Thanks for all the encouragement - this is why we need girlfriends... to counteract the husbands when needed.
Natalie, yes, I remember thinking that my DH would have reacted the exact same to those floral pants. Does your DH know he is conservative? Mine has no idea, lol.
Thistle, mine wears cargo shorts and a tee every day. But he is very particular about them!
Zap, mine is by Planet Funk, via the flea market. Very pleased that it looks like a Fossil.
Una, you make a good point, that I often forget. These styles will not always be around, so I am buying a lot to hoard for later. I'm still kicking myself for passing up TWO galaxy midi styles from Nordies... it is nice to have a non-nautical striped tee finally!
DV, that was such a lovely comment. I super duper appreciate it, because one of my top goals is to look genuine and not contrived. Thank you!
Aida, I think so, too. One of these days, we have to go out to a ballgame and eavesdrop while the menfolk discuss our crazy pants.
Raisin, the sad thing is that DH likes gals with short hair! Hopefully it will grow into something he is more comfy with. Ideally I wanted it a couple inches longer, anyway.
Caro and Shannon, YES. He does not like change.
Karie, that is a perfect strategy. I'm totally going to steal it and say I wear baggy jeans because I LIKE them. End of story.
Tanya, I agree. He doesn't mean harm, I can tell. I'm sure some would have a way worse reaction.
Beth Ann, love the comparison to art. Gotta adopt the artist's stance and think, "as long as they're talking about it!" Good luck with the perforated oxfords - would be so cute!
Runcarla, no one has ever mentioned my bone structure or called my features elegant before I chopped my hair off. That makes me happy!
Sara, good point. I sometimes forget that DH is A Guy. He is so atypical in many ways - hates football, for example - but he sure doesn't get fashion...