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annagybe

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In light of the recent thread of what you don't own. What is the most impractical article of clothing you own?

I'll start, a black cashmere halter top. It looks awesome on. But if it's warm enough for a halter, then the texture of the knit cashmere seem off. I've only worn it under a moto jacket.

14 years ago

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bj1111

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a pair of 4 inch lamb heels that i can not walk in. i took them to san diego and i felt as if i were about to fall forward onto my face. god, i love those shoes!

14 years ago

Girl X

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Red suede thigh-high stiletto boots. I had to have them. I HAD to, but they're impossible to wear in real life (so far!)

14 years ago

crazyone

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Girl X, I'm still trying to process...thigh high red suede stiletto boots?!?

14 years ago

Angie

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*chuckle*

Fabulous, ladies!

I have two cream coats, a white leather jacket, several cream handbags and quite a few pairs of white and ivory boots. I live in rainy Seattle and commute on foot most of the time. NOTHING will make me give up my white and cream wardrobe items.

14 years ago

CocoLion

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Given that I live on a ranch, almost everything feels impractical. Especially my white 7FAM trouser jeans, purchased in March (full price) but worn for about 4 hours. The skinny ones are proving to be more versatile.

I really want a jumpsuit but I'm afraid it would join the impractical list.

14 years ago

catgirl

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A long Missoni sweater that was voted too big on me here, but I can't bring myself to give up...

14 years ago

Aunty

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4 inch cream coloured shoes, not only did I get them half price in a sale, they are very comfortable. The sole is very cushiony and they fit like a dream. The problem is that the heel is VERY thin and I can not walk in them with out wobbling. At this moment they are sitting in a charity bag waiting to be donated. Trouble is they have been for over a year, I just can't let go!!!

14 years ago

Diana

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A chartreuse and black optical striped mod shift dress that is super bright and also at this point super formfitting. I've had it for 10+ years and maybe worn it twice in all that time (to costume parties, with go-go boots, hehe). It's pretty retina-searing, and looking at it too long will probably make you go cross-eyed. It is also a little itchy. Despite all this, it's actually pretty awesome even though I never ever wear it. Someone needs to have a 60's theme party!

Not mine, but my friend has something she calls a "strapless evening coat"!

14 years ago

Lisa

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A sweatercoat. I live in a 4 season state, but they are not 4 even lengthed seasons. If it is cool enough to wear the sweatercoat, I usually can only wear it for a week or two. Then it's already cold enough to layer with a jacket. And the sweatercoat is so long, it peeks out from under all my winter coats. So I wear it close to everyday for 2 or 3 weeks out of the year and then it sits until next year. At least the wear and tear is minimal.

14 years ago

Aziraphale

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I don't think I have one, but I might soon. Remember that Fluevog design contest I entered (but didn't win...grrr)? Well, part of the reason I entered it was that I REALLY wanted those shoes. But I don't know how much I'll wear them. I still might go for it.

14 years ago

rae

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Hm. Well, my primary fashion descriptor is "utilitarian," so... not much! I guess my cream handbag should count as impractical, but I'm not very dirty, and we don't get much rain here. The other item I can think of was a gift: a zippered, leather-look, body-con, spaghetti-strap dress that I still can't figure out how to wear 7 months later.

14 years ago

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My strapless, black, zip front dress. It was a touch too small when I got it, so I had it altered. It 'just' fits now but with the boning in the top and my short waist, is not what I'd call comfortable. Not to mention, it borders between dressy and casual with it's cotton construction so I have a hard time finding the appropriate venue for it . . .

14 years ago

Anonymous

I have a sequin tank top that makes me insane its so uncomfortable. Its lovely though....but I never,ever attend events where one would wear a sequin tank top and if I did, I would have to remail perfectly motionless so the inside of the tank top would not move and irritate my skin. But its still in my closet for some weird reaon.

14 years ago

annagybe

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Enginemom, I totally understand. I have a pair sequined leggings that are uncomfortable, but I love them.

14 years ago

Atlantia

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First forum post!

Mine is an absolutely gorgeous mid-calf length camel colored coat with gold and silver embroidery across the back. Its not warm, and it turns out the long length is impractical during the fall and spring because of the wind, which makes it whip around. I've worn it maybe twice in 6 years, but I can't bear to get rid of it because it was the first expensive coat I bought on my own.

14 years ago

Janet

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Unless you count the gown I wore to a presidential inaugural ball, the least practical item I own is a top that is quite hard to describe. The base layer of it is basically a corset, and over that is a very floaty slightly sheer layer that drapes over the shoulders and is cinched at the waist with a ribbon belt. I think of it as the closest I will ever get to dressing like Carrie Bradshaw. It's really pretty cool, kind of goddessy, but I wore it for a very special evening of surprises for my 40th birthday in NYC, so it was perfect.

For the last few years i haven't been able to fit in it, but I think I might be able to wear it again. My husband wants me to wear it again for my birthday this year -- I'm going to try it, but I definitely will not be able to eat a big dinner if I wear it!

14 years ago

Jenava

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Anna, I have a Milly tank with a giant ruffled neckline that is cashmere. Not only is to too warm to wear in the summer, but I can't even put a jacket over it because of the ruffle! This was the last time I wore it, on June 3, 2010:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lODr.....735629.jpg

Someone needs to buy these:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/al.....ts/3213706

14 years ago

annagybe

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Ok the tacky Magpie in me loves those sequin pants, Jenava.

14 years ago

Jenava

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LOL...I thought of you!

Oh, the other impractical item I have is this leather jacket. It's not very heavy, but it has fur cuffs and collar, and is definitely outerwear...I hardly wear it because it feels very Fall to me, but it's too light for our Fall. At least I got it on sale...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x8lS.....239156.jpg

14 years ago

cjh

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You people are making me laugh!

14 years ago

Sylvie

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Custom made black corset that I've never worn. It turns out I'm not really going to wear it under clothes and I'm not comfortable wearing it as a top without straps. Maybe it's not too late to get some added.

Also, the red trench coat I recently bought off ebay. Need to try and resell it.

I would actually love to see pictures of all of you wearing some of these impractical items. At least YLF will appreciate them.

14 years ago

Aziraphale

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Sylvie: uhhh, I can think of a few men who might appreciate a black corset in a, er, private setting....

Maybe not a total waste of money?

ETA: Welcome, Atlantia!

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