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Primalsea
14-06-2018, 09:23
Inspired by words from another thread:
“It's all affectations. Something that really does not impress me. Like blokes who wear cowboy hats and boots. I just think they look like complete tits.
Except Lemmy”.
Don’t you just hate people who can pull off wearing things that no one should? Lemmy in his hat and boots, what a classic example.
Once on the Big Breakfast they dressed Samuel. L. Jackson in a rediculous outfit and wig - and he still looked cool!
Any other examples anyone can think of, or even where it goes very wrong - The oufits being worn by Imagination on the cover of their Body Talk album comes to mind.
walpurgis
14-06-2018, 09:33
You'll have me going on about tattoos, body piercings and gold chains next! :eek: Never mind the daft haircuts!!
willbewill
14-06-2018, 09:39
One has to have the attitude/posture to go with it to get away with it.
saw a bloke the other day committing a number of sins all at once:
Riding a push bike
base ball cap worn backwards
Pink t shirt
Shorts
Man bag
if I'd been driving I would have run him off the road as a favour to humanity. Is it just that people have no self-respect anymore?
walpurgis
14-06-2018, 11:21
Was he wearing sandals with socks?
No, dayglo orange trainers. He might have been gay which I suppose partially excuses him, but not for the backwards baseball cap.
In any case sandals are unacceptable with or without socks or regardless of sexual persuasion.
Primalsea
14-06-2018, 11:24
saw a bloke the other day committing a number of sins all at once:
Riding a push bike
base ball cap worn backwards
Pink t shirtl
Shorts
Man bag
if I'd been driving I would have run him off the road as a favour to humanity. Is it just that people have no self-respect anymore?
I have a man bag - It’s called a scrotum.
Pigmy Pony
14-06-2018, 21:46
Usain Bolt copped off with an attractive young woman in a nightclub, and took her back to his hotel.
She wasted no time stripping him off, and when she removed his shirt, she saw the work 'Nike' tattooed on his chest. 'That earns me £100,000 a year'. Then she took off his trousers, revealing another tattoo. 'Reebok paid me £200,000 to have that one done'.
She pulled his boxers down, and reeled back in horror at the word 'AIDS' on his penis.
'It's ok', he said, 'play with it a bit, it says Adidas'.
saw a bloke the other day committing a number of sins all at once:
Riding a push bike
base ball cap worn backwards
Pink t shirt
Shorts
Man bag
if I'd been driving I would have run him off the road as a favour to humanity. Is it just that people have no self-respect anymore?
Maybe he was on his way to a Steely Dan concert?
Good joke, Steve!:D
Marco.
On the subject of suitable clothing I was only thinking the other day, when an old fella (like me) wears jeans .... well, they don't look right do they, I mean what's a pensioner doing walking around in Levis? Surely they should be sporting some beige slacks with an elasticated waist and a generous collection of assorted food stains. But when I was in the USA a few years back old geezers in their 80's were always in jeans (and baseball caps) and it looked perfectly normal, cool even.
In the US jeans are the standard uniform. Unless there’s a dress code, everyone wears jeans. Unless you’re at Walmart, then you’ll see many people, women especially, who are wearing sweat pants, younger ones in pajamas! Yes, people wearing pajamas in public.
Russell
Most of the supermarkets here banned people from shopping in their nightwear as it was starting to catch on.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 06:58
Most of the supermarkets here banned people from shopping in their nightwear as it was starting to catch on.
Next they need to ban fat women with huge saggy arses from wearing skin tight leggings! (do these creatures actually realise what they look like? :eek:)
Indeed... It seems none of them own a mirror!:doh:
Marco.
Spitting on the pavement should be a capital crime. I think we should sort that out first before we turn on the fat chicks
Next they need to ban fat women with huge saggy arses from wearing skin tight leggings! (do these creatures actually realise what they look like? :eek:)
And they often have mouths to match there appearance !
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 07:18
Spitting on the pavement should be a capital crime. I think we should sort that out first before we turn on the fat chicks
And walking about town pissed with a can of beer in one hand.
And walking about town pissed with a can of beer in one hand.
That would thin the numbers out round here. Town centre would be deserted.
On the subject of suitable clothing I was only thinking the other day, when an old fella (like me) wears jeans .... well, they don't look right do they, I mean what's a pensioner doing walking around in Levis? Surely they should be sporting some beige slacks with an elasticated waist and a generous collection of assorted food stains. But when I was in the USA a few years back old geezers in their 80's were always in jeans (and baseball caps) and it looked perfectly normal, cool even.
As ever with these things, it's how you carry it off, and some folk can do it better than others (much like with beards and ponytails). One thing that helps, is if the jeans concerned actually FIT properly.
I've seen lots of old guys wandering around in jeans three sizes too big for them, so not only is the arse all baggy, but of course the waist is slacker than a whore's vag... Not to worry, that's easily solved by strapping yourself in, sausage-like, with a nice belt!:doh:
Plus, at the other end, the legs are WAY too long, so the answer there of course is to have 6-inch turn ups, then pop on a pair of suit shoes!!:lol::mental:
Perhaps an idea would be to buy the right size in the first place?
Anyway, never mind jeans on OAPs, what about SHORTS, ably displaying boney legs covered in an unsightly network of varicose veins??:spew::no:
Marco.
Shorts on a man are unacceptable unless you are on holiday in another (hot) country. Or in the military on a tropical posting.
I know blokes who can't wait to put shorts on as soon as the sun peeks out and then keep them on until October. What is the fascination? It's never hot enough here for them to be necessary and anyone over the age of 12 looks like a complete dick in them.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 07:24
Anyway, never mind jeans on OAPs, what about shorts, ably displaying an unsightly network of varicose veins??:spew::no:
Marco.
Yes. In fact most people don't look great in shorts and anybody over fifty should have a really good think about how they look in them.
Yup, but again it largely depends on the individual. I'm quite tall, so have long legs, and as I do a lot of walking, they're quite muscular. Plus, being olive-skinned, they're not milk-bottle white, like those of most Brits, so I look ok in shorts:)
Of course, there are shorts, and there are shorts.... They've got to be the right kind! Clue: the WRONG kind, are those you used to wear in PE as a teenager;)
Marco.
The last time I wore shorts my daughter asked me what my tattoo was, when I got closer she realised it was the elegant cluster of broken veins surrounding my right knee... Some people think it looks like Peter Crouch
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 07:33
Things were more straightforward twenty five years ago. There were clear social divisions and attire said everything.
Collar & tie: bank worker, office knob, lawyer
Jeans: ordinary folk
Shell suit: scumbags
The categories were neatly defined!
Shorts on a man are unacceptable unless you are on holiday in another (hot) country. Or in the military on a tropical posting.
I know blokes who can't wait to put shorts on as soon as the sun peeks out and then keep them on until October. What is the fascination? It's never hot enough here for them to be necessary and anyone over the age of 12 looks like a complete dick in them.
I disagree. See my last post. I don't wear them until October, and only on the hottest summer days, simply to stay cool.
Just because you'd look daft in them with your skinny wee milky-white legs, doesn't mean others can't carry it off!:ner::D
Oh, and what about chav track-suits?:eyebrows:;)
Marco.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 07:37
Of course, there are shorts, and there are shorts.... They've got to be the right kind!
Marco.
There are those who can get away with wearing shorts though.
http://i68.tinypic.com/egzv2r.jpg
Comfortable jeans cost too much these days. Don't mind paying thirty quid but ninety quid is taking the piss.
I've dressed like a scumbag for decades. Simple reason is I've always lived in rough areas and it is helpful to blend in so you don't get bothered. You don't see piranhas eating each other.
Comfortable jeans cost too much these days. Don't mind paying thirty quid but ninety quid is taking the piss.
I've dressed like a scumbag for decades. Simple reason is I've always lived in rough areas and it is helpful to blend in so you don't get bothered. You don't see piranhas eating each other.
In terms of jeans, I buy exclusively 501s, as I like the fit and the quality of the denim is second to none. Plus, only dorks wear zip-ups!:nono:
They cost me around £70 and last for YEARS. They also look good when they fade a little bit. Simply buy three pairs and interchange them as necessary, and you're sorted for a very LONG time.
Therefore, you have to look not just at the initial cost of jeans, but how long they'll last!
Marco.
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dont wear jeans now. wore them all my life and as a result dont have a hair on my lower legs:eek: jeans ripped them all out when working at root. women are all jealous of my smooth legs :eyebrows:
started wearing shorts again, but mainly due to having to. starting to get used to it tho, so ........watch out you lot of fashion police guys;)
There are those who can get away with wearing shorts though.
http://i68.tinypic.com/egzv2r.jpg
Lol - a pert bot, no doubt!:eyebrows:
The point I was making though is that if you're over 30, then tight-fitting, short, shorts (Speedos at beaches, etc) look utterly ridiculous, especially in day-glow colours!
Go for something baggier and longer, in a plain colour, but with a bit of style, and as long as you're the right type of person for shorts, and under 60, you'll be fine:)
The partnering footwear is also crucial, so unless your at the beach, sandals of ANY TYPE are a big no-no!! Go for trainers (with trainer socks), as longer socks just look wrong. Or some sort of decent looking casual shoes, with no socks.
Marco.
mad-moon
15-06-2018, 08:02
Marco Wan the fashion guru....:rfl:
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 08:06
Today's attire for me will be jeans, teeshirt and sandals. (oh, and the black eye I'm currently sporting :lol:)
mad-moon
15-06-2018, 08:08
goodnees me MARCO....just been reading this thread back.....£70.00 levis....obviously you got a few quid....dark olive skin...muscular legs...looking good in shorts....I want to shag you.....:kiss:
Marco Wan the fashion guru....:rfl:
Heh-heh... No, simply what I think looks ok. Feel free to disagree, lol. The key, for me, is to wear stuff that is not just comfortable, but that actually suits you. Quite simply, what suits someone else won't necessarily work for you:)
Marco.
goodnees me MARCO....just been reading this thread back.....£70.00 levis....obviously you got a few quid....dark olive skin...muscular legs...looking good in shorts....I want to shag you.....:kiss:
:lolsign: I'm sure you're just gorgeous too, dahling. And I said ok. 'Good' is stretching things a little. I look much better in a dress!:lol::D
Marco.
Today's attire for me will be jeans, teeshirt and sandals. (oh, and the black eye I'm currently sporting :lol:)
Sandals?:banned:
;)
Marco.
nowt wrong with sandals and suit socks
In terms of jeans, I buy exclusively 501s, as I like the fit and the quality of the denim is second to none. Plus, only dorks wear zip-ups!:nono: They cost me around £70 and last for YEARS. They also look good when they fade a little bit. Simply buy three pairs and interchange them as necessary, and you're sorted for a very LONG time.
Therefore, you have to look not just at the initial cost, but how long they'll last!
Marco.
Only £35 in Costco [emoji1303]
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walpurgis
15-06-2018, 08:19
Sandals?:banned:
;)
Marco.
I don't care. I'm only walking the pooch. :)
Are they genuine Levis, not fakes? Seems too cheap to be true.
Never been to Costco.
Marco.
nowt wrong with sandals and suit socks
You forgot the wink smiley! Erm, yes, they're great, especially if they're brown... It's that 'Brits abroad' look!:D
Marco.
Are they genuine Levis, not fakes? Seems too cheap to be true.
Never been to Costco.
Marco.
Yes they’re genuine ( American company)
Their prices are damn good for power tools , tv’s , food and so much more.
Only snag is that you pop in for few steaks and come out with a trolley full and an empty wallet
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You forgot the wink smiley! Erm, yes, they're great, especially if they're brown... It's that 'Brits abroad' look!:D
Marco.
hey, i wasnt joking :eek: i wear them :ner:
Lol... Feel free to shoot me if I ever reach that stage!
Besides, I thought you were a slave to your stockings?:D
Marco.
Lol... Feel free to shoot me if I ever reach that stage!
Besides, I thought you were a slave to your stockings?:D
Marco.
been banned from wearing stockings in tesco...said i was showing up the fat chicks
Haha... Love it.
Next up, 'proudly showing off' beer bellies, especially topless, complete with man boobs!:eek::doh:
Marco.
mad-moon
15-06-2018, 08:56
been banned from wearing stockings in tesco...said i was showing up the fat chicks
:lol: :rfl: hahahahahahahahha fuckin hilarious.....hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...you 's are all MAD!
mad-moon
15-06-2018, 09:01
Cheeeerz boys....I was in a a bit of misery this morning....I haven't laughed so much for quite a while....very good indeed
We aim to please:)
Marco.
WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 09:12
well I think I get away with it! whats the problem?!!
https://i.imgur.com/7x7iSXO.jpg?1
:rofl::rofl: Nothing, I shouldn't have thought, especially for ladies 'of a certain age'.
Is that a king-size cucumber he's got down there, or has he pooped himself and turned his pants round?
Marco.
P.S Geoff, that's just GOT to be your new avatar!:D
:rofl::rofl: Nothing, I shouldn't have thought, especially for ladies 'of a certain age'.
Is that a king-size cucumber he's got down there, or has he pooped himself and turned his pants round?
Marco.
P.S Geoff, that's just GOT to be your new avatar!
he's only 35... just shagged himself silly;)
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 09:38
P.S Geoff, that's just GOT to be your new avatar!
I shall ignore that! :)
is the second photo here Grant knocking up another stir-fry?
http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm
is the second photo here Grant knocking up another stir-fry?
http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm
na, he's got bigger tits
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WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 10:17
is the second photo here Grant knocking up another stir-fry?
http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm
Worryingly, The more I look, the more I kinda like the idea.
It's pretty rebellious...Bit like .."Fook you!, I can rock this"
Lol... What that picture does ably illustrate though, is just how WRONG sandals and socks look!! It's just *SO* bad, beyond belief....:D
Even sandals without socks, whilst slightly more acceptable, still aren't pretty, especially if you don't look after your feet (which applies to most guys)!
It's really only women (under 60) who can look good in sandals.
Marco.
Worryingly, The more I look, the more I kinda like the idea.
It's pretty rebellious...Bit like .."Fook you!, I can rock this"
Lol - I know where you're coming from, Adam, but trust me, no, that's just tragic... Unless it's a pure piss-take, he looks like an old guy who's just 'given up'!;)
Marco.
WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 10:37
Lol - I know where you're coming from, Adam, but trust me, no... Unless it's a pure piss-take, he looks like an old guy who's just 'given up'!;)
Marco.
Are a few Trendy hipster types (they look like they try very hard!)
around where I work In Islington, London. The odd one tries the Sandles/Sock approach.
It's flipping painful!!, here's a picture I took literally last week of an Odd Ball Trendy Hipster (err..twat!) who visited our studio on a job...please note the length of Jean to Sandals ratio.
Ankle swinging, distressed jeans (holes in them to you and I) he thought he looked really, really cool. Oh how we laughed :lol:.
https://i.imgur.com/XmILgNH.jpg?2
Primalsea
15-06-2018, 10:38
Lol - I know where you're coming from, Adam, but trust me, no... Unless it's a pure piss-take, he looks like an old bloke who's just 'given up'!;)
Marco.
+1 on this. Don’t do it! You’ll be better off getting addicted to class A drugs than getting into the habit of wearing socks and sandles.
Are a few Trendy hipster types (they look like they try very hard!)
around where I work In Islington, London. The odd one tries the Sandles/Sock approach.
It's flipping painful!!, here's a picture I took literally last week of an Odd Ball Trendy Hipster (err..twat!) who visited our studio on a job...please note the length of Jean to Sandals ratio.
Ankle swinging, distressed jeans (holes in them to you and I) he thought he looked really, really cool. Oh how we laughed :lol:.
https://i.imgur.com/XmILgNH.jpg?2
Oh FFS, what an utter fanny!!!:lol::lol::wanker:
And besides, those look more like tights - the 'American Tan' ones that your granny would wear! And with WHITE sandals, of all colours, too. Unless he's a crossdresser, that bloke needs a good slap.
Marco.
WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 10:47
Unless he's a crossdresser, the bloke needs a good slap
or a good shoeing!
well, i cant reach one of my feet at all, so compromises have to be made; but none of you guys would understand such a situation.;)
needs must when the devil drives
or a good shoeing!
Yes, preferably up the arse.
I get the ripped jeans thing, which can work if you're under 25, but as for the rest, he's clearly been reading the wrong magazines... Or some other sad fashion victim has given him a bum steer on social media:eyebrows:
Marco.
well, i cant reach one of my feet at all, so compromises have to be made; but none of you guys would understand such a situation.;)
needs must when the devil drives
If you're infirm and/or disabled, or past 80, no fashion rules apply.
Marco.
WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 11:01
Yes, preferably up the arse.
I get the ripped jeans thing, which can work if you're under 25, but as for the rest, he's clearly been reading the wrong magazines... Or some other sad fashion victim has given him a bum steer on social media:eyebrows:
Marco.
he was in his late 30's !
Aw gawd.... I don't know what's more tragic, old blokes who've just given up, or middle-aged ones desperately still trying to cling onto their yoof!:hmm:
Marco.
Where does this idea come from that sandals are okay as long as you don't wear socks with them?
Sandals are NEVER OKAY. Nobody wants to see your stinking feet. Put some bloody shoes or trainers on or stay in the house. There are no excuses.
I remember the good old days when kids wearing sandals were ridiculed, beaten up, and then ridiculed some more. We have gone far too soft as a nation.
Where does this idea come from that sandals are okay as long as you don't wear socks with them?
Not ok, but out on the street, *marginally* more acceptable. If you're at the beach, and they're worn without socks, then like flip-flops, they're fine. However, I personally don't wear either under any circumstances. If I'm at the beach during the summer, then it's strictly bare feet (with a T-shirt and shorts).
Incidentally, do you hold the same views about women wearing sandals?:)
Marco.
we had lots of poor kids that wore woolies plastic sandals when i was young. was all their parents could afford tbh. sad but true. i had a pair too but they were for the beach only, and wouldnt be seen dead wearing them in street. now these plastic ones are apparently cool. i wear what i can get my feet into. mostly velcro stuff; not cool but its better than nowt.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 11:30
Sandals are NEVER OKAY
I dunno. I think my gold ones look rather fetching with the red rubber gimp suit. :D
Yeah, you borrowed those off me, you bassa, and still haven't given them back!!:steam:
Marco.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 11:35
Yeah, you borrowed those off me, you bassa, and still haven't given them back!!:steam:
Marco.
Yeah. I've still got Grant's pink paisley frock too. :D
Yeah. I've still got Grant's pink paisley frock too. :D
yeah, it was ian paisley's :D
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 11:38
When I was a kid, girls and boys too were obliged to wear 'regulation' brown sandals to school in summer, until about the age of ten.
http://i66.tinypic.com/11bhsbc.jpg
What about suits? I was talking to a young chap the other day who thought they were the be all and end all as far as clothing goes. For me they are totally boring, especially the jackets. OK, I can see the elegance aspect in a well cut outfit on a good figure but that aside 'good' suits tend to be mostly plain and of a similar style and as I say, boring as hell. I used to have one for every day of the week when I was working back in the 80's but it was the only option really in an office back then. Thank God jeans and sandals are normally acceptable these days.
Primalsea
15-06-2018, 11:45
If ever there was an argument against sandals that photo is it. Borderline abuse making some poor child wear them.
Spitting on the pavement should be a capital crime. I think we should sort that out first before we turn on the fat chicks
Don't vist China then! Bringing up phlegm and spitting it out is regarded there as being good for you. Even if spitoons are provided, the majority of users seem to miss! :doh:
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 11:52
What about suits? I was talking to a young chap the other day who thought they were the be all and end all as far as clothing goes. For me they are totally boring, especially the jackets. OK, I can see the elegance aspect in a well cut outfit on a good figure but that aside 'good' suits tend to be mostly plain and of a similar style and as I say, boring as hell. I used to have one for every day of the week when I was working back in the 80's but it was the only option really in an office back then. Thank God jeans and sandals are normally acceptable these days.
When I was a hippy teenager, we used to call blokes in suits 'stiffs'.
I spent thirty five years working in various civil engineering offices surrounded by 'stiffs' in suits or at least collar & tie and I got away with jeans and teeshirt the whole time. Wasn't much they could do about it anyway.
Yes, preferably up the arse.
I get the ripped jeans thing, which can work if you're under 25, but as for the rest, he's clearly been reading the wrong magazines... Or some other sad fashion victim has given him a bum steer on social media:eyebrows:
Marco.
Ripped jeans are NEVER acceptable, regardless of make or age of the wearer.
Not ok, but out on the street, *marginally* more acceptable. If you're at the beach, and they're worn without socks, then like flip-flops, they're fine. However, I personally don't wear either under any circumstances. If I'm at the beach during the summer, then it's strictly bare feet (with a T-shirt and shorts).
Incidentally, do you hold the same views about women wearing sandals?:)
Marco.
Women can wear what they want, it isn't the same.
I'm same as you, I will not wear sandals or flip flops even at the beach or the pool, there it is barefoot only. Saw a bloke the other day wearing shorts and flip flops walking down the street by my house. Had his little daughter with him. He's probably scarred her for life.
Worse still last time I was at my brothers his son was wearing sandals, I had a quiet word, don't think he'll be doing it again. It's up to us all to make a stand against it, especially with Brexit coming up.
Ripped jeans are NEVER acceptable, regardless of make or age of the wearer.
Yes, but you are rather old-fashioned and 'out of touch', old chap, and I'm sure you won't mind me saying that. I've not seen you in a pair of jeans yet, of ANY description!;)
Anyway, right now the footy beckons, so I'll reply more later!:cool:
Marco.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 12:24
Well I'm going to carry on wearing sandals! :lol:
Yes, but you are rather old-fashioned and 'out of touch', old chap, and I'm sure you won't mind me saying that. I've not seen you in a pair of jeans yet, of ANY description!;)
Anyway, right now the footy beckons, so I'll reply more later!:cool:
Marco.
Out of touch? You haven't seen my mohawk hair cut, neck tattoo and body piercings!
I possess several pairs of jeans; they are all black and all have zip flys. I wear them when gardening, or in winter. Denim is too uncomfortable to wear in the heat.
(Anyway, one can't wear a tie whilst wearing jeans!)
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 12:30
I wouldn't mind betting there are one or two members who STILL have an old pair of flared jeans that have been stuck on a hanger at the back of a wardrobe since the seventies.
I wouldn't mind betting there are one or two members who STILL have an old pair of flared jeans that have been stuck on a hanger at the back of a wardrobe since the seventies.
Not me , but I may have a pair of plum-coloured needlecord jeans somewhere.
I loathed the fashion style of the '70s: flared trousers; loon pants; skinny-rib pullovers; tight fitting shirts with huge collars, and clumpy platform shoes. :spew:
WESTLOWER
15-06-2018, 12:59
haha.:lol::rolleyes::mental:
https://i.imgur.com/guk54dG.jpg?1
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 13:02
That's just holes held together with blue string.
Looks like he's been attacked by moths.
I always make a point of saying to anyone wearing ripped jeans that it might be time to get a new pair. Usual response is 'That's what my dad says, too.'
ive seen a few pairs on really attractive women where it looks good, but on most it looks ghastly, especially the home made versions
Primalsea
15-06-2018, 13:52
ive seen a few pairs on really attractive women where it looks good, but on most it looks ghastly, especially the home made versions
So in other words peep-holes and they are only okay if there is an attractive woman on the other side?
Well, I’m having trouble disagreeing.
Firebottle
15-06-2018, 13:54
haha.:lol::rolleyes::mental:
https://i.imgur.com/guk54dG.jpg?1
I'd take those back, there has been a fault in the production machinery :eek:
So in other words peep-holes and they are only okay if there is an attractive woman on the other side?
Well, I’m having trouble disagreeing.
see nice lassies with terrible ones too. if your gonna do sommat like that make sure its well done and that your shapely enough to pull it off.
ive a neighbor who is young lass and mostly wanders about in her jammy bottoms...i mean its just not right
Women can wear what they want, it isn't the same.
In what way exactly? Women are criticised much more than men, for what they wear, and mostly by other women!
I'm same as you, I will not wear sandals or flip flops even at the beach or the pool, there it is barefoot only. Saw a bloke the other day wearing shorts and flip flops walking down the street by my house. Had his little daughter with him. He's probably scarred her for life.
It's a nightmare, isn't it?
Flip-flops are BEACHWEAR only, nothing else. Therefore, they shouldn't be seen in any other environment. We get folk here at Sunday mass, flip-flopping down to the altar, in their shorts, to receive Holy Communion:rolleyes:
Aside from being disrespectful, it just looks bloody ridiculous!! The problem in this country is that as soon as folk glimpse the merest sight of the sun, off comes their tops and on go the flip-flops:doh:
Worse still last time I was at my brothers his son was wearing sandals, I had a quiet word, don't think he'll be doing it again. It's up to us all to make a stand against it, especially with Brexit coming up.
:lolsign:
Marco.
So in other words peep-holes and they are only okay if there is an attractive woman on the other side?
Well, I’m having trouble disagreeing.
As Alice Cooper pointed out, an attractive woman will look good in rags with dirt in her hair.
I don't have a problem with women wearing ripped jeans, but it's a bit tragic on a bloke. Unless the rips are due to natural wear and tear in which case it is okay.
You're just seeing things through the biased eyes of a middle-aged man. I'm sure there are many women out there who love gawping at bare-chested 'ripped' young guys in their ripped jeans!;)
Marco.
I'm sure there are but how many of them want to get involved with a bloke who is so narcissistic?
IME none of them.
I'm sure there are but how many of them want to get involved with a bloke who is so narcissistic?
IME none of them.
Nah, it's just fashion. I know where you're coming from, but for me there's no problem with young guys experimenting with clothes. There's nothing narcissistic about it. I used to do it when I was young. I'm not into the bushy beard thing now, though.
The problem is when you get a middle-aged twit trying to look 'cool', or emulating a 'fashionista', and subsequently looking like a total arse (such as was shown earlier)!
Marco.
And wtf is wrong with wearing sandals?
When it is really hot, you don’t want trainers or shoes. Trust me.
I have a set that Imwear when it gets really hot, but they are not leather. I can’t stand flip flops but many people wear them.
If you go somewhere hot, have a look at what the locals are wearing and you will see how to keep cooler....
Out of touch? You haven't seen my mohawk hair cut, neck tattoo and body piercings!
Lol.. Does that do it for Happy, in your 'quiet moments' together?:D;)
I possess several pairs of jeans; they are all black and all have zip flys. I wear them when gardening, or in winter. Denim is too uncomfortable to wear in the heat.
(Anyway, one can't wear a tie whilst wearing jeans!)
Haha - yes ties are *so* you!
You can keep them, as far as I'm concerned, as they're the most uncomfortable things ever... Had a lifetime of wearing them (and suits) as a salesman! So these days, I like to be comfy and casual, and that means allowing my neck to breathe and be unconstrained by a buttoned up shirt.
The point I was making, in terms of jeans, is that I've never seen you wear any outside, especially blue denim ones. I could see you though in a nice crisp white shirt and cravat!:eyebrows:
Marco.
ive a neighbor who is young lass and mostly wanders about in her jammy bottoms...i mean its just not right
The problem is so many young girls now lack self-confidence/have low self-esteem and struggle embracing their femininity, so simply bum around like slobs, behaving like blokes, thus turning into swearing, pint-swilling 'ladettes'. It's a sad indictment of today's 'dumbed down' (in so many ways) society.
Bring back the days when men were men and women were women!
Marco.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 15:15
The problem is when you get a middle-aged idiot trying to look 'cool', or emulating a 'fashionista', and subsequently looking like a right tit (such as was shown earlier)!
Marco.
Saw a bloke pushing fifty the other day with skin tight black jeans and one of those strange haircuts shaved up one side with long top combed across. He looked as though he'd been copying his 18 year old son. Berk!
And wtf is wrong with wearing sandals?
When it is really hot, you don’t want trainers or shoes. Trust me.
I have a set that Imwear when it gets really hot, but they are not leather. I can’t stand flip flops but many people wear them.
If you go somewhere hot, have a look at what the locals are wearing and you will see how to keep cooler....
I wear the same thing wherever I go, regardless of the heat. A bit of heat never hurt anyone, it's a pleasant change to be warm if you live in the UK. Certainly wouldn't be seen dead 'going native' as regards to dress.
If I sound like a reactionary that's probably because I am. :D
I wear the same thing wherever I go, regardless of the heat. A bit of heat never hurt anyone, it's a pleasant change to be warm if you live in the UK. Certainly wouldn't be seen dead 'going native' as regards to dress.
If I sound like a reactionary that's probably because I am. :D
Holidays are one thing, living somewhere is different.
If it's *that* hot, Kevin, I'd rather go barefoot, than wear sandals, which often just look wrong. I think you'll find that's how most of the 'locals' go around in the very hottest countries!;)
In the Western world, our feet spend far too much time cooped up in various kinds of shoes, so it's healthy to free them now and then. In a warm, clean and safe environment, once your skin's suitably hardened, you can pretty much walk anywhere barefoot.
After all, it's how we were born to function.
Marco.
What about suits? I was talking to a young chap the other day who thought they were the be all and end all as far as clothing goes. For me they are totally boring, especially the jackets. OK, I can see the elegance aspect in a well cut outfit on a good figure but that aside 'good' suits tend to be mostly plain and of a similar style and as I say, boring as hell.
Again, it depends on the wearer and also the type of suit. I used to sell them, indeed managed a mens department, so know a little about the subject.
Firstly, if you're going to look good in a nice suit, it helps being tall and reasonably slim. Suits simply aren't for fatties or short-arses - and if you're the former, stay away from ones with double-breasted jackets, as they simply accentuate your, erm, 'girth', especially the pleated trousers that often go with them. Single-breasted suits are generally more flattering, especially in dark colours.
Secondly, CUT (and fit) is everything. A simply styled, well-cut suit, made from good quality material, can be extremely elegant on the right type of wearer - and that also applies to matching shirts. A poor shirt will spoil the look of a nice suit, just as much as a cheap tie.
Thirdly, accessorise well, by choosing a complimentary tie and shoes (a tip is always to spend decent money on a good tie, as cheap ones look like shit and will spoil the appearance of even the nicest suit - and most importantly, know how to tie it properly!). A good quality leather belt on trousers (the same colour) also helps, especially when you remove your jacket.
Getting the shoes right of course is also crucial, which should always be the same colour as the suit, same with socks, and always made of leather throughout (with a slight heel), and properly polished. Avoid anything pointy-toed, especially if you're a short arse, as you'll just look ridiculous. Instead opt for something more classic, like a good brogue.
If a colour contrast is sought, never do it with shoes, always with the shirt or tie. Team it all up with a nice watch and cufflinks (if a suitable shirt has been chosen), and a suit is far from boring :)
Marco.
I don't mind wearing a suit if appropriate and I've got a couple of good ones. I wouldn't wear them just for the sake of it though.
The trend of wearing brown shoes with a dark suit needs to stop.
'Never brown in town'. Doesn't matter that the 'fashion' is, it's just wrong.
Holidays are one thing, living somewhere is different.
If you're living somewhere tropical you get used to it, body thermostat will adjust. Same as if you live somewhere very cold. It's no excuse to wear tragic footwear and clothing.
One of the great things about being over 60 and retired is that I don't give a rat's arse about what is 'passable' or what others think I should be wearing. Not that I was too bothered when I was still working but was in a management role for a while and did adhere to some sense of decorum ...
Although I resist the temptation to dye my hair pink and wear a leotard and sandals to go shopping, I take my hat off to any other old codgers who feel the need to express their wildest taste in sartorial grandeur. Once you've done your time on the treadmill "fuck 'em all" should be the motto :champagne:
I don't mind wearing a suit if appropriate and I've got a couple of good ones. I wouldn't wear them just for the sake of it though.
Ditto on both counts:)
The trend of wearing brown shoes with a dark suit needs to stop
As ever, trends are followed by mindless sheep. Why wear something that's deemed as 'trendy', if it makes you look ridiculous? It's just crazy. Better to create YOUR OWN look/trend! I always admire people who aren't afraid of expressing themselves, through the clothes that they wear - as long as it's carried out with some class.
A) it shows you've got a personality, instead of being just a bland/boring 'no mark', and b) it demonstrates that you're a free-thinker, not a sheep. blindly following the herd, and who's not afraid of sticking two fingers up to convention! Such people only deserve my respect.
Marco.
Stryder5
15-06-2018, 17:12
Ditto on both counts:)
As ever, trends are followed by mindless sheep. Why wear something that's deemed as 'trendy', if it makes you look ridiculous? It's just crazy. Better to create YOUR OWN trend! I always admire people who aren't afraid to express themselves, through the clothes they wear - as long as it's done well!
A) it shows you've got a personality, instead of being just a bland/boring 'no mark', and b) it demonstrates that you're a free-thinker, not a sheep. blindly following the herd, and who's not afraid of sticking two fingers up to convention! Such people only deserve my respect.
Marco.
You've probably seen Firebottle's ......trousers?
Gary
One of the great things about being over 60 and retired is that I don't give a rat's arse about what is 'passable' or what others think I should be wearing. Not that I was too bothered when I was still working but was in a management role for a while and did adhere to some sense of decorum ...
Although I resist the temptation to dye my hair pink and wear a leotard and sandals to go shopping, I take my hat off to any other old codgers who feel the need to express their wildest taste in sartorial grandeur. Once you've done your time on the treadmill "fuck 'em all" should be the motto :champagne:
I completely agree, Mike, but *only* when you're truly past it, and so it no longer matters.
It's of course ultimately up to the individual concerned, and I'd always respect someone's wishes, but if you're still reasonably young (or not quite decrepit, lol), and reasonably fit and healthy, why not take a pride in your appearance?
Chances are it'll make you feel good and improve your self-esteem. And life's too short not to feel good! There's plenty of time to give up when you're wobbling around in your zimmer, and dribbling from both ends!!;)
Marco.
You've probably seen Firebottle's ......trousers?
Gary
Yup, and I applauded him on them! :)
Marco.
Marco was first in his school to wear a basque and 6 inch heels. Lol
Indeed, and it wasn't even a remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!:D
Marco.
Marco was first in his school to wear a basque and 6 inch heels. Lol
You're confusing him with Lady GaGa I think. Done that myself a few times.
Watching The Superbowl last year I thought it was Marco doing the half-time show until about half way through when there was a close up and I realised 'Oh, it's her!'
:kiss::kiss::bum::bum:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 17:58
we had lots of poor kids that wore woolies plastic sandals when i was young. was all their parents could afford tbh. sad but true. i had a pair too but they were for the beach only, and wouldnt be seen dead wearing them in street. now these plastic ones are apparently cool. i wear what i can get my feet into. mostly velcro stuff; not cool but its better than nowt.
Me and all my friends, at primary school age, wore the Woolworths plastic sandals. 5 shillings a pair and I think the colour choice was white, red or brown. Mum always bought the brown ones. They lasted exactly 5 weeks, the duration of the school holidays.
Oh and that other poor kid essential, the snake belt. They were great.
If you're living somewhere tropical you get used to it, body thermostat will adjust. Same as if you live somewhere very cold. It's no excuse to wear tragic footwear and clothing.
And the locals will be laughing at the sad Brit, with the hanky on his head etc.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 18:05
Well I'm going to carry on wearing sandals! :lol:
I saw that film. Sid James just looked ridiculous :(
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 18:09
I wouldn't mind betting there are one or two members who STILL have an old pair of flared jeans that have been stuck on a hanger at the back of a wardrobe since the seventies.
I have a pair of flared jeans but they don't spend much time in the wardrobe as I wear them every weekend, along with my denim shirt. DOUBLE DENIM! :eek:
Oh and that other poor kid essential, the snake belt. They were great.
Snake belt? Wot be one of those, then dahling?:)
Marco.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 18:13
Snake belt? Wot be one of those, then dahling?:)
Marco.
http://i65.tinypic.com/33eokk6.jpg
Interesting - not seen one before.
Marco.
Yup snake belts. I use a modern version now. Velcro fastening stretch belt
I completely agree, Mike, but *only* when you're truly passed it, and so it no longer matters.
'Passed' what Marco? ... and what is the 'it' that no longer matters? :scratch:
Sorry, typo. That should of course have read 'past'.
'It'? Mmm... I'd suggest 'living'!
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 18:31
Oh dear, the fashion police are out in force on this thread. I'm going to have to re-think my outfit choice for next week at Cranage hall. I believe the Ammonite room is having a catwalk built.
Let me know what you're wearing, so we don't clash.
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 18:39
Funny you should mention 'clash'. Even my best gear is held together with safety pins...
I'll be the one dressed like a Scouser. That works in Liverpool even to this day but round these parts it fell out of fashion when that whole 'American Skateboard' look came in. So then I stood out a bit because I wasn't dressing like that - wouldn't be cremated in it.
But time marches on. Lots of East Europeans round my way now and they also dress like Scousers. So I blend in again.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 18:43
I'll wear a t-shirt with really short sleeves, and you'll spot me a mile off. I don't know anyone else who has a tattoo of Jimi Hendrix which looks like Trevor McDonald in a wig :(
Sorry, typo. That should of course have read 'past'.
'It'? Mmm... I'd suggest 'living'!
Marco.
So would that be the 'past' as in 'sell by date' and the 'living' as in what you do up 'til when you die?
Let me reassure that there is still potential for plenty of living after you turn 60 and you aren't necessarily ' past' anything at all - hope that allays some of your fears :lol:
Ha - oh yes, as long as it doesn't provide an excuse to go around in piss-stained kegs and dodgy sandals!:D:eyebrows:
Marco.
I'll wear a t-shirt with really short sleeves, and you'll spot me a mile off. I don't know anyone else who has a tattoo of Jimi Hendrix which looks like Trevor McDonald in a wig :(
I do. Or did, he copped it some time ago.
Maybe you had them done at the same place?
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:00
So would that be the 'past' as in 'sell by date' and the 'living' as in what you do up 'til when you die?
Let me reassure that there is still potential for plenty of living after you turn 60 and you aren't necessarily ' past' anything at all - hope that allays some of your fears :lol:
I'm 60 now and the only thing I'm past is playing 'hopscotch' in the playground, as my balls keep banging on the tarmac.
I thought that was your boobs?:scratch:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:06
I do. Or did, he copped it some time ago.
Maybe you had them done at the same place?
I think I may have been this tattooist's first and last customer, after which he re-sold the equipment on Ebay, and sent a strongly worded email to the guy who did the 'how to' video on YouTube.
Alarm bells should have rung when he said to me "Jimi Hendrix? Is that the bloke off 'News at Ten?"
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:09
I thought that was your boobs?:scratch:
Marco.
No that's when I do cartwheels, something else I'm now past. :(
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:12
Night-time cartwheels with coloured LED's taped to my moobs, I could charge an entrance fee for that one.
As a youth I always pondered if tattoos, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Tattoo off of 'Fantasy Island' were somehow connected.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:18
That would be the drugs I expect.
Again, it depends on the wearer and also the type of suit. I used to sell them, indeed managed a mens department, so know a little about the subject.
Firstly, if you're going to look good in a nice suit, it helps being tall and reasonably slim. Suits simply aren't for fatties or short-arses - and if you're the former, stay away from ones with double-breasted jackets, as they simply accentuate your, erm, 'girth', especially the pleated trousers that often go with them. Single-breasted suits are generally more flattering, especially in dark colours.
Secondly, CUT (and fit) is everything. A simply styled, well-cut suit, made from good quality material, can be extremely elegant on the right type of wearer - and that also applies to matching shirts. A poor shirt will spoil the look of a nice suit, just as much as a cheap tie.
Thirdly, accessorise well, by choosing a complimentary tie and shoes (a tip is always to spend decent money on a good tie, as cheap ones look like shit and will spoil the appearance of even the nicest suit - and most importantly, know how to tie it properly!). A good quality leather belt on trousers (the same colour) also helps, especially when you remove your jacket.
Getting the shoes right of course is also crucial, which should always be the same colour as the suit, same with socks, and always made of leather throughout (with a slight heel), and properly polished. Avoid anything pointy-toed, especially if you're a short arse, as you'll just look ridiculous. Instead opt for something more classic, like a good brogue.
If a colour contrast is sought, never do it with shoes, always with the shirt or tie. Team it all up with a nice watch and cufflinks (if a suitable shirt has been chosen), and a suit is far from boring :)
Marco.
Shoes should always compliment the colour of the suit, not necessarily match it: brown shoes with a brown or tan or fawn coloured suit, black coloured shoes with everything else. And yes they should be well polished. Socks should match the colour of the shirt, unless it is white, then the socks should be either dark blue or black.
Ties (preferably made of silk) should compliment the shirt - so no 'spots' with 'stripes'. Matching or complimentary colours are fine. Cuff links are best worn with shirts that have 'double cuffs'.
Tie widths vary according to fashion. Try to avoid very narrow or very wide ties. And tie them so the front facing part just touches the wasteband of the trousers, not down at crotch level, the way Donald Trump wears his.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 19:24
Is it OK for me to wear my sandals with a suit? :D
That would be the drugs I expect.
No doubt about it.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:28
Only if you sleep in a cardboard box and have a dog on a piece of string. String is necessary to keep the dog from leaving through embarrassment.
http://i65.tinypic.com/33eokk6.jpg
I used to have one of those as a boy. :)
Yeah silk has always been my preferred material as well for the old neck tie. Hmmm !
Is it OK for me to wear my sandals with a suit? :D
No!
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:35
Back in the seventies I had a part time job as doorman at Preston Guildhall. On nights when it was wrestling I had to wear a suit.
My suit was pale blue and was "complemented" by a pair of blood red Kicker boots. I got asked for an autograph a couple of times. I thought I looked shit-hot. These days I realise I was just regular temperature shit.
Shoes should always compliment the colour of the suit, not necessarily match it: brown shoes with a brown or tan or fawn coloured suit, black coloured shoes with everything else. And yes they should be well polished. Socks should match the colour of the shirt, unless it is white, then the socks should be either dark blue or black.
Ties (preferably made of silk) should compliment the shirt - so no 'spots' with 'stripes'. Matching or complimentary colours are fine. Cuff links are best worn with shirts that have 'double cuffs'.
Tie widths vary according to fashion. Try to avoid very narrow or very wide ties. And tie them so the front facing part just touches the wasteband of the trousers, not down at crotch level, the way Donald Trump wears his.
But when is a brown, tan or fawn suit acceptable? Certainly not in any professional capacity, except, arguably, Teacher.
But when is a brown, tan or fawn suit acceptable? Certainly not in any professional capacity, except, arguably, Teacher.
Who said it had to be in a "professional capacity"?
Who said it had to be in a "professional capacity"?
No-one, I'm asking in what circumstances would such a suit be acceptable?
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 19:42
Chucked my last suit out about twenty five years ago.
No-one, I'm asking in what circumstances would such a suit be acceptable?
When, for example, my partner and I go to a good restaurant for dinner.
Chucked my last suit out about twenty five years ago.
Shouldn't have done that Geoff - it's now probably the height of fashion.
got a few suits. weddings and funerals usually. dont have much reason to wear them now but quite liked wearing one. waistcoat of course, but not matching. pocket watch of course too... used to have a white pulling jacket in 70's. lol
could start a tie shop too:ner:
When, for example, my partner and I go to a good restaurant for dinner.
Or a party at a friend's house where you are expected to make an effort? Okay I get that. A dark suit would seem too formal, tracksuit and trainers would be an insult.
... used to have a white pulling jacket in 70's. lol
Proper John Travolta job with the long collars? Respect, man.
Pigmy Pony
15-06-2018, 19:55
I bet someone on here has a tie that looks like a piano keyboard. And I bet when you're pissed you wear it as a headband. C'mon don't be shy, we promise we won't laugh
Proper John Travolta job with the long collars? Respect, man.
pulled a good few fish out o' the burn with it too. Wouldnt dare now mind lol
the good old days those... work, pub, dinner, pub, burd n bed...do it again...live die repeat:eek:
Shoes should always compliment the colour of the suit, not necessarily match it: brown shoes with a brown or tan or fawn coloured suit, black coloured shoes with everything else.
Of course. What I was referring to, as indeed Macca has pointed out, was the most commonly committed 'cardinal sin', which is wearing brown shoes with something other than a brown suit!
Socks should match the colour of the shirt, unless it is white, then the socks should be either dark blue or black.
Mmm... Mostly yes, but if you were wearing, say, a dark grey suit, with a grey/blue shirt, I'd still be tempted for the socks to match the trousers, than the shirt. not least because you're unlikely to find socks exactly that colour.
Plus, and this is just a personal thing, I'm not into 'showing off' socks; I prefer them simply to blend as invisibly into an outfit as possible, especially when it comes to suits, which is why I always match them with trousers.
Ties (preferably made of silk) should compliment the shirt - so no 'spots' with 'stripes'. Matching or complimentary colours are fine. Cuff links are best worn with shirts that have 'double cuffs'.
Tie widths vary according to fashion. Try to avoid very narrow or very wide ties. And tie them so the front facing part just touches the wasteband of the trousers, not down at crotch level, the way Donald Trump wears his.
Yup, I'm with you on all of that. I presume you meant 'waistband'?;)
Marco.
Of course. What I was referring to, as indeed Macca has pointed out, was the most commonly committed 'cardinal sin', which is wearing brown shoes with something other than a brown suit!
Mmm... Mostly yes, but if you were wearing, say, a dark grey suit, with a grey/blue shirt, I'd still be tempted for the socks to match the trousers, than the shirt. not least because you're unlikely to find socks exactly that colour.
Plus, and this is just a personal thing, I'm not into 'showing off' socks; I prefer them simply to blend as invisibly into an outfit as possible, especially when it comes to suits, which is why I always match them with trousers.
Yup, I'm with you on all of that. I presume you meant 'waistband'?;)
Marco.
Oops - yes of course. :o Put it down to the onset of senility. :lol:
I'm going to vent some more on this fashion thing while the opportunity presents:
Shoes with jeans. Just say no. Boots or trainers or if you must, Converse, or even Dunlop Green Flash. But never shoes.
Unless they are those black jeans that don't look like jeans and you are quite cool anyway. Otherwise forget it.
Hooped tops - they don't look good on anyone. Man or women. Please understand that.
Saw another man bag today. Really don't like it. Don't like to even see it. Makes me despair.
If you've got crap to carry around that you can't fit in your trouser and coat pockets (and you shouldn't have, really), get a small Bergen. It's not a great look either but it's an order of magnitude better than carrying a handbag.
No-one, I'm asking in what circumstances would such a suit be acceptable?
I'm with you there. Brown suits I simply don't do - and indeed have never done. It's a personal taste thing of course, but I find brown clothes, of any description, rather ageing and old-fashioned.
Brown cords, especially, which reminds me of a chemistry teacher I once had, who didn't have a clue about dress sense [I think his mum chose his clothes], which I find is often the case with academics.
Marco.
Mum's in our day did tend to like brown and beige for husbands and male offspring. Noticed that myself.
as long as its not offensive(ie, fatties wearing black tights and not much else) then i dont ind much; I may have a laugh or shake my head but,.. hey ho, it aint that important. It doesnt matter much these days, so your pissing against the wind getting hot under collar.
now where is my black tights :eek:
I'm going to vent some more on this fashion thing while the opportunity presents:
Shoes with jeans. Just say no. Boots or trainers or if you must, Converse, or even Dunlop Green Flash. But never shoes.
Unless they are those black jeans that don't look like jeans and you are quite cool anyway. Otherwise forget it.
Hooped tops - they don't look good on anyone. Man or women. Please understand that.
Saw another man bag today. Really don't like it. Don't like to even see it. Makes me despair.
If you've got crap to carry around that you can't fit in your trouser and coat pockets (and you shouldn't have, really), get a small Bergen. It's not a great look either but it's an order of magnitude better than carrying a handbag.
:clap::clap: :thumbsup:
Especially the bit in bold, with blue jeans! Black 'dress shoes' with blue jeans is simply hideous... Next it'll be blue jeans with a suit jacket and bright white trainers - and yes I've seen a few roasters 'cutting about' in that sexy little ensemble!!:doh:
Needless to say, they're usually always single and not in full control of their bladders.
Marco.
Mum's in our day did tend to like brown and beige for husbands and male offspring. Noticed that myself.
Yes, that's if you put up with being dressed by your mum! I gave that up after about 10. The funniest thing though, which I can NEVER get my head around, is husbands being dressed by their wives... WTF is that shit about?
Marco.
A Bergen bag - do you mean something like this?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71S0jYgIS%2BL._UX385_.jpg
That's the sort of thing I use when backpacking, and need to carry a sleeping bag and a couple of Sigg waterbottles.
Actually if I'm just popping down to the shops, I'm more likely to take a small backpack with me, rather than a shopping bag.
Mate uses a laptop bag. Has done for years
A Bergen bag - do you mean something like this?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71S0jYgIS%2BL._UX385_.jpg
That's the sort of thing I use when backpacking, and need to carry a sleeping bag and a couple of Sigg waterbottles.
Actually if I'm just popping down to the shops, I'm more likely to take a small backpack with me, rather than a shopping bag.
Ha - that's what your wife's handbag is for!:D;)
I carry hee-haw around with me, other than my wallet and car keys.
Marco.
Ha - that's what your wife's handbag is for!:D;)
I carry hee-haw around with me, other than my wallet and car keys.
Marco.
Not sure I could get a pint of milk, loaf of bread and a tub of yoghurt in her handbag.
Lol - that's what the car's for!
Marco.
How about this for fashion?
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d3/99/1c/d3991c47818c361aade93a9415ee57a8.jpg
Is this a hit, or a miss?
Oh FFS... The pictures on this thread just keep getting better (or worse, depending on your viewpoint), *but* I do worry how easily they're being found!;)
Marco.
P.S It's a miss, as everyone knows shades, with a mankini, is a no-no.
walpurgis
15-06-2018, 20:57
Here's a guy who's proud of his looks!
http://i65.tinypic.com/30lklyd.jpg
Lol - that's what the car's for!
Marco.
I'm not using the car just to go half a mile - that's what feet are for (unless it's peeing with rain)!
Lol... I understand, but I simply don't do 'top-up' shopping, or walking about with carrier bags. Del catches that in her car, on her way home from work. Otherwise, the main 'shop' is done in one swoop together, once a week, in my car.
When I'm out and about on foot, I like to feel as free and as unencumbered by 'stuff' as possible. I even hate wearing a jacket unless I have to :)
Plus, any shops I'd use are further away from me than half a mile (more like 2 miles), so I can't really just 'pop to the shops'.
Marco.
A Bergen bag - do you mean something like this?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71S0jYgIS%2BL._UX385_.jpg
That's the sort of thing I use when backpacking, and need to carry a sleeping bag and a couple of Sigg waterbottles.
Actually if I'm just popping down to the shops, I'm more likely to take a small backpack with me, rather than a shopping bag.
Yes, although that's a lot bigger than I was thinking for just walking around.
I would also use one for the supermarket because I don't like carrying things in my hands, but for me the supermarket is only 500 yards away so I don't bother.
I don't like carrying things in my hands, but for me the supermarket is only 500 yards away so I don't bother.
Precisely, me neither, and that also includes wearing rucksacks/backpacks, although they're infinitely better [in a different league altogether] from 'man bags'. Being a non-smoker and 'unmarried' to a mobile phone, or any other technological paraphernalia, also helps one feel 'free' when walking about!:)
Marco.
http://i65.tinypic.com/33eokk6.jpg
these were mandatory when I was a child.
Must be a generational thing:)
Marco.
I would also use one for the supermarket because I don't like carrying things in my hands, but for me the supermarket is only 500 yards away so I don't bother.
Nor do I, that's why I prefer to use a backpack or someting I can carry on my shoulder. When travelling I won't use a suitcase, much preferring a holdall which I carry with the handles over my shoulder.
Apropos drip-feed shopping: well I like to get out every day when I can to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the occasional croissant.
Must be a generational thing:)
Marco.
No, I had one too. It wasn't new when I got it but I think you could still buy them back then (mid 1970s).
Nor do I, that's why I prefer to use a backpack or someting I can carry on my shoulder. When travelling I won't use a suitcase, much preferring a holdall which I carry with the handles over my shoulder.
Apropos drip-feed shopping: well I like to get out every day when I can to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the occasional croissant.
I've got one of those hard shell suitcases with the wheels and the extendable handle. That was a good buy. Been all over with that and it is still as good as new.
Nor do I, that's why I prefer to use a backpack or someting I can carry on my shoulder. When travelling I won't use a suitcase, much preferring a holdall which I carry with the handles over my shoulder.
Surely that's the butler's job, old boy?
Apropos drip-feed shopping: well I like to get out every day when I can to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the occasional croissant.
So do I, but the difference is, Del brings it back in her car after work. I phone (or email) her, tell her what's needed, and she brings it home. I detest food shopping in supermarkets (or pretty much anywhere except country markets, which are a little more exciting), so avoid it like the plague.
And if I want some exercise, I go for a walk to the local park [and frequently much further]. I don't traipse around carrying bags of shopping;)
Marco.
Shoes with jeans. Just say no.
Winkle Pickers with jeans? - you betcha !!
No Winkle Pickers = no Rock 'n Roll*
No Rock 'n Roll = no R&B
No R&B = no Sweet Soul Music
No Rock 'n Roll or R&B or Sweet Soul Music = no British music scene worth talking about .....
Actually - both R&B AND Sweet Soul Music involved an awful lot of Jeans/Shoes combos (think sharp Italian style and mods...) ... so looks like your theory would involve the death of all that's worthwhile from British culture of the last 60 or so years :lol:
*brothel creepers also allowed in
I've got one of those hard shell suitcases with the wheels and the extendable handle.
Yup - my daughter has one of those and swears by it ..... (personally I prefer a hold-all)
Pigmy Pony
16-06-2018, 05:53
:clap::clap: :thumbsup:
Especially the bit in bold, with blue jeans! Black 'dress shoes' with blue jeans is simply hideous... Next it'll be blue jeans with a suit jacket and bright white trainers - and yes I've seen a few roasters 'cutting about' in that sexy little ensemble!!:doh:
Needless to say, they're usually always single and not in full control of their bladders.
Marco.
Dress shoes, blue jeans and suit jacket - the Jeremy Clarkson look. One of my brothers rocks that shit, but then he likes a good fight. It's like 'here I am, and I'm wearing it. I dare you to take the piss'.
Pigmy Pony
16-06-2018, 06:00
How about this for fashion?
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d3/99/1c/d3991c47818c361aade93a9415ee57a8.jpg
Is this a hit, or a miss?
He looks Mediterranean, possibly Italian, I would guess from around Tuscany, and clearly loves his food. :D
Yeah, it's my brother, Bruno. He was always the slim one in the family.
Marco.
I've got one of those hard shell suitcases with the wheels and the extendable handle. That was a good buy. Been all over with that and it is still as good as new.
Ours are the softer, zip-up type, simply because most of the time we go on holiday, it's in the car, so they can be squeezed into a space in the boot or roof rack easier than the hard-shell type. At airports, I simply wheel them along the floor.
Del and I usually share the one large suitcase between us (I like travelling light), so there's never really lots to carry. Rucksacks are out of the question because she wouldn't want her clothes all folded up like that and squashed inside anything smaller than a proper suitcase, which allows for much neater storage of clothes.
Plus, quite often, we wrap bottles of wine up in socks, to prevent breakages, and squeeze them into gaps inside the suitcase, same with foodstuffs, as we always bring a shedload of stuff like that back from abroad, and you can't really do that with a rucksack.
I do agree though that it's easier and more comfortable to carry stuff on your back, so if we went on a walking holiday or something, a rucksack/backpack would of course be the answer:)
Marco.
Winkle Pickers with jeans? - you betcha !!
No Winkle Pickers = no Rock 'n Roll*
No Rock 'n Roll = no R&B
No R&B = no Sweet Soul Music
No Rock 'n Roll or R&B or Sweet Soul Music = no British music scene worth talking about .....
Actually - both R&B AND Sweet Soul Music involved an awful lot of Jeans/Shoes combos (think sharp Italian style and mods...) ... so looks like your theory would involve the death of all that's worthwhile from British culture of the last 60 or so years :lol:
*brothel creepers also allowed in
The trouble with that is the look is dated. Dress like that these days and people will just think you are Mark Lamarr
Indeed. Mike makes a relevant point, but I never liked that look in the first place, so wouldn't be seen dead in it now.
Marco.
He looks Mediterranean, possibly Italian, I would guess from around Tuscany, and clearly loves his food. :D
That picture nearly made me physically sick! You would have thought he would have the decency to have his 'mankini line' waxed.
Dress shoes, blue jeans and suit jacket - the Jeremy Clarkson look. One of my brothers rocks that shit, but then he likes a good fight. It's like 'here I am, and I'm wearing it. I dare you to take the piss'.
You forgot the beer belly overhanging the waistband.
...another pet hate of mine. If you've got a beer gut like that, at least try and keep it hidden!
It's the same with the fashion for young women now of wearing pants/trousers that expose their bellies - and it's always the fatties who mostly seem to wear them: 'Honestly hun, I'm not really preggers'!:doh:
Message to the risible belly-flashers: cover up yer flesh if you don't have the body to show it off!!
Marco.
I used to have one of those as a boy. :)
Mine was green stripe.
Did you have those wondeful round Nat Health glasses like the kid from Lord of the Flies?:eek:
The trouble with that is the look is dated. Dress like that these days and people will just think you are Mark Lamarr
Wrong reference - think Ronson and you might be nearer the Mark :lol:
Wrong reference - think Ronson and you might be nearer the Mark :lol:
Much better example, you're right:)
jollyfix
16-06-2018, 13:16
People who wear sports clothes, who are not playing sports, never look right to me. People wearing Jogging bottoms, football shirt, baseball cap,trainers, when shopping or down the pub . Golf clothes, whats that about? :scratch:
Trainers are for training,, a bloke should only wear boots, big boots, dirty big boots, massive boots. steel cap on the outside boots, dirty big boots with a savile row suit, with a bathing costume whilst walking to the pool or into the sea.
Baby boots when born, then die with your boots on... but not cowboy boots. Lemmy only wore those to add height and he disliked other heel boots as he looked even worse in them.
I used to take the piss out of him for his cowboy boots many a time whilst out on the lash with him.:pub:
walpurgis
16-06-2018, 13:55
People wearing Jogging bottoms
I wear those all the time indoors. :)
Pigmy Pony
16-06-2018, 14:09
Jogging bottoms are ok for indoors, but I wouldn't even wear them to put the bins out
I dont wear them, but no objections as long as they fit properly and are clean.. prefer proper trousers myself when i can wear them, but getting used to shorts at moment lol....a ghastly sight but needs must
I wear those all the time indoors. :)
Same here, usually black Lonsdale ones. Nice and comfy (or shorts in this weather). What else would you wear indoors? Keeps my jeans nice and clean for wearing out!:)
As for taking the bins out, I've been known to do so in my dressing gown, which I sometimes even wear during the day in the house, if I can't be arsed getting dressed... I might not even shave for a few days either! [Shock horror]:eyebrows:
These are the little luxuries that are available when you don't have to go to work or be seen in public!:D
Marco.
Just in case you have to go to work sometime Marco, dressing gown and stubble wouldn't raise an eyebrow these days - and that's just the ladettes..
Pigmy Pony
16-06-2018, 15:49
Same here, usually black Lonsdale ones. Nice and comfy (or shorts in this weather). What else would you wear indoors? Keeps my jeans nice and clean for wearing out!:)
As for taking the bins out, I've been known to do so in my dressing gown, which I sometimes even wear during the day in the house, if I can't be arsed getting dressed... I might not even shave for a few days either! [Shock horror]:eyebrows:
These are the little luxuries that are available when you don't have to go to work or be seen in public!:D
Marco.
They are also the little luxuries that are available when you have no work to go to, or can't face being seen in public.
Also a popular look for hospital patients nipping out for a fag.
I'll stick with my gold sequinned thong and crop top thanks - we Chorley folk know how to doss around in style.
I must have more active brain cells than I thought. Remembered today possibly the most famous champion of the snake belt.
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Minstrel SE
17-06-2018, 02:04
No I can see the point there. Once you get used to Ron Hill tracksters everything else can seem a bit heavy and stifling. There is no need for jeans or a shirt when lounging or pottering about.
I find it odd when people always seem to have a collared shirt and slacks on for every occassion. Dress right down until you really need to dress up.
Its often an age thing and some men dont know how to dress unless they have a shirt and cravat. They dont really understand the meaning of smart casual and seem stuck in a bygone age :)
Ain't that the truth! I've seen some planks doing the gardening in a shirt and tie... What DA FUCK is that pish all about...??:rolleyes::doh:
Marco.
Dangerous too if you get the tie caught in the mower.
walpurgis
17-06-2018, 08:43
What's a tie? :scratch:
Something you wrap around the wife's mouth to shut her up!:eyebrows:
Marco.
Ain't that the truth! I've seen some planks doing the gardening in a shirt and tie... What DA FUCK is that pish all about...??:rolleyes::doh:
Marco.
I do the gardening wearing a shirt (but no tie!), jeans and trainer-style boots. I don't look good in T-shirts.
Lol - that doesn't count then. It's the tie that would make you a plank!;)
Marco.
Lol - that doesn't count then. It's the tie that would make you a plank!;)
Marco.
If the gardening is 'heavy duty', I'll probably wear overalls/boilersuit (with suitably fashionable frayed waist and a hole in the knee!).
Hey, that could almost be deemed as trendy!:eyebrows:
Marco.
I'm just about to pop down to the local shops, so I'll be wearing a blue shirt, dark blue tie, black trousers, with well-polished black brogue shoes. :)
walpurgis
18-06-2018, 09:57
And I'll be wearing my standard uniform of jeans, teeshirt and sandals. :)
grampa shirt, shorts and brown leather half sandals with oversized cream socks :ner:
I'm just about to pop down to the local shops, so I'll be wearing a blue shirt, dark blue tie, black trousers, with well-polished black brogue shoes. :)
Stop, you're giving me a chubby:eyebrows:;)
Pants? I'm getting a vibe of brown Y-fronts:D
Marco.
Adidas tracky bottoms, Reeboks, Berghaus fleece and a Motorhead t-shirt.
Round here that is a little over-dressed for going to the shops, but hey!
walpurgis
18-06-2018, 10:31
Actually, I must get new sandals. Mine are 'shabby chic' canvas examples with frayed fabric edges. They're getting a more shabby than chic look lately.
Aside from the dodgy aesthetic, sandals are no use whatsoever if you need to kick someone or have it away on your toes.
It has become a trend here in the US, that young men wear their pants down below their arse! No kidding, it started to be cool to wear your jeans low, and show off the tops of your boxers. But as the trend continued now they have their ass completely out of their pants! It looks completely ridiculous. And many towns are outlawing this behavior as indecent exposure, and many stores refuse to serve them. But I know the more people complain, the more they want to do it, if people stopped talking about it the fad would pass. No young lady is impressed by such a sight, how are you going to break into a run if someone gets after you? And people are literally laughing at you! I just don’t get it. We enjoy many freedoms here, but some have to push it to the ridiculous. Whenever I see someone with their pants below their ass, my first thought is, “how stupid!”, why would looking stupid be popular? They must actually be stupid.
Russell
It has become a trend here in the US, that young men wear their pants down below their arse! No kidding, it started to be cool to wear your jeans low, and show off the tops of your boxers. But as the trend continued now they have their ass completely out of their pants! It looks completely ridiculous. And many towns are outlawing this behavior as indecent exposure, and many stores refuse to serve them. But I know the more people complain, the more they want to do it, if people stopped talking about it the fad would pass. No young lady is impressed by such a sight, how are you going to break into a run if someone gets after you? And people are literally laughing at you! I just don’t get it. We enjoy many freedoms here, but some have to push it to the ridiculous. Whenever I see someone with their pants below their ass, my first thought is, “how stupid!”, why would looking stupid be popular? They must actually be stupid.
Russell
quite a few do it here too; mostly scumbags tbf, but that and hoody wearing is still poplular.. baseball caps worn the wrong way is another idiotic idea. funny how its the idiotic things that become popular, mostly by idiots.
Stop, you're giving me a chubby:eyebrows:;)
Pants? I'm getting a vibe of brown Y-fronts:D
Marco.
Nah - I'll go 'commando'. :lol:
Primalsea
18-06-2018, 17:49
It has become a trend here in the US, that young men wear their pants down below their arse! No kidding, it started to be cool to wear your jeans low, and show off the tops of your boxers. But as the trend continued now they have their ass completely out of their pants! It looks completely ridiculous. And many towns are outlawing this behavior as indecent exposure, and many stores refuse to serve them. But I know the more people complain, the more they want to do it, if people stopped talking about it the fad would pass. No young lady is impressed by such a sight, how are you going to break into a run if someone gets after you? And people are literally laughing at you! I just don’t get it. We enjoy many freedoms here, but some have to push it to the ridiculous. Whenever I see someone with their pants below their ass, my first thought is, “how stupid!”, why would looking stupid be popular? They must actually be stupid.
Russell
I believe it is to emulate being held in a police cell, your belt is taken away from you so your trousers hang down round your arse. Same crap as the fake gunshot holes in clothing and shoes with laces removed.
Not heard of it but a good point for its origins
nonuffin
18-06-2018, 18:16
Seeing as like what we is talking about footwear, what opinions are there here about Crocs?
I wouldn't be seen dead in sandals, trainers make my feet perspire like mad, so I wear crocs with lots of lovely holes so my feet get plenty of ventilation.
Don't give a toss if they are a fashion disaster either :ner:
I have seen some of these young men with their trousers falling down, a most unwholesome sight! Much better for young ladies to wear jeans with their arses hanging out? That would be more sensible. Not the older ladies though, that would be silly and very unattractive
Primalsea
18-06-2018, 20:37
Seeing as like what we is talking about footwear, what opinions are there here about Crocs?
I wouldn't be seen dead in sandals, trainers make my feet perspire like mad, so I wear crocs with lots of lovely holes so my feet get plenty of ventilation.
Don't give a toss if they are a fashion disaster either :ner:
My Crocs were really handy (or should that be footy) for just wondering out into the garden and garage. Also they where great for pressure-washing the patio. Dog ate them, the only bloddy shoes it has ever eating. Only cost me £4 in Asda sometime in the early 2000s and where over 10 years old, so not as if I hadn’t had my money’s worth out of them. Not something I would go out in public in however.
"Crocs" are nothing more than plastic/rubber sandals anyway. Comfortable, waterproof - but godamn ugly!
My Crocs were really handy (or should that be footy) for just wondering out into the garden and garage. Also they where great for pressure-washing the patio. Dog ate them, the only bloddy shoes it has ever eating. Only cost me £4 in Asda sometime in the early 2000s and where over 10 years old, so not as if I hadn’t had my money’s worth out of them. Not something I would go out in public in however.
Apparently your dog had an opinion!
Russell
Plastic sandals were launched here in the 1950's as I recall. It was a bit of a novelty to wear them while swimming in our local kiddies pool but my abiding memory is of the heavily grooved soles which acted as dog- sh!t magnets and were impossible to clean out !!
Thankfully, they're not something I was ever introduced to!:eek:
Marco.
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