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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

NfkDumpling Sat 16-May-15 17:46:26

I liked the sound of Moshulu shoes Kitty so Googled to find the nearest store (don't want to do mail order - got bunyons and need arch support). 73 miles across the Fens! B****r!

NanKate Sat 16-May-15 21:19:40

Thanks Kitty will investigate Moshulu shoes.

kittylester Sun 17-May-15 07:37:02

Nfk, speak to their customer services dept, they are lovely and I think returns are free.

Last night we had supper at my brothers so I wore black jeans, my new Kettlewell top, a pink and purple necklace and pink shoes!

Today, we are going to DGD2's 4th birthday party, which is a barbecue party, so I'm wearing jeans and a pale pink, cotton jumper that I am prepared to sacrfice if it gets covered in something revolting! I will also be wearing pink and blue canvas shoes [from Moshulu)!!

rosesarered Sun 17-May-15 07:42:03

dark blue bathrobe which is very cosy and roomy, and now't else!Watching tv and eating breakfast.

Coolgran65 Sun 17-May-15 07:50:46

Turquoise fluffy dressing gown and pink nightie and pink slippers.
Was woken by a nudge.... DH thinks I snore.
Will put on the washing machine and go back to bed with kindle....perhaps dose.
Later DS and family are taking us out to Sunday lunch. I'll wear black ankle grazers with a tiny cuff, black patent low block heel with ankle strap, black top and a tan and black tweedy mix Alex jacket that I got in the sales for £25.

hildajenniJ Sun 17-May-15 08:22:11

Currently I am wearing a pink nightie and red fluffy dressing gown. When I've showered I will be wearing my comfy grey cords and a lavender sweater. If I go to see Dad, I'll change into black trousers and my new pink floral blouse.

ninathenana Sun 17-May-15 09:59:09

Navy linen trousers, long line white T with little pink flowers. Cream cardi and black canvass shoes.
I have to pop into town to get some bits for DGS1 birthday tea.

Maggiemaybe Sun 17-May-15 20:43:19

I am wearing my basic Nana on duty outfit of jeggings and soft sweatshirt as DGS1 and DGS3 have been at ours for a lazy Sunday. DGS1 has been peacefully asleep on me for much of the afternoon - sheer bliss. smile

We had tuna sandwiches for tea and I have just picked what I thought was a fallen piece of tuna from said sweatshirt and popped it in my mouth. It was a bit of curdled milk spat up by DGS3. Cheers, Ted, it's a good job I adore you beyond sense and measure! grin

loopylou Sun 17-May-15 21:09:56

grin new meaning to eating the children's leftovers Maggiemaybe!

Maggiemaybe Sun 17-May-15 21:25:49

grin

annodomini Sun 17-May-15 22:20:28

Black trousers, red fleece because it's quite cold.

kittylester Mon 18-May-15 08:50:04

It's a good job that I didn't put away all my leggings and big jumpers as I have to keep wearing them!

Today, I'll start with black leggings, grey white tunic top with a long sleeved black t-shirt under and purple slippers! Later, I'll swap the leggings for jeans, put on boots plus a big Mac and walk to the coffee shop at the other end of the village for a meeting! When I come home it could well be pjs and a dressing gown! grin

hildajenniJ Mon 18-May-15 09:36:48

Black jeans, lilac/grey sweater, pink and grey socks and slippers at the moment. I am just doing housework and waiting for DH to come home, then we will take the wasing to the launderette.

Marmight Mon 18-May-15 10:33:45

blue jeans, blue and pink checked shirt and baffies

annodomini Mon 18-May-15 11:59:42

Purple v-neck jumper, grey trousers, stripey socks and black trainers.

NanKate Mon 18-May-15 22:14:00

Rather snazzy mottled Country Casuals mac/jacket bought with a 70% discount smile plus dark green trousers.

Went on a day's outing with WI to Oxford, it rained all morning but I was very warm and dry in my new jacket.

dustyangel Tue 19-May-15 15:02:39

Navy shorts and a navy and white striped tee shirt and I'm trying to sneak in a few minutes with GN. grin
I shall soon have to go out again and will change shorts for navy cotton 3/4 length trousers and I'll put my bronze sandals on.

NanKate Thu 21-May-15 08:26:00

Off to help with our two GSs 2 and 4 so bomb/sick/mud proof clothes.

I arrive make up and hair done and leave 4 days later looking like a Bag Lady. smile

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Rosiebee Sun 13-Sept-15 14:33:27

Pink and white spotted swimming cozzie and black and white beach dress. Last but one day of 2 weeks in Crete. Crops and tee shirt for breakfast and crops and slightly more dressy top for evening. Amazing how few clothes you can get away with. DH and I will be bringing home suitcase of unworn outfits. By Weds it will be back to jeans, t. Shirt and the ever ready cardigan.

Alea Sun 13-Sept-15 16:31:03

Oh I liked this thread before and hope to enjoy it again! Just had surprise lunch visit from DD and SIL smile plus other DD's dog whom they are dog sitting. Wearing dark indigo jeans and a cream and navy striped Breton lightweight sweater. I have 3 of these sweaters from a company called W**lovers , cream and navy, black and cream and French navy and white and have just lived in them this year, as they are perfect for warm Spring days and cool Summer weather.

shysal Sun 13-Sept-15 16:53:00

I am wearing capri NYDJs with a short sleeved coral flowery Per Una top and navy Clarks sandals, all bought cheaply on Ebay. When the evening gets cooler I shall change into M&S trackie bottoms and zip top with leopard print slippers.blush
Alea, I am also a fan of Breton tops, have many lightweight and thicker Boden versions, again bought on Ebay.

janeainsworth Sun 13-Sept-15 17:12:48

I'm wearing a Breton top too, white stripes on a French navy background, bought in Hobbs some time in the 90's and paired with my very dirty gardening trousers (a pair of DD's old Airwalks, also bought in the 90's). Just off to do another half hour's weeding before I come in and do the dinner.

rubysong Sun 13-Sept-15 18:19:30

M & S patterned trousers, lime green charity shop t shirt, spotty socks and navy sandals. Later I will be in black nightshirt and fleecy tiger onesie.

Coolgran65 Sun 13-Sept-15 19:00:52

Taupe jeggings rolled up slightly to make a cuff.
Stripy fine knit top - black, taupe, pink, cream,plum..
Burgundy slides which I'm about to change for sheepskin slippers.