nautical feel.
Light grey woolly cotton jacket embellished with an Art Deco style brooch
Dark Grey comfy trousers from M & S - good for the journey.
Purple suede and leather flat shoes from Hotter, can't wear heels now.

Admittedly I am not a fashion icon because comfort is my aim.

Having spent a few hours with my two young boys I will be looking as if I have been dragged through a hedge backwards, as my mother used to say. grin

janerowena Thu 07-May-15 10:27:18

It sounds rather lovely, caz!

oznan Thu 07-May-15 10:35:22

Black jeggings and a bright pink jumper,comfy trainer-style shoes and a black jacket with hood for dog-walking.

nonnasusie Thu 07-May-15 14:09:47

As I'm not going anywhere today and it's about 34c I'm wearing an old pair of shorts and an even older "vest" type t-shirt.sunshine I hasten to add that I wouldn't appear in public dressed like this!!

hildajenniJ Thu 07-May-15 14:25:09

I am wearing the same dark grey needlecord jeans as yesterday. I also have a tee-shirt and over that, a purple fleece sweater. We turned off our heating and it's a bit parky in Northumberland today, even though the sun is shining.

whitewave Thu 07-May-15 14:26:06

Yellow t-shirt and brownish trousers with a gilet if I go into the garden - although I have just come in as I need to plant up a shady area and it is too chilly will wait until the morning when it gets sun.

grannyactivist Thu 07-May-15 14:32:25

M&S navy leggings, navy Seasalt tunic (lovely Christmas gift from mother in law), pink and black scarf, pearl necklace/earrings, black indoor pumps. Visitors from France arriving at any moment.

tanith Thu 07-May-15 14:48:07

Today its a pair of just below knee black leggings , a blue mans shirt with sleeves rolled up and pink flip flops.. I did change into a nice flowery black tunic top to go and vote but now back in blue shirt , I was going to garden but its freezing when the sun goes in so I gave up on that idea.

rosequartz Thu 07-May-15 16:42:21

I changed before I went out as the sun was shining after that rainstorm.

Navy slimleg per una trousers, blue and white top and navy quilted gilet with a blue scarf.
Still wore my plodding flyflot shoes though!

numberplease Thu 07-May-15 17:13:11

Yet another tiered skirt, multi coloured, with a white t-shirt, and the same old red slippers. I don`t go out or receive visitors very often, as you can no doubt tell.
Oh, and I love pleated skirts, but don`t have a beige one!

annodomini Thu 07-May-15 17:28:50

A going-out-to-lunch kind of outfit. Royal blue top, black long cardi, black trousers and Hotter loafers. Quite subdued in face.

annodomini Thu 07-May-15 17:29:08

in face in fact!

cangran Thu 07-May-15 18:04:46

I was wearing my favourite type of outfit today to meet a friend for a pub lunch - my new dark denim slim jeans, a loose three quarter sleeve t-shirt in 'kiwi', navy boxy cardi, navy lace-up shoes & a cheap necklace.

I enjoy reading what everyone likes to wear and, with my friends too, I feel that we are confident to wear exactly what we like and feel comfortable in (and that suits what we're doing) rather than trying to impress anyone else. As a result, I think we ladies of a certain age look great whatever we choose!

TriciaF Thu 07-May-15 18:16:56

I've been really slobby since I had a fall off some stepladders 4 weeks ago.
A comfy pair of sort of wooly trousers, with a jumper, wool if it's cold, synthetic if it's warm. Both pink.
Now that the weather is more like summer I'm thinking of changing into some lighter trousers, and cotton tops.
I've just ordered 2 new ones from Woolovers:

www.woolovers.com/cotton-silk/womens/grandad-shirt.aspx

one in coral, one in rose.
And I've got a length of material to make some more cool trousers.

rascal Thu 07-May-15 18:25:29

Well it is still cold here so I am wearing a long sleeved round neck t shirt, zipper woollen top, Jeans, socks and ecco comfortable shoes. Roll on warmer sunny days!

rubysong Thu 07-May-15 18:34:32

Earlier this afternoon I was in a long dress, curly blonde wig, heels and a pink feather boa and lots of (fake) diamonds. Three of us were rehearsing a song (diamonds are a girl's best friend) for a forthcoming concert. None of us are good singers but we always look great!

Bogoff Thu 07-May-15 18:44:13

Wearing my very best ripped jeans, holey tee shirt and scruffy jumper, a picture of elegance smile. My excuse - decorating.

janeainsworth Thu 07-May-15 20:18:21

Khaki cotton cropped trousers, navy polo shirt, deck shoes, my Raybans and a baseball cap smile

Purpledaffodil Thu 07-May-15 20:38:05

Thin black patterned crossover top over black vest. Black velvet trousers and black waterfall cardigan, shocking pink ballet type shoes. All M and S apart from shoes. I was teaching yr 5 on supply today and Head has strict dress code. Normally I wear jeans, and weather appropriate tops.

Soutra Fri 08-May-15 08:40:06

Still in pj's with (not designer) bags under the eyes. I wonder why that ishmm

Greenfinch Fri 08-May-15 08:57:14

Dressed like a Gransnetter today (I'll leave that to your imagination ) complete with colourful scarf tied to handbag. Off to Cobham in Surrey for a meet-up.

Pittcity Fri 08-May-15 09:00:11

I dismissed my shirt with the blue pattern this morning - no idea why?

whitewave Fri 08-May-15 09:06:02

sack clothe and ashes - need you ask why!

annodomini Fri 08-May-15 09:32:40

Sack cloth and PJs!

glammanana Fri 08-May-15 09:52:01

I started off with my skinny jeans and Joules t-shirt but had to change the jeans after my Spanish holiday with all the scrummy food they felt a wee bit tight hmm so have changed into M&S jeggings which have a good stretchy feel to them just have to pop on some ballerina's before I go out,I'm not wearing my jacket to-day as I am meeting friend for lunch and will be driving there.As soon as I'm back home it will be pink cotton PJ's and relaxing for me.

rosequartz Fri 08-May-15 09:56:41

Comfy tencel jeans type trousers, a stretchy top as I must do some cleaning sad
sad as in the modern version of 'how sad is that!'
Then a quick change of top before I pick up DGD .

Must get on smile