What's in your wardrobe?

[astra]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

they are crazy comfortable, and your feet do NOT get all hot and sweaty in them which I was certain was going to be an issue!

I expected the same and was surprised by finding the opposite.

Originally Posted by orlok

And I would never wear them with shorts, only long jeans.

The other way around over here due to the nature of places where I wear them



A cup of Sencha Uji.



Wrong place.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by astra

The other way around over here due to the nature of places where I wear them

? I thought we were both over here?

I just don't think white hairy legs and big plastic shoes is a good look...

[astra]

Originally Posted by orlok

? I thought we were both over here?

I just don't think White hairy legs and big plastic shoes is a good look...

But I don't wear them in the UK.
Never.
I think it would look ugly on me and out of place in this country
I wear them only on beach holidays. Over there, regardless how my legs look there are too many far worse examples for me to worry about attracting an unwanted attention
When I see men in crocks in town here....let's say it looks odd.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by astra

But I don't wear them in the UK.
Never.
I think it would look ugly on me and out of place in this country
I wear them only on beach holidays. Over there, regardless how my legs look there too many far worse examples for me to worry about attracting an unwanted attention
When I see men in crocks in town here....let's say it looks odd.

Ok, I get it. I just wore them to mow the lawn (in long cargo pants, of course) - nice protection, and cooling too .

[Poppaea]

A brand new Miyake top A bummer with jeans

[Aurora W]

Love my Crocs - they're of the flip flop variety, and are the bestest dog walking footwear ever (esp. when you live somewhere where it's 80+ degrees at 5:30 am...).

Originally Posted by Poppaea

A brand new Miyake top A bummer with jeans

ooohhh, love the color. And it would most likely go really well with my new black skirt...

[orlok]

And to get back to the OP, how about some more photos Iridal, soap or clothing, I don't mind? I have a preference, of course...

[astra]

Originally Posted by Aurora W

Love my Crocs - they're of the flip flop variety, and are the bestest dog walking footwear ever (esp. when you live somewhere where it's 80+ degrees at 5:30 am...)

I am afraid Americans are a bit too much in love with flip flops
3 years ago when we were in Mexico, we went to Coba



One of the last pyramids where you were allowed to climb/ascend to the top.
We had 3 Americans in our group who climbed up as well as did the whole one hour walk through jungle in flip flops....

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I have a question for the fashion knowledgeable;
Should a belt be threaded left to right or right to left when the buckle is neutral? This had been a long running debate between me and a close friend, and I'd like some closure. While I'm not prepared to go to war over this, as some countries might over which end of an egg to open, I would like to believe that I'm correct.

this was confusing. the belt goes around your waist (at least) once, right? you were talking about the way the belt goes, first from the tummy, then to the back, then reappears and meets the buckle? or the direction of the other end of the belt? and that direction is from the belt user, or from the others looking at him?

in case I am confusing, it's counterclockwise for me

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Actually, I do have a serious question...

It concerns the rubber shoes called "Crocs." They are very, very common-place here for everyone from small children to grandparents, worn both with and without socks. I think they are some of the UGLIEST footwear I've ever seen, but at the same time, they are about the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn!

What's your opinion?


Stitchawl

they are awfully ugly, no doubts.

I tried them once or twice. And I didn't think they were comfortable, not at all. My toes were pushed up too often to my taste

But these are real comfortable: plastic flip flops in Vietnam
They look horrible (I strongly object to wearing one to go to downtown), but are the most comfortable flip flops I've ever known.


(the white ones, with small holes)

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I've never tried on a pair of Crocs - you all have convinced me I need to visit a shoe store today and see if you are all crazy or brilliant! They look hideous & hideously uncomfortable - but the crowds have spoken!

there, at least I'm not all alone in this world of Crocs fans...

[Aurora W]

Originally Posted by astra

One of the last pyramids where you were allowed to climb/ascend to the top.
We had 3 Americans in our group who climbed up as well as did the whole one hour walk through jungle in flip flops....

I think this may have been the same group I was with in Cappadocia in Turkey - thought they could climb into the caves wearing flip flops and sandals. Needless to say, they went and investigated the local carpet sellers while the few of us who actually wore something slightly more appropriate went rock climbing...

[astra]

Originally Posted by Aurora W

I think this may have been the same group I was with in Cappadocia in Turkey - thought they could climb into the caves wearing flip flops and sandals. Needless to say, they went and investigated the local carpet sellers while the few of us who actually wore something slightly more appropriate went rock climbing...

Those three did climb up! It was dangerous. There were no rails except one rope hanging down. No wonder a few other pyramids were closed for tourists after a few of us fell off

[phenomshel]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Actually, I do have a serious question...

It concerns the rubber shoes called "Crocs." They are very, very common-place here for everyone from small children to grandparents, worn both with and without socks. I think they are some of the UGLIEST footwear I've ever seen, but at the same time, they are about the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn!

What's your opinion?


Stitchawl

I have a feeling my opinion is going to change after reading through this two page (!) thread (and it just started after I went to bed last night!)

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Always left to right! [with a kitten hanging off the buckle]

I've never tried on a pair of Crocs - you all have convinced me I need to visit a shoe store today and see if you are all crazy or brilliant! They look hideous & hideously uncomfortable - but the crowds have spoken!

I never have tried them on either, like you, I figured they'd be terribly uncomfortable and I don't like the way they look either. But I do see them on LOTS of the nurses at the hospital so either that's a different kind, or they must be comfortable...

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

they are crazy comfortable, and your feet do NOT get all hot and sweaty in them which I was certain was going to be an issue!

Really? Intriguing, since I figured they'd be hot and sweaty on the feet as well.

Originally Posted by beppe

I like the Crocs, but I can wear them only when 33% of my family is not around, for esthetic reasons. An other bad point is that if you thread over roses' clippings, the thorns get stuck in the sole. When you press with your foot over a stone, you get a nasty sting.

I had a pair of sandals that did this. They only lasted one season.

Originally Posted by Poppaea

A brand new Miyake top A bummer with jeans

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Very pretty!!

Iri; very glad you started the thread, and look, you already have a fashion debate going on! As for me, I just found out (and don't laugh, y'all, I normally hate clothes shopping and don't pay attention) that Hanes here in the U.S. has started packaging women's tank tops and tees in multi packs like they've been doing for men for ages. I grabbed a couple of packages and the tees are the most comfortable things EVER. And cheap! I need some more shorts, but don't know where or when I'll get them, since I didn't get the ones from Kohl's yesterday. I also want/need another good pair of leather "earth shoes" sturdy sandals.

[Aurora W]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

As for me, I just found out (and don't laugh, y'all, I normally hate clothes shopping and don't pay attention) that Hanes here in the U.S. has started packaging women's tank tops and tees in multi packs like they've been doing for men for ages. I grabbed a couple of packages and the tees are the most comfortable things EVER. .

For real?!?!? Are there different color shirts in the packs? I have a couple of their women's t-shirts from a few years ago that REALLY need to be replaced. (don't laugh - Hane's makes great house cleaning/dog walking/car washing t-shirts, and they LAST)

[phenomshel]

Originally Posted by Aurora W

For real?!?!? Are there different color shirts in the packs? I have a couple of their women's t-shirts from a few years ago that REALLY need to be replaced. (don't laugh - Hane's makes great house cleaning/dog walking/car washing t-shirts, and they LAST)

YES!! I got a package of tees, one sky blue and one aqua; they also had packages with one gray and one black. The tanks I got were one pink and one blue, but they had different ones in those as well. There's probably more color combinations, I ran into these at our local Dollar General and haven't checked for them anywhere else yet.

[Iridal]

Originally Posted by bjones6416

I'm going to a bbq too! (Tomorrow, though.) I'm wearing my normal cargo pants, which can be rolled up to stay cool or rolled down to keep the mosquitoes off. T-shirt, one of many. Yes, I'm very fashion-forward!

(Very cute dress, Iridal. You would add a bit of class to our bbq for sure -- come on over!)

I would love to come over (I'm always up for a BBQ!), but I don't think I'll be able to make it there in time I like those pants that you can roll up or down depending on weather. My new linen pants are like that too!

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I have a question for the fashion knowledgeable;
Should a belt be threaded left to right or right to left when the buckle is neutral? This had been a long running debate between me and a close friend, and I'd like some closure. While I'm not prepared to go to war over this, as some countries might over which end of an egg to open, I would like to believe that I'm correct.


Stitchawl

I think this might be like the toiletpaper orientation-issue. But for me: defintely left to right!

Originally Posted by orlok

I just don't think white hairy legs and big plastic shoes is a good look...

No, not good at all! *shudder*

Originally Posted by Poppaea

A brand new Miyake top A bummer with jeans

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Very nice

Originally Posted by orlok

And to get back to the OP, how about some more photos Iridal, soap or clothing, I don't mind? I have a preference, of course...

I'll have to assemble a new outfit first, and that can take a couple of hours

Originally Posted by phenomshel

(SNIP)

Iri; very glad you started the thread, and look, you already have a fashion debate going on! (SNIP)

Yes, this thread has taken off nicely

About the crocks: I've heard from several people already that they are really comfortable. But they are so ugly I would never ever wear them.