Trends, fashions and other uncomfortable practices.

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Since I'm assuming you're female, you both should know that the only women who wore togas were prostitutes.

Also, I have worn the tunica and stola that are the respectable Roman woman's equivelant. I have a set that I sewed myself from scratch. They are hot, uncomfortable, difficult to move in, and certainly not my idea of comfortable clothing. Add that to the palla, which I did not make or wear and which is essentially a huge bit of cloth you wear over your head so that no one can see your hair in public, and I really, really do not envy Roman women their clothing options.

Fashion?! Don't understand it! Not Interested in it!!

I don't like fashion but I try to stay, if not in style, then not horribly out of style, because I need every advantage I can get. Everyone judges you, including people whose opinion affects your life (teachers and employers). Above all I'm cheap though. If anyone knows of a good site about fashion let me know.

Belfast I'm glad you mentioned the plastic clogs. Those are so hideous. Even the guys are wearing them here and they look so sissy. It looks like the newest trend is flashback to the late 70's. I suppose 80's leg warmers will be next. I tend to wear what is comfortable and forget the trends. Trends are just for school kids anyway.

No fashion trends for me . I have hard time keeping up with any pop culture, let alone remembering what brand is what. I observe what is "in" that season if it's noticeable... and if I like it I might buy something, otherwise I might chuckle quietly about all the people i've seen recently wearing it and paying a fortune for some hideous new peice of attire. Like those net ponchos that were in last year... what sparked that?
Loose, comfortable, and nice feeling fabric are the most important things . It helps if it's super cheap (Ross/Value Village), but I've been known to splurge on expensive items that I really liked. I do try to avoid colors that make my skin look sickly, too. The color can't be nasty, and there's just no point if it feels uncomfortable (who invented high heels?). I used to be a lot more concerned with what other people though of my dress when I was younger, now I just laugh when people talk about my 'dork shoes' ("nothinz" rubbery clogs) and enjoy how much happier my feet are than theirs.

I'm not much for trends such as those plastic clogs as I like to be comfortable whenever I'm on my feet. Knowing me, I'd twist my ankle really easily if I wore those things. I stick to classic, comfortable looks and prefer slacks to skirts or dresses unless I'm going to a wedding. With slacks, I can get away with not wearing pantyhose which I consider a torture device. The only reason I wear thong underwear is to avoid visible panty lines, but nobody sees it. I have always hated the trend of the thong showing because of those low-rise jeans because plumber crack is disgusting, even if there's a tiny piece of fabric there. Underwear is called that for a reason, it's not meant to be seen.

Trust you on that, I know you're in advanced Roman History/Latin (ego linguam latinam disco etiam).
Then I'll wear a sheet with holes for head and arms. Maybe a blanket over that in winter.

Try an abaya very comfy and loose, and probably less trouble to tie than a toga.

I've long since come to the conclusion that the underlying reason for most "women's fashion" is little more than a way a woman can demonstrate how much she is willing to suffer and inconvenience herself in order to please others.

Think about it... what do high heels, most of the prissy, movement-restrictive clothing, starving yourself to be thin, putting toxic chemicals all over your hair as if the nature-given color wasn't good enough, waxing, etc. all have in common?

Bingo.

dunno about the others, but high heels atleast, scientists think, make a woman stick the butt out, stick boobies up and out, arch back, etc.. and guess what? this posture is technically called the "animal mating" posture...

"they change a woman's posture, pushing her chest out more and arching her back. This is known as the "animal mating" position." from wikipedia: high heels)

They also hurt after awhile.

That's what I mean... ok, you can either please others with your appearance, or you can be comfortable, see?

hazelwudi:

yeah most people try to fit in with social norms & customs but i just do what makes me comfortable... i don't like neckties and will only wear them when forced to (like at work; and even then i sometimes push it)... i also like wearing colorful clothes... my favorite colors are bright colors & pastels... even, and especially, pink... unfortunately this is not socially acceptable...

guess what i had to do to get a pair of trainers that didn't have the color black in them? i had to make do with a womens pair that was 2 sizes too small (european size-wise)...! and i had to do this in germany... when i walk into a nike store and see all the colors that womens clothes come in, i just want to strangle the nearest person

The color scheme of my wardrobe is fairly simple, leaning towards "cool" and "neutral" tones as opposed to "warm" ones, and darker rather than brighter in colors.

I own one pastel sweater... it was a gift from someone at Christmas. Every once in a rare while when it's cold, I'll wear it... just to keep people somewhat off-balance. lol.

it's ironic that the only ones "permitted" to wear pastels and bright colors choose to wear black and darker colors instead.. pastels are wasted on u lot..! a woman wearing bright colors & pastels is a rare sight these days... i saw one a few days back in my gym instructor course wearing this rather fetching pink outfit from top to bottom... simply gorgeous..! she was rather brusque with me though, unlike most other women, which leads me to think that she's one of "those" women... the bane of aspie males worldwide

You know, hellznrg, I know a lot of guys young and old who wear pastels or bright colors :S and even pink, actually (although usually the ones who wear pink are old enough that nobody is going to tease them), while maintaining their "masculine" image. Maybe it depends on where you live.

However much a given shade of pastel might compliment my hair or complexion, it simply does not match the rest of me... my attitude and personality.