Fashion Faux Paws

Yes, I said "Faux Paws", because it is inhumane that innocent bystanders are forced to look at what is stuffed into some of the following garb. And I expect each of you to contribute to the 'Too Ugly To Be Seen In Public' file, wherein one can list their pet peeve. Lurkers, get thee hence. This is your chance to contribute something useful, to End The Suffering of Humanity! Too Much, Too Public: Po-lice Women in tight uniform pants. The ratio of hip-to-waist seems Barbie-esque when viewed from behind. These uniform victims can be found singing soprano at the Bad Boys when they cuff them, as the proximity of pants crotch to tonsils forces their voices into the higher register. Pitch of voice worsens when they have to bend over or exert themselves in the line of duty. How you gonna get the Bad Boys when you look like one of the Bad Girls? Makes a moral lesson hard to teach. Too Much, Too Soon: Young, obviously well-fed/over-fed young women/teens in blue jeans with no skivvies. Blue jeans wear like a western cattle brand, with the arse forming a large UU when viewed from behind. Worse yet when the pretense of underwear is a thong worn as outerwear, pulled up under the bust. Looks like 'Prostitution At The Mall', which is another category entirely; although seemingly related to the above social grouping, it actually belongs in the following category, yet, further research could throw it into the 'Early Preventive Support to Delay The Effects Of Gravity On The Female Form' Grouping. Time will tell. Scene of The Crime II: Prison Garb Run Amok. Horizontal stripes. Cute on 18 YO, or the anorexic. These stripes are meant as fabric decoration, not as surface definition. Truly offensive when cut from a stripe knit fabric which rolls across the bust and belly of a 50 Y.O.woman. Spandex pants spandexpants spandexugly. Are ya buff? Are ya underweight? Are ya truly trim? Eyeball Research proves that 99% of spandex wearers are not. Studies of traumatized citizens quote prolonged viewing of spandex-clad fannies as the reason they went "off the deep end", to use a highly scientific medical term. Now soliciting additions to the "Wish I Can't Touch-This' file. Humor and gentle sarcasm a must. Please name your category appropriately. Cea

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sewingbythesea
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I take umbrage with this one as a very good friend of mine is in law enforcement at a high federal level, for many years. I've altered many things for her, and custom built things too, when we could get the required materials. Do you have any idea what is like to be required to wear a uniform, only to have all the required options NOT FIT? Or better, yet, be offered only men's wear as they don't make a women's item for your particular required need? So you have a choice, fit through the waist or the hips, but not both. I could go on, but I hope you get my drift. I think you should take aim elsewhere with that thing.

penny

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small change

For the Shoot Me Now And Save My Eyeballs category:

Big fat wobbly female bellies with belly-button rings splurging out between hipster jeans and crop tops...

Females of Uncertain Age But Well Older Than Me (48!) in mini-skirts and varicose veins...

Those ape-crotch baggy jeans worn 9 sizes too large over grubby looking Y-fronts... I'm awaiting the re-enactment of the Thick 16 YO Falling Down the Library Stairs Because His Jeans Hems Got Caught In His Skateboard Wheels scenario. I did laugh...

For the Dragged In Off The Town Dump category:

High summer, and some pale weed is wearing a Mod style Parka and one of those door-knob head knitted hats...

Well Built Man With Beer Gut dressed in a running vest and those shorts with far too many 'Utility' pockets, so over-laden that he suffers from Builder's Cleavage when standing still...

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Kate Dicey

Is that Brit-speak for "plumber's butt"?

Let she who is without sin cast the first stone. Or something like that. Being prone to running around in lycra bike gear with socks that say things like "your bike sucks" I am not about to add to this thread.

ps

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I take umbrage with this one as a very good friend of mine is in law enforcement at a high federal level, for many years. I've altered many

things for her, and custom built things too, when we could get the required materials. Do you have any idea what is like to be required to wear a uniform, only to have all the required options NOT FIT? Or better, yet, be offered only men's wear as they don't make a women's item for your particular required need? So you have a choice, fit through the waist or the hips, but not both. I could go on, but I hope you get my drift. I think you should take aim elsewhere with that thing.

penny

-- Penny, Tsking aside, my best friend is in law enforcement. She's a state trooper in Florida, and not only finds my posts immensely entertaining, but also agrees with my fashion critique. Point being, if SHE, a true Terrible Fit Victim, doesn't "take umbrage", Penny, dear, why should you, a mere bystander at the scene of the crime? I knew I could count on you, BTW. I will, however, tell my clients in law enforcement, who come to me for a better fit, that you stuck up for them. They do hate the off-the-rack fit of the duds. Lighten up, babe. Cea

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sewingbythesea

Kate lists: Well Built Man With Beer Gut dressed in a running vest and those shorts with far too many 'Utility' pockets, so over-laden that he suffers from

Builder's Cleavage when standing still...

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sewingbythesea

Is that Brit-speak for "plumber's butt"?

Let she who is without sin cast the first stone. Or something like that. Being prone to running around in lycra bike gear with socks that say things like "your bike sucks" I am not about to add to this thread.

ps

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sewingbythesea

My Little Sis is with the Met - an inspector. She has a smaller waist size than hip size, and long legs. To fit her hips, her uniform trousers are about 6" too big in the waist and too short in the crotch depth... To get them long enough in leg and crotch (she's about 5'11"), she could get two of her down each leg!

She makes long and acerbic complaints about them in very similar vein to yours Cea. In fact, she has told me she arrested someone once because her new trousers didn't fit and she was pissed off that day!* However, this pales beside her complaint that with the sort of stuff you get involved in as a scene of crime officer at times, the bloody things are DRY CLEAN ONLY! And a wool mix, unlined, and she's allergic to wool, like me. She can be very amusing on this score.

As for the coats... Well, as she said: they fits where they touches - round the hem, where it touches the floor. I think they get most uniform items and special kit as part of the job, but if they want more than so many shirt, trousers, whatever per year, they pay.

No, I don't alter them for her. I think she has the idea that if she and all her female coleagues whinge about the uniforms enough, they might actually measure a couple of girls and see what shape they really are!

*Done something they COULD be nicked for, but she would normally have issued a caution.
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Kate Dicey

Just adding a comment to the spandex section. My son once told me, "spandex, its a privelege, not a right" Diana, who lurks, but does not wear spandex

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Diana Curtis

and I think that comment (not from you diana, buttaht particular quote) is a bunch of s**t. There may be places that certain people should not wear spandex, like out to dinner or shopping, but to say it's a privelege is BS. There are a lot of heavy folks out there who won't get on a bike and exercise, for example, because they are uncomfortable about how they look anyway and then some idiot comes along and tell them they do not have the "right" to wear spandex.

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small change

As an overweight person myself I believe I have the right to wear spandex, or whatever other material or garment I feel comfortable in, where ever I so choose. Now, which certain people shouldnt get to wear it to dinner or shopping? Diana

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Diana Curtis

I wasn't clear: would you wear your exercise clothing out to dinner? Places that serve in paper bags don't count.

Oh, look, Cea got me in this too!

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Diana Curtis

What about police men in too tight pants? =20

(Personally, I'd rather see more of them.)

-Irene

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.=20

--Mae West=20

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Kate sez: My Little Sis is with the Met - an inspector. She has a smaller waist size than hip size, and long legs. To fit her hips, her uniform trousers are about 6" too big in the waist and too short in the crotch depth... To get them long enough in leg and crotch (she's about

5'11"), she could get two of her down each leg!

She makes long and acerbic complaints about them in very similar vein

to yours Cea. In fact, she has told me she arrested someone once because her new trousers didn't fit and she was pissed off that day!*

------- Poor guy. Really, Kate, you should consider altering them, as they likely cause your sis physical pain and suffering. Chances are, she'd be so grateful, she'd add to your stash. Scoop out the crotch area, add a piece of cloth, or black elastic, to the center back seam and waist. The relief is immediate. I will add that it takes proximity to see the humor in some things. My dad was a police officer, as is my best friend; h worked as a plumber's ass-istant-- the plumber's crack was truth in advertising. Me, I'm---err, was---the overweight hausfrau in stripes. It's amazing what a good mirror will tell one, though. Some knits, lycra in particular, I just banned from my wardrobe. "Plans are afoot to change all that, though, Kate. Your weight loss is inspiring." I really think there is some sort of subliminal punishment occurring in the Law Enforcement Garments for Women Dept. I sense a conspiracy in some dark garment-industry netherworld. This said, I will investigate the complaint, and get back to you should I find due cause. Cea

No, I don't alter them for her. I think she has the idea that if she and all her female coleagues whinge about the uniforms enough, they might actually measure a couple of girls and see what shape they really are!

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sewingbythesea

Bikinis on old men with beer bellies. Bikinis on old women with beer bellies.

50+ yr old women trying to dress like a 15 year old. Blue jeans so tight the belly hangs over. Big women wearing t-shirts and no bras.

Sharon

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Sharon & Jack

me making the assumption that spandex is another term for exercise clothing, ( because I only wear it for workouts) it would be going out anyplace really without a shower, still sweaty and stinky. I'm not referring to fashion clothing made with spandex fiber content, tho the line is fuzzy at time.

So many caveats, so little time.

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Diana Curtis wrote:

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sewingbythesea

Irene: Yes. After more chocolate ice cream.

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sewingbythesea

yes, busted. It's gorgeous spring out, and I am chained in the basement ( yes, I work in the basement) busy as hell, figuratively chained to my machines with my nosed pressed against the window, whining to go out.

And as for spandex, of course my view is skewed, I only wear it for cycling and I ride 500-800 miles a season.

penny

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