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Never have I ever worn....

232 replies

Maireas · 16/06/2021 21:22

a pair of leggings
Just not my thing. They're popular, just never owned a pair (and I've had kids!)
Anything that you've never worn that most people seem to?

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MarshaBradyo · 20/06/2021 15:44

Cold shoulder top
boob tube

LoveBeingAMum555 · 20/06/2021 18:48

Oh dear, I think I have worn most of these things at some stage in my life (although I refuse to comment on the crotchless knickers!!). There are many items on these lists that I definitely wouldnt wear now though.

The only possible exceptions for me are crocs and highwaisted trousers of any sort because they make me look pregnant. Oh and hareem trousers, dont think I have even tried a pair on.

An ex GF of one of my sons left her furry sliders here when they split up so I wear them to put the bin out/go to the shed/take the dog out for a late night pee. They are very handy.

Faevern · 20/06/2021 18:56

@AnnieSnap not recently Grin but yes at some point during the 70’s / 80’s I have, definitely.

SallyCinnabon · 20/06/2021 21:59

@JeanClaudeVanDammit

Converse. They give me clown feet.
This is why they suit me, at 5ft 10 my size 4 feet look more in proportion in cons ☺️
PrincessNutNuts · 20/06/2021 22:07

Court shoes

chesterelly · 20/06/2021 22:55

Cold shoulder top
Crop top
Crocs
Pleather
Jumpsuits

SwimBaby · 20/06/2021 23:05

What’s the beef with cold shoulder tops? I wore them a lot five years ago (I hadn’t noticed them before) in the summer and thought they made a nice change from usual summer tops and dresses. I didn’t realise they were still around and also disliked so much.

MrsBunHat · 20/06/2021 23:36

To be fair I’ve never tried one on (maybe I’d love them…) but I find the whole idea of cold shoulder tops daft. The clue’s in the name :o why would I want cold shoulders? If it’s cold, that would be horrible. If it’s hot and I want cold shoulders, then I would also want cold arms not sleeves.

Maireas · 21/06/2021 06:17

Saying you've never worn a cold shoulder top isn't the same as having a "beef". I haven't seen anyone being critical? Unless I've missed that, @SwimBaby?

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Demortuisnilnisibonum · 21/06/2021 06:30

Uggs
Crocs
I’ve tried pretty much everything else!

Pogostemon · 21/06/2021 07:14

I’ve never worn orange or yellow.
Anything leather.
A boob tube

SallyCinnabon · 21/06/2021 07:33

@MrsBunHat

To be fair I’ve never tried one on (maybe I’d love them…) but I find the whole idea of cold shoulder tops daft. The clue’s in the name :o why would I want cold shoulders? If it’s cold, that would be horrible. If it’s hot and I want cold shoulders, then I would also want cold arms not sleeves.
Never heard of Bardot tops?
romdowa · 21/06/2021 07:37

A playsuit
Fake tan (it won't develop on my skin)
Fake eyelashes
Clogs or mules
Loafers
Hot pants

QuinionsRainbow · 21/06/2021 18:10

Purple - but there's still time!

AnnieSnap · 21/06/2021 18:23

@QuinionsRainbow
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people’s gardens
And learn to spit.
Jenny Joseph

SallyCinnabon · 21/06/2021 19:02

I’d love to wear more purple, it’s my favourite colour, but where are the purple clothes?

Maireas · 21/06/2021 19:11

I like purple too, but there's no purple clothes as you say @SallyCinnabon! We're at the mercy of whatever the current colour palette is.

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MareofBeasttown · 21/06/2021 19:47

Khaki. Khaki is the current colour palette.

whitepeonies44 · 21/06/2021 21:58

Cold shoulder top
Poncho
Crocs
Crop top
Hot pants
Thigh high boots
Stiletto heels
Christmas jumper
A tiered dress
Harem trousers
Tie Dye anything
Clogs/mules
Fake tan

AfterSchoolWorry · 21/06/2021 21:59

Loafers
Chinos
A blazer
A Breton top

thebattleofschrutefarms · 22/06/2021 00:29

Flip-flops

StarlightLady · 22/06/2021 06:19

I confess to 2 pairs of crotchless knickers at the bottom of the drawer, it’s a long time since they have been anywhere near me!

They were sold as “health knickers” back in the day. Not sure whose health they were supposed to benefit. 😂.

They sold crotchless tights too; I’ve never worn those

Maireas · 22/06/2021 07:44

Good lord. I'm trying to think what "health" was a euphemism for.

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Mankini · 22/06/2021 11:20

Loafers. Appalling ugly man-shoes that flatter nobody.

The sight of them makes me feel sick.

ppeatfruit · 22/06/2021 13:19

maireas I LIVE in leggings but only UNDER my jeans or whatever other trousers I'm wearing. In the cold weather of course, they give very good insulation, it's cold downstairs in our house.

I was thinking I'd never worn a onesie but remembered that I wore a fancy satin hotpant onesie to a posh party in the 70s! OMG but I looked ok in the pix.