Do you dress depending upon where you live? Urban/rural?

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And does this affect your choices and relationship with 'style'?

I used to really love COS, Toast, White Company, etc, occasionally H&M - and then moved to a fairly wind swept, rain soaked more rural place.
There are some photos of me at the beginning, staunchly wearing my skirts and tucked in shirts, various tights and good shoes. And it quickly went to hell ;)

Several weeks in, after one too many drenchings and a terror of hypothermia (even my 100% wool Max Mara coat was a futile barrier), I slowly unfurled into a mountain warehouse bumpkin.

So I dress largely for the weather, the elements, fear of snagging (im not a farmer!) and water damage. It's waterproof pants and a secure hood, even often in summer.

Did changing your environment alter what you thought you liked, clothes-wise? and do you think your environment has an effect upon where you will ultimately shop?

I spend many months per year in a n urban town with family, and I don't bother to leave the mountains stuff behind. I just take a pared down version of it with me. I sure cut down my prevaricating over clothes so that's something but I do sometimes miss midi skirts and nice shoes...

We should have an "Outfit of the Day: Rural Style" thread
These websites are good for ladies wear. Also the Acai waterproof trousers.

ladyhunter.club
Www.rydale.com

I wore waterproof jackets in London when I lived there! I don't like getting wet

Not really. I took my love of fashion with me when I moved out of London and pretty much wear what I like. I obviously have sensible outdoor/riding wear but otherwise have much the same style. That doesn't include COS, Toast, White Company etc though.

We should have an "Outfit of the Day: Rural Style" thread

This would be great

That's a good idea, @MrsMaryBOOface. If I was capable of decent selfies, I'd show you today's acid yellow Breton and flowery yellow shorts ensemble. It's a bit Africa-chic, I hope.

Even though it's a crap M&S top that developed holes after the second wash.

@XingMing

That's a good idea, *@MrsMaryBOOface*. If I was capable of decent selfies, I'd show you today's acid yellow Breton and flowery yellow shorts ensemble. It's a bit Africa-chic, I hope.

Sounds FABULOUS, darling!

Thank you, darling! Love you already.

I am rocking (rocking, do you hear) yoga leggings and a washed out Joules Breton top for the school run. The bottoms are because I’m going to do some yoga when I get home, and the top is because I don’t mind getting a sweaty back in it from cycling.

I shall complete this ensemble with a hi-vis gilet, my ancient running trainers which have been demoted to dog walking, fence painting and cycling trainers (complete with paint sploshes), and a helmet.

Feel the style

@Spudlet you’re smashing it!
I’m in a pair of black skinnies about half a size to big so I keep hoiking them up and look like I have an extremely saggy arse. Chosen as they were top of my drawer.
Styled with a black vest and a beige and black blouse which I’ve come to realise is strangely square.
Cat appreciates my lewk and has moulted ginger hair all over the jeans
#styledbynessecity

I'm wearing one of my pairs of trusty Craghopper Kiwi walking trousers, a rather bobbly khaki t-shirt and my slightly frumpy but very practical Merrells, all of which doubles as today's 'go to Aldi' outfit and dog-walking outfit. I have accessorised with both cat hair and dog hair. Both pets have a mixture of light and dark hair, kindly enabling me to accessorise with all outfits.

Chef’s kiss to both those lewks, ladies

I think I look pretty good today (well for me), a pair of Acai trousers, Joules wellibobs when I go out and an ancient Breton - Crew I think from about six years ago. Hair scrunched up in one of those clamp clips.

Sounds positively stylish! Are they good, those Acai trousers? I keep seeing them advertised.

Gosh no I look an absolute wreck. I just went for a walk with a friend and warned her "I am in between clothes and only care about comfort so be prepared for strange looks". I'm wearing an old jersey dress and maternity leggings and my hair is unbrushed in a bun (but clean at least).

I'm pregnant again, barely coming out of hyperemesis and in-between regular and maternity clothes. My sister dropped round all her lovely stylish maternity things but I haven't been well enough to paw through them yet. Hopefully I'll feel more human in a week or so. Last week I wouldn't even been well enough to go for a stroll so I am definitely improving but not enough to care about my appearance yet .

Acai trousers seem excellent for my needs - walking through brambles, and cow pats or muddy shallows at the beach

I get PTSD just remembering my maternity outfits - they were 'of their time' and all had hideous, lacy, Peter Pan collars. Your outfit sounds far more sensible.

You have just described me OP. I used to be a fairly smart dresser for my senior office job in London. After a move to a very rural place (also very windswept) I have no use at all for my previous clothes. Mountain Warehouse is also my friend. I don't even bother with jeans (they are an absolute uncomfortable bugger when wet).

I do, however, have a very decent pair of wellington boots. Best buy ever!

Today I am in a striped Seasalt T shirt and black Lucy and Yak dungarees. Definitely dressing for comfort, with a slight air of children's entertainer about me.

Nope for me
I live rural South Australia, think farmer fashion, plain, plaid shirts, work boots, women in button down shirts and ugly mum jeans, "sensible" hair and clothes - boring, yuk and not me. Super cold winter to super hot summer.
Me, purple hair, black clothes, skull, demon type prints, tank tops, flare jeans or short shorts, skate shoes or platform boots, chains
Can still be warm or cool but I don't need to dress like a country bumpkin do it

interesting isn't it?
I'd say it was obvious you dress for your environment and conditions!😂

Interesting also, because I live rurally, but in East Anglia. Judging by pp’s comments, it really is a lot drier this side of the country. When I moved from London, I did still wear skirts with thick tights in the winter, but now it’s pretty much skinny jeans & jumpers/hoodies. I like the flexibility summer gives you, but noticed I was still more likely to wear shorts than skirts - I think that’s because of the wind & not wanting Marilyn Monroe moments! At work I notice I’m one of the more smartly dressed as most wear what I would deem sportswear eg tracksuits.

It’s definitely drier here (I’m also in East Anglia) than elsewhere in the country. I tend to avoid skirts though as it’s quite exposed where we are and the wind does whip through... plus I don’t find skirts practical, summer dresses in the hot weather nothwothstanding.

I do wear skirts and dresses in summer but not glamorous ones.Things I don’t wear are anything with sequins, anything with cut outs or cold shoulders, anything waterfall fronted, kitten heels or stilettos, bodycon dresses, fringes and tassels, animal prints and rarely anything with lace.

I totally relate to this.

I was born and raised in a hot European country and beach wear for day / preppy for night was the accepted dress code. You were judged on how neat/ironed/appropriate your outfits looked and everyone has an opinion.

Then moved to work in Tel Aviv (casual, breathable fabrics).

Then Sydney for 12 years, where things were (surprisingly) formal in a work setting and social occasions. Lots of tailored work wear, formal dresses and hats for races, proper occasion wear for dining etc.

Now in rural Scotland and (like you) the priority is to stay warm and dry. Flared or bootcut trousers would just be silly, as they'd get drenched in seconds. Not much of a summer wardrobe at all.

@lazylinguist

I'm wearing one of my pairs of trusty Craghopper Kiwi walking trousers, a rather bobbly khaki t-shirt and my slightly frumpy but very practical Merrells, all of which doubles as today's 'go to Aldi' outfit and dog-walking outfit. I have accessorised with both cat hair and dog hair. Both pets have a mixture of light and dark hair, kindly enabling me to accessorise with all outfits.