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Freedom & Flannel

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by Rose27, Oct 5, 2013.

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  1. Rose27

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    Hi all. Was thinking today while wearing my new Carhartt super soft flannel shirt how nice it is to not have almost ex's commentary on my not so femme wardrobe. Yes I let him brainwash me away from my flannel. No longer. Now I have 2. And got a Carhartt jacket. Simple joys.
     
    #1 Rose27, Oct 5, 2013
  2. Dragonbait

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    Isn't it awesome when you realize that you no longer feel any compunction to sacrifice your own simple joys to please someone else? :icon_bigg Almost makes you want to layer up, doesn't it?:thumbsup:

    The first time I experienced that feeling, when he said he didn't like something I was wearing, it took almost all my self-restraint to NOT burst out laughing in his face and shout, "I don't care!"
     
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    I can imagine you must be feeling 'liberated' from the comments on what you were/are wearing. The simple joys of life. :slight_smile:
     
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  4. Rose27

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    Isn't it awesome when you realize that you no longer feel any compunction to sacrifice your own simple joys to please someone else? :icon_bigg Almost makes you want to layer up, doesn't it?:thumbsup:

    The first time I experienced that feeling, when he said he didn't like something I was wearing, it took almost all my self-restraint to NOT burst out laughing in his face and shout, "I don't care!"[/QUOTE]

    Also bought some comfy men's leather hiking boots for winter.Everyone wears them around here anyway. For me its comfortable clothing not femme or butch. I do love my girly bras that I got fitted for. Boobs never felt better! (!)(!)(!)(!)(!)

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    It's an awesome feeling! Thanks! (*hug*)
     
    #4 Rose27, Oct 5, 2013
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    I so feel you because I do the same. I don't really think if the clothes suggest butch, femme or whatever I just buy clothes I feel comfortable in. When shopping I sometimes end up in the women clothing department, sometimes (mostly:icon_wink) not but who cares.
    It was yesterday when I was thinking that the easiest way how to kill me would be making me wear a skirt. I think I'd start hyperventilating, pass out and die eventually :lol:
    And P.S. Thanks GAWD for flannel :eusa_danc
     
    #5 paris, Oct 6, 2013
  6. Rose27

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    Hi Paris Welcome to EC! I hear ya on skirts! I don't mind a dress once in a while as long as its not conservative...no heels tho needs to be long enough for boots & has to rock the cleavage! I also like wearing men's running pullovers in material like Reebok's play dry. Feels awesome on the skin.
     
    #6 Rose27, Oct 6, 2013
  7. Dragonbait

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    I love my skirts, especially when it's hot out. So much more comfortable than the constricting fabric of shorts. Next best thing to wearing nothing.

    Hell, I hiked the Grand Canyon in skirts (made of that same stuff as your running shirts Rose) - AND hiking boots!
     
    #7 Dragonbait, Oct 6, 2013
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    One flannel shirt. Wore it all the time last year with my perpetual cargo pants. I so understand the skirt thing! Wore one for about two hours this summer. That was long enough! My thighs were worn out from keeping my knees together.

    Rock on girl!
     
    #8 Biotech49, Oct 6, 2013
  9. Rose27

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    Rockin' the flannel w/jeans!
     
    #9 Rose27, Oct 6, 2013
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    Henceforth, I shall dub thee a founding member of The Sorority of Sartorial Emancipation!
     
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    Congrats! Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference simply because they are so personal, comfortable, and special to just us... :slight_smile:
     
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  12. Rose27

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    gw & sagebrush -(*hug*)(*hug*)

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    Since I'm the founding member Y'all are invited to join!
    (&&&)
     
    #12 Rose27, Oct 6, 2013
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    The Sorority of Sartorial Emancipation

    So, what is the logo? LOL

    I think I"m going to wear flannel to work today. Got my haircut again so I will really rock my butch look. I should wear my hiking boots too!
     
    #13 Biotech49, Oct 8, 2013
  14. Rose27

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    :thumbsup: Awesome!
     
    #14 Rose27, Oct 8, 2013
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    I have always worn whatever I wanted, well, I thought I did. I used to wear lots of mens clothes and now notsomuch. Hmmm. I may need to reconsider some of my choices and decide if they really were my choices.

    Congrats to you and your freedom!(!)
     
    #15 MaybeJory, Oct 8, 2013
  16. Rose27

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    (*hug*) Thanks Jory!

    Everyone ROCK the FLANNEL today! You too EC guys!

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    Logo:Rock the Flannel! (Of course)
    Now I want to get a t-shirt made w/logo on it to wear under my flannel.
    I'm so not kidding! Maybe sleeveless! (!)(!)(!)
     
    #16 Rose27, Oct 8, 2013
  17. Dragonbait

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    Sorry Rosie - don't own any, and if I did it would have to be with the sleeves of the flannel cut off - it's going up to 81 here today.

    Would any plaid suffice as my show of solidarity?
     
    #17 Dragonbait, Oct 8, 2013
  18. Rose27

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    Sure! Even if its a plaid skirt! :slight_smile: Everyone gets to wear what they want in this sorority! They just have to Rock it w/ 'tude!
     
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    I love it Rose27!
     
    #19 Biotech49, Oct 8, 2013
  20. Rose27

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    Following Chiorboys lead with something lighter. Found a store today with so much flannel I was almost giddy! & They had lots of sporty but also feminine tops too.- A store I actually like to shop in! No new flannel -Did get low top hikers. Happy feet!!!!
     
    #20 Rose27, Oct 9, 2013
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