a question for the ladies

dopey

dopey

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no, not that question. this is a more innocent question.

i was out and about during lunch today and i noticed a disturbing trend. maybe this has been going on for awhile, but it just hit me today.

here's the question: when did my grandmother's wardrobe become fashionable among young women?

i must have seen within a half hour a dozen young ladies dressed in mickey aprons, babushkas and ugly, open-toed shoes. my grandmother dressed that way and i never considered her to on the cutting edge of fashion.

you don't see young men dressed like their grandfathers, wearing wife beaters and pants hiked up to their chests.

this is an honest question and i trust you ladies (moreso than the -- cough -- gentlemen to provide some insight. what gives?
 
mightyduck

mightyduck

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Originally posted by dopey
no, not that question. this is a more innocent question.

i was out and about during lunch today and i noticed a disturbing trend. maybe this has been going on for awhile, but it just hit me today.

here's the question: when did my grandmother's wardrobe become fashionable among young women?

i must have seen within a half hour a dozen young ladies dressed in mickey aprons, babushkas and ugly, open-toed shoes. my grandmother dressed that way and i never considered her to on the cutting edge of fashion.

you don't see young men dressed like their grandfathers, wearing wife beaters and pants hiked up to their chests.

this is an honest question and i trust you ladies (moreso than the -- cough -- gentlemen to provide some insight. what gives?
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Honestly, Dopey, that isn't the fashion here at the moment, so I don't know what you're talking about. This is a coastal resort area--the young women are practically naked (even in the classroom!). Shirts short enough to require a trip to the hair salon, 12" pieces of fabric tied to the front of them, bandeaus the width of a tube sock.... If I see what you're talking about, I'll look into it. Fashion forecast for the fall (the new Victoria's Secret is here...) is mini and micro mini, leather and suede, stilettos, pointy toed shoes, and black, camel, cranberry and plum I believe.

I'm not into the whole fashionista thing, so if anyone else is more aware, please post.
 
The Mom

The Mom

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Re: Re: a question for the ladies

Originally posted by mightyduck


Honestly, Dopey, that isn't the fashion here at the moment, so I don't know what you're talking about. This is a coastal resort area--the young women are practically naked (even in the classroom!). Shirts short enough to require a trip to the hair salon, 12" pieces of fabric tied to the front of them, bandeaus the width of a tube sock.... If I see what you're talking about, I'll look into it. Fashion forecast for the fall (the new Victoria's Secret is here...) is mini and micro mini, leather and suede, stilettos, pointy toed shoes, and black, camel, cranberry and plum I believe.

I'm not into the whole fashionista thing, so if anyone else is more aware, please post.
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That's how my grandmother dressed, how about yours? ;)
 
mightyduck

mightyduck

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LOL!

Actually, Marcia, my grandmother is always telling me to wear high heels, sheer black stockings, shorter skirts (she's trying to marry me off, I think...).

And Dopey, very funny. I saw a micro mini goat that was born at the fair a few weeks ago. It looked like a beanie baby...

Ack! Thread drift!

Bad me.

Dopey, the male teachers are in serious trouble around here...no one says anything to the young ladies about wearing more clothes 'cause that would mean they were caught looking...

I did propose a "no " rule for the prom two years ago....only smart people allowed...
 
dopey

dopey

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Originally posted by mightyduck
Dopey, the male teachers are in serious trouble around here...no one says anything to the young ladies about wearing more clothes 'cause that would mean they were caught looking...
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that's one reason i never pursued a career in teaching (other reasons include having no patience and a desire to earn more money than the average mcdonald's assistant manager -- no offense, duck; i find that to be absolutely tragic). i was a guest speaker at my friend's english class one day and most of the girls were just bursting out of their clothes. i turned around and spent most of the time writing on the chalkboard so i wouldn't have to look at them. i would be in jail right now. all the male teachers i know have either been in trouble, wish they could get in trouble or are gay.
 
sillyspook13

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Originally posted by mightyduck
LOL!

Actually, Marcia, my grandmother is always telling me to wear high heels, sheer black stockings, shorter skirts (she's trying to marry me off, I think...).
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That sounds like my mom! She wants me to dress to impress, if you know what I mean.;) (Although she won't let me wear shirts that say princess, hottie, etc.) She has a strict rule that pants must be tight in the butt. (thus the two of us are often seen shopping for Calvin Klein together) For the last couple of weeks of school, her motto was "Just don't put your hands by your sides. Then nobody will notice the length of your shorts." And you know, it's finally starting to work!;)

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
mightyduck

mightyduck

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Originally posted by dopey


that's one reason i never pursued a career in teaching (other reasons include having no patience and a desire to earn more money than the average mcdonald's assistant manager -- no offense, duck; i find that to be absolutely tragic). i was a guest speaker at my friend's english class one day and most of the girls were just bursting out of their clothes. i turned around and spent most of the time writing on the chalkboard so i wouldn't have to look at them. i would be in jail right now. all the male teachers i know have either been in trouble, wish they could get in trouble or are gay.
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I hear you. Although one of the young male teachers I worked with said his friends asked him how he didn't get in trouble and he said easy, the girls open their mouths. He has no tolerance for them once they speak, as far as being attractive. I spent a lot of time with the kids after school and stuff, and I can completely see that. Humbert Humbert wasn't all there, or he would have been annoyed by Lolita long before, I think... [i'm speculating here, not being a guy, of course].

And no, I'll never be wealthy doing this. But I'm pretty happy, so that matters to me. :)
 
mightyduck

mightyduck

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Originally posted by sillyspook13
That sounds like my mom! She wants me to dress to impress, if you know what I mean.;) (Although she won't let me wear shirts that say princess, hottie, etc.) She has a strict rule that pants must be tight in the butt. (thus the two of us are often seen shopping for Calvin Klein together) For the last couple of weeks of school, her motto was "Just don't put your hands by your sides. Then nobody will notice the length of your shorts." And you know, it's finally starting to work!;)

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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LOL, silly. My shorts are pretty short, too, because shorter shorts make me look taller...
 
dopey

dopey

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Originally posted by mightyduck
Humbert Humbert wasn't all there, or he would have been annoyed by Lolita long before, I think... [i'm speculating here, not being a guy, of course].
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i think you're right. some guys are just willing to work harder to overcome this minor nuisance.
 
markymark

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Hey dopey - you think the grandmother styleeee is bad, you should see it near where I live, some of the teenager girls have taken it on themselves to dress in pyjamas, with the pants tucked into Argyle socks, and finished off with a pair of training shoes.

To see these fashion victims really is the most bizarre experience. :eek:
 
WDW-Imagineer

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Originally posted by markymark
Hey dopey - you think the grandmother styleeee is bad, you should see it near where I live, some of the teenager girls have taken it on themselves to dress in pyjamas, with the pants tucked into Argyle socks, and finished off with a pair of training shoes.

To see these fashion victims really is the most bizarre experience. :eek:
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Sounds like quite a sight!! :eek:
 
Ariel

Ariel

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Well then...looks like you all should visit Massachusetts...the fashion is actually quite interesting...I think we've got a combination of everything above.
 
markymark

markymark

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WHAT!!! even the pyjama thing!

WDW-I it is a sight! but I can say a pleasant one!!

If I get the chance, I'll try to get a picture of one of these beasts "in the wild"
 
sillyspook13

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I've notiged something here. Guys tend to wear their visors upside down and backwards. Not only does this look really stupid, but it offers no protection from the sun, thus defeating the purpose of wearing a visor.
 
WDW-Imagineer

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Originally posted by markymark
WHAT!!! even the pyjama thing!

WDW-I it is a sight! but I can say a pleasant one!!

If I get the chance, I'll try to get a picture of one of these beasts "in the wild"
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I'll be looking forward to it!! :p
 

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