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Do I have too...I don't wanna...Not happening....Capris...

15 years ago

Exactly, I don't wanna hide my capris in the closet...only because the calendar says it's time..no, not yet! Can anyone afford or find gas to drive to the beach just to wear them and what do you mean....it's after Labor Day and I can't wear....whatever!

when do you say...the season has ended for this or that..and pack it up or move it to the other side of "his" closet!

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Linda Wayman
15 years ago
I used to have two sides of the closet, but the past few years we've had summer like days in December as well as winter temperatures in May, so everything is within easy reach. Heck, if I want to, I'll continue to wear my white Birkenstock sandals.

Linda
OklaMoni
15 years ago
:) at Linda. I wear white, red, and an assortment of Birkenstock sandals year round (but with warm heavy socks in the winter).

Whatever I wear, is in season as far as I am concerned. ;)

Moni
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wildchild
15 years ago
Whatever I wear, is in season as far as I am concerned. ;

Works for me.
grammahony
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I'm like Linda. I keep both in my closet. I also wear whatever I want. I'm still wearing Capris and sandals because it's been in the 80's last week and this. I DO NOT want to give into Winter any sooner than I have to.
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gemini40
15 years ago
The temperatures dictate fashion here in new England.
chubby_rat
15 years ago
My wardrobe is basically the same year round...I might break out a sweatshirt if it's a bit chilly in the winter but not often.Since I moved to El Paso...I wear shorts,capris and jeans all yeaar.So funny...we go to the store and everyone has HEAVY winter coats on and there's me and Larry in jeans and a T-shirt..We aren't cold in 50 or 60 degree weaather,our bodies are still used to PA weaather! 50 or 60 isn't "cold"...
vannie
15 years ago
I don't know who the "they" is as in "they" say. I have on capris right now and I'm taking a friend to lunch. If it's in my closet, and it fits, it's in style. I don't have the time or inclination to pay any attention to "what's in style" That is so silly. Wear what you like and what does it matter what anybody else thinks?
pattico_gw
15 years ago
I've gotten to the point....if it isn't worn out and it still fits...I wear it..It's either that or I wouldn't have anything to wear.....I'd have to go without...and I don't think this world's ready to see that...

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evatx
15 years ago
Ditto what the people above me have said. If it's clean & fits, it goes on my body. My mother said if you put on a little lipstick, nearly anything looks and feels good. :)
jayokie
15 years ago
What pattico said. I don't have the funds to let 'others' dictate what I do or do not wear. Neat, clean, decent.
That's all it takes. Wear what you like enjoy!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
I'm glad to see these opinions.

BTW! Winter White is really "in" this Winter. He He! Winter White Boots too!

Gayle
kathi_mdgd
15 years ago
I live in S.Calif,so anything goes at any time.I wear whatever the temperature of the day dictates,and if someone doesn't like it,they don't have to look.LOL,LOL.
Kathi
oldrustybucket
Original Author
15 years ago
DOING THE HAPPY DANCE NOW! I'm so glad to hear all of these positive "GO FOR IT GIRL" statements! I LOVE IT!
Especially Mom's advice "put on a little lipstick" that is so true!
lindyluwho
15 years ago
You can put your Old Rusty Bucket in whatever makes you happy. If you go by what's "in style" you will have your belly hanging out and your britches will be slung so low your undies will show. If I were to wear fall clothes now just because the calendar says so I would burn up. Too hot here for that.

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Mickey15
15 years ago
Lindyluwho you cracked me up! You're right though!
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barb_from_pa
15 years ago
Wear what you want! I am NOT putting my capris away yet!!!
Jacquelyn
15 years ago
I say wear what you want!! but when the snow is 10 feet high capri's dont cut it for me...
jannie
15 years ago
I've already put away all my shorts and capris. I love cold weather clothing-all those nice warm sweaters. Don't cry, my summer clothes will be back next spring!
Dee1
15 years ago
I say dress for the temperature, not the season, and not for fashion. Do what's sensible in your own mind.
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debnfla8b
15 years ago
I wear shorts all year round. It gets cold here in North Florida but I still wear shorts in the house. I hate wearing long pants!!!....and shoes!!!!

Deb :o))
scottymam
15 years ago
I think "they" are the ones that want my money in their pocket, Nope, not me, I wear what I want, when I want. Color doesn't matter, and here in the Dallas area its never to cold.

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