OK, what about fashion for CC parents....what's in?

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<p>I confess… I am a Crocoholic!</p>

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<p>My mother wears bright orange Croc’s. She loves them, lol. She has a foot audience everywhere she goes.</p>

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<p>dke, I think black is so fashionable that it helps women look younger. Just brighten it up with jewelry or scarves. I’d retire your Mom’s advice (black clothes age you…) right alongside “no white after Labor Day.” But if it really makes your H feel like you look like a widow, well that’s kind of personal and after all, a direct commentary on him, so it might take some conversation. Have him look through some fashion magazines at all the black on hot young models.</p>

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<p>I try not to care about what’s fashionable but more about what looks good on me. I am 46 years old and 5’ 9” and tend to look older than my age if I reach a size 10-12. When I reach that size, any brand clothes that would make me look my age would suffice – simply refuse to look like my nine year old’s grandmother.</p>

<p>When I am a size 8 -10(my current size), I shop at Talbots and Ann Taylor. Not very fond of clothes shopping so I stick to the classics and wear them for years. I also have a few linen slacks from Brooks Brothers that I bought a few years ago that are among my favorite summer clothes. </p>

<p>For evening dresses, I always find a perfect fit at Bloomingdales.</p>

<p>As for shoes, I have the devil’s job trying to find elegant low-heeled shoes. Husband is the same height as me and I still feel uncomfortable being a few inches above him.</p>

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<p>re black, and white. Works for most people, but not the fair skinned (I am a woman “of color”- pink - I HATE that term as it is still basically white/other; the “others” don’t want to be lumped together, too many different ethnic groups) blondes (darker now than in my 20’s, and the white strands are still underneath). I prefer a navy and cream- the basic black and white are too harsh for me. Also, a deep rose pink is so pretty, however I can’t successfully wear it- I once bought a nightgown in that color but gave it away since both my H and I felt it was too close to my skin color. </p>

<p>In addition to size and cost it is hard to find clothes in the colors I like. I also don’t feel it is worth spending a lot of money just to be fashionable. The midcalf length dresses caused me to abandon them, I dislike the same length in pants but finally caved in for some wear as they don’t mass market near knee length shorts (even if I were skinny I am not young…).</p>

<p>Feeling as though I’m hijacking this thread by being the fashion dissenter, but I couldn’t resist adding my opinions. H definitely married me for my brains not my body. Lucky ladies who have both…</p>

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<p>Some typical CC moms in jeans:</p>

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<p>Count me in with the ones who don’t get crocs, except I found a pair of Sketchers (d’s favorite brand) in the same foamy stuff but a cute MaryJane style. I love them for working in the yard - good on a rocky beach - very comfy when standing all day. One problem… wore them to school and after a warm day of running up and down stairs my feet perspired enough to make snorky suction noises with each step. Schluurrrp, schluurrp, schluurrp. Had to run to the ladies room for a quick foot and shoe wash and dry.</p>

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<p>As long as we’re talking shoe talk, I’ve found that Arche shoes are very comfortable, although on the expensive side and not exactly Jimmy Choos…my podiatrist recommended them. I even made it around Disney without hobbling by 6pm.</p>

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<p>Speaking of shoes, what in the world do shoe maker’s think us people with WIDE feet are supposed to do???</p>

<p>I get so frustrated with going into “good” shoe stores and they only have “medium” width shoes…or, if there are any in wide, they are the ugly old-lady shoes. ARGH!!! Frankly, I find more cute, comfy wide shoes at Payless than anywhere else!</p>

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<p>LOL. I like Payless too. I loved living in Germany - apparently that’s where I get my wide feet from. I never had a problem finding comfy shoes when we lived there.</p>

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<p>Agreed, CMM. I have small (6 1/2), wide, archless feet. Very hard to find comfy shoes, though I too often shop at Payless or the like. Good fitting walking/running shoes are especially a challenge.</p>

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<p>I wear crocs, but only at work with scrubs! Loved them for a time for the good arch support, but no side support, so I hate the feel now. So many of us wore them, patients thought they were part of the uniform. </p>

<p>As we try to take off shoes in the house, I try all slip on shoes…New Balance athletics and Merrell are favorites.</p>

<p>I love black. All seasons. If skinny, I’d go for brighter colors, but now, just on top occasionally. Land’s End is cheap here, and they are quite appropriate for the aging body. Used to be the Gap, on sale only, but they’ve become too young for my tastes of late. </p>

<p>That phrase, ‘of color’ has always irritated me as well. Some of my Asian family is whiter than me when out of the sun (I’m “white”) so technically incorrect as well. And though maybe not correct, somehow implies the uprising masses, as opposed to the white majority. We’re all in this together these days, all socioeconomic levels, all colors.</p>

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<p>Garland, I have 7 1/2 size WIDE feet with very, very high arches! In fact, several years ago (while playing tennis) my plantar fascia actually just snapped in two because of the strain on the arch, I guess. I joke about my feet being as wide as they are long…good balance and fast swimmer, though (not really, but seems like it should be true! :slight_smile: )</p>

<p>As for clothes, I have watched too much of that “What Not to Wear” show and now feel as if I must have Stacey and Clinton along with me to tell me what is appropriate/not for my body which looks older than I feel…</p>

<p>The other real image killer is the fact that my d is really tall and, if I do say so, quite pretty and looks great in pretty much anything. AND she loves to shop…I just do not try on clothes when she is around. Too demoralizing!</p>

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<p>How come CC dads aren’t talking? :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Probably because they’re still wearing “Mom Jeans!” ;)</p>

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<p>Wide feet are the bane of my existence. They save me a lot of money on expensive shoes, though. I need a summer time version of my Danskos, though. Rainbow flip flops are the closest I’ve come thus far, for casual. For a flip flop they are very supportive and they mold right to your foot. Actually, Van Eli comes in widths and Nordtrom has an excellent department for people who need widths in shoes. You can also order online at Zappos. H has really wide feet too, and Zappos was a revelation to him! He finds the Eccos very comfortable.</p>

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<p>Narrow feet can be really exasperating too. I can’t tell you how many sandals I try on every year only to have my whole foot shoot right thru and over the front of the sole. I can only wear thong type sandals (except for ones like Tevas w/ adjustable straps). Also I have long feet (size 9, H says my feet look like footlong hotdogs,lol) and it seems that the longer the shoe gets, the wider it gets. I wear dress shoes very little and most casual shoes don’t come in narrow. I wish some other part of my body could have been narrow…<br>
I have found some Merrells to fit well and a brand called Privo, a new offshoot of Clarks which are more stylish than the regular ol’ Clarks clogs.</p>

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<p>While us CC dads are just waiting to jump in here and contribute (assuming we even have an idea what is being discussed) we’re usually content to wait and work on getting into those mom jeans. :)</p>

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<p>I get most of my clothes from NY&C. I don’t work (at least I don’t consider what I do work), I live in Florida, so there’s no point in spending a lot on <em>casual</em> wear. Usually I’m in capris and flip flops (I have a collection of flops). For tops- ballet or scoop neck cap sleeved t-shirts, cotton with a little lycra. When I’m teaching music, I like to wear gauzy tops with jeans or casual slacks. And I never leave the house without sunglasses, which I have a small collection of too (I do not buy expensive sunglasses either).</p>

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