This is some sort of sick joke, right?

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by Prudence

I just want enough shirts that don't make me look even worse than I already do so that I can make it through my work week without having to do laundry midway.

This is my current fashion philosophy as well.

[MouseWife]

I'm sorry for dragging this up again but Alex hit on exactly what I meant.

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

On one of the side topics, I too used to be intimidated about going to the gym because I assumed that everybody was laughing at me (on the inside at least).

Namely they give not a fvck what other people are wearing (and the true gym rats wear some of the most appaling stuff in the world).

So, if you dress up for the gym don't do it because you're afraid of what all the muscly men will think. I have no idea if the other women are paying more attention.

I'll admit to an initial impulse to point and laugh a little but then I thought "hey, at least she's out there running. "

Honestly, among the fittest members of the gym I found this to be the almost universal attitude. "At least s/he's here and I hope she sticks with it. Good for him/her."

Here's why I cringed whenever a woman in full make-up came in. Not because she was made-up but because I knew there was a 50% chance she wouldn't use towels and I'd be wiping face make-up off various machines before I could use them.

This is what I wanted to know. If my wearing black whatever pants with t's or tank tops puts out that I don't care about my workout. Comparing it to dressing appropriately for 'work'.

And, I do try to look my best always, but, not to the point where I get 'dolled up' to work out. I think you can look good without being 'done'.

Also, I give everyone good mojo for being out there and doing it.

And, sweat on the equipment is gross.

Back to the topic, I don't judge people by what they spend on anything, be it a little or a lot. That is their business. Mine is mine. My opinion was that I wouldn't spend that much for a t-shirt. I didn't dig on the location of their display but I understand they wanted them out there to catch everyones attention. Again, I am thinking from a parents point of view. People here are thinking from their own standards, probably not in having a whiney teenager wanting one. I wouldn't get them one either. But, my kids ask for electronics, not clothing.

LOL Well, while that is cute about wanting to remove the clothing off of your hot one, back to Lisa saying 'I dress for myself' I would definitely expect someone to have patience while I enjoyed it on me for a while first...

Was that post all over?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Hmm, you've asked the wrong Jew on that one.

More on the "Jew" front.....seems this ends up a big difference between us and some of the more spendy people in our lives....

The only time I have EVER purchased a shirt that cost over $50 was at DL - and not a t-shirt, but one of those high quality silk HMH button-down shirts with the special Jack buttons. It was a gift for GD, and not only that, the only way I could let myself buy it was to split the cost with his sister. I would never, ever purchase a shirt that cost over $50 for myself, unless forced to for some odd reason...I can't think of any....

I spent more than $100 on one article of clothing precisely twice in my life. One was my wedding dress, and the other was a bridesmaid dress for someone else's wedding.

If we wanted something purely for our own sillyness that cost over $50, we'd probably do a combo birthday or Hanukkah gift to ourselves on that. We did that before for purchases like the Dodger seats and our digital camera.

We're not poor, but we're not spenders either. In fact, I'll be the first to say that we're tight-fisted-penny-pinching-Jews (ok, maybe the second after GD already posted it). I guess this leaves us ill-equipped to deal with a t-shirt that costs that much yet doesn't also perform sexual favors.

Even so, I dig zapp's sense of style and his clothing choices are always fab....as are those of everyone else here as well, as iSm mentioned earlier.

NA is right - we all aspire to be "better people" and not snicker at each other for choices - but I admit to being human and having my opinions on stuff. I am always of the mind that my opinions are my own and that no one else needs to run their lives by my rules.....say it with me now....."it's a free country."

Love y'all, back to work with me

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm...all I meant is that I don't know from Christmas ornaments. But okay.

[innerSpaceman]

CP, do you feel your practical thriftiness has anything to do with your jewishness?


In my experience, jews are amongst the most extravagant spenders in America. Though, I'll admit to knowing many who have an eye for a bargain.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

This is what I wanted to know. If my wearing black whatever pants with t's or tank tops puts out that I don't care about my workout.

Do you think it does? I think black whatever pants and a t or tank puts out "I don't care if I get sweaty working out because these are my workout clothes". Where as most of the outfits I see the women wearing say "eww I don't want to get sweaty, just look good".

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Where as most of the outfits I see the women wearing say "eww I don't want to get sweaty, just look good".

But, yet, they're wearing them to the gym to work out. Maybe they only "perspire" in them.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

CP, do you feel your practical thriftiness has anything to do with your jewishness?


In my experience, jews are amongst the most extravagant spenders in America. Though, I'll admit to knowing many who have an eye for a bargain.

Hmm, this may be a difference between LA Jews and NY Jews. Or it may be a matter of perception. In my experience, it's not so much that the Jews with money I know are tightwads. They are willing to spend money when they perceive value. I just think a as a generalization, "value" is defined on a more "practical" basis than the general population. So it's not uncommon to see a well off Jew driving a mid-size or luxury vehicle (since in the car market, more money spent generally translates into substantive quality increase) while stocking their homes with store-brand food items and non-designer clothes. Anecdotal genarlities, of course, but that's been my observation.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Do you think it does? I think black whatever pants and a t or tank puts out "I don't care if I get sweaty working out because these are my workout clothes". Where as most of the outfits I see the women wearing say "eww I don't want to get sweaty, just look good".

I wasn't sure what it put out. I was actually branching off of the comment about the sweats and something about giving up on life? Or something like that. It was funny but I wondered how that applied to how I dress when I work out.

I hope that what it shows is that I am gonna kick my own a$$ and don't even think I can't kick yours. {at least that is what I am trying to put out when I am out alone walking the streets. While not the gym, you should see how many people there are out there walking in all different types of attire. I have a gym in my garage so the only other gym I go to is while traveling. And those people are normally guys who are dressed like me, casually.}

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

But, yet, they're wearing them to the gym to work out. Maybe they only "perspire" in them.

I try sooo hard not to sweat. If I start to feel as if I am going to perspire, I get in front of a fan. I do not wait until I am already stinky and sweaty so that the person behind me gets all of my stink.

Was that TMI? Sorry. But, know if you ever do work out with me, you won't have to smell me.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I try sooo hard not to sweat. If I start to feel as if I am going to perspire, I get in front of a fan. I do not wait until I am already stinky and sweaty so that the person behind me gets all of my stink.

Was that TMI? Sorry. But, know if you ever do work out with me, you won't have to smell me.

You sooooo crack me up MW.