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Dressing for a shopping outing

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:15 am
by Bobbie Roberts
Good morning everyone...

As the T-giving holiday is fast approaching, many stores are having pre-after thanksgiving sales. (I think this statement is an oxymoron) This is a great opportunity to see if anything is new and if it falls in the "must have" category. This would include: make up, new outfits, shapewear, stocking / tights, maybe shoes.

What do you all usually wear when undertaking a shopping excursion? I guess it would depend on what is going to be purchased or at least "checked out". For myself, I almost always venture forth in a conservative outfit...usually a pants & top (or sweater) but sometimes in a skirt / top and of course 2" or 3" heels, light makeup, and a simple "fluffed up and combed "do", any maybe some simple jewelry. As one does not know what one may find, I am always prepared... I will always wear a good high waist panty girdle (with stockings, as I am from the "golden age of girdles", where a lady will not leave home without wearing some support) and a longline bra, as what one tries on, should fit smoothly, and I believe proper shapewear is a must.

I almost always am invited to try on the outfit selected but sometimes not depending on the establishment.

Any thoughts / comments??

BR

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:04 pm
by Lydia
Hi Bobbie,

Good thought. My choice usually is to wear something that would blend in. That depends on where you are going, however. To the GoodWill Store, I tend to wear something ratty - verging on sloppy, in beige to dull brown in color. For Macy's or Saks, still nothing flashy but a neat knee-length skirt ond inconspicuous top - low heels or flats. At my age, I have to go easy on makeup, otherwise I look like an old whore.

In general, I give a lot of thought to what I wear shopping. If it is within the local area, I avoid malls and always plan a quick escape route in case I bump into someone who knows me.

It is a rush, so go to it.

Hugs,

Lydia

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:03 pm
by Davita
I blend in and that includes with the weather. However, I specifically like to wear a skirt or dress in "man country" like Home Depot. I like to make the guys do things for me. I also like the long explanations I can get for a topic that may not be as complete if I was a guy.

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:44 am
by Carol Ann
Lydia my love,

In no way do or would a beautiful lady like you look like a old whore, maybe a cute pickup on the corner \:D/