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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I pretty much wear clothes until they wear out. Does keeping up with fashion mean that good clothes are wasted?

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I do believe the fashion industry has a lot to say for environmental concerns

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I pretty much wear clothes until they wear out. Does keeping up with fashion mean that good clothes are wasted?"

Not if they're donated to charity shops, but sadly a lot seem to sit for decades in wardrobes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes, it does Tom if they're thrown in to landfill. If they're recycled, exchanged or passed to a charity shop they're not wasted.

I've had to stop wearing my crinoline, they keep getting shut in the doors of the bus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I pretty much wear clothes until they wear out. Does keeping up with fashion mean that good clothes are wasted?"

If they are thrown away then yes but fashion comes back around. Some things can be brought in to the next trend by altering slighty or just wearing a different way. Or we have the option of charity shops, passing to friend's, clothes swaps etc

I only throw things away if they've fallen apart.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love brands i generally only wear ralph lauren and Vivienne Westwood.

i have a clear out avery 6 months never sell them just gift them to a local charity shop.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out."

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I pretty much wear clothes until they wear out. Does keeping up with fashion mean that good clothes are wasted?"

No why do we have charity shops?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences"

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

As to fashion, to the extent I follow it, I try to tweak what I have.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Fashion ?? Haha I still have shirts from 2005 in my wardrobe

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)"

Why should they? Who says what "works" for a particular body shape?

I think it's interesting that people talk about clothes in these terms

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising"

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I had to look up Crinoline.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)"

I should be in a tent too

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I think masks are here for a while... Eye make up might be boosted...

I look lower.. I like a shapely ankle ..

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Meh i was never really a "fashion" person. I still have a pair of TH jeans that i bought in 2008 (that i will fit back into) im trying to build a capsule wardrobe. Ive picked up fab bits in charity shops

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I buy a lot of my clothes from EBay. You can get some bargains. I tend to have a wardrobe sort and get rid of clothes on EBay or Charity shops before I buy anything as I have hoarding tendencies so have to be strict with myself. I tended to think “oh I’ll keep this for a special occasion” which never materialised.

I don’t follow trends though - I just wear what I like.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I had to look up Crinoline.

"

. That's because you're a young whippersnapper and I'm 246

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though. "

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I had crimplene trousers at school. Never needed ironing and terylene

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick"

Don't be sorry, I'm not lol. It's a minefield though, I know some people get very offended if someone is younger than them. I'm just glad to be alive whatever generation I am.

I agree it is generational. I put lipstick on straight after I clean my teeth and have done for years.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick

Don't be sorry, I'm not lol. It's a minefield though, I know some people get very offended if someone is younger than them. I'm just glad to be alive whatever generation I am.

I agree it is generational. I put lipstick on straight after I clean my teeth and have done for years. "

I'd rather smooth the potential offence, if you know what I mean

I also came to makeup lateish and independently. I just do what I like. For masks, apparently lipstick makes a mess and obviously there's no point, so I don't

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick

Don't be sorry, I'm not lol. It's a minefield though, I know some people get very offended if someone is younger than them. I'm just glad to be alive whatever generation I am.

I agree it is generational. I put lipstick on straight after I clean my teeth and have done for years.

I'd rather smooth the potential offence, if you know what I mean

I also came to makeup lateish and independently. I just do what I like. For masks, apparently lipstick makes a mess and obviously there's no point, so I don't "

Yeah I understand people are very sensitive around age. I often find myself reassuring people that I'm happy for them to acknowledge that I'm older than them .

I wear 24 hour lipstick because I can't be bothered with touching up throughout the day so it doesn't transfer to masks.

I still can't do eyeliner flicks though

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick

Don't be sorry, I'm not lol. It's a minefield though, I know some people get very offended if someone is younger than them. I'm just glad to be alive whatever generation I am.

I agree it is generational. I put lipstick on straight after I clean my teeth and have done for years. "

Before bed ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I wonder how fashion will reflect the covid crisis. Masks have obviously become a fashion accessory but I wonder if we'll see any other influences

I've seen headlines saying that makeup will never be the same again, skincare has taken over, and in particular lipstick sales are through the floor. The last bit obviously unsurprising

I hadn't thought of that. I put lipstick on without even thinking about it. I don't wear a mask in the street though.

I think that's partly generational (sorry). I put on lipstick when there's reason to wear lipstick

Don't be sorry, I'm not lol. It's a minefield though, I know some people get very offended if someone is younger than them. I'm just glad to be alive whatever generation I am.

I agree it is generational. I put lipstick on straight after I clean my teeth and have done for years.

Before bed ?"

No. Just in the morning.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)

I should be in a tent too "

I'd happily share a tent with you, possibly a glamping one.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)

Why should they? Who says what "works" for a particular body shape?

I think it's interesting that people talk about clothes in these terms "

Who says? The individual wearing the clothes. As I said in the post.

The problem is that fashion dictates that a certain look, or length of hemline is currently correct, and doesn't take into account that the population is varied.

For example. Tight jeans look good on men with pipe cleaner legs, but Jeremy Clarkson gets mocked for wearing them.

But he isn't following fashion, he is choosing clothing he likes.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)

Why should they? Who says what "works" for a particular body shape?

I think it's interesting that people talk about clothes in these terms

Who says? The individual wearing the clothes. As I said in the post.

The problem is that fashion dictates that a certain look, or length of hemline is currently correct, and doesn't take into account that the population is varied.

For example. Tight jeans look good on men with pipe cleaner legs, but Jeremy Clarkson gets mocked for wearing them.

But he isn't following fashion, he is choosing clothing he likes."

Oh, yes I see.

I'd like it if people all just wore what they liked regardless of fashion. Lots of. I have noticed quite a few people with a 1940s style so maybe we're moving in that direction.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"They have to do it to keep making a profit, only gullible people fall for it and buy new clothes every season. If you buy classic, timeless clothes then there’s really no need to update them till they’re worn out.

Style over fashion, every time.

People should work out what works for them and their body shape, not listen to people who say mini-skirts this year, and floor length the next.

(For my body shape, I should mostly be... In a tent)

Why should they? Who says what "works" for a particular body shape?

I think it's interesting that people talk about clothes in these terms

Who says? The individual wearing the clothes. As I said in the post.

The problem is that fashion dictates that a certain look, or length of hemline is currently correct, and doesn't take into account that the population is varied.

For example. Tight jeans look good on men with pipe cleaner legs, but Jeremy Clarkson gets mocked for wearing them.

But he isn't following fashion, he is choosing clothing he likes.

Oh, yes I see.

I'd like it if people all just wore what they liked regardless of fashion. Lots of. I have noticed quite a few people with a 1940s style so maybe we're moving in that direction. "

I wear what I like, to the extent that I must be swayed by what's available (if I need a new X, the X will almost certainly be in the current fashion), and to the extent that I feel I can get away with it (because I do feel I'm judged by how much I keep up with appearances )

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