2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

PollyWollyDoodle

Ouch Pip, that sounds painful - and obviously it happened in front of everyone, to add insult to injury!  Hope the bruises aren't too bad. 

Elisheba

Interesting to hear about wool pillows etc. For a long time I have been getting FB adverts for wool filled duvets. I am in no need of one presently as my awful old nylon stuffed duvet just keeps going and going, but I did think I might prefer wool to feather down when it is time for a replacement. 

Elisheba

Oh also just to check - have been given a gift of socks for my birthday. As they are a gift I presume I wouldn't be using any of my ration points? 

Also, do people count charity shops towards their ration? I'm pretty sure I remember reading about jumble sales in the war, but can't remember if coupons were needed at them. 

MrsCD

Oh dear, @PipneyJane I hope your bruises heal quickly. Get the arnica cream out. It does shake you up a bit though. Be kind to yourself.

Gem-gem

CapricornLass said:

I have a silk duvet too, and would happily recommend one.  I've had it at least ten years now.

I also have one, but alas I only bought a double duvet size for me, so it is not on our king size bed. 

Gem-gem

Oh Pip, I hope you are not hurting too much and that your bruising disappears quickly. Sending you a virtual hug. 

PipneyJane

Thanks everyone.  I’m OK.  I was relieved to see that I didn’t damage my suit but a little p*ssed off that it had to happen in the suit that I’d just had dry cleaned.  Fortunately, no visible marks.

I told my colleague that his “car bit me”.  I couldn’t feel why my foot was trapped or I’d have shaken it free.

@Elisheba, unless you have a sugar-daddy who drowns you in clothes, furs and jewels, presents are coupon free.  The assumption is that the item was given to you out of the giver’s coupons.  (If you have a sugar daddy, then he’s spending your coupons.)

- Pip

diminua

More coupons gone - a light rust coloured jumper and a cream coloured blouse, the first because I have heavy jumpers and t-shirts but little in between (also I had my eye on it before it went in the sale, so am pleased now I didn't buy it when I first saw it). The blouse is for a job interview later as I've got lots of 'work casual' things and some summer shirts, but nothing suitable for interview. I've updated my signature. 

Baileys_Babe

Good luck with the interview @diminua

PipneyJane

Baileys_Babe said:

Good luck with the interview @diminua

Ditto.  Hope it goes well @diminua.  Fingers crossed.

- Pip