Fashion

[LindaSal]

I got from your thread that you were looking more for an outdoor poncho.  Many ruana's and wraps are just more like very loose tops.  I would wear the poncho you pictured in a heartbeat.  I have always owned a poncho for outdoors and have worn them for years.

They look great with jeans and a nice pair of boots!

The most recent one I bought for warmth (live in New England) was an Aran sweater poncho and it's glorious!!   As far as carrying a bag, I can still use my crossbody with it but depending what I have underneath it will determine if I can wear it outside or under.......you just go with what's comfortable for you.  I do love them and yes @GingerHead you need it, LOL!    

[Squirrels Are Trash]

@GingerHead 

I think you and I might have similar builds (thin and tallish).

Ponchos, wraps, and ruanas look great, but I don't have the patience to deal with all the falling off, wrapping, rewrapping, and shoulder bag nonsense. I am not one for sitting still, though, and I talk with my hands/arms, which could be why I can't keep a wrap/poncho looking neat.

On the plus side, that plaid poncho is cute. The colors are lovely.

[Luvitorleaveit1]

I was thinking about ponchos yesterday!   A few of my girlfriends wear them since we mostly are walking from our homes to the cars to a restaurant or something.  The one in the picture looks really nice, I would prefer a solid color to wear over a suit and or regular clothes.

[GingerHead]

@Bookplate , @Q-Checker, @SilleeMee , @goldensrbest , @SharkE 

@StylishLady @nycalady , @Kachina624, @Desertdi , @Biftu  @haddon9 ,

  @sunshine45 , @JeanLouiseFinch, @Imaoldhippie , @Carolina925 , 

@LindaSal , @Squirrels Are Trash @Luvitorleaveit1 

(If I missed anyone, please forgive me! I read and appreciate all responses!)

Anyway, thanks again for responding to my post and helping me decide! Haha.

I'm just trying to be more selective nowadays because I don't want to have clothes that I don't completely love (ain't nobody got time or space for that)!

It's just hard to buy things online that you can't try on and feel and I find I make more and more returns because of it and I'm getting sick of the time and cost of returns....

Anyway, I'm still not sure because I do think it would look decent on me (I think) I am slim and tallish (5'5) but I do like my freedom and am active so not sure. 

Ohhhhh Whoa is me!!! The decisions we must make in life....I tell ya it could drive a girl to drink! haha

Why are there so many things to like and want!

[Q-Checker]

@GingerHead I think you should go for it! You may find out thst you really are a poncho person and just never knew it before!

[StylishLady2]

thanks for the complimen---I have a lot of black, but also a lot of other colors. Goes for my outfits and accessories. I'm blessed to have so many ioptions. I had very few as a young working girl. 

[chrystaltree]

I had ponchos back in the day.  I'm 64 and they were fashionable when I was in college.  I had brown crocheted one in shades of browns that I wore until it fell apart.  Years later, I had ruanas and which I sort of collected.  I always found those things very comfortable and easy.  Also dramatic if you know how to style them.  I think a shoulder bag might work with the one you showed because it has sleeves.  It's more of a cross between a jacket and a poncho.  I like it a lot.  Reminds me of A655191 which I purchased in brown.

[LavernLuvsShoes]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

LOVE ponchos, capes, ruanas, wraps.

they are a big part of my autumn and winter wardrobe.

dont like wearing heavy bulky coats anymore, plus I naturally run "hot."

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Ditto!

Can't stand wearing a jacket or coat - They make me feel as if I'm suffocating and waaaay too hot. 

[Sooner]

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@Desertdi wrote:

I'm "extra-short" and ponchos have too much volume of fabric for me.  I prefer a non-athletic sweatshirt (doesn't look too "collegiate")

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@Desertdi I have about six of these!  Best thing I ever bought!!! Lands End?  Old Navy?  Can't remember but I'm about to get them out for cooler weather.  They are warm, not hot, but just right for our winters!