Senior Dress Code

[Nancy]

SENIOR DRESS CODE

Many of us "Old Folks" (those over 50, WAY over 50, or hovering near 50) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We are unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to Conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together And should be avoided:

1. A nose ring and bifocals
2. Spiked hair and bald spots
3. A pierced tongue and dentures
4. Miniskirts and support hose
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
6. Speedo's and cellulite
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar
8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor
9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge
10. Bikinis and liver spots
11. Short shorts and varicose veins
12. Inline skates and a walker

And last, but not least...my personal favorite

13. Thongs and Depends

 

[Mary]

SENIOR DRESS CODE

Many of us "Old Folks" (those over 50, WAY over 50, or hovering near 50) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We are unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to Conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together And should be avoided:

1. A nose ring and bifocals
2. Spiked hair and bald spots
3. A pierced tongue and dentures
4. Miniskirts and support hose
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
6. Speedo's and cellulite
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar
8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor
9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge
10. Bikinis and liver spots
11. Short shorts and varicose veins
12. Inline skates and a walker

And last, but not least...my personal favorite

13. Thongs and Depends

I certainly understand why you're partial to #13, Nancy. I am myself; however, #1,3, and 8 are also in the running for "fave" status!

 

[Lynlw]

OOOh OOH I have one

OOOh OOH I have one

I certainly understand why you're partial to #13, Nancy. I am myself; however, #1,3, and 8 are also in the running for "fave" status!

after going to ozzfest last week, women who's saggy breasts rest on their belly should never ever wear just body paint and shorts....yuck just yuck,blech lol Lyn

 

[labguides]

Nancy,
Thanks for the giggle!

 

[Dennis S]

Challenge

Challenge

If Ross was on-line, I can just hear him say "This thread's worthless without pictures'.

 

[catwoman]

after going to ozzfest last week, women who's saggy breasts rest on their belly should never ever wear just body paint and shorts....yuck just yuck,blech lol Lyn

No. 14 -- tattoos on sagging breasts -- those roses aren't very perky looking on an older female.

 

[Superbob]

No. 9 -- not just seniors. How many people of any age look good with bare midriffs? Answer: Except for those who are built like fashion models, not many....

 

[terryj]

I am 55 and have recently lost 35 pounds. I bought some new more modern clothes but I feel a little funny about wearing some of them. They seem too hip for me. I am wearing a blue jean skirt to work today for casual Friday and as I was reading the list I was checking myself to be sure I wasn't commiting one of the sins above. I do have an anklet on.

 

[hensylee]

I just heard on TV that showing your midriff is 'out' now. Guess I will throw some of my things away or give 'em to a very short person.

 

[Cooker]

Nancy,

Thanks!! I needed a grin this morning.

Tom

 

[dj/utvolsfan]

What do flip flops have to do with Depends!??
Totalling dating myself here.

 

[pipersmith]

after going to ozzfest last week, women who's saggy breasts rest on their belly should never ever wear just body paint and shorts....yuck just yuck,blech lol Lyn

Hey - I was at Ozzfest last week ...
wearing body paint and shorts

eeeuuuuooooowwwwwww - that is too funny (just kiddin by the way) I had shoes on too

 

[geebee]

What do flip flops have to do with Depends!??
Totalling dating myself here.

That's funny. I, too, remember when thongs were rubber shoes and not underwear.

 

[hensylee]

remember the leather thongs that had two little straps and one for the big toe? They were called Jesus sandals, too - or shepherd's sandals. Wish they'd come back.

 

[Lynlw]

remember the leather thongs that had two little straps and one for the big toe? They were called Jesus sandals, too - or shepherd's sandals. Wish they'd come back.

like this? (if the link doesn't work go to qvc.com and search for sandals toe loop ) http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp...toe+loop&SearchClass=&search.x=14&search.y=13

 

[hensylee]

No, Lyn, that's not it. They were flat thin soles, tiny plaited leather straps (like in a rubber thong, except really, really skinny straps) and a toe loop. All of them were brown, almost a tan that is kinda dark. You couldn't wear them out. You probly have to be old to know about these. I think they were around in the 70s before you were born.

 

[Lynlw]

No, Lyn, that's not it. They were flat thin soles, tiny plaited leather straps (like in a rubber thong, except really, really skinny straps) and a toe loop. All of them were brown, almost a tan that is kinda dark. You couldn't wear them out. You probly have to be old to know about these. I think they were around in the 70s before you were born.

I wish lol I was born in 60 and graduated high school in 78

 

[hensylee]

I researched and found some. Actually they aren't exactly as I described or remembered. They were hippie shoes and introduced in the 60s:

http://amysticaltouch.com/

Very comfy and there are bound to be a few on VR who may recall them.

 

[Lynlw]

I researched and found some. Actually they aren't exactly as I described or remembered. They were hippie shoes and introduced in the 60s:

http://amysticaltouch.com/

Very comfy and there are bound to be a few on VR who may recall them.

I was coming to ask you if the ones on that site were the ones you were talking about lol,I Do remember them , I had the gladiator type were you had to cross the straps up your legsNOW putting on shoes that tye instead of clogs is too much effort lol

 

[geebee]

I researched and found some. Actually they aren't exactly as I described or remembered. They were hippie shoes and introduced in the 60s:

http://amysticaltouch.com/

Very comfy and there are bound to be a few on VR who may recall them.

I sure remember them because I always had problems "walking out" of thongs (NOT the underwear) and the toe loop helped to keep these on my feet. The only bad thing is the sandals were really stiff when first purchased and it took awhile to break them in.