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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 22, 2023 23:17:01 GMT
I think it’s interesting how often a question specifically says “is this fashionable…?”
And then half the responses are “wear what you like!”.
Ummm we are all adults here and I think know we can wear whatever we want (and we do!). That wasn’t the question lol.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 22, 2023 23:25:41 GMT
I think it’s interesting how often a question specifically says “is this fashionable…?” And then half the responses are “wear what you like!”. Ummm we are all adults here and I think know we can wear whatever we want (and we do!). That wasn’t the question lol. I agree with you which is why I've lurked and not said anything. If people ask for advice about something, either give them the advice or leave the thread. There's no need to go, do whatever you want. Because the person already knows they have that right. On the flip side it can also be read as saying the person is ridiculous for even caring about whatever they've asked about. If you don't care, walk away quietly. It seems like some questions we'd absolutely say how rude a response like that is but on something like this, we just don't even think about how it comes across. |
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Post by ellen on Jan 22, 2023 23:52:13 GMT
Things I wear to work as a teacher:
Long cardigans with tees, colored jeans, Keds, long necklace. If it is cold I will wear a scarf.
Colored jeans are staples - black, gray, maroon, sage are the main colors I’ll wear but I also have some colored jeggings in brighter colors
Jeans - I wear them whenever I want. We do recess duty and it’s often cold and our principal gets that you need to wear something warmer and thicker. I will usually wear bootcut jeans with cowboy boots. I have cropped jeans too. They end up tucked into my winter boots when it’s snowy. I even have to wear snow pants some days - for recess that is. In the winter I always wear snow boots to work and have a bunch of shoes in a storage cube by my desk area.
Joggers - God bless my younger coworkers for starting to wear joggers to work. I only do that on Fridays, but I think a pair of joggers with a tee, layered with a cardigan, denim shirt or jacket, cute sneakers, and a long necklace is a put together teacher on Friday look.
You are on your feet all day - embrace the casual sneaker. I have way too many pairs of Keds and I wear them all.
No one in my building wears tall boots anymore. You see Chelsea boots and some shorter lace up boots.
Instagram is a great place to get ideas for putting outfits together.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jan 22, 2023 23:54:01 GMT
Tall boots are definitely not on trend, but I've held on to my as they were relatively expensive and I'm sure they'll be back. But haven't worn in at least a couple years. I've seen some successful clogs with fun wool socks - think striped, polka dots etc - it's not me, but it can be done and on trend. Cardigans are in, but fit is important - if you look frumpy you're probably not nailing the outfit. Winter scarves are also fine - particularly if you live in a cold climate, but the big blanket types are out.
Personally I nod to trends unless they're very unflattering for me - I'm extremely short waisted so anything high waisted looks ridiculous on me so I just ignored that trend along with the big puffy sleeves that did nothing for my wide shoulders. And my legs are my best asset, so you'll pry my skinny jeans out of my cold dead hands trendy or not.
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Post by longtimenopea on Jan 23, 2023 0:03:54 GMT
What I see a lot of on adults, in specialty arts education on the east coast in the close in suburbs of a major city -
I see a lot of Birkenstock clogs with patterned socks
I see a lot of frayed hem jeans
I see a lot of graphic tees
I see a lot of long cardigans
I see a lot of joggers dressed up with nicer knits and accessories
I don’t see a lot of trousers but I do see a lot of soft wide leg pants
I don’t see any heels ever
I see very few tall boots but some ankle boots
I don’t see capris but I do see ankle pants, especially slim fitted ones
I don’t see a lot of dresses or skirts
I do see a lot of flannel
I don’t see a lot of distressed jeans, but skinny jeans are still pretty common
I don’t see bold statement accessories for the most part
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 23, 2023 0:10:46 GMT
Yikes, I wear a long cardigan with pants every single time I go into the office during winter. Just as well I don’t give a shit about whether something is in fashion or not! 😝 yes - definitely a lot of freedom in not caring at all! Personally I find long cardigans about the least flattering type of sweater I could wear - so wouldn’t wear even if they were fashionable. They are flattering on me, compared to shorter cardigans or jackets, because they cover my fat arse! 😂 And I can still wear a top that shows my waist to give me a bit of shape. Trust me, if I was still the same size that I was in my 20s and early 30s, I would never wear a long cardigan again! |
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Post by pilcas on Jan 23, 2023 0:19:53 GMT
Long cardigans are not in. But if you feel good, wear them. Yikes, I wear a long cardigan with pants every single time I go into the office during winter. Just as well I don’t give a shit about whether something is in fashion or not! 😝 I see long cardigans in the stores all the time so they must be in around here! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 23, 2023 0:45:50 GMT
I think it’s interesting how often a question specifically says “is this fashionable…?” And then half the responses are “wear what you like!”. Ummm we are all adults here and I think know we can wear whatever we want (and we do!). That wasn’t the question lol. I agree with you which is why I've lurked and not said anything. If people ask for advice about something, either give them the advice or leave the thread. There's no need to go, do whatever you want. Because the person already knows they have that right. On the flip side it can also be read as saying the person is ridiculous for even caring about whatever they've asked about. If you don't care, walk away quietly. It seems like some questions we'd absolutely say how rude a response like that is but on something like this, we just don't even think about how it comes across. you articulated my thoughts very well. It just seems a bit condescending/rude to say something to the affect of “who cares - wear what you want!” |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 23, 2023 0:46:59 GMT
I’ll also say I like the look of chunky socks with clogs or Birkenstocks with jeans rolled up just a bit.
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Post by J u l e e on Jan 23, 2023 1:22:20 GMT
I think it’s interesting how often a question specifically says “is this fashionable…?” And then half the responses are “wear what you like!”. Ummm we are all adults here and I think know we can wear whatever we want (and we do!). That wasn’t the question lol. There are lots of times I read replies to questions asked and think, “that’s not what they are asking!” I’m sure I have answered off topic myself although I try not to. But it’s just how conversations happen here. Anyway, even though “is it fashionable ” is the general question being asked, OP asked “is it wearable?” I think it’s okay to answer “it’s wearable if you like it.” Of course people know that. I see it more as an encouraging answer, or a “yes, tall boots are wearable”. I’m feeling very “see all the sides” right now. |
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Post by Judy26 on Jan 23, 2023 1:27:16 GMT
I love all of the thoughts you have shared. I take no offense to “wear what you like”, but I really want to know what you all think. I’m really enjoying choosing outfits to wear. I’m subbing in all grade levels so I can be super casual on an elementary day and more dressy on HS days. I’m 65, 5’4” and 120 lbs so old and average. 😏 I remember at one point there was an ongoing daily outfit thread that was fun to follow. I remember thinking we had some very fashionable Peas!
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Post by Gennifer on Jan 23, 2023 2:35:33 GMT
I’m really surprised at all of the “tall boots are out” comments. They are definitely trending again where I live, and I will freely admit that one of my favorite outfits that I wore last year was a pair of tall boots with a short dress, belted, in the fall.
I just splurged on another pair for my closet a month or two ago.
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Post by peano on Jan 23, 2023 3:46:32 GMT
Tall boots are a classic and so will always be "in style", it's just that short ankle boots and Chelsea boots are having a moment. I would never get rid of any of my tall boots.
Long cardigans are fine with narrower bottoms. Wide legs are on trend and pairing them with shorter tops/sweaters looks more proportional. Waterfall type cardigans are over.
Scarves are also classic, and in my opinion, a winter necessity because I have short hair and I hate a cold neck. Infinity scarves and blanket scarves have had their day though.
I don't wear clogs or mules except around the house.
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Post by Gem Girl on Jan 23, 2023 3:50:37 GMT
What I see a lot of on adults, in specialty arts education on the east coast in the close in suburbs of a major city - I see a lot of Birkenstock clogs with patterned socks I see a lot of frayed hem jeans I see a lot of graphic tees I see a lot of long cardigans I see a lot of joggers dressed up with nicer knits and accessories I don’t see a lot of trousers but I do see a lot of soft wide leg pants I don’t see any heels ever I see very few tall boots but some ankle boots I don’t see capris but I do see ankle pants, especially slim fitted ones I don’t see a lot of dresses or skirts I do see a lot of flannel I don’t see a lot of distressed jeans, but skinny jeans are still pretty common I don’t see bold statement accessories for the most part Great answer, and specifically framed for reference--Thanks for that! |
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Post by worldwanderer75 on Jan 23, 2023 3:56:25 GMT
I second the advice of finding some cute tennis shoes to wear to school. I'm an elementary school speech therapist and wear a tennis shoe at least 3 days a week. I mostly wear jeans (Joggers aren't allowed in my district) with tennis shoes, chelsea boots or my short Uggs. In the spring and fall I wear sandals quite a bit too including my Birkenstocks. I wear long cardigans with a patterned blouse or tank and other sweaters in the winter. Honestly, I wear quite a bit of spirit wear too, but that might be difficult if you are subbing.
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Post by pajamamama on Jan 23, 2023 3:57:08 GMT
I'm another one who says wear what you like.
I love a long cardigan because it is slimming for me.
I hate clogs, so my opinion is mute.
I rarely wear jeans and wear what fits and is flattering on me,
regardless of what is in style.
I still have great legs, so I wear short or capris in summer
because they look nice. A lot of my capris I roll so they
resemble a long short, above the knee.
I live in the NE rather rurally, and people tell me I am always dressed nicely,
but I have my own style!
I have a shit ton of scarves, shawls, etc.
Sometimes I will actually wear them if my outfit needs some color.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 23, 2023 4:04:49 GMT
I second the advice of finding some cute tennis shoes to wear to school. I'm an elementary school speech therapist and wear a tennis shoe at least 3 days a week. I mostly wear jeans (Joggers aren't allowed in my district) with tennis shoes, chelsea boots or my short Uggs. In the spring and fall I wear sandals quite a bit too including my Birkenstocks. I wear long cardigans with a patterned blouse or tank and other sweaters in the winter. Honestly, I wear quite a bit of spirit wear too, but that might be difficult if you are subbing. Teachers here can’t wear jeans or tennis shoes (unless it is a specific jean day, which is given as a reward for certain things). |
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 23, 2023 14:15:01 GMT
I think tall boots w/ dresses and skirts are a classic look which never goes out of style. The Princess of Wales wore tall boots with an orange dress for an engagement last week.
Booties are very popular right now, which I think is great, because they are so comfortable. I love the Blondo brand because they are durable, comfortable, stylish and affordable.
Also, penny loafers are very popular now and easy to wear. I’m always happy when a comfortable shoe is in style.
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Post by janeliz on Jan 23, 2023 14:46:45 GMT
I know a lot of teachers who are still rocking their Dansko clogs in the winter. Usually with a cable crew or marl knit sock. Not trendy, necessarily, but comfortable! For a more on trend look, you could do that same kind of sock with Birkenstock Bostons. They’re very in again.
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Post by Nink on Jan 23, 2023 14:50:45 GMT
People will need to pry my capris off my dead body. I have what I call “ugly leg” which is a large patch of very noticeable varicose veins right behind my knee. I don’t wear shorts because of it, but capris cover it while still being cooler than pants in the summer. Fortunately, I live in No. Idaho where the fashion is pretty much anything camo, so I think my solid color capris are still fine.  |
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Post by Just T on Jan 23, 2023 14:52:29 GMT
It seems like some questions we'd absolutely say how rude a response like that is but on something like this, we just don't even think about how it comes across. It just seems a bit condescending/rude to say something to the affect of “who cares - wear what you want!” In the future, I will think more carefully when I respond with things like, "If you like it, wear it." I truly do not mean it in a condescending or rude way. I just get frustrated with a world that thinks we have to be up on fashion and if we wear things that are out of style, there is something wrong with us, we are frumpy, out of touch, etc. Not everyone looks good in the same type/color/style of clothing, and I wish that we all felt freer to just wear what WE like and feel comfortable and good in, whether it is in style or not. But again, I will definitely think in the future and not respond that way because I never want to come across as rude. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 23, 2023 15:04:59 GMT
It seems like some questions we'd absolutely say how rude a response like that is but on something like this, we just don't even think about how it comes across. It just seems a bit condescending/rude to say something to the affect of “who cares - wear what you want!” In the future, I will think more carefully when I respond with things like, "If you like it, wear it." I truly do not mean it in a condescending or rude way. I just get frustrated with a world that thinks we have to be up on fashion and if we wear things that are out of style, there is something wrong with us, we are frumpy, out of touch, etc. Not everyone looks good in the same type/color/style of clothing, and I wish that we all felt freer to just wear what WE like and feel comfortable and good in, whether it is in style or not. But again, I will definitely think in the future and not respond that way because I never want to come across as rude. I appreciate your consideration of my post. I didn't comment because while I'm always curious about what is trending or what others are loving, I feel less committed to fashion than others are. But when I see a post like this and I have that knee jerk reaction, here is the test I use. I do not watch tv. I think, for me, it feels like a waste of time. But I don't get to say what others do with their time and you may be getting something out of it that I never have been able to. But I don't walk into tv show threads and say "I don't watch tv because I think it's a waste of my time." It just doesn't belong there. Now on a thread where someone asks, how much time do you spend watching TV? I would probably comment that I spend no time watching TV. Same here. The OP wanted to know what everyone's opinions were on what is in right now, had she said how much stock do you put in fashion trends I would have commented. But really I have very little clue about fashion trends so I just read to learn. And BTW, I think you're a delightful pea.  ETA: I didn't mean my post as a handslap either, I just wanted a different perspective considered. I just reread this and while I didn't intend it, I realize it may have come off in a negative way. I'm having a rough morning, that's no excuse for rudeness, but today I'm just swirling about in my head. I apologize Just T |
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 23, 2023 15:06:42 GMT
I'm almost 50. I LOVE tall boots and booties, and will wear them till I die. LOL I wear both with skinny jeans and dresses.
I only wear a scarf if I'm cold.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 15:36:21 GMT
Well I almost wear long cardigans everyday in the winter.
Love tall boots.
I don't wear scarves cause I am always hot. But I see them on other people. I wouldn't think twice.
I normally don't wear clogs/mules in the winter.. I think I have one pair and wear with black socks. I wear with long jeans.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 15:39:22 GMT
You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit. NEVER... capris are my life. Now what I call capris are around my ankle or a bit shorter.. I'm tall so it's always a challenge to get the right length. I don't wear the ones right below the knee anymore unless they are some old ones and wear around the house for cleaning days or whatever. |
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Post by Merge on Jan 23, 2023 17:35:18 GMT
You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit. NEVER... capris are my life. Now what I call capris are around my ankle or a bit shorter.. I'm tall so it's always a challenge to get the right length. I don't wear the ones right below the knee anymore unless they are some old ones and wear around the house for cleaning days or whatever. Nah, you're wearing crops or ankle jeans. Totally in style. |
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Post by Merge on Jan 23, 2023 17:40:28 GMT
I'm grateful that my principal unclenched this year and we're now allowed to wear pretty much whatever we like as long as we're put together. I wear jeans/tee/cardigan most days until the weather gets hot, and then I love the ease of a casual dress and Birkenstocks. The downside of that is that I then had a closet full of professional clothes that never got worn. Over the winter break I significantly pared that down - kept a couple of dark dress pants, a couple of favorite blouses/shells, and my one dark dress that I keep for funerals or formal interviews. I've relegated most of my long cardigans to the heap, though I have one or two for weekend wear. Despite the fact that they hide a multitude of sins, I came to feel they were still proportionally wrong for my shorter, thicker frame. I'd rather wear a cardigan that looks right proportionally and find pants that fit well enough that I don't feel like I need to cover them up. A cropped cardigan with a dress with a higher waist (my narrowest part is just below my bust) actually looks more proportional and flattering on me. With pants, I like the cardigan to hit right at the top of my hip bones. |
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Post by inkedup on Jan 23, 2023 17:47:34 GMT
I love the look of tall boots, but can't wear them because I'm 4'11" and most tall boots end somewhere near my labia 😂
I think a woman who is dressed in something she feels good in will radiate that.
If you are worried about conforming to some kind of standard, Google will help. Search for how to style a long cardigan or tall boots, or Google what the trends are for this season.
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Post by hopechest on Jan 23, 2023 17:50:05 GMT
The few days a year I can wear boots, I will only wear tall boots with skirts/dresses. I've never been a fan of clogs, but to me socks should never be worn with clogs or sandals, or even Uggs for that matter. Cardigans can work but you have to be careful. They should fit nicely, not oversized and sloppy. At only 5'4", I find that no matter how well they fit, they just chop me off so I stick with a regular cardigan. Scarves are always in! There are so many ways to wear them and they can really change up a simple solid color outfit. It's the one item I never purge from my wardrobe (unless damaged/stained). You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit.  They've been out for a few years now. I know several women who are holding on to them with a death grip, but wearing them does indeed age you. Count me in as a death gripper here ---- My question is this -- I'm short 5'1 and very fluffy. During the summer I'll wear ankle pants (dressier ones) with a top and flats or sandals. Do I need to let this go too, or is there some wiggle room for capris. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 23, 2023 18:04:27 GMT
Count me in as a death gripper here ---- My question is this -- I'm short 5'1 and very fluffy. During the summer I'll wear ankle pants (dressier ones) with a top and flats or sandals. Do I need to let this go too, or is there some wiggle room for capris. Honestly? I'd let them go. Ankle pants are a perfect length for most petite women and are what most of my casual pants are. But those capris that stop between the knee and mid-calf do nothing but chop you off and make you look shorter. That in turn will accentuate the fluff. If long pants are too warm in the summer, consider wearing a simple A-line cotton skirt instead. I wore a striped one this past summer and lost count of how many compliments I received on it. An A-line does not add fluff at the waist, just skims the hips and will camouflage any fluff on the thighs. It's a classic design for a reason! ETA: This is the skirt to give you an idea of what I'm talking about. Also, the compliments came from 20-somethings all the way up to 60+ year olds, which I find to be a good test. |
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They've been out for a few years now. I know several women who are holding on to them with a death grip, but wearing them does indeed age you. 