tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post2115363450047389336..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: Fashion...Kim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-32703887886543633292011-02-13T21:07:16.440+00:002011-02-13T21:07:16.440+00:00I have no problem with buying at charity shops, bu...I have no problem with buying at charity shops, but then we come back to the initial problem of I have no clue what to buy that would actually suit meKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-71807259444112322882011-02-13T20:06:43.229+00:002011-02-13T20:06:43.229+00:00"Quality" and "Income" is why ..."Quality" and "Income" is why I shop so often at consignment shops. It's amazing the really high quality once-expensive threads you can sometimes get at these places. And it's fun. Kind of like a treasure hunt. <br /><br />I'm all about the bargain.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-24057410340096037212011-02-13T17:26:55.494+00:002011-02-13T17:26:55.494+00:00Well if you could point me to a few locally, it wo...Well if you could point me to a few locally, it would be appreciated... :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-3785315794872496432011-02-13T17:10:26.768+00:002011-02-13T17:10:26.768+00:00Some stores do sell very basic, non-trendy items. ...Some stores do sell very basic, non-trendy items. They may not refer to them as timeless, but not EVRYTHING out there is trendy.StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-74399104875872557462011-02-12T17:46:42.121+00:002011-02-12T17:46:42.121+00:00Jayne - words like "quality" and "t...Jayne - words like "quality" and "tailored" imply an income currently unavailable...<br /><br />Liz - unfortunately this isn't a relaity tv makeover show, so there will be no "reveal". In fact, the chances are if you catch up with me in another 10 years time, I'll probably still be wearing exactly the same clothes...<br /><br />Roschelle - the problem is all the shops stock pretty much exactly the same stuff, which will all be dated within 2 years. I can't seem to find anywhere that just does "neutral"<br /><br />Falak - I have to refer you to my reply to Jayne...<br /><br />Eryl - checks are worse than stripes :(<br /><br />FLG - spoken like a man who used to be overweight :) I see you have the same thought patterns that finding something that fits was always the first priority. This means, even though you have lost all that weight, you still haven't really adjusted to the idea that you can now wear things bought from any high street shop<br /><br />Stephanie - no one sells "timeless". If they did, they couldn't get people to come back and buy new every season...<br /><br />Emma - the last time I wore aftershave was just after the last time I shaved, which was about 22 years ago...<br /><br />Alan - I do have one shirt somewhere that requires cufflinks. Unfortunately it was bought back in the days when I was 100lbs heavierKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-90795987858711191112011-02-10T23:26:00.109+00:002011-02-10T23:26:00.109+00:00Fashion -schmachion. I'm with you Kim I hate s...Fashion -schmachion. I'm with you Kim I hate shopping for clothes - I can manage underwear, socks, jeans and shirts (no tie); the one time I did make a concerted effort was in the very early 70's - a three piece suit - purple; you can imagine the rest <br />;-)<br /><br />Oh, and I did pluck up the courage and bought a few clothes in the King's Road, Chelsea.<br /><br />My default these days is jeans and dress-shirt (gone are the days of French cuffs but I still have some cuff-links knocking around somewhere) which has to be tucked in and if it's cool a favourite sweat shirt, no company names or logos, . . . <br /><br />I'm rambling<br /><br />AlanAlan Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434923502647217184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-72865427188267328762011-02-09T16:06:41.713+00:002011-02-09T16:06:41.713+00:00I'm all about the earrings and handbags so pro...I'm all about the earrings and handbags so probably not the best person to give you advice... I think a clean, fresh shirt and a whiff of aftershave never go out of style, regardless of the colour/bagginess. And a fresh white t-shirt under a v-neck sweater is always a good combo in my book. Em :)Mimi and Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538674717041795218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-75244352429568155222011-02-08T23:47:07.251+00:002011-02-08T23:47:07.251+00:00They are probably back in style now, if it is any ...They are probably back in style now, if it is any consolation.<br /><br />Just try to get stuff that isn't "hot" or "trendy". Literally tell the salesperson you want something "timeless".<br /><br />As lame as that sounds, it's kind of like the female's little black dress. If you get it basic enough without trendy components, it'll last you until it wears out or you tire of it.<br /><br />Good luck man!! Shopping can really suck for men!StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-60985339190604267462011-02-08T21:46:45.516+00:002011-02-08T21:46:45.516+00:00Ah, fashion. I have almost no idea on this either,...Ah, fashion. I have almost no idea on this either, but I tend to know what I like. I'm a shorts and t-shirt kind of person, but I like checks, plaid, and stripes, so I try to add those.<br /><br />If you don't know what you like, emulate someone you think looks good.<br /><br />I don't know if this would help, but it could give you some ideas:<br /><br />http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/garb/<br /><br />I think in the end, getting things that fit well matters more than what they are.Apex Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831580250709824079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-9466809151098002712011-02-08T18:13:19.266+00:002011-02-08T18:13:19.266+00:00If you don't like stripes at the moment you...If you don't like stripes at the moment you're pretty stuffed, unless you like checks. You've also probably just missed the long sleeved season, but at least men get one, it's virtually impossible to get arm coverage if you're female.<br /><br />Have you considered learning to sew?Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-81794214592530037852011-02-08T17:08:14.196+00:002011-02-08T17:08:14.196+00:00Maybe you should get your clothes made to order :)...Maybe you should get your clothes made to order :)Falakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321524864693512771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-48771356554185310192011-02-08T10:43:08.636+00:002011-02-08T10:43:08.636+00:00I can never keep up with the latest fashion. i hav...I can never keep up with the latest fashion. i have a few pieces but i swear scrubs and sneakers so often it's really pointless to buy anything.<br /><br />when i do i steer clear of fads. that way i can wear them for years without looking datedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577780679140276988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-30722806297115182212011-02-08T04:21:30.775+00:002011-02-08T04:21:30.775+00:00you're talkin' to the wrong woman here, Ki...you're talkin' to the wrong woman here, Kim...talk about the blind leading the blind....<br /><br />...apparently I am the only female on the face of the earth who *hates* to shop, I am missing the gene entirely...I seriously considered converting to Judaism at Christmas-time just to get a get-out-of-shopping-hell-free card.<br /><br />...This is why I *always* wear black. You cannot go wrong with black, and it matches anything. And you look cool, like you meant to buy it, like you meant to look just like you look. haha.....<br /><br />can't wait to see "the reveal" ; )<br />LizHindsfeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373105564115036448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-34816776236501172552011-02-08T02:31:14.981+00:002011-02-08T02:31:14.981+00:00Wives are usually really good at this sort of thin...Wives are usually really good at this sort of thing. Take Maggie with you. I'd love to go shopping with you. This is right up my alley! <br /><br />Just remember. It's worth it to buy fewer things of better quality and a lot of what you buy will probably need to be tailored for a perfect fit.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-61884727010910723502011-02-07T22:14:32.066+00:002011-02-07T22:14:32.066+00:00Allen - in fact, if you dress a bit to ordinary, p...Allen - in fact, if you dress a bit to ordinary, people will be a bit disappointed in you. They want you to look out of the ordinary, not like a bank manager :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-84823121899558146652011-02-07T21:04:31.642+00:002011-02-07T21:04:31.642+00:00Your right! :DYour right! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-29077773968909487552011-02-07T19:59:58.671+00:002011-02-07T19:59:58.671+00:00Sandy - I think perhaps most blokes - unless you&#...Sandy - I think perhaps most blokes - unless you're a metrosexual - are the same...<br /><br />Vương Tử Trực - expecially if you are a vicar :)<br /><br />Marke - I gave up being a respectable businessman about 6 years ago :)<br /><br />Debra - comfort <i>and</i> style? I think the 2 are mutually incompatible<br /><br />Allen - but you're an artist, so you can dress how you want. Artist's are expected to be eccentric :)<br /><br />Pat - the problem is I can't seem to buy the style of shirts I usually wear. Everything has short sleeves and stripes these days, which I really don't like :(<br /><br />Jude - I might be 100lbs lighter than I was, but I'm still 20lbs over what I should be, so that skimpy little black number would just show up all the bulges in the wrong places...<br /><br />Mapstew - I never get warm enough for shirt off (courtesy side effect of the CFS)<br /><br />Eric - turquoise polyester trousers it is then!<br /><br />Adila - from the photos I've seen, I don't think you need to be 100lbs lighter...<br /><br />Guyana Gal, Mary and Theanne - my son just wears t-shirts with band names on them, and jeans. He's hardly a fashion guru.<br /><br />Chocolatesa - you have to have an idea of what you want before you start searching, otherwise you end up with "option overload". As for the advice, my stepdaughter suggested TV guru, Gok Wan, then followed it by pointing out he would probably have me carrying a "man bag" and wearing a silly scarf. Which is true, he would.<br /><br />Eryl - not a sports shirt kind of guy. I'll check their shirts again, but last time I looked it was all short sleeves and stripes. Ugh :(Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-8033926995104100952011-02-07T18:45:18.949+00:002011-02-07T18:45:18.949+00:00Try Marks and Spencer, they have basic shirts, tee...Try Marks and Spencer, they have basic shirts, tees, rugby shirts and jumpers, all perfectly suitable for a man of your age. They have an outlet store a Gretna where you'll also find a Gap which has the same kind of stuff only slightly more fashion forward.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-62431035166405503612011-02-07T15:57:41.145+00:002011-02-07T15:57:41.145+00:00That's what the internet is for! You have the ...That's what the internet is for! You have the whole world to shop from :)And you can probably find a forum somewhere with advice on what to buy.Chocolatesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493321160124151967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-26278475333491427702011-02-07T04:58:04.402+00:002011-02-07T04:58:04.402+00:00I vote for the son as fashion consultant...for pet...I vote for the son as fashion consultant...for pete's sake I'm wearing cut off jeans, how out of date is that? 1960s maybe? I just got plum tired have having to hem up jeans cause I'm not 6 feet tall which is what height they make jeans for. I'm not a spring chicken anymore, actually I'm pushing 70 and I still don't know how to dress fashionably. And at my age I really don't care anymore. Wear what's comfy is my motto. If I'm going for style I'd ask my son...he keeps up with all that sort of thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-60821743856565793402011-02-06T22:15:26.619+00:002011-02-06T22:15:26.619+00:00Yes, I agree with the son-as-fashion-consultant sc...Yes, I agree with the son-as-fashion-consultant scheme. This is where my daughters come in handy: they go with me when I shop and keep me from coming home with ONLY the shapeless grey fleeces that I love so dearly. Charity shops are filled with great stuff. I recommend Marie Curie and British Heart Foundation.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-17463791183120456072011-02-06T21:11:35.281+00:002011-02-06T21:11:35.281+00:00Debra and Pat are right. Ask your son, I think he&...Debra and Pat are right. Ask your son, I think he'll enjoy himself thoroughly and oh, one word of warning, don't say nay nah or no to whatever he suggests. Agree. It's your job as a father. I say this as a daughter who tries to boss her mother :-Dneena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-64149552531974165752011-02-06T19:55:06.130+00:002011-02-06T19:55:06.130+00:00Gosh Kim, I wish I had the same problem. :)Gosh Kim, I wish I had the same problem. :)AAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877649219630910144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-62626754792915682432011-02-06T18:52:34.072+00:002011-02-06T18:52:34.072+00:00My rule of thumb - when in doubt go for grandfathe...My rule of thumb - when in doubt go for grandfatherEric Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471331868560587898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-72887178533029577952011-02-06T17:31:33.985+00:002011-02-06T17:31:33.985+00:00I spend most of my time in jeans & T-shirts, (...I spend most of my time in jeans & T-shirts, (most of which I get from Tesco & Primark!) And a few check shirts. Shirt ON for winter, OFF for summer.(And if the weather is particularly good then its just Speedos!!)(You KNOW I'm joking 'bout the Speedo ya?)<br />And a hat, I have a big collection of hats.<br /><br />Black suit for the gigs.mapstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159592046833798019noreply@blogger.com