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How many pairs of black cropped linen trousers is too many?

33 replies

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 16:10

doing a bit of holiday packing and have discovered that I own 7.
is this wrong?

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WilfSell · 08/08/2008 16:12

One?

DorrisMcWhirter · 08/08/2008 16:13

I own 4, but hey, they go with everything and there's always something slightly different with each pair !!
I think if you get to 12 then it's time to reassess your wardrobe!

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 16:15

also have 6 black t shirts with varying sleeve length and neck lies.

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DorrisMcWhirter · 08/08/2008 16:17

Ahh, but the black t shirt is such a staple that you really need one for each day of the week. So, nip out and buy another one of those

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 16:18

will I need anything else do you think?

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DorrisMcWhirter · 08/08/2008 16:19

Where are you going? For how long?
Normally:
1 skirt
Throw over shirt
1 day / evening dress
scarves / necklaces to dress stuff up
Shorts
???

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 16:22

scotland. no dressng up needed but may takemy black linen skirt with me - do you see a theme here?
also got walking boots and a new rain coat - oh the glamour.
and haven't the arse for shorts - hence the cropps

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MrsMattie · 08/08/2008 16:23

I'm like this with jeans. I am addicted to buying them , even though I hardly wear all the ones I've got.

FluffyMummy123 · 08/08/2008 16:27

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DorrisMcWhirter · 08/08/2008 16:30

Ahh Scotland, so jeans; t shirts of varying colours; cardie / cover up type things; black crops ; black skirt; waterproof coat; sandals; trainers; walking boots or wellies.
Enjoy!

bozza · 08/08/2008 16:35

nor do I cod. Am a bit about 7 pairs but each to their own. I have rather a lot of pairs of flip flops.

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 17:29

I was a bit too. must check wardrobe before shopping

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ImnotMamaGbutsheLovesMe · 08/08/2008 17:32

One.

Cropped trousers are not a good look on me.

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 17:36

gosh, I don't have any. I don't actually own anything in linen.

I have lots of dresses though, that's my weakness.

FluffyMummy123 · 08/08/2008 17:42

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noddyholder · 08/08/2008 17:43

cropped trousers are just wrong!

FluffyMummy123 · 08/08/2008 17:47

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NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 17:47

but cooler when it is hot an you are too lardy to bare much flesh. and am quite tallish.

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Love2bake · 08/08/2008 17:56

I love cropped trousers - I live in them in the summer!

verylapsedrunner · 08/08/2008 18:01

Cropped trousers are great but I don't have any black ones. But if I was off to Scotland I'd be in my walking trousers (I'm a very sad person)

peanutbutterkid · 08/08/2008 18:09

What size are you, OP? Do you want to offer any FFP?

NigellaTheOriginal · 08/08/2008 18:10

v large. and will be needing them all (sorry selfish)also won't be around for pickup

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noddyholder · 08/08/2008 18:23

i don't believe you cod.

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 18:25

I don't like cropped trousers, sorry. Think they cut you off in the wrong place, make your legs look shorter and stumpier. Even when you are tall and willowy. And who can lay claim to that title? Not many of us

twinsetandpearls · 08/08/2008 18:34

I look ridiculous in cropped trousers. I do have one white linen pair. White linen trousers are my thing have about five pairs.

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