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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

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 06-May-15 18:52:38

jenn! grin Sounds like you've had a lovely day.

Coolgran65 Wed 06-May-15 18:49:14

Oooops 'down filled coat' not 'fillied' blush

Coolgran65 Wed 06-May-15 18:48:12

""pink florescent socks""

Coolgran65 Wed 06-May-15 18:47:23

Today - M & S navy boot cut jeans, pinky orangy grey check cotton tunic with 3/4 sleeves, sketchers and florescent socks. Was out to pick up prescriptions and put on my taupe/greyish warm down fillied coat.

I'm now laying out my clothes for an early start tomorrow as I have a 17 hour shift as poll clerk at my local polling station, have to be there for 6.30am. M & S Navy ankle grazers with M & S blue mid thigh fine knit tunic jumper, M & S silk and linen mid thigh jacket in a random mix of blue, grey, white. Looks like very fine tweed and is my favourite ever bargain (Outlet centre £249 down to £35). Pale blue/grey suede loafers with popsocks hose.

Everything except the pop socks came from the local Outlet Centre. Oh... brand new blue knit tunic was £5 on ebay.

jenn Wed 06-May-15 17:42:27

Smelly jodphurs ,blue hoody ,striped socks and pink fluffy slippers. Bath's filling and pj's are ready.

janerowena Wed 06-May-15 16:56:07

shysal I am thinking of changing into something beige later!

I forgot to say 'Why', too - I had to fling on the jeans and tunic top in a hurry because a delivery of paving slabs arrived just as I was finishing doing my teeth, and I knew I would have to sign for them. I'm now wearing a green wool cardigan over the top, but I have choir tonight, so shall change into dark brown skinny jeans, a purple vest top, over that I shall wear a low-cut brown, purple and cream phase eight top with big flowers so that the vest shows, and over that, a long beige cardigan. Although maybe I shall wear a purple one instead. grin

Katek Wed 06-May-15 16:35:49

Black yoga pants and black/grey/white abstract floral tshirt. Nothing on feet. Going out to see a play this evening so will change into smart black trousers, black/white/lime green top, black fluffy shrug cardi and black ballet flats. Depending on weather will either take floral pattern light rain jacket or black wool wrap. Shoes will be surreptitiously removed once play has started!

hildajenniJ Wed 06-May-15 16:27:35

Dark grey needlecord jeans, best jumper in shades of grey brown and cream.
Took my sister to see Dad in the Nursing Home. I had to change as my black denim Jean had dog drool down one leg. (Don't ask).

annemac101 Wed 06-May-15 16:21:05

Blue denim jeans and a black and white striped t shirt and comfy slippers. But usually if I'm at home I like loose jaggy trousers.

loopylou Wed 06-May-15 16:12:08

Work- LA skirt, black vee neck top, chartreuse green cardigan, natural tights, black shoes
Now home - jeans, long sleeve blue/white striped tee shirt, fleece to hand as going out to plant some roses, so + wellies.

kittylester Wed 06-May-15 15:55:57

I didn't say why I was wearing what l listed but it is because it's blowing a gale and tipping it down! angry. Where did the sun go?

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 06-May-15 15:45:05

I'm trying to do a bit of gardening, so my clothes are getting damper and damper. I might have to change eventually.

#Aprilshowersinmay

merlotgran Wed 06-May-15 15:42:24

I'm painting a bedside cabinet today so old jeans, baggy blue T shirt and tartan slippers.

Meeting DGS off the school bus in five minutes so I'd better smarten myself up a bit or he'll disown me.

shysal Wed 06-May-15 15:41:54

I see no mention of beige here! We are not conforming to the stereotype! grin

aggie Wed 06-May-15 15:30:14

I am wearing a Purple mix ( I checked colour on label ) shirt , navy wide leg trousers , navy and cream Ecco flat lace ups and a tomato red cardigan , I am not long back from our Wednesday club where we were drumming with children from one of the local primary schools . It was organised by the local Community Police , seems it is to foster relations between the generations . Lots of "mug shots" so I was glad I had not worn my usual clapped out t shirt joggers and sweatshirt smile

chloe1984 Wed 06-May-15 15:19:13

A lightweight navy blue skirt , thin woollen v necked jumper , no tights and Hotter sandals. Unable to wear anything warmer as today is the day I weigh in at Slimming World.grin

janerowena Wed 06-May-15 15:08:56

Dark blue skinny jeans, a pale grey sleeveless t-shirt under a black flared tunic top from Fatface, with 3/4 sleeves and pale grey teeny roses printed all over it.

chocolatepudding Wed 06-May-15 15:01:50

I am on community first responder duty today so I am wearing my uniform - black polo shirt embroidered with group's name, black trousers with lots of pockets for the phone, pen, latex gloves, car keys etc. Black shoes etc and hair tied back, no jewellery allowed. When I am called out I put on fluorescent yellow jacket from Ambulance Service. No flashing lights on car though, sigh.

kittylester Wed 06-May-15 13:56:47

Blue jeans, blue jumper and purple slippers. Slippers to be changed for boots and all topped with a big, warm, waterproof coat, with a hood, for the school run

rubysong Wed 06-May-15 13:46:14

Dark grey cords, blue and white blouse, navy fleece, pink spotty socks and black Clarks slip on shoes. Community coffee morning in church.

jo1book Wed 06-May-15 12:48:13

A navy blue mac. over Me+Em separates, ankle skimming navy pants and navy Wolky suede loafers - cross-body orange bag and shopping bag in yellow with "Old Bag" written on it. All for Sainburys!

TerriBull Wed 06-May-15 12:43:19

Started day with gym gear and after had done what I have to do there, showered and changed into charcoal coloured ankle grazer cotton trousers, black stringy straps t shirt with a black gap shirt over the top and black Berghaus light jacket to go shopping with black flat pumps.

henetha Wed 06-May-15 12:43:08

I've been to keep fit this morning and am still in my keep-fit outfit of black trousers with pink stripes down the side, black and pink t-shirt and a pink fleece, and pink plimsolls. I am going to get changed as soon as I've recovered....

Tegan Wed 06-May-15 12:31:45

Still in my pyjamas but need to buy a birthday card later today so will have to put some clothes on....

Jane10 Wed 06-May-15 12:30:15

Tracky bottoms, fleece and Ugg boot slippers. What a picture I presented when our local Lib Dem candidate arrived unexpectedly canvassing. I hadn't even brushed my hair! Oh well. That'll learn him.