2021 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

CAFCGirl

joedenise said:

I hate bras!  I'm not large by any means so I only wear one if I'm going out as can't stand my nipples sticking out which they always do!  I'm another like @Liverpool_Anne who hates underwires but I also don't like padding and the combination of the no wire and and no padding is almost impossible to find - unless any of you know different!  I absolutely hate sports bras where they have to go over your head but they seem to be the only unwired and with removable padding that I can find which is basically why I've virtually given up wearing them apart from a couple of days a week when I do out!

I've just got some bralettes from M&S for the EXACT reasons you mentioned.
I usually wear a hidden support vest top under a jumper, or just a vest top when its colder, but for a tshirt, I don't need any comments being made from the older generation of 'losing an eye!' (never had comment made by anyone of my age or younger oddly enough - that I've heard anyway)
So back to my point - M&S, bit jazzy on design which is nice, smooth over the nipple area, no eyes lost, and longer line on the body so they fit nicely around my rib cage.
Only downside - they're over the head ones

CAFCGirl

Coupon spend on some pyjamas - lucky to find short sleeve, cotton jersey but with wide leg and not the cuffed ankle skinny leg type that I HATE, and half price - Thanks Sainsburys 8 coupons down

PipneyJane

Liverpool_Anne said:

@CAFGirl, "fashion based psychological warfare" so true and the same for bras

For what it's worth, I gave up on fashion in the early 2000's when flares came back.  (Sorry, "Boot Cut Jeans".)  That was also the year of the return of Flower Power - a style that is guaranteed not to suit me. 

I wear stretch jeans, because I like the way they look on my body, not because some "influencer" gets paid to push them.  I have enough pairs that I should survive them being unfashionable for a decade or so, after they fall out of fashion.

- Pip

TwibbleDee

PipneyJane said:

For what it's worth, I gave up on fashion in the early 2000's when flares came back.  (Sorry, "Boot Cut Jeans".)  That was also the year of the return of Flower Power - a style that is guaranteed not to suit me. 

I wear stretch jeans, because I like the way they look on my body, not because some "influencer" gets paid to push them.  I have enough pairs that I should survive them being unfashionable for a decade or so, after they fall out of fashion.

- Pip

With me and my big feet, I am SO glad that I don’t have to lay on the bed and have someone else pull my jeans over my heels anymore. I only buy bootcut (but then again, I actually do own and wear cowboy boots sometimes, so…).

I should measure and figure out what size I should make my skirt that I meant to make year before last.  Maybe I’ll actually make it this year!

joedenise

Thanks @CAFCGirl.  I've tried those over the head ones and I just can't get on with them!  I find them almost impossible to "sit" properly when pulling them on, they seem to roll up, especially trying to put them on immediately after a shower!  Perhaps I should change my shower to an evening rather than morning one so that I can just put on PJs after it!

thriftwizard

Bravissimo are back to doing non-underwired! I'm wearing one, GG cup, and it's good.

PollyWollyDoodle

Re sports bras, I found this recommended on a running forum. https://theboobuddy.com/  You just put it on over a normal bra I think. I haven’t tried it myself but my friend bought one and she said it’s really worked for her. 

Liverpool_Anne

@PollyWollyDoodle, the models are wearing them over a sports bra not a normal bra so I am not sure about that.
@CAFCGirl, I will investigate when I am next near the shop, I don't mind pulling over my head but I don't actually need a bra atm, I got some for Christmas last and they are still fine but it is definitely worth knowing thank you

florianatwobob

Hello!!! I came across the idea of ‘Fashion on the Ration’ on a FB page. Would it be too late to join for this year? I was thinking I’d reduce my coupon allowance for the remainder of the year?

Laura_Elsewhere

florianatwobob said:

Hello!!! I came across the idea of ‘Fashion on the Ration’ on a FB page. Would it be too late to join for this year? I was thinking I’d reduce my coupon allowance for the remainder of the year?

Welcome! @PipneyJane will be able to say for certain but I *think* you'd simply have 4/12, ie one-third, of the year's coupons, since there are 4/12 of the year left... er, 66/12 is... umm... hang on while I take my shoes off... I make it 22 coupons for your four months  

Have a seat - just shove the dog out the way, he's a dozy blighter...  so, arriving like this so late in the year - were you bombed out or are you just a late evacuee?