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Thanks Roxanna . Yep - we all bring different experiences into choosing our wardrobes ! I’ve seen these and agree they are cute .

3 years ago

Late to this, because, well, gardening!

I believe time in the garden is going to be a much bigger thing (for me) this summer, and possibly going forward, as SAH becomes the norm and gardening an outlet. Instead of wear and tear on ordinary clothes or demoted clothes, I’m toying with investing in some heavy duty gardening kit that can take the beating of me sitting on rocks and pavement while weeding, snags from thorns and branches, and frequent washing. Regular jeans, shorts, and even tops can’t stand up to the long term sun exposure, let alone the laundering required to get out ground in dirt or stains from sap, pollen, or dark coloured flowers (crimson day lilies I’m looking at you!) I’ve been looking at UK and US made workwear with some specific to gardening. Shorts, heavy duty pants, decent footwear (thick soled for spading), a hat.


I’m in the habit of washing up before dinner, and switching into a day dress or something else nice for the later part of the day, and wouldn’t wear gardening togs around the house!

I can see building different capsules as activities change due to changes in habits and activities going forward. DH and I were talking about what this winter might be like if we don’t have the gym, restaurants, theatre, or travel from November to April. He thinks we still have two pairs of snow shoes... It makes sense that you would develop a hiking capsule.

3 years ago

Thanks for a fascinating post (along with the subsequent discussion).
I'm sure you will figure out what is best for YOU to garden in, though I for one would take Carla's advice to heart on this subject!

I am benched along with you. I feel there are different times and places for skirts and shorts. I prefer skirts aesthetically, but they are hard for me to walk in, as I've tried multiple solutions to "chub rub" and not found any good ones.

OTOH, shorts are the first items I size out of, even when my weight just shifts around (a pair that looked fine last summer will still fit but look off the next.) I am seeing a lot of looser shorts this year, since other bottoms are looser too, so I'm wondering if that's a better investment. Heck, this year I can even work in them, since no one will see me.

Also - even though I'm sensitive about cellulite too, I find shorter shorts more flattering on me in most cases, which was an interesting discovery a few years ago. I think it's because my legs are long for my height. I won't wear skirts that short, though!

3 years ago

Suz, for gardening, I have to wear items with long sleeves and legs. A herd of deer gathers in my yard every morning and evening to scavenge for tasty foilage. Tick born diseases like Lyme and Rickettsia are highly prevalent in our community. Our local paper warned that they recently found some Lone Star tics here which carry a disease that causes meat allergies! In addition to making sure I am well covered, I use a generous amount of insect spray, long socks over my long legged bottoms, and gloves, a hat, etc. Hmm, it's a bit like PPE!

3 years ago

Staysfit, it is totally like PPE! WOW!!

And Carla, that's a great idea -- will you let me know the companies you are looking at? I wonder if Lee Valley sells gardening clothes? Hmmm.

I am still pretty much an amateur at this. We are lucky in that Lyme bearing ticks, while not unheard of, are not a major issue here (despite the occasional deer in the garden). But we do have a lot of brambles and when I start clearing out the English ivy (a MAJOR job I will need help with) I am going to need serious clothing for that.

Thanks for your thoughts, suggestions, and ideas, everyone.

3 years ago
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