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Am I on trend?

79 replies

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 12/10/2026 14:24

My want list-(some I have already)

Green cargo pants
Funnel neck bomber type jacket
Rugby polo long sleeve
Baseball long sleeve
Striped long sleeve-preferably blue & brown
Ballet flats
Adidas trainers
Adidas track pants
Checked oversized shirts
Denim shirt

Are you buying/wearing these?

What are you buying/wearing?

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mcmuffin22 · 13/10/2026 10:16

CombatBarbie · 12/10/2026 18:24

Depends on what trend you are following....

Theres a distinct difference in upper working class shopping at boden etc, ive found working class and students are merging.

Ive worn cargoes for years but have also had my own style since I was a teen. Its boring following a crowd.

Upper working class?! Do you ask people what their education level is and what their annual earnings are?

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 10:17

It all seems very casual, do you go out to work? Do you dress up much?

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 11:40

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 09:44

How old are you?

Late 40's

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Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 11:42

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 10:17

It all seems very casual, do you go out to work? Do you dress up much?

Work from home, go out occasionally, but don't need new bits for that

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LastNightMyPJsSavedMyLife · 13/10/2026 11:50

A very insightful person with an amazing sense of style once said trends were for the anxious. Tis true!

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 11:56

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 11:42

Work from home, go out occasionally, but don't need new bits for that

Ok. I think it's different if you wfh, it's bound to be more casual. We have a dress code at work and can't wear trainers, denim, joggers or any sportswear, so I think my wardrobe is obviously very different. I also dress up for concerts and the theatre and dinner out. I love fashion and style and enjoy ringing the changes.
I've found this season in most shops very dull, for that reason.
However, for your lifestyle, and if that's your taste, it's obviously fine.

MrsPernicious · 13/10/2026 12:01

I'm 60ish, have quite a few clothes and generally only buy things to replace knackered stuff. Do I buy the new stuff with a nod to trends? Of course I do, hence my lovely new stripey t-shirt.
The back seam stripes on mine line up perfectly, unlike the dreadful matching on the product photos.
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/wide-stripe-t-shirt-p06912626.html?v1=592889174

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 12:04

MrsPernicious · 13/10/2026 12:01

I'm 60ish, have quite a few clothes and generally only buy things to replace knackered stuff. Do I buy the new stuff with a nod to trends? Of course I do, hence my lovely new stripey t-shirt.
The back seam stripes on mine line up perfectly, unlike the dreadful matching on the product photos.
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/wide-stripe-t-shirt-p06912626.html?v1=592889174

Some nice colours there. I'm already sick of brown and beige.

MrsPernicious · 13/10/2026 12:17

@scienceteachersarefun love the colour and pattern of the skirt.
However, my appalling habit of sitting on desks cross legged means I'd never be able to wear it.

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 12:26

MrsPernicious · 13/10/2026 12:17

@scienceteachersarefun love the colour and pattern of the skirt.
However, my appalling habit of sitting on desks cross legged means I'd never be able to wear it.

We aren't allowed to sit on desks!
Problem solved 🙂

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 12:36

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 12:09

Ahh yes, we have different taste

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Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 12:37

LastNightMyPJsSavedMyLife · 13/10/2026 11:50

A very insightful person with an amazing sense of style once said trends were for the anxious. Tis true!

Nah, it's fun 😁

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Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 12:38

MrsPernicious · 13/10/2026 12:01

I'm 60ish, have quite a few clothes and generally only buy things to replace knackered stuff. Do I buy the new stuff with a nod to trends? Of course I do, hence my lovely new stripey t-shirt.
The back seam stripes on mine line up perfectly, unlike the dreadful matching on the product photos.
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/wide-stripe-t-shirt-p06912626.html?v1=592889174

Nice! I like the red the most

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Blarn · 13/10/2026 12:51

I'm buying a lot at the moment as so many things are what I like. So I'm getting wide leg jeans, flannel shirts. The cargo trousers are a no from me, as are funnel jackets as they don't like them but see them everywhere so definitely current fashion, although surely cargo trousers are on their way out now?

I don't ever wear rugby shirts as they make me look like James May.

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 13:14

Blarn · 13/10/2026 12:51

I'm buying a lot at the moment as so many things are what I like. So I'm getting wide leg jeans, flannel shirts. The cargo trousers are a no from me, as are funnel jackets as they don't like them but see them everywhere so definitely current fashion, although surely cargo trousers are on their way out now?

I don't ever wear rugby shirts as they make me look like James May.

They're back again I think 🤣I love it all, 90's ish but modern spin

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CombatBarbie · 13/10/2026 14:52

mcmuffin22 · 13/10/2026 10:16

Upper working class?! Do you ask people what their education level is and what their annual earnings are?

You dont need to, especially going by the responses on this board half the time.

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 15:28

Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 12:36

Ahh yes, we have different taste

We do indeed! I'm wearing it with a cream top at the moment, but have a gorgeous burgundy cashmere sweater for when it's colder

Kitchenbattle · 13/10/2026 16:41

I’m 41 and have a good few of those items. This is my style.

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Tallguyinawhiteshirt · 13/10/2026 16:43

Kitchenbattle · 13/10/2026 16:41

I’m 41 and have a good few of those items. This is my style.

Nice!

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Kitchenbattle · 13/10/2026 16:44

@Tallguyinawhiteshirt I don’t have cargos but I have these dark green pants that I love

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scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 16:48

Kitchenbattle · 13/10/2026 16:44

@Tallguyinawhiteshirt I don’t have cargos but I have these dark green pants that I love

Those are nice, where are they from?

Kitchenbattle · 13/10/2026 16:49

scienceteachersarefun · 13/10/2026 16:48

Those are nice, where are they from?

@scienceteachersarefun they are from m&s 🥰

boxofcrap · 13/10/2026 17:33

@Kitchenbattlewhere are your black trousers in the first photo from please?

scrivette · 13/10/2026 17:37

You are on trend as per the people popping up on my instagram at the moment!