Nice People Thread No. 14, all Nice and Proper

lostinrates

Nikkster wrote: »

Ahhh... now I get it. My hoodie isn't just a hoodie, it doubles up as a modern day bed jacket

I think a lot of our modern clothes are a bit like bed wear ( and yippee for comfort) . So much as a little bit of stretch in it. As little people the idea of so much stretchy clothing, beyond tights, would have been quite remarkable I think. Dungarees didn't stretch so well. Dresses were great because one could get aboutint hem, but trousers were not so forgiving. I hated trousers and refused to wear them, but I liked dungarees. In uk, winter wool coats, with mittens or a ( brace your self Michael's) little muffand proper little hats....its really rare you see that now, yet it was still quite common thirty odd years ago.

Its ironic that now we have more society acceptance of personal expression that the mainstream seems less creative and resourceful to me, over clothing, and comfort is a main winner. I've become incredibly guilty of the latter and I know its a source of a lot of self dislike.

kabayiri

vivatifosi wrote: »

You mean that the Grand Canal and the Manchester Ship Canal don't share similarities? I am sad to hear that and will cancel my holiday in Manchester forthwith.

Have a great time kab.

I offered to dump a few old prams and shopping trolleys in the Grand to give it that authentic Manchester feel, but the locals are not ready for that yet 😀

Can I be honest?

The most impressive sight was a modern cruise ship passing St Marks square with everyone on deck.

Nikkster

lostinrates wrote: »

I think a lot of our modern clothes are a bit like bed wear ( and yippee for comfort) . So much as a little bit of stretch in it. As little people the idea of so much stretchy clothing, beyond tights, would have been quite remarkable I think. Dungarees didn't stretch so well. Dresses were great because one could get aboutint hem, but trousers were not so forgiving. I hated trousers and refused to wear them, but I liked dungarees. In uk, winter wool coats, with mittens or a ( brace your self Michael's) little muffand proper little hats....its really rare you see that now, yet it was still quite common thirty odd years ago.

Its ironic that now we have more society acceptance of personal expression that the mainstream seems less creative and resourceful to me, over clothing, and comfort is a main winner. I've become incredibly guilty of the latter and I know its a source of a lot of self dislike.

I'm definitely in a rut of wearing stuff just to cover up to leave the house (I'm covered up in the house, but that's the staple of joggers and hoodie so doesn't count). E.g. today I wore jeans and a blouse to work. A friend complimented mer on the blouse (think it was just that she'd not seen it before), and I realised that even though it's relatively new I don't like it It's shapeless. But I wear it to look smartish and cover up. I wear way to many things I don't really like.

lostinrates

kabayiri wrote: »

I offered to dump a few old prams and shopping trolleys in the Grand to give it that authentic Manchester feel, but the locals are not ready for that yet 😀

Can I be honest?

The most impressive sight was a modern cruise ship passing St Marks square with everyone on deck.

Those things that are killing the city faster you mean?

michaels

lostinrates wrote: »

I think a lot of our modern clothes are a bit like bed wear ( and yippee for comfort) . So much as a little bit of stretch in it. As little people the idea of so much stretchy clothing, beyond tights, would have been quite remarkable I think. Dungarees didn't stretch so well. Dresses were great because one could get aboutint hem, but trousers were not so forgiving. I hated trousers and refused to wear them, but I liked dungarees. In uk, winter wool coats, with mittens or a ( brace your self Michael's) little muffand proper little hats....its really rare you see that now, yet it was still quite common thirty odd years ago.

Its ironic that now we have more society acceptance of personal expression that the mainstream seems less creative and resourceful to me, over clothing, and comfort is a main winner. I've become incredibly guilty of the latter and I know its a source of a lot of self dislike.

Nothing like a furry muff to keep you warm on those cold winter nights.

Yorkie1

Nice photo Maggie

Mistermeaner

How does this being nice thing work?

Spirit_2

I have a thick towelling Cath Kidston bathrobe, several waffle cotton M&S dressing gowns one of which a neighbour has sewn velcro on to make it easier to fasten, and my favourite a short cotton dressing gown in an oriental pattern. I do not wear them in bed , only for when I get up or to and from the bathroom. They are amongst the few garments I kept when I chucked out all of my bigger clothes in the spring.

Nikkster

Mistermeaner wrote: »

How does this being nice thing work?

Just be nice whilst you're in this thread And try not to stick too strictly to being 'on topic' (ie house prices and the economy).

Have you just undergone a name change?

Mistermeaner

Yes I have due to my fear of potentially being recognisable

In terms of nice off topic stuff I have today bought my first Leonard Cohen album (popular problems) , despite being aware of him for years never owned his stuff.

Got to say I'm blown away. This is up there with my favourite songs at the moment:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo0C1_wb8yA