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Things you wear that you said you wouldn't.

86 replies

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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mellongoose · 06/10/2025 20:35

God, just reading this thread makes me feel comfy!

DavidKeanu · 06/10/2025 20:32

Massive, massive full briefs from M&S, the type I watched my Nan buy in her late seventies.

Wide leg jeans.

But it's still no to anything wet look, crocs or socks over leggings.

TwoBagsOfCompost · 06/10/2025 20:31

Fibrous · 06/10/2025 19:43

harem pants.

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

TwoBagsOfCompost · 06/10/2025 20:28

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.😀

I love my Crocs too ❤️❤️❤️ Although I used to swear blind I'd not be caught dead in them 😭🤣 Same for Birkenstocks 😬

DuckWithOneWing · 06/10/2025 20:13

Brightly coloured and patterned leggings! I used to spend ages looking for ones that were mostly black but with the slightest splash of colour. Now I own many with various bright patterns on and I wear them to the gym and Pilates regularly.

FateReset · 06/10/2025 20:10

High waistbands on everything! I used to hate anything high on the waist, until I had a c-section after 2nd baby. Didn't really get into high waisted jeans, leggings and trousers until I had radical hysterectomy for endometriosis 2 years ago. Suddenly high waists just felt natural, comfortable and suited my shape. And of course they don't rub on the scars.
Can't imagine wearing low waistbands now. I wore some old 'hipster waist' pj pants the other night, had to change in middle of night as kept tugging them up! Chilly too.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 06/10/2025 20:05

Also crocs!
I still hate them and think they’re the ugliest thing, but now we have a camper van they are just necessary for morning trips to the loo.

coxesorangepippin · 06/10/2025 20:03

Adidas trackies

My life

CoralOP · 06/10/2025 20:01

Definitely huge pants! I remember I used to wear g strings only, I means what the hell was I thinking!

OnTheJourneyOnwards · 06/10/2025 20:00

I very nearly bought UGGS. I tried them on. They are so ugly but so comfy!

PiggieWig · 06/10/2025 19:59

I regularly nip to the corner shop in my slippers. They’re fake Ugg style but that hardly redeems me.

Shivvy1 · 06/10/2025 19:59

Leggings

Escapetothecatshome · 06/10/2025 19:58

Fleece zip up jumpers - sorry old me but there just so damn warm !

Achewyhamster · 06/10/2025 19:58

Oodies
I just didnt see the point of them until dp bought me one for Christmas
I now have 8 of them-our heating bill has dropped so much over the last 3/4 years

Supersimkin7 · 06/10/2025 19:55

Bedsocks. 🤤

KindnessIsKey123 · 06/10/2025 19:51

massive knickers!! Bigger the better god why did I ever wear the tiny ones….

iziwizi · 06/10/2025 19:51

Apple-catching big knickers, Fit flops, unwired bras, flat shoes.

Arlanymor · 06/10/2025 19:51

I used to think dungarees were for toddlers... I probably own about five pairs now.

Thehop · 06/10/2025 19:46

Elasticated waists and non wired bras. I'll never go back

Betsylee · 06/10/2025 19:44

Elasticated waistband and wider leg trousers , so much more comfortable, can't seem to wear jeggings or anything skinny legged anymore.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 06/10/2025 19:44

Yep, came here to say Crocs.

Fibrous · 06/10/2025 19:43

harem pants.

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.

ThePure · 06/10/2025 19:41

Barrel leg trousers. Surprisingly flattering on me.

whiteroseredrose · 06/10/2025 19:41

JaquelineHide · 06/10/2025 19:34

Sketchers slip ons. So easy to just...slip on.

Me too. Great at the airport.

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