For those “meeting” my son for the first time, his comments are partially my own fault. He used to try to find something nice to say about everything or to worm his way out of it when I asked his opinion. But it’s just the two of us, so sometimes I want another opinion. I make him give me explanations instead of just “no” because then I can decide (quietly, in my own head) if I agree with him or not. But the creativity is all him!
Slim cat, the pink pants look like leggings? They are actually medium-weight denim with 3% Lycra. I’m not sure what you mean by “fit lab”.
Toronto, lol. Such a joy at this age, aren’t they? I’ve got to say though that gingham would probably be too much for me as well.
Kathie, the khakis were a bit distressed new—no actual holes, but a couple very roughed-up spots. Also, they’ve been folded up in a trunk, so are very rumpled. If I choose to wear any of the shorts, it will be for general life in the city, but not for work.
Rachylou, too big. Woweeee! I got them quite a while ago, haven’t been thin enough for them ever since. I am *not* hip-hop, but I am thinking of wearing them with a “shrunken” knit top, might pair them with clunky white tennis shoes in the summer. I have another 15-20 lb to lose, so the final verdict isn’t in on the pink pants yet; my calves may get thinner. But actually, I’m taking the “calf-suckiness” as a positive sign. Last time I was close to this weight, I noticed that my legs were skinny, with no shape to them, so I’ve been trying to add muscle. I’m psyched about that little bit of quad definition in the pic of me in the shorts. So if that’s what’s making my calves bigger, I’m all for it. There is another pair of pants I got mail-order close-out no returns last year that I couldn’t wear then because they were too small on top. Now I think they’d fit up there, but I’m not sure because I can’t get them past my calves. Happy dance! (Although I was looking forward to them)
Thanks Rebekah! Even though it’s just the two of us in this socially distanced house, it isn’t boring with my teen around. I will have to put together some outfits with the khakis and see what people think.
Angie, good point about the angle of the pants pix. He was sitting on the floor and could barely be pressed into service pressing the shutter button. Actually standing up would’ve been way too much effort, lol. Glad to hear you like the pink skinnies. I got them before we moved here & wore them quite a bit that fall, now have some blazers I thought would go with them. The high temp here today was 21 c—you would’ve frozen in shorts, I bet, but we were comfy in ours.
