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| Posted by: MDF3530 30-Jun-2003, 02:20 PM |
| Just wondering... Being a somewhat large man, I'm between the department stores and the big & tall mens' stores. I need to seriously work on losing my gut. Until then, I'll say the plus-sized stores. Just the other day, I had to buy a pair of shoes for the first time at Casual Male. I have purchased several pairs of pants and a shirt from them. I tried several places (including four different Kohl's-they're usually pretty good about keeping big shoes in stock), but nobody had anything that looked good to fit my size 13EEEE feet. |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 01-Jul-2003, 07:52 AM |
| Being the wee goth I am I usually shop in the net or in those wee wee shops with medieval clothing etc.. I found a class A shop in Glasgow with Antiques and Victorian Style clothing I like alot, too. And I like all those leather shops.. once in an attack of spending money I got them making a leather corsage for me  I love that thingAlso I shop alot of stuff in the side-stands of Metal Festivals... I got no real shopping routine tho... when I'm out and I see something I like and I have enough money with me I just buy it =) |
| Posted by: barddas 01-Jul-2003, 08:15 AM |
| I shop any place thatg has nice/cool stuff... I wear pretty much anything and everything... from Sweaters, to stretch vinyl, and anything in between... to many years of playing in heavy metal/goth bands I guess... I guess I don't really have any defining style.... just depends on my mood,and what club/pub I'm going to.... LOL! not to mention the T-shirt collection.... Bands, comicbook, celtic, you name it, I probobly have a t shirt for it....  |
| Posted by: RavenWing 01-Jul-2003, 09:05 AM |
I am a full figured gal, so I tend to shop at Lane Bryant, but I have been dissatisfied with them lately. I have a hard time finding clothes that fit my personaity, so I am trying to learn how to sew my own. I have gone form the total grunge look to the goth look (which I still hold onto somewhat) to the country look to the gauzy indian dresses. I like so much stuff that I can't make up my mind. I will say one thing, I have never been condsidered "hip".  |
| Posted by: Keltic 01-Jul-2003, 09:24 AM |
| I HATE SHOPPING!!!!! When we are set up at a festival and I start getting a wee bit ripe, I reach into the bins and pull out another t-shirt. Therefore, I have a lot of t-shirts but they are nearly all the same. Pants all come from the factory outlets. I know what I want and head in and out in record time. Could say that I'm a typical male! |
| Posted by: Gaelic Bread 01-Jul-2003, 10:45 AM |
I look at what others are wearing on the street to determine what I truly like. If I see something that I like, I'll politely walk-up to the person on the street, inquire as to where they got the article, and then kill them and take their clothes. Okay... I really shop wherever. Here in Philly, there are a TON of outlets for the "big name" stores, with pricing like the discounts. Since there are so many knitting mills around, we get clothes pretty cheap. Therefore, I get mine all over the place.  I don't know what category you want to put the manufacturers in... but that's my "final answer, Regis". |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 02-Jul-2003, 02:07 PM | ||
Typical male thing, I agree! I love shopping, especially clothes, shoes handbags, jewelry, make-up and those little silky unmentionables!  I do like Levi jeans.maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: brettzky42 02-Jul-2003, 03:01 PM |
| Okay, this is shameless, but....I DO ALL OF MY CLOTHES SHOPPING AT http://www.usakilts.com |
| Posted by: Swanny 02-Jul-2003, 05:33 PM |
| I'm no slave to twenty-first century fashion. My work clothes are purchased mail-order from Galls in Kentucky (they specialize in law-enforcement / security / EMS stuff). During summer T-shirts and jeans are good enough. During winter I gravitate toward Pendleton's shirts and pants, 'cause I love to play in the snow, but don't necessarily like to get cold in the process. In my hobby as a living historian, I am a bit slavish toward eighteenth century fashion. I'm a passable tailor and make nearly all my own historical stuff. Here's a pic:  |
| Posted by: Gaelic Bread 03-Jul-2003, 01:46 AM |
| Alright Swanny! Looking quite the fashion statement. Did you say that was your High School reunion? Written WITHOUT a self picture of my rapidly graying head! |
| Posted by: free2Bme 03-Jul-2003, 07:03 AM |
| Well, given my crappy job that I do, I don't dare wear anything nice or new - they will just be ruined anyways. So I buy all of my stuff at yard sales and thrift stores. Where other people wear "Tommy" and "Gucci" labels, mine all say Goodwill! You know you are a re-enactor however, when your historical clothing closet has more clothes than your regular closet, and they are way nicer and of much higher quality than your every day stuff! I do medieval events (SCA not Renfairre), and have accumulated some very pretty gowns, corsets, and jewelry... |
| Posted by: Swanny 03-Jul-2003, 07:09 AM | ||
Ain't that the truth. |
| Posted by: pawnman 03-Jul-2003, 08:14 AM |
| I tend to do my clothes shopping at Meijer, Walmart, etc...That way I don't have to make a separate trip for Mt.Dew, Fritos, etc. For me, shopping for clothes is like shopping for anything else. I usually go for jeans and t-shirts. I do have a couple of suits for job interviews, and some nicer "business" clothes, but I try to wear jeans whenever possible. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 03-Jul-2003, 09:20 AM |
| Lane Bryant is getting too expensive for the quality, so I have ended up at Wal-Mart, Meijer and Target here lately myself. The problem is most of the stuff is either "too old" or "too young" there is no in between. I have been gettinng some Lands End catalogues here lately and I like what I see, so I may be getting a good chunk of my clothes from thee once the ones I have wear out. I never realize how much I have until it's time to do laundry. I am going to have to adopt the "quality over quantity" additude. |
| Posted by: Madweasel 03-Jul-2003, 10:09 AM |
| I'm like Swanny and Free2B... My closet is, for the majority, living in the 19th century. U.S. Civil War reenactor here. (BTW, looking snazzy there Swanny!) There are times I wish I was a guy - it's easier to explain wool pants and button-on braces in the wintertime, than it is to explain the corset and the stripey flannel petticoat! A couple of years ago I gained some weight, the result of being cooped up for two months following knee surgery. Nothing to do but eat, work at the computer and no vigorous exercise will tend to do that.  Anyway, I'm *still* trying to lose the weight. Meantime, I'm at an odd size. Borderline "regular" and "plus" size. To make matters worse, the Gap stopped making the jeans I used to wear. I bought the same style, the No. 9s for close to 10 years. I have always hated shopping for jeans, so when I finally found a size/style that worked, I would always buy that. Recently my denim purgatory was lifted, and I managed to find a good fit. Ironically I got them at LLBean; I almost never shop catalogue (unless it's for computer stuff).Since I'm self-employed (computer programmer) and do most of my work from my home office, I tend to dress like a slob most days. Jeans and T-shirts are my usual attire, except when I go to a client's site. -Madweasel "You can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think." |
| Posted by: free2Bme 03-Jul-2003, 10:39 AM | ||
OOOOOOOOOOh You So BAAAD! |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 03-Jul-2003, 10:51 AM |
| I got quite some LARP* stuff collected, since I go to LARPs regularly, and since i'm not exactly shy to wear the things I like even if I look weird to the rest of the world, I often wear those things just for daily pleasure. I like to turn heads when I walk about the street in a velvet gown or other medieval-lookalike stuff. *LARP = Live Action Role Play |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 03-Jul-2003, 11:36 AM |
| It's Wally World for me, I'm like Swanny I can do grocery shopping and everything else I might need in the same store. Anyway Wally World has better prices than the Kroger's that we have. Gosh, you can even get your oil changed while you shop at WW. BTW... Swanny... nice picture! OH no!  Is that a redcoat your wearing? I guess someone has to portray the bad guys. Just yanking yer chain as MDF would say! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: MDF3530 03-Jul-2003, 11:59 AM |
| We have a couple of Super K Marts in our area. I like them. No Super Targets or Wal-Mart Supercenters in close range. I have been to the Super Target in Davenport, Iowa (forgot to pack socks & undies while going to my uncle's funeral & I wasn't about to go commando in my best pants) and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Indianola, Iowa (my late uncle's hometown). One thing I've noticed about Wal-Mart is the small town ones are a lot nicer than the ones in the major metropolitan areas. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 03-Jul-2003, 12:19 PM | ||
You would like Dragon*Con in Atlanta Georgia. It is filled with fantasy role-play stuff like that. A bunch of friends of mine are going this year, but I am going to stay at home.  |
| Posted by: Madweasel 03-Jul-2003, 02:08 PM |
| Aon, what LARPs? White Wolf? Nero? Or homebrewed D&D style? I've done my share of playing in, writing, and hosting LARPs. Took a wee break after the politics of one group got too ridiculous for my liking. Wouldn't mind getting back into it with a saner group of people though. I hear ya about walking out among the mundanes in garb. I've had a few hilarious adventures with friends at different times of the year, wearing our garb "on the road". One of the best was riding the T in Boston over to South Station. I was dressed as an Irish immigrant washer woman from the civil war. We were taking Amtrak down to an event, and there I was pushing my way through the crowds with my bandbox. To my credit, even when I got dirty looks from the buskers, I never broke character.  We got weird looks, to be sure, but it was good fun to shake folks up! |
| Posted by: Swanny 03-Jul-2003, 02:12 PM | ||
The color in the photo is fairly true. It's a fine burgandy tabby, lined in silk. The weskit is a reproduction of an eighteenth century relief-printed toille, the shirt is a relatively fine Irish linen, and the breeches are of cotton duck, which in the 1770s was a pretty spendy fabric. The redcoat of the eighteenth century British soldier is kind of interesting, though. During that time period that particular shade of scarlet could only be produced in Stroud (also the source of a relatively coarse broadcloth manufactured solely for the North American Indian trade according to OED). The color was a result of some chemical reaction between something in the local water and whatever dye they were using. The woolen mills of Stroud must have made some seriously big bucks as a result of that little fluke of nature. But I digress. Ain't it amazin' how much trivia can clutter one's mind? For our reenactors on the board, especially those interested in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century, the very best place in North' America to get the historically authentic stuff you need is http://www.norwestcompany.com. I'm afraid I'm as shameless as anyone else on the board. S |
| Posted by: Madweasel 03-Jul-2003, 04:14 PM |
| Linen thread....*drool*.... Swanny, you're such a bad influence on my budget! Darn ya! You're bookmarked for the fall sewing season. LOLAre those wool stockings you offer hand knit? I'm curious. I knit stockings for anyone who wants them in my circle currently, because I haven't found any quality handknit repros at sutlers. I have two USCW era patterns, one Union, one Confed. I get my yarn from a place that uses mule-spinner technology to spin their yarn. Good stuff. |
| Posted by: free2Bme 04-Jul-2003, 05:11 AM | ||
I have pumped gasoline wearing everything from Civil War Ballgowns - complete with hoops and crinolines, to Medieval Barmaid Wench outfits with the tightly laced corset... I always just act as if nothing is any different, even when everyone's heads swivel around to gawk at me. When anyone asks me if I am in a play or something, I always respond with "No. I'm Amish." Then I just turn and walk away. It's always good for a giggle or two. Curious Swanny... how many in your outfit dye their shirts and other clothes in Walnut hulls? I know lots of guys who only dye their clothes with vegetable dyes and Walnuts are a favorite. (Speaking as a former member of the 7Th Mississippi Infantry Unit, Confederate ). I found this article that pretty much sums up my fashion attitudes: http://www.autopen.com/romance.well.dressed.shtml |
| Posted by: Herrerano 04-Jul-2003, 08:51 AM |
| I shop for clothes wherever I can, usually at a 'Venta de Patio' which is a sort of second hand clothing store. They are the best places out here to find anything. Other then that I just go naked. Or if necessary wear a loin cloth. Leo |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 04-Jul-2003, 09:19 AM |
| Well, there is a big FF event near where I live everyyear which lasts a week. Its at a nice old castle and its always alot of fun! I also went to alot of D&D events. Craig and I thought about hosting LARPS because Scotland seems to be quite empty when it comes to larps... There are masses in england tho. Well, we'll see, but since you hosted some we could maybe get together at some point and talk about that, Madweasel? It would be nice to get to know about your experiences. |
| Posted by: Madweasel 04-Jul-2003, 09:48 AM |
| Definitely Aon! Although you being in Scotland, hard to get together over a cup of coffee. :grin: Sort of on the subject of Independence Day... the last LARP I wrote was based in the White Wolf genre, and took place in Boston during the Rev. War. I tried to challenge my gamers by getting them into more of a politically oriented game, as opposed to the constant combat they were used to - utterly lame in White Wolf, because it devolves into an endless game of rock-paper-scissors. Some thrived on it, some complained, but overall it did well. I put it on hiatus after some key players had schedule conflicts, but I'd love to start it up again. As for pumping gas in antebellum ballgowns...preach it, sister! I've done my grocery shopping like that a couple of times. It wasn't anywhere near halloween. Folks ask me if I'm going to a wedding, it's hilarious. -Madweasel |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 04-Jul-2003, 11:30 AM | ||
*lol* rrrighty, madweasel... but what's chat for?? or this forum?? I have to say I'm quite fond of non historic events, there is just too much to be thought about and it's all so much more fun with Magic involved *grins* Last year we went on a hunt for the dragon, it was class. Not only did it rain down on us like never before but also the rain destroyed all my wonderful magic fire effects *grummel* I hated it while it lasted but our group of adventurers was one of the very few who stayed up to its end. That was worth it because the big party in the castle halls are wonderful, with bards and the right kind of food, hot blazing fireplaces and dances... |
| Posted by: Swanny 04-Jul-2003, 04:39 PM | ||
At only $10.00 / pair? I only wish. Nope, they're machine knit but are quite nice. However, if you're interesting in producing hand knit, knee-plus length stockings for my trade store it might be something I'd be interested in carrying. Feel free to drop me an Email through my profile. Swanny |
| Posted by: Swanny 04-Jul-2003, 04:46 PM | ||
A lot of guys who portray 18th century frontiersmen between the 7 Years War ( Last French and Indian War) and the American Revolution dye with walnut hulls, and there are quite a few fellows who do that portrayal. There is a fair amount of controversy as to how common that practice was historically, and it's always good for an alcohol-fueled argument around a campfire. I personally feel it's over-represented, but Shadows may well have another perspective. Part of it's proliferation is because a popular author in the Living History genre does so, resulting in many copy-cats, sometimes referred to as the "Brown Boys" or the "Walnut Clones". Personally I avoid it, sticking to other documented dyes and processes but that's in part because I'm a bit contrary and not necessarily happy to follow the herd. Swanny |
| Posted by: free2Bme 05-Jul-2003, 07:10 AM |
| Swanny, I know what you mean about "copy cats" - I remember going to a Rev War Roundezvous in Southern IL right after the movie "Dances With Wolves" first came out...all of the women were dressed like Stands With Fist! I asked about the walnuts, because every time I get around a group such as yours, all I have to do is say the word "Walnut" and we can yack for hours and hours! I used to sew handstitched cotton Jefferson Shirts for the CW guys - there are about 100 of my shirts in the movie Gettysburg (I had TONS of orders from the men who came on as extras in that movie). |
| Posted by: Herrerano 05-Jul-2003, 09:20 AM |
| Yeah, yeah, copy cats otta be strung up shouldn't they? I often die my authentic period costumes in motor oil. Authentic 50s biker. Leo, who is having trouble taking anything seriously this morning. (Don't hit now) |