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Things you wear that you said you wouldn't.

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PassingStranger · 06/10/2025 19:25

Never used to like Crocs, and had no desire to wear them. Saw no appeal.

That was until I got Plantar fascilitis.
They are the only shoe I find comfortable, so now wear them and are thankful they exist.😀

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imsureineverdo · 06/10/2025 22:01

Joggers. Uggs. Not at the same time!

notnorman · 06/10/2025 22:01

Vodkamartini3olives · 06/10/2025 19:43

Sweatpants, Got myself some 'nice' ones with matching tops and that's pretty much my daily outfit now. Even better my teen daughter is impressed. Nailed it.

Where from?

Blingismything · 06/10/2025 21:59

Leggings

SeaAndStars · 06/10/2025 21:56

Unpainted toe nails. Even with sandals in the summer.
Used to think that not painting my toe nails would be the benchmark that I had totally let myself go.

Now I tell myself the bare toenail look is wholesome but privately wonder if I've totally let myself go.

Hohumdedum · 06/10/2025 21:54

Skirts and dresses that are knee length, or just below knee length. Teenage me insisted that it was a horrible length and only mini skirts or floor length skirts were acceptable.

IPutASpellOnYou · 06/10/2025 21:51

Big knickers
Leggings
trainers/flat shoes.

whattheysay · 06/10/2025 21:51

I never thought I’d wear big knickers I thought I would always wear thongs

NameChange1212 · 06/10/2025 21:49

Slippers

Chiefangel · 06/10/2025 21:48

Thermal vests when it’s cold
Sketchers trainers
Bedsocks
Gillet

DaftNoodle · 06/10/2025 21:45

Sketchers…bought them for work only, now wear them for everything lol

jonthebatiste · 06/10/2025 21:45

Clogs
A fleece
big knickers
pop socks
lululemon leggings (they’re the best quality ones I can find)
Barbour jacket

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PassingStranger · 06/10/2025 21:44

HazelBeeZee · 06/10/2025 20:46

Crocs too! I have end stage ankle arthritis as well as back issues and they are the most supportive and comfortable shoe for me.

Pretty much everything in my wardrobe. Leggings, high waisted jeans, big pants, bright knitwear, Ugg’s, long sleeve nighties. 2002 me would be cringing.

I tried loads of expensive things for Plantar facilitis and exercises and insoles.
Found relief in a pair of Asda Crocs at 8 pounds. Sometimes it's the simplest things.

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AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/10/2025 21:43

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 06/10/2025 21:26

Probably not long after "10 Things I Hate About You".

Bianca: That's the difference between like and love. I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack.
Chastity: But I love my Skechers.
Bianca: That's because you don't have a Prada backpack. (sad face)

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Aha, thank you!
I have definitely seen 10TIHAY but remember absolutely nothing about it.

lljkk · 06/10/2025 21:41

Back in the 90s.. .took me a long time to come round to wearing leggings. Too revealing of the butt shape for my liking.

GloryFades · 06/10/2025 21:38

Anyone who likes Crocs, you should look at barefoot shoes. All my shoes are as comfy as Crocs.

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 06/10/2025 21:36

JustJani · 06/10/2025 20:45

Leopard print! Thought it was just for Coronation Street barmaids, but have somehow become quite partial to it in my middle age.

Same here, I bloody love it now!

Simplestars · 06/10/2025 21:27

Elasticated trousers
Big knickers
Slip-on sketches

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 06/10/2025 21:26

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/10/2025 21:14

I'm so sure I remember Sketchers being considered super cool in the late 90s/early 00s and now I believe they are considered ugly granny trainers. Wonder when this changed.

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Probably not long after "10 Things I Hate About You".

Bianca: That's the difference between like and love. I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack.
Chastity: But I love my Skechers.
Bianca: That's because you don't have a Prada backpack. (sad face)

Fibrous · 06/10/2025 21:25

TwoBagsOfCompost · 06/10/2025 20:31

Oh god yes I forgot about this! Game changer for travelling, so soft and comfy and cosy, but I still think they look ridiculous 😭

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Yeah they look awful but great for a hot crotch or haemorrhoids! The unexpected joys of getting older. I do also use them for their proposed yoga application.

Darner · 06/10/2025 21:24

Long above ankle socks with gym leggings. I was welded to my trainer socks. But I have gone over to the side of the youth and I like it!

bungobungobungo · 06/10/2025 21:23

oldFoolMe · 06/10/2025 20:44

Full breifs in a size up!

Me too - I use them for after my Aqua class when it’s a struggle to get dressed while slightly damp!

Flopsy145 · 06/10/2025 21:21

Birkenstock sandals, was avidly against them. Now I love them

InfoSecInTheCity · 06/10/2025 21:18

Fluffy lined crocs, I kind of hate that I wear them but they’re so comfortable and easy to slip on that it negates the hatred.

Melancholyflower · 06/10/2025 21:17

Exacty the same OP! I now literally step out of bed into my Crocs, so I'm not walking in bare feet and, touch wood, the PF has been kept at bay.

Perfectlystill · 06/10/2025 21:17

Flesh coloured bras
tank tops

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