Originally Posted By friendofdd I was at the mall a couple of days ago, watching people while waiting for DW to finish some shopping. Then I was at DL last night, listening to the piano player and watching more people. I realized I was making note of fashion, mostly on women since I like to watch them more. So I thought I would start this thread for us to use. We can ask questions, give answers and make observations. Just do not get rude or crude or make personal attacks.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I like the look of high boots with “skinny jeans” and I like the look of high boots with leotards. But I want to know if leotards come with an owner’s manual. If so, does it tell the wearer that she should also wear a blouse/sweater, mini skirt, shorts, etc. that come to the thigh? Even ballerinas, who are very buff, wear tutus.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Sadly leatards come with neither instruction nor recommendation on how best to wear them or even if one *should* wear them.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Any piece of clothing that has the name 'tard' in it should be avoided. I'm just sayin'. Was that over the line FoDD? If so, I'm sorry. High boot's and skinny jeans are a wonderful look indeed. Paired with a nice sweater and/or scarf and you have yourself a fantastic outfit.
Originally Posted By oneyepete If the sight of "tards" takes your breath away and you start to wheeze, it can't be a good thing.
Originally Posted By hbquikcomjamesl The only leotard I own is a long-sleeved high-necked model, decorated as an 18th century military tunic, from the first of my two years of skating drill team at the old Costa Mesa Ice Chalet. We did "March of the Toys," and my initial costume sketch was based on Stan Laurel's line to Santa, "I thought you'd said one thousand wooden soldiers at six foot tall." A decorated leotard (paired with black Haggar Expand-o-Matics for me, and the female equivalent for the ladies) turned out to be the cheapest way to get the desired look. On another note, I will say without reservation that the whole "thongs as evening footgear" bit is probably the most ridiculous idea in the history of women's fashion.
Originally Posted By hbquikcomjamesl Oh, and I can say from experience that it is indeed possible to wear an undershirt (so long as it's also long-sleeved) and boxer shorts under a long-sleeved leotard. Not particularly easy, but possible.
