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What to wear while walking the dog.

(30 Posts)
SirChenjin Sat 04-Jan-20 16:55:32

The dog owners here wear wellies or walking boots, weather appropriate coats, jeans and hats/gloves/scarves if necessary. The Telegraph would be very disappointed in them I think!

sodapop Sat 04-Jan-20 16:30:41

Waterproof coat and trousers if necessary, my waterproof trousers are hugely wide and I resemble a balloon when wearing them. Hat with flaps, washable gloves. The true dog walker is not concerned with style but practicality.

CanadianGran Sat 04-Jan-20 15:05:59

As long as you're not in pyjamas... there was an earlier conversation here regarding the use of sleepwear as streetwear. shock

I bought the best Helly Hansen jacket last year. It's windproof, waterproof, the hood stays on and the pockets zip up to keep gloves or phone safe.

MiniMoon Sat 04-Jan-20 15:05:17

Hmm! I don't have a dog any longer, but when I did walk a dog I wore the following:
A pair of waterproof shoes, snow boots if required.
Regatta waterproof jacket
Jeans or jeggings
Scarf and hat (both home crocheted). (Winter time)

Summertime similar but without the outerwear.

It was always stylish enough for me, and I never met anyone dressed any differently. ?

I don't take the Telegraph, so can't advise.?

Teetime Sat 04-Jan-20 14:49:24

The Telegraph colour supplement has a 'helpful' article which describes what we should wear while walking the dog. As I only rarely walk my daughters dog should I invest in stylish/expensive clothes to be part of the dog walking fraternity/sorority? I thought it was all gardening jackets and wellies. I wouldnt want to be thought unstylish. grin