What did *you* wear "out and about" today?

[sapphire]

And why do you think so many women turned to wearing pants after freezing to death in the cold in dresses?????

[Peter v]

Hey, guys! Thought I'd wander over to this neck of the woods and brag a bit about the outfit I put together today... I thought I did a pretty nifty job, and wanted to share.

I'm wearing a cerulean blue scoop-neck knit top, with 3/4 length sleeves. As most of my tops do, it skims closely but doesn't "grab".

I've got on a chunky silver necklace which rests on the shirt, not my skin. Earrings are small blue crystals. Bracelet is a delicate silver flower chain with tiny blue beads accenting. On the other hand I have a chunky blue-and-green enamel flower ring.

My skirt is an ankle-length double-layer polyester chiffon. Black background, blue flowers with green leaves.

I'm wearing my kitten-heeled velvet shoes with mary jane straps and silver detailing. Black knee-highs, because why bother with full-length hose when you're wearing an ankle-length skirt?

Impeccable makeup, naturally. Natural browns as usual to highlight my brown hair and eyes, but deep rose-pink lipstick this time to bring a shock of color to my face and accentuate my full lips. I don't always play up this feature because I don't want to look like a sex kitten, but today I'm wearing such a bold color I knew I could pull it off!

Hair, as usual, worn loosely around the shoulders. I rarely take the time to worry about doing my hair much, so I have an easy-care style which takes advantage of my natural wave. Besides, I like the way loose hair looks. I nearly always part my hair on the side.

Okay, that's me! Having a pretty good day today. I've already shared elsewhere what I look like on a schlumpy day, I thought I'd share what I look like when I'm feeling my best!

TTYL!

-=[Emerald]=-

Well, that sounds delicious, and hard to beat, but I am sure we'll try, in our own way. Um, no negative response from the more braveheart inclined, please. Everyone his own style.

PS I got a compliment from my son, today, he doesn't want to be seen with me in a skirt, affraid of being ridiculed. but said that he and his sister think I look good in what I wear, and much better than i did before I wore skirts, and that is true, as I just wore mostly T shirts, or blouses, with denim tr*users, and a jumper. Just practical drab men's clothing. Now that I wear different skirts, the need to and the possibilitys to pay attention to detail and the overall look is very actual and possible. And I enjoy being "colourfully" and trendy dressed.

Peter v.

[crfriend]

I got a compliment from my son, today, he doesn't want to be seen with me in a skirt, affraid of being ridiculed. but said that he and his sister think I look good in what I wear, and much better than i did before I wore skirts [...]

Just out of curiosity, did you ask him precisely why he is afraid of being ridiculed? It might stimulate an interesting discussion. I don't know how old he is, but it sounds like he's in his teen years and that's a notoriously difficult time. The fact that both he and your daughter agree that you (1) look good and (2) look much better than before is very interesting and points up that they likely have very open minds. Challenge them a little bit; get them actually thinking on the topic. The worst thing that can happen is that they'll still be afraid, but the best thing might be that they realise that what one wears, so long as it covers what the law requires, is really pretty irrelevant in the big scheme of things.

[crfriend]

Depending on where you live on the planet, you may have read about the nasty weather that's afflicting the US of A. It looks like the Pacific Northwest got the worst of it, but my humble little New England (or at least my little neighbourhood) got about an inch of utter garbage that came from the sky in the form of frozen water. Needless to say, I uttered a few choice words this morning at 0-dark-hundred and decided to "chuck a sickie".

It started to warm a bit, and ultimately Sapphire and I toddled out to lunch at around 15:00. She was test-running her new "under-dress", which, I believe, works. I wore a simple green, grey, and maroon long-sleeved sweater and my ankle-length burgundy skirt. Lunch was good.

[sapphire]

The underdress works well. I still haven't quite figuered out how I want to decorate it

[Peter v]

The underdress works well. I still haven't quite figuered out how I want to decorate it

With some nice lace, I suppose.

Peter v.

[sapphire]

Decisions, decisions. I did get a scrap of eyelet yardage and thought that I'd make a pintucked, buttoned bib front, but the scrap isn't big enough.

I thought I'd get some nice braid traim and stitch it on where the top and skirt come together and also at the edge of the hem and the hems of the sleeves. I thought about getting both fairly narrow eyelet and lace trims and putting them at or below the hemlines.

I just haven't decided on what I want to do with the bodice. Maybe the same thing , but with different fabric????

[Peter v]

I got a compliment from my son, today, he doesn't want to be seen with me in a skirt, affraid of being ridiculed. but said that he and his sister think I look good in what I wear, and much better than i did before I wore skirts [...]

Just out of curiosity, did you ask him precisely why he is afraid of being ridiculed? It might stimulate an interesting discussion. I don't know how old he is, but it sounds like he's in his teen years and that's a notoriously difficult time. The fact that both he and your daughter agree that you (1) look good and (2) look much better than before is very interesting and points up that they likely have very open minds. Challenge them a little bit; get them actually thinking on the topic. The worst thing that can happen is that they'll still be afraid, but the best thing might be that they realise that what one wears, so long as it covers what the law requires, is really pretty irrelevant in the big scheme of things.

My son is 25 and the daughter is 23 and have their own household, my son has had some very difficult years emotionally, and has been pested pretty severely. Therefore he is not wanting to give anybody a reason to "pest" him with their shortsightedness.

I have said that most likely no one will do anything, but he still feels that he is happier not to be seen with me when i am wearing a skirt.

This is what we often see, that the people we are dealing with, themselves are often relatively understanding, as onlookers, wives, children, family, and also men as wearers, ( and then especially wives who have a difficult time not knowing what to make of it or the possible reaction from outsiders,) but say they are "scared" of what others will make of it.

My children, all three, seem to understand and accept what I do, rather I hadn't, but suggest that they are reserved because of what the outsiders may think about it. So this is something that will need time to wear off. How they think about it, doesn't affect how I dress. I have made my choices, they are making their's.

Peter v.

[Peter v]

Decisions, decisions. I did get a scrap of eyelet yardage and thought that I'd make a pintucked, buttoned bib front, but the scrap isn't big enough.

I thought I'd get some nice braid traim and stitch it on where the top and skirt come together and also at the edge of the hem and the hems of the sleeves. I thought about getting both fairly narrow eyelet and lace trims and putting them at or below the hemlines.

I just haven't decided on what I want to do with the bodice. Maybe the same thing , but with different fabric????

You've lost me in the details, as I don't sew myself, but your options sound interesting. I suppose any option is ok, but then it is about chosing, not about the option itself.

Peter v.

[prof]

Today: black T-shirt, black miniskirt, black ortho shoes+full length legbrace.

[r1g0r]

[quote="Emerald Witch"]Hey, guys!...

I'm wearing a cerulean blue scoop-neck knit top, with 3/4 length sleeves...

I've got on a chunky silver necklace...
Earrings are small blue crystals...
Bracelet is a delicate silver flower chain with tiny blue beads accenting... On the other hand I have a chunky blue-and-green enamel flower ring...

My skirt is an ankle-length double-layer polyester chiffon. Black background, blue flowers with green leaves.

I'm wearing my kitten-heeled velvet shoes with mary jane straps and silver detailing. Black knee-highs, because why bother with full-length hose when you're wearing an ankle-length skirt?

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my god, emerald, you're living up to your beautiful & sexy screen-name.

the hosiery thing, though? quite honestly, full-length hose add to your own mental sensuality (at least in my case it does)

the knowledge that under all the rest of my clothes lies this risque secret is enough to keep a grin on my face all day long, kinda like going without underwear.

all in all, you sound incredibly... EMERALD

[cessna152towser]

Been away flying today in my Freedom Kilts olive grey cargo workweight, with tweed knee socks and boots.

[sapphire]

You look great!!!!

[Sasquatch]

This weekend, to used book store, used record store, coffee shop, and burger take-out place wearing Revolt long denim skirt, GI drab shirt, blue fleece pullover, tan suede ankle boots. Got a few stares but no comments.
Sasq

[Ray]

Green rugby shirt, tartan kilt (green/blue/white military), cream socks, rolled down, walking boots.

Did a lecture at university wearing this - to a small group of MBA students (from Ghana, India, China). They loved it.

Tomorrow - my last day as a lecturer. I'll EMail later what I am going to wear!!