topic Re: Sack Cloth...... in Fashion

Sack Cloth......

BriggsiePeawiggle — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:01:22 GMT

I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey, and truly unflattering. I just thought "Why do they want to make themselves look so dumpy?" I don't get it. Some wore ankle boots with them. Yikes.......

I must be getting old, but I still think a woman's body deserves better.

Briggsie

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:16:55 GMT

I just assume people like what they wear or why else would they wear it?

None of my business how others choose to dress.

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RetRN — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:32:16 GMT

I'm seeing lots more dresses out there than I have in previous years. I do think dresses are more comfortable, at least for me. I prefer shirt dresses or maxi dresses.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:39:21 GMT

Its a growing trend,( among teens & 20's) looks cute and comfy to me. This is a repeat of the same style back in the early 90's.

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mom2four0418 — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:40:52 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey, and truly unflattering. I just thought "Why do they want to make themselves look so dumpy?" I don't get it. Some wore ankle boots with them. Yikes.......

i find it truly unflattering to criticize what people are wearing.

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depglass — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:47:38 GMT

One of the reasons for having this board is to transmit both positive and negative viewpoints on fashion. Negative opinions are not reflective of the people, just their taste. Keep it light and fun.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:48:02 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey

I much prefer this than some other things.

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Dusty1 — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:57:22 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle They sound comfortable. Fashions come & go, but I am rarely fashionable. I do try to be comfortable. Sounds like they did both.

I hope you had fun at the event!

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 17 May 2021 14:48:12 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle

My niece and her friends dress that way. They are all in their early 20's - live a suburban life. That's their "look."

She was the maid of honor for one of her friends - fancy dresses and cowboy boots!

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bmorechick — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:55:51 GMT

Reminds me of the tent dresses I wore in the 1970s...but most of mine were mini tent dresses. We looked adorable in them because we were young...I do like the ones being shown today, but I would look like an old lady in a smock.

I think the younger women look great in them, but it also depends on what they are pairing it up with.

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rms1954 — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:56:38 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey, and truly unflattering. I just thought "Why do they want to make themselves look so dumpy?" I don't get it. Some wore ankle boots with them. Yikes.......

I must be getting old, but I still think a woman's body deserves better.

Briggsie

Reminds me of the look from the hippy days. I enjoy seeing different styles and sometimes get ideas I can adjust to suit me. I don't judge others for their choices -- just make my own.

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millieshops — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:59:46 GMT

Ate dinner last night at a busy, busy large waterside restaurant. We had arrived early because on an error on the website the day we had chosen our timing, but that error worked in our favor. By the time the doors opened, there were enough people in line behind us to fill all the outdoor tables (guesstimate about 100 diners outdoors).

We were able to choose a table on the fringe and could watch people come and go. Just about all the interesting clothing was on young women - lots of short shorts, short dresses and skirts, lots of long flowing trousers or skirts.

All in all, beautiful night with good food, interesting setting, and lots of people watching.

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Steffdoggy10 — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:36:57 GMT

I think it’s a nice change from looking at tight black leggings on everyone for so long.

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NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:45:20 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle I am guessing they have different taste in clothes from you. If you don't want to see people wearing things you don't like, you can stay home.

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Foxxee — Mon, 17 May 2021 23:52:33 GMT

I think young people do a lot of experimenting by copying trends, fashion magazines, and their friends, until they learn what is most flattering on them.

I will not wear skirts above my knees, hip huggers, and flared pants again. They are not flattering on me.

We often find out what flatters when others compliment us. "You look good in that." "That's your color."

Some young women might look cute in these dresses. Others will not.

They can wear what they want in public, but also open themselves up to both compliments...and criticism.

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on the bay — Mon, 17 May 2021 21:09:41 GMT

I do think it is always fun and interesting to see what all age groups wear.

My father called it "people watching."

And probably the more unflattering styles on many will just slowly trend into something else. Always new styles and "trends" coming up and I think probably mostly driven by designers hoping to get people to buy new-always the need for the latest, the need to make money and spend money.

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Sooner — Mon, 17 May 2021 21:27:47 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey, and truly unflattering. I just thought "Why do they want to make themselves look so dumpy?" I don't get it. Some wore ankle boots with them. Yikes.......

I must be getting old, but I still think a woman's body deserves better.

Briggsie

@BriggsiePeawiggle So are you saying women should/must try to look hot? And what are you saying by "dumpy?"

I think it is pretty sad when women are expected to only wear "flattering" clothing and criticized by other women when they aren't.

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Mon, 17 May 2021 22:11:27 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
I just assume people like what they wear or why else would they wear it?

None of my business how others choose to dress.

I see it. I comment. None of your business what I comment on.

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Mon, 17 May 2021 22:11:59 GMT

@mom2four0418 wrote:
@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I was at an event on Friday with lots of people. Just about all the young women were wearing what looked like wildly flowered sacks for dresses. They were mostly midi length and drapey, and truly unflattering. I just thought "Why do they want to make themselves look so dumpy?" I don't get it. Some wore ankle boots with them. Yikes.......

i find it truly unflattering to criticize what people are wearing.

Cue the angelic music!

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Mon, 17 May 2021 22:14:37 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

@BriggsiePeawiggle I am guessing they have different taste in clothes from you. If you don't want to see people wearing things you don't like, you can stay home.

Oh for heaven's sake. I thought the fashion board was for posting all sorts of viewpoints on fashion. The judgy judgy here from some of you board police is beyond the pale. I'm allowed to express an opinion. I'm sure you do too.