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Who buys stuff like this?

54 replies

Laiku · 19/07/2023 20:44

I love fantasy clothing and unusual ideas. But in the real world, like high street fashion, who the heck buys this and wears it somewhere?

Ok, you are going to say young people, but I never see any young person dressed like this, although I might live in a bit of a strange place Grin

I wouldn't wear it, but it's fine, I have no issue with it, but are you meant to buy it, wear it once at a special event then bin it? Where is this special event?

Who buys stuff like this?
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Sparkletastic · 20/07/2023 16:10

Just back from Spain and many bronzed babes were wearing this sort of thing and looking fabulous

watersprites · 20/07/2023 16:25

I could see the odd person wearing it at a festival or the beach but it's not an ideal crotchet cover up is it.

In reality shops would only place a tiny buy as it's not going to be a huge seller.

watersprites · 20/07/2023 16:27

Even in Ibiza most people don't go around with pants visible.

Wenfy · 20/07/2023 16:27

I’ve see Indian women wear this over a top or tunic and jeans / leggings.

Thegoodthieves · 20/07/2023 16:30

I saw pictures of relatives at Glastonbury wearing similar

TheChosenTwo · 20/07/2023 16:30

My friend wears things like this on holiday, she’s 23 and crochet seems all the rage again. I would not be able to pull this off (although I’d be ripping it off personally as I think it’s terrible 😂) but I don’t really think it’s anything to do with age.

Helpimfalling · 20/07/2023 16:35

Laiku · 19/07/2023 20:45

Actually i am thinking a young person might wear it to a concert or festival. My post is pointless.

I love this 💜

Beachbreak2411 · 20/07/2023 16:40

I live by the sea… I see people wear things like this all the time!

MaxwellCat · 20/07/2023 16:42

Nothing wrong with it..

HeidiUpTheMountain · 20/07/2023 16:42

I’m of the generation where I would be tying a plant pot in that skirt and hanging it up in my window.

2bazookas · 20/07/2023 16:57

It's not entirely unlike a brief fashion craze at school when we were about 13
We all went down to Peacocks (dirt cheap fashion store of the 1950's/60's and bought a mans string vest to wear as a dress . I wore mine over my navy blue school swimsuit. My friend Joanna made a red fabric liner for hers.

We were the bees' knees I tellya.

Usernamen · 20/07/2023 17:55

watersprites · 20/07/2023 16:27

Even in Ibiza most people don't go around with pants visible.

Really? In between beach days, pool parties and many a sheer summer dress, my pants were visible most of the time when I went to Ibiza for my 30th!

sawnotseen · 20/07/2023 17:55

My neice 30 has just crocheted a top like that

Ohyoudodoyou · 20/07/2023 18:03

The lass that's on holiday with that Amazon fella.

watersprites · 20/07/2023 18:11

@Usernamen well Id expect to see pants at the beach or pool parties but I've always found the average person doesn't walk around the restaurants/shops with pants showing. Maybe it's just me or when I visit!

TedMullins · 20/07/2023 18:22

I’m on holiday now and wearing a top almost identical to that. I also wore a matching crochet top and shorts combo at Glastonbury. I’d wear the tops with jeans and skirts as everyday wear in summer too

ArcticBells · 20/07/2023 18:25

I'd have walked down the street in that no problem 30 years ago!

watersprites · 20/07/2023 18:34

The top is completely normal & ubiquitous

liveforsummer · 20/07/2023 20:07

watersprites · 20/07/2023 16:27

Even in Ibiza most people don't go around with pants visible.

I'm not sure when was the last time you went to a beach bar in San Antonio but you'd probably get a shock! 😅

ShakeYourFeathers · 20/07/2023 20:38

I'd wear the skirt on holiday.. to the pool and to lunch and wondering around the resort

Would wear a more covered top than that

Reesewithafork · 20/07/2023 20:41

Laiku · 19/07/2023 20:45

Actually i am thinking a young person might wear it to a concert or festival. My post is pointless.

OP, this really really made me laugh

clouddprocess · 20/07/2023 20:45

Young person on holiday. Early 20s

clouddprocess · 20/07/2023 20:45

That I've seen

GettingStuffed · 21/07/2023 07:52

Mine has arrived and it's lined

Daffodilwoman · 21/07/2023 08:09

Dd would wear that on holiday in Ibiza.

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