Whats "in style"?

[Lynn Band 9/06 0]

This thread made me laugh.

I watch the show What Not To Wear all the time, and it is hilarious and very informative. However, I like to watch other people's clothes get trashed on tv, not my own.

Love the show! Some of the clothing and shoes they show, I would not wear if I were thin. They look so uncomfortable. Do you think they would give me $5,000 for something other than clothing...

[Shesha 1]

I am reading this, preband. It's so true regarding sizes. LB is the worst. I always try on 2 of an identical item and size because one will always fit better than the other.

I actually thought about this yesterday. I think when I hit goal, I will look for the services of a stylist.. ala... t.v's "What Not To Wear". I like nice clothes, and tend to dress in classic conservatives and mostly black. But, one thing I've noticed is that no matter what my size (22 or 14) I wear the same type of clothes.... It's just a weird rut you get into. I think stepping out of your comfort zone (both in what you like and what you feel comfortable in) and getting an honest, unbiased opinion, is a good thing. You might look good in a V-neck or an A-line, but if you don't try it, you may never know. What looks good on you at a size 22,(and when you were age 22) might not look good on you in a size 16 at age 40.

[MissyC 0]

I think my style is a mixture of all different styles. I like a mix of things but my basic "child of the 70's" comfy/bohemain hippie look usually wins out. I just like casual comfortable clothes. I dress up when I have to, but I like comfortable, somewhat loose fitting clothes. I have always pretty much liked t-shirts/soft jeans or long flowing skirts and funky shoes (but not heels). I like soft clothes. Touch and feel are important to me. If it is stiff, scratchy or not soft, I WON'T wear it, no matter how nice it looks...period. I look back at older pics, I guess I'm in a rut, no matter what my size, my style is pretty much the same.

I have to say, the one fashion trend that I love, love, love, that I am so glad is back is wedge shoes!!! I hate hate high heels, and for a shortie like me....the wedge shoes/sandals are so great, they are comfortable and can still add an inch or two for the terminally short.

[Carlene 12]

I have to say, the one fashion trend that I love, love, love, that I am so glad is back is wedge shoes!!! I hate hate high heels, and for a shortie like me....the wedge shoes/sandals are so great, they are comfortable and can still add an inch or two for the terminally short.

Me, too, Missy! I bought my first pair of wedgies when I was 15 and have loved them ever since.

I love bright, funky color combinations. One of my all time favorite outfits (anyone remember "Units"?) was lime green and royal purple.

[Wheetsin 714]

ala... t.v's "What Not To Wear". I like nice clothes,

Two other ladies I know who were banded by my surgeon and I have agreed that once we're all at goal, or at least at the size we'll wear when we're at goal, we're going to submit for a group What Not to Wear. They've featured individial WLS guests before, and groups (like the group of girls meeting for their highschool reunion), but not a combination of the two.

I've always declined being on TV, but I would do that in a heartbeat. And I'd die happy if Nick had his way with my hair.

** edited - I'm tired and apparently me no tipe guhd tonite

[ser123 0]

When I lived in Columbus, the Macy's had a stylist on staff. She was awesome. And free. It was great fun to use her services. I believe that many Macy's and Nordstrom's offer the same services. Free. You make an appointment and there is a private dressing room and she went out and got all the clothes and brought them back.

[~Jules~ 0]

(anyone remember "Units"?)

Wow. I haven't thought of Units in ages.

[Poodles 0]

I loved Units, but could never afford them. My friend let me borrow hers sometimes. I looked goooood with Units and scrunchy socks... ha ha!

[ReneBean 3]

I like soft clothes. Touch and feel are important to me. If it is stiff, scratchy or not soft, I WON'T wear it, no matter how nice it looks...period.

Oh yeah Missy.

I will neither wear nor buy for others any clothing that doesn't pass what I lovingly call The Tactile Test.

Scratchy is bad. Smooth is good.

:]

[ReneBean 3]

And I'd die happy if Nick had his way with my hair.

Me too, Wheetsin... I travel to NY with some frequency. I wonder 1) what hellacious dollar figure it takes, and 2) whether I could get an appointment with Nick within the next 20 yrs....

Nick... *sigh* How I love him.

:]

[Carlene 12]

I loved Units, but could never afford them. My friend let me borrow hers sometimes. I looked goooood with Units and scrunchy socks... ha ha!

I had a friend who did professional quality sewing. She made me knit stuff that looked just like Units - right down to the little vent holes under the arms.

[Wheetsin 714]

Nick always cracks me up because when his hair is in shaggy mode, he looks like a hobbit. He really does.

What's a unit? I don't think I've heard of them. Other than THAT unit. Were those the interchangeable pieces - the top that could also be a skirt or hair band or belt?

[Carlene 12]

What's a unit? I don't think I've heard of them. Other than THAT unit. Were those the interchangeable pieces - the top that could also be a skirt or hair band or belt?

Yes...they were made out of a knit fabric and were pretty much "one size fits all". You could buy pants, skirts, different tops....all in a variety of mix and match colors, plus accessories.

God, Wheetsin....you are disgustingly young.

[Wheetsin 714]

I remember going to one of the malls and seeing a store that sold those. The windows were covered with outlines of women wearing "bands" of fabric. And I vaguely remember seeing lots of black, pink, purple, white, blue... all bright colors.

I was probably... well, between 10 and 13 for sure. I definitely don't feel disgustingly young. :huggie:

[Carlene 12]

I remember going to one of the malls and seeing a store that sold those. The windows were covered with outlines of women wearing "bands" of fabric. And I vaguely remember seeing lots of black, pink, purple, white, blue... all bright colors.

I was probably... well, between 10 and 13 for sure. I definitely don't feel disgustingly young. :huggie:

Well....what if your DAUGHTER was about 10 when Units were in style? Would that make you feel a lot younger? It sure makes me feel OLD!