tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post7352854480345065298..comments2024-03-28T23:30:19.366-07:00Comments on Being Me: Reasons why Fran needs a personal fashion adviser (and some self-esteem)Fran Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-44427369878624322692015-06-17T14:23:54.596-07:002015-06-17T14:23:54.596-07:00This is one reason I long for retirement. Oh to be...This is one reason I long for retirement. Oh to be able to wear my creased up linen trousers and slouch around in them day after day. I can't wait. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-24493560424210333052015-06-17T14:20:27.307-07:002015-06-17T14:20:27.307-07:00Retirement has simplified my life . As long as I a...Retirement has simplified my life . As long as I actually get dressed in the morning , I'm presentable . SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-70137784566489474872015-06-14T08:51:44.231-07:002015-06-14T08:51:44.231-07:00Those kinds of decisions feel so GOOD. Those kinds of decisions feel so GOOD. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-32865771319175996822015-06-14T08:18:09.924-07:002015-06-14T08:18:09.924-07:00Yes, I thought "Eff this, I'm not wearing...Yes, I thought "Eff this, I'm not wearing a skirt any more!"Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-42025322224219604422015-06-09T11:01:09.616-07:002015-06-09T11:01:09.616-07:00I identify with everything you're saying. My w...I identify with everything you're saying. My wardrobe has ended up too as a result of my disastrous shopping trips as a mish-mash of NEARLY matching colours, NEARLY matching styles and NEARLY fitting garments. Needless to say, this isn't a recipe for fashion success. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-34501491928074639032015-06-09T02:02:59.046-07:002015-06-09T02:02:59.046-07:00This had me shaking with laughter, Fran. Shopping ...This had me shaking with laughter, Fran. Shopping for clothes is a nightmare and often I avoid changing rooms, and just buy something on the basis of guesswork, and then return to change it later if it proves not right. My irony is that I once did a Colour Me Beautiful session, and that's when my problems started. Matching up colours correctly is incredibly difficult; guessing whether a colour will go with something you have at home in your wardrobe. I've ended up with several pinks in different shades that don't go with anything else. And then there's the question of buying something that might be the right colour, but is the wrong style. Life was much easier when I wore black tops with everything. I now often settle for purple and navy blue, just to regain my sanity... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-79227236201976600962015-06-03T11:56:29.066-07:002015-06-03T11:56:29.066-07:00I would imagine you as an expert shopper, Mrs J. I would imagine you as an expert shopper, Mrs J. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-8279314446050093582015-06-02T13:39:17.862-07:002015-06-02T13:39:17.862-07:00Great post. Really made me LOL. I'm with you o...Great post. Really made me LOL. I'm with you on all this now although I used to love clothes shopping. Not so much these days. And yes- the charity shop buy is the best ever :) You are such a great pick-me-up, Fran Hill :) Deborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-3664342611519679792015-06-01T14:20:39.385-07:002015-06-01T14:20:39.385-07:00Neither do I understand the jeans you can buy that...Neither do I understand the jeans you can buy that already have a dirty great crease in them specially put in by the manufacturers. Or that are already ripped, or stained, or bleached. Maybe I'm just old fashioned.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-22095052628084957622015-06-01T12:51:07.280-07:002015-06-01T12:51:07.280-07:00Makes you wonder why - just why - although I think...Makes you wonder why - just why - although I think linen trousers look better than linen shirts or jackets on men. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-61406584066958389372015-06-01T12:50:13.103-07:002015-06-01T12:50:13.103-07:00So so true. My cupboard is just the same. So so true. My cupboard is just the same. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-64469109135086291632015-06-01T12:49:54.088-07:002015-06-01T12:49:54.088-07:00Did you know on the day it would be the Last Time?...Did you know on the day it would be the Last Time?Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-86826694873912314942015-06-01T12:01:32.823-07:002015-06-01T12:01:32.823-07:00I just don't GET linen !
I think it's hot...I just don't GET linen !<br /> I think it's hot ( when it's supposed to make you feel cool ) It's; itchy, scratchy, needs ironing / steaming to look good & that's before you put it on ! BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-69403079498379132672015-06-01T00:27:43.680-07:002015-06-01T00:27:43.680-07:00I have never bought anything in Linen. It always l...I have never bought anything in Linen. It always looks as if it has been slept in for a week, even before it has left the hanger in the shop! Cant remember when I last wore a dress either!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-66860877567329780142015-05-31T11:26:25.182-07:002015-05-31T11:26:25.182-07:00My son-in-law's sister has a rule,when buying ...My son-in-law's sister has a rule,when buying clothes: never buy anything you don't love, for if you don't love it when you buy it, you will never love it.<br /><br />This is so true. My cupboard is full of old clothes I never loved.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-8014686632281702412015-05-31T07:29:18.178-07:002015-05-31T07:29:18.178-07:00The last time I wore a dress or a skirt was Februa...The last time I wore a dress or a skirt was February, 1986. Can't say I've ever missed them.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-43233590706281039252015-05-31T02:50:56.413-07:002015-05-31T02:50:56.413-07:00This is all hugely comforting. This is all hugely comforting. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-15265853083383676022015-05-31T02:50:07.684-07:002015-05-31T02:50:07.684-07:00I'll know where to come next time I need some....I'll know where to come next time I need some. I've lost my confidence entirely and don't even trust myself to buy the right socks any more. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-51245898832341082992015-05-31T02:14:42.097-07:002015-05-31T02:14:42.097-07:00I'm as useless as you when it comes to buying ...I'm as useless as you when it comes to buying clothes. Everything I own is secondhand (except underwear and socks), shapeless T-shirts, shapeless fleece lined tracksuit pants, my old black work trousers and several polar fleece jumpers for the winter, which are now covered in cat hair. I have trouble finding things in my size and price range, so I wear what I have and don't care how I look. <br />I haven't bought anything linen since I once owned a linen shirt and got fed up with the ironing of it. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-11364249966053068352015-05-30T23:43:08.193-07:002015-05-30T23:43:08.193-07:00I'm great at buying socks.
And, er, that'...I'm great at buying socks.<br /><br />And, er, that's about it.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-76092674806633177372015-05-30T15:24:44.567-07:002015-05-30T15:24:44.567-07:00Pants and vests - they mean such different things ...Pants and vests - they mean such different things in Britain! Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-77091052266869045932015-05-30T15:23:09.758-07:002015-05-30T15:23:09.758-07:00'Old comfortables' .... yet another reason...'Old comfortables' .... yet another reason I'd love to work from home! Thanks for your kind comments - I'm glad the blog makes you smile. Job done, then!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-31996541278109876222015-05-30T15:21:18.506-07:002015-05-30T15:21:18.506-07:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds th...I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds this all very stressful. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-45914476425593712102015-05-30T12:34:14.944-07:002015-05-30T12:34:14.944-07:00One of my readers recently commented on a photo I ...One of my readers recently commented on a photo I published of me standing in front of a giant redwood tree that I was still wearing the "retirement uniform." Most of the pictures of me on my blog I'm wearing the same thing...black pants, black and white striped shirt, white down vest. I just ordered a new vest in a different color...and I'll look for a new shirt too. Time for a new uniform!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-57405902336361461282015-05-30T08:31:05.479-07:002015-05-30T08:31:05.479-07:00That's harsh.That's harsh.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com