Nu Fred.
Clothes: we all have them.

Some of us (my brother, pour l'example) claim that they care nothing for clothes and that they are merely a method of keeping warm/dry etc. This is a fucking Jimmy Hill of epic proportions as we are talking about a man who, at certain times in his life, has had
a) A Robert Smith style old-skool goth dyed black back-combed thatch
b) three foot dreadlocks
c) handmade (by him) patchwork trousers
d) a cape (I might be making this up)
etc etc

I say clothes are vitally important as a means of wordless communication to pretty much everyone, and those denying it are either stupid, lying, delusional or a combination of all three. They aren't meaningless at all - even if the meaning that the wearer is hoping to convey is 'look, I don't care about clothes, me'.

Do you agree, or am I just a 'Schpanish peacock' like Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez?
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:13, 252 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

Nothing wrong with capes at all.
The whole way through my sixth form, as a result of an offhand comment from someone who never saw me in the first place, I wore a different outfit each day. I have a stupid amount of clothes but at the moment I can fit into limited numbers of them.

I try to wear things that flatter my shape yet make me look nice, and stick to my sense of style.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:18, Reply)

your approach is the right one
I discovered some time ago what looks best on my shape and now I stick to it. which is why I wear flares all the time.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:21, Reply)

Flares are awesome
They're the best kind of jeans, but since shitty stupid skinny jeans came in fashion, hardly anywhere sells them.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:23, Reply)

I can't wait until I can fit into my WIDE flares again.
(they start narrow at the waist).
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:25, Reply)

it's even harder for men believe me
fortunately, top man have for the last couple of years done a good line in flares, so I'm well equipped now.

Even my smart black work trousers are flared.

If I don't wear at least bootcut then I look ridiculous. Probably less so now I've lost a load of weight admittedly.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:26, Reply)

Lee cooper used to do awesome ones
I've still got ones from about 5 years ago. Then they closed down, so I moved onto GAP, and then they only did them in the outlet store, and now not even there.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:34, Reply)

most of my work trousers are lee cooper cords
try top shop. the men's jeans are pretty good, so the women's might be as well.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:37, Reply)

NEVERRRRRR

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

to which bit?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:42, Reply)

Women's 'To-Sho' is fucking horrific.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:43, Reply)

fair enough
my mrs doesn't shop there so I don't know
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:44, Reply)

Monty is correct
I hate it. Hate it hate it hate it.
I occasionally buy earrings in top man though.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:47, Reply)

I don't generally wear trousers
My legs are reasonably shapely.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:26, Reply)

I wear skirts/dresses almost all the time
but I need more jeans
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:29, Reply)

I'm actually wearing jeggings today.
Gurp.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:30, Reply)

*high fives*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

And a black cashmere tunic, and a candy-striped retro style dress. And canvas boots.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:34, Reply)

ME TOO!!!!!
This is getting weird!!
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:40, Reply)

Omg totally.
chainsawsuit.com/comics/20100224.png
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:41, Reply)

hahahah thank you for that - I don't feel so alone now.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:42, Reply)

I find jeggings really attractive on a woman
(sorry Monty)- but I rarely see them get anything but rubbished.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:59, Reply)

I don't find them that offensive on the right woman.
It's the stupid fucking name that gets me.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:08, Reply)

discovered some time ago what looks best on my shape and now I stick to it am permanently channelling a 70s Open University lecturer,
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:27, Reply)

if you were to see me in my work clothes
you would see how right you are

brown cord flares: check
black shirt: check
side parting: check
sideburns: check
beard: check
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:28, Reply)

Faint whiff of macrobiotic tofu: check

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:29, Reply)

that is the one thing that is inaccurate for the period

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:30, Reply)

WELL GET TO IT, OLD BOY.
EDIT I suggest you also start smoking a briar pipe and join a folk-singing club at your local real ale hostelry.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

well, given where I am on secondment, it would be totally appropriate.
I'm on it.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:35, Reply)

Tank top?

( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:44, Reply)

I haven't gone that far yet
usually a thin jumper with a bit of a v-neck

although today I'm wearing the high neck partial zip style
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

I have some flared cords somewhere
And some 'boarder' type trousers which are quite baggy in the leg.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:28, Reply)

No-one cares.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:30, Reply)

Fuck off, AA

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:36, Reply)

'Fuck off TO AA' might have been more apt.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

Wha?

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:25, Reply)

Monty's started dressing like an emo in jeggings etc

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:25, Reply)

Aha,
I read your name as Lampito and then had great difficulty trying to picture her in mosher trousers.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:35, Reply)

I'm struggling to picture that too
I don't wear them often at all, mostly just stick to jeans as they show off my amazing arse better.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:37, Reply)

I have owned some.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:37, Reply)

I agree

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:18, Reply)

You've met me.
What do you reckon?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:19, Reply)

I reckon you're a cunt.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:21, Reply)

You'd be terribly right, on line.
You horrific old bender.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:31, Reply)

What are you wearing today?

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:21, Reply)

Is this an online heavy breathing call?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:22, Reply)

Yes.

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:33, Reply)

Excellent news - do go on.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:38, Reply)

He's wearing jeggings and a girly-fit MCR t-shirt.

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:24, Reply)

And guyliner.
Don't forget the guyliner. With a faint whiff of desperation and self loathing to boot.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

No-one understands me or my music.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:35, Reply)

This much is pretty true.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

'LOL'

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:43, Reply)

Knackered Converse
Lolwaki jeans
Saxon 'Wheels of Steel' t-shirt
Camouflage Gore-tex ex-US military coat.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:31, Reply)

Camo field jackets are ace.

(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:38, Reply)

ace bent
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

This is mega and I won't have you say otherwise.
cgi.ebay.co.uk/Polo-Ralph-Lauren-LEATHER-TRIM-Hunting-CAMO-Jacket-L-/160523025475?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item255feafc43#ht_3649wt_1139
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

anyone wearing that would look like a gun enthusiast
probably turned away from the TA for being too enthusiastic

add to that the fact that it is Ralph Lauren and you end up with a complete cock-rifle.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:48, Reply)

One of my best-value purchases ever: £65, Camden Market, over ten years ago.
Looks the same as when I bought it, pretty much.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:44, Reply)

Shit?

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:26, Reply)

Saxon!
Yayayay
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:41, Reply)

Jeff Beck's got a DVD out featuring our chum Imelda, by the way.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

She was on This Morning or something as well
My housemate shouted me in to watch it.

I'll have to have a look for that. I do enjoy Jeff Beck.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:50, Reply)

Best living guitarist, in my EXPERT AND UNARGUABLE opinion.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:57, Reply)

I am quite a fan of ELO
thanks to my dad. they got played in the car a lot when going on holiday, so have positive associations.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:02, Reply)

You're a big fan of 'ELO SAILOR'

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:14, Reply)

glorious

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:15, Reply)

Here's one for you then - what do you reckon to his slide cover of A Day in the Life?
*steeples fingers and raises eyebrow*
(BrianHequator was stretching owls, on, or around, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:07, Reply)

You mean to say...BETTER THAN CLAPTON?
*smirks*
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:08, Reply)

that dull twat
he looks and plays like a geography teacher

by which I mean a paedophile
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:10, Reply)

But he's God!
Someone wrote it on a wall back in the '60s so, you know, it must be true.
*enlarged smirk*
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:12, Reply)

so many better guitarists around
it's outrageous.

Not sure who my favourite is. For blues, I'd probably say Joe Bonamassa.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:15, Reply)

For Blues? Yeah, Bonamassa's good, but I find a bit over-twiddly on occasions
He's probably not in the same league for technique, but for tone, melody and passion I'm inclined to go with Son Seals.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:17, Reply)

he can be over twiddly
his tune blues deluxe is hilarious for it. Really really slow number with passages of ridiculousness that start and stop very suddenly. Makes me laugh.

I find it hard to pinpoint favourites because there are a lot of great ones out there who are excellent for different reasons.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:20, Reply)

This is also true
(And then do you go for a slide player or a regular fingerstyle player?)
It just seems a little ironic to rank blues guitarists on their technical ability, for a genre which is still very musical but derives so much from the raw passion in the playing - it's the only genre I can think of where two guitarists could play a one-note solo and one somehow play it better than the other because he was "feeling it" better.

EDIT: Although, to contradict all that, Ritchie Blackmore's well-thought-out playing on some of Deep Purple's bluesier numbers is also excellent, so who knows?
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:28, Reply)

I prefer fingerstyle on the whole
not to say that I dislike slide, but I don't dig it quite so much.

I get where you are coming from. Because I mostly come from playing rock and metal, and these days play a lot of blues based stuff it's tricky to seperate the two. It's a different approach. I'm only really now getting to the point where I'm good enough (and confident enough) that what I'm feeling comes through nicely, without sounding shite or like I'm rubbish.

One of my very favourite guitarists is Jerry Reed (of Eastbound and Down fame). Check out a video on youtube of him and Chet Atkins playing a tune called Jerry's Breakdown. Fucking marvellous. Then watch the video of two guys playing it on one guitar.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:34, Reply)

Blackmore is one of those who is a law unto himself
see also: Jimi, Dave Gilmour
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:35, Reply)

Or to bring it back to the blues theme,
see also Buddy Guy.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:55, Reply)

I heard Clapton was singlehandedly responsible for the whole Rock Against Racism movement.
On account of some 'send 'em all back' rant he launched into at a gig in the seventies.

This may or may not be true, but if it is it's fucking ironic from a man who built his career on the work of black American blues guitarists.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:21, Reply)

I have also heard he's a colossal racist - hadn't heard that particular story
But in any case it is, as you rightly point out, hilariously ironic.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:24, Reply)

Mate of mine, who's a musician
raised the point of Faecebook a few weeks ago as it was RAR's anniversary or something.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:26, Reply)

that rings a bell
the tosser.

Wonderful Tonight might as well have been written by Mick Hucknall it's that shit.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:26, Reply)

I want a cape. A velvet one. With a big hood.
I wear what I like and what I look good in, and it just so happens to be awesome and different to what everyone else wears.

Lot's of people assume I'm vegetarian because of the individuality in which I dress for some reason.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:22, Reply)

When you find one, please tell me I want one

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:24, Reply)

artemisia.com/store/
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:30, Reply)

I've not looked yet, but Artemisia (the woman) is KICK-ASS

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:31, Reply)

Hmm. Would prefer a shorter one.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:33, Reply)

I suspect I, too, could probably make you one of those
decent velvet is pretty expensive though.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:36, Reply)

Nah, I want Scottish Widow style one.

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:38, Reply)

Just marry an alcoholic and
WAIT.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

My brother could probably make you one, the big gaylord.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:26, Reply)

How on earth would anyone assume vegetarianism from your clothing?
unless you dress in hessian and knit your own leggings from yoghurt and free-range tofu?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:28, Reply)

Oh, she does. Believe me.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:29, Reply)

Apprently it's because, and I quote:
"Because you dress so alternative and awesome and stuff"
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:31, Reply)

why would someone assume you were an idiot from that?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

Is vegetarianism considered alternative and awesome and stuff by some people?

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

I guess
those people are sadly misguided. vegetarianism is foolish
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:41, Reply)

Amen, brother!

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

Yes - by vegetarians.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

And those within the bovine community.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

anyone who thinks "alternative and awesome"
should be in any way associated with vegetarianism needs fucking shooting.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:56, Reply)

+ a good shooting
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:02, Reply)

The Loon has one, although not velvet thank God.
What the fuck was I thinking.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:36, Reply)

A fucking furry
hahaha
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:49, Reply)

Not a furry.
A druid of sorts.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:13, Reply)

When WOW gets out of control

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:23, Reply)

Clothes maketh the man.
They are what set us apart from some people and yet show our allegiance to other like-minded folk.

Finding the perfect fitting pair of jeans is akin to a religious experience IMHO.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:25, Reply)

it's bloody impossible is what it is

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:25, Reply)

I found some decent ones that I liked, so I just bought 5 pairs.
It's the way forward.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:27, Reply)

I would also do this if I found the holy grail

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:30, Reply)

They were cheap too.
And it's great, because for day to day things I pretty much live in jeans or leggings.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:33, Reply)

I'm a jeans and t-shirt kinda guy
But I'm very particular about the clothes I buy. None of this cardigan/lumberjack shirt fashion crap, and certainly no skinny fit jeans. Also, nothing neon.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:26, Reply)

Cargo pants are good too.
I like those three quarter ones you wear.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

Aye I love cargo pants
Thanks! I love them too, but not in this weather.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

Oi, I've been wearing proper lumberjack shirts since I was about twelve.
Instead of hoodies. Proper think flannel as well, none of this thin fashion shit.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:32, Reply)

I mean for dudes
I wouldn't wear one. T-shirts, maybe a shirt, and a hoody if it's cold.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

My dad has one I keep trying to steal for when he's out in the shed
It's got sheepskin on the inside as well. It's so cosy.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:42, Reply)

I have one that's MASSIVE
Perfect for lazy days.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:44, Reply)

I've got some checked shirts
Superdry ones. Do they count as lumberjack shirts?

they are more like cowboy shirts really...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:38, Reply)

Cowboy shirts are excellent.
I am seeking the bottle to get some proper ones from the US via my father.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:52, Reply)

that would be good
I have shifted more towards wearing that sort of shirt more than t shirts recently, although I think a large part of that is due to most of my t shirts being way too big for me these days.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

Of course they matter.
they can pretty much tell you if someone is a total twathammer without the need to wait for them to open their mouth, for a start.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:26, Reply)

Precisely.
PS bonus points for 'twathammer'
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:28, Reply)

^ this.
Really, people who dress like twats are doing us a favour by letting us know not to waste any seconds of our life by listening to them.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:29, Reply)

That's me fucked, then.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:33, Reply)

Haha!
Give over!
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:34, Reply)

I don't know what you dress like
but *there, there*.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:35, Reply)

See below.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:37, Reply)

You cunt.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:38, Reply)

You look like
John Lydon's got pissed and started trying on clothes round Adam Ant's gaff.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:36, Reply)

I don't think that would be too bad
I refuse to speak to any man who wears alpine knit or deep-v tops. They look like they just covered themselves in glue and rolled about in Topman for a bit. Uurgh.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

What Monty means is
that when I met him I was sporting a spiky hairdo, black skinny jeans, military boots, a highland shirt and long leather coat. Hence the comparison.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:42, Reply)

I wouldn't think that you looked like a twat in that.

(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

I wuz doin irony lolz.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

Well, prepare to be completely wrong.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:47, Reply)

MUM, HE'S PICKING ON ME!

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:50, Reply)

*wedgies*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:52, Reply)

My mum will scare the fuck out of you.
Because she's dead, and therefore a ghost.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

*shits self*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

I have lots of clothes to wear for going out but I end up trying everything on and ending up in jeans and t-shirt.
I find it difficult to find stuff I look good in.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:34, Reply)

I wish I lived in different times.
The things that I consider necessary, practical AND pretty (underkirts and parasols for example) are no longer widely available, are considered 'unusual', and therefore make me look like I'm making a statement.
I'm not making any great statement, I just like proper layering and sunlight does me in. If I can wear nice things in my quest to combat these problems, then that is just dandy thanks.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:35, Reply)

Who cares if you're making a statement or not if you look fantastic.
You carry off the look with aplomb.

On Hotter than my daughter on the TV last night there was a girl who dressed in thrift shop grannie style. She was awash with colour and originality. They changed her to look like every other alternative girl out there.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:39, Reply)

That makes me very sad.

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:41, Reply)

What channel was that on?
I'll have a gander.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:44, Reply)

It's on BBC 3 and it's fucking AWFUL.
It's like Snog, Marry, Avoid.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

I need mindless background noise
For while I write up some notes.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

Non of these mothers are hot or sexy.

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:07, Reply)

I hate it when people class THEMSELVES as 'altenative' or indie
Because if you can be labelled like that then you are, by definition, not individual or alternative.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:57, Reply)

It was more my classification than hers.
Just to give a mental picture.
( girlinthehole, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:18, Reply)

I know :)
I'm watching it now. It's fucking shit. That first woman, the rocker. Maybe she didn't look fantastic, but they could have toned it down a bit and still kept her personality without turning her into another highstreet clone.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:22, Reply)

I LOVE how that Scottish girl dresses.
It's so happy.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:27, Reply)

And the jury all look common and trashy
Who are they to judge.
This show is making me so angry.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:28, Reply)

Nah, you just look awesome,
Natural, like you've not even tried
Not a lot of people can pull off what you wear and not look like they're trying to make a statement.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

Cheers dudette!
I just Ihave the ability to make even high street stuff look second-hand.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:50, Reply)

Me too.
When I see footage of the 70s I always think 'I wouldn't look like such a flid in those days'.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

*sigh*
With me it's anywhere between 1920 and 1965
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:56, Reply)

This thread is fucking bent
and I have nothing to add because my mum buys me all my clothes.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:41, Reply)

does your anorak have fur round the hood?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

Nope.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

Are your mittens on a piece of string up your sleeve

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

No they're not and as such I lost them on the bus.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

Gutted

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

Do you smell slightly of off milk and WoW?

(and are you coming on Saturday?)
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:48, Reply)

I can't play WoW at the moment,
my processor overheats and cuts out :(((((

(Really unhelpfully I'm going to have to say "I don't know" I shouldn't because I can't afford it but I might say fuck it and come down anyway, I'll text you tomorrow or friday. P.S. how many people that activly dislike me will be there?)
(PsychoChomp, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

Me and Kitty aren't going.

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

nor me

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

I'm going, and so is Clendrix
we probably count for double as both actually hate you.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:00, Reply)

I know you do

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:03, Reply)

Thanks for taking one for the team

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:59, Reply)

Kitty fucking loves me.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:03, Reply)

"if I keep saying it, it'll be true!"

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:06, Reply)

My winter coat does :D

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:50, Reply)

The one thing I will never get about some people who buy clothes.
Are the ones who buy things that are on trend or in fashion. Who cares about fashion, it's about looking cool as fuck. I can't get my head round why you'd go out with the intention of buying something that everyone else is wearing.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:42, Reply)

+when you can just steal it
Geeza! Little bit wreyyy, little bit woooaaaah!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:43, Reply)

Barry dresses like a Spanish fisherman.
Mostly in a good way, except for those pasty shoes, but each to his own.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:45, Reply)

*nicks phone while Lab is waving his hands around*

(Bazongaloid, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

You utter cockbarn

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

I agree, I tend to wear things I like that suit me and are *usually* practical.
however, I LOVE shoes. I now have about 7 pairs of boots alone. And I could buy hundreds more. I've bought two pairs on my trip.
My clothes are usually just practical and comfy. I don't like wearing things that make me feel exposed or unflattered.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:43, Reply)

100 pairs of shoes, here
I think I have about 7 or 8 pairs of boots. I want more though, I love boots at the moment.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:47, Reply)

I have about 30-40 pairs of trainers.
None of which I am likely ever to wear again (apart from when I went to see KRS1 and broke out some old-skool Pumas). This is after a cull of about another 30-40 unwearably-knackered pairs.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:49, Reply)

this makes me feel better about my desire to own more pairs of shoes

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

My 'black t shirt with band logo on it' collection must be over 50

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:00, Reply)

I don't have any of those any more
the only thing I have is a Rip Curl t shirt that unfortunately looks like it says Def Leppard. It's almost embarrassing.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:03, Reply)

Does it have a knot in one sleeve?

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:04, Reply)

it does not
I have two arms
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:07, Reply)

That can be easily rectified.
Just for shits and giggles, y' know?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:10, Reply)

POTD

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:09, Reply)

Oh, well played, there.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:10, Reply)

The day I read that the drummer was once arrested for beating his missus
Was the happiest day in my life.
WALK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF HIM!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:13, Reply)

He could have been doing it with his feet, mind.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:34, Reply)

with some specially rigged up pedals?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:36, Reply)

you big GIRL.

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

FACK ORF.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:01, Reply)

*snickers*

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:04, Reply)

*marathons*

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:05, Reply)

*wispas*

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:16, Reply)

*breaks out ear trumpet*

(BrianHequator was stretching owls, on, or around, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:17, Reply)

I had a mate who had one pair of baseball boots and no other footwear.
The soles eventually fell off, so he tied a pair of laces around the soles and the boots because he was too tight to buy a new pair.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:52, Reply)

I looove them.
I'm going to go shoe shopping tomorrow while I'm in Oxford I think.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

I think I've got about 10 pairs of what could be classed as trainers.
I never wear them though, there's always something nicer.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

I haven't worn trainers since I stopped going to the gym.
I just don't like wearing them outside; much prefer boots.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:57, Reply)

*counts*
I have three pairs of shoes and two pairs of boots. That's it.
I do want some more skate shoes though, which is a little decadent of me, no?
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

don't forget your Heelies

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:04, Reply)

That's a very lot of shoes
I have about 25, but that includes my collection of boots and sports shoes. Shoes, meh, but I could very easily buy more boots.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

I had a fair amount of shoes
But then the Great Wardrobe Mould Epidemic of 2010 struck, and now I have very few.
On the plus side, it means I do have an excuse to rebuild now.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

I would be sick if anything happened to my shoes.
You poor thing.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:56, Reply)

Amongst the casualties
Were three pair of heels, my biker boots, and my favourite pair of converse.

Interestingly, the shoes either side of my Iron Fists were the worst hit, but they were wonderfully untouched.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:59, Reply)

*faints*
Please stop...it's too much. I can't bear to think of the suffering.

When I moved I lost about three shoes (so ended up with three odd ones). Thankfully, they were only a generic black peeptoe stiletto (of which I have about 5 pairs), a generic black ballet pump (about 3 pairs) and a generic gunmetal ballet pump (at least 2 pairs). I still sulked for a week.
(BelladonnaAnodyne Melissa's gonna wet herself, I swear..., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:04, Reply)

I've got a metric fuckton of pairs of footwear
but most are specialist - sailing, skiing, hockey, climbing, "dressing up"

I suspect I only have about 10 pairs of what could be considered "normal" shoes and boots.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:02, Reply)

For day to day stuff
I am a jeans and tshirt girl, and I really don't care as long as it's decent and clean. It's just too much effort to make an effort every day, you know?
I agree with you on the communication thing though - some clothes scream 'CUNT!' to me without ever saying a word, and allow me to make a snap judgement, usually a correct one, that the person wearing said clothes will not be somebody I should waste my breath on.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:46, Reply)

I bet Primark trackie bottoms tucked into socks really get your juices flowing.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:48, Reply)

If by juices
you are referring to the angry bile that starts sloshing around at the sight of dickheads like that, then yes. Yes they do.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

I asked a scally why they tuck their 'trackies' into their socks
He said it's so when you nick stuff you can stick it down your trackies and it won't fall out the bottom.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:51, Reply)

oh god.

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

Scallies are delightful aren't they ;)

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:02, Reply)

Did he prove his point
by then demanding your phone, forcing you to unleash THE FIST OF CANCER!
(Bazongaloid, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

No
But I gave him a fistbump to make him think it was cool...
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:56, Reply)

...and he died not long after.

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:18, Reply)

I'm not implying a causal link
*gives The Look*
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:22, Reply)

they ride mountain bikes delivering weed a lot too
so I guess it's like bicycle clips.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:54, Reply)

*makes notes*

(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

ahaha
Jeans : check
Long sleeved tee: check
big comfy jumper: check

WE ARE CLOTHES TWINS.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:52, Reply)

*Looks down at self*
Bloody hell, how did you know?
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:53, Reply)

I'm Psychic.
I'll be wearing my boots into town soon. *squees*
I'm wearing proper jeans though, like, ones that finish at my waist and not on my hips. YAY FOR WARM HIPS.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:56, Reply)

I can't wear high waisted jeans
they make my fat arse look planetary.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 13:58, Reply)

I'm sure you have a lovely arse.
I can *just* get away with them because I'm pretty small in general. Although with the amount I eat, I'm surprised I'm not a huge internet-fatty for real.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:00, Reply)

When you hit 25, that'll change
Mark my words!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:02, Reply)

only if I get pregnant.
I'm built exactly the same as my sister. she only got fat when she fell pregnant.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:05, Reply)

Then I hate you

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:06, Reply)

just put her near catface
that'll fucking teach her
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:08, Reply)

Probably the only way that one could, quite literally, fall pregnant.

(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:10, Reply)

Haha!
*makes a call*
*gets pregnant*
Dammit!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:10, Reply)

His sperm do seem to be the bodily equivalent
of a rocket being launched through a paper bag, it has to be said.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:12, Reply)

Love you too mate.

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:12, Reply)

;-)

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:15, Reply)

How do you "fall" pregnant?
there's only really one way it can happen and it can hardly be described as accidental.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:11, Reply)

Observe Catface's unfeasibly diminutive stature
Then you will understand.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:13, Reply)

I was surprised
by how genuinely tiny he is.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:19, Reply)

The correct term is
Insignificant.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:22, Reply)

significantvisible to the naked eye
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:29, Reply)

He's like a living Playmobil figure.
Only with more points of articulation and a working ball sack.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:24, Reply)

lovely fat (honest). But not as fat as it used to be. Curse you and your youthful metabolism!
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:13, Reply)

I'm sure I'm not that much younger then you.

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:14, Reply)

Old enough to be in school before you were even born, I suspect :)
I'm 25.
(berk, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:18, Reply)

Only just.
right, I'm off out for a walk, I'll chat to you lovely folks later. bye!
*waves*
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:20, Reply)

I don't dedicate too much time to caring about clothes
I like to be comfortable, that's what I look for most. However, I mostly go for dark colours, as I always have done, I simply prefer them.

I was challenged on this a while back, and dragged shopping. Every top I liked the look of was put back, and the girls chose things that would look better for me. It was a good idea, and kept me amused. That was also where I got my luminous yellow t-shirt from, they picked it.

Unfortunately, that trip made me quite paranoid, so I now sometimes get bothered about what I'm wearing, and whether or not it suits me. This lasts until the first pint, when I stop caring.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:22, Reply)

At Blousie's bash you were dressed like you'd been gangbanged by highlighter pens

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:24, Reply)

if that's how the women think he should dress
they need help.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:28, Reply)

Or he needs better friends.

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:29, Reply)

they probably look fucking shit

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:35, Reply)

And that was before I accidentally threw red wine all over him.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:29, Reply)

Aye, that was the stuff they'd picked for me.
I'm still not entirely sure why I agreed though.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:30, Reply)

I am all too comfortable in my French maid's oufit.
Luckily it only gets worn to fancy dress parties.
Other than that, jeans, t-shirt and skate shoes (or boots).
Grinch t-shirt is my favourite.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Wed 19 Jan 2011, 14:40, Reply)