Guest dundeedavie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 well i dress in the same style of clothing whatever i'm doin lolol ...no different for soul nights Davie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I think the practicalities of the female dark trouser wearer are just and if I were a bird, I'd probably be the same. It's a shame though as the full skirt and indeed all skirts (on women) are far more feminine than trousers. link Sorry but that is so sexist! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sorry but that is so sexist! link Nah, it's not. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BrianB Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thinking back to 71/72, our scene evolved from the mods, through the wheel, and smart dress was the norm. Levi Staprest pants, black button down shirt or Ben Sherman, brogues, black blazer, red or black socks, crombie, etc. The Mecca kept the standard high, but Wigan, for personal comforts sake, did start to drag it down a bit. Now, I agree that anything goes but still look at the shoes. I wear Loakes, which are imitation "Royals" but a classic shoe, but my son wears trainers. I have noticed a trend of suits amongst the lads, which I personally think looks great. Yes we were distinguishable by our clothes, but not as much nowadays. We are a cut above musically, I feel we should get our identity back! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thinking back to 71/72, our scene evolved from the mods, through the wheel, and smart dress was the norm. Levi Staprest pants, black button down shirt or Ben Sherman, brogues, black blazer, red or black socks, crombie, etc. The Mecca kept the standard high, but Wigan, for personal comforts sake, did start to drag it down a bit. Now, I agree that anything goes but still look at the shoes. I wear Loakes, which are imitation "Royals" but a classic shoe, but my son wears trainers. I have noticed a trend of suits amongst the lads, which I personally think looks great. Yes we were distinguishable by our clothes, but not as much nowadays. We are a cut above musically, I feel we should get our identity back! link Spot on! Top post Brian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 this is a great way to prevent youngsters getting into the scene. you cant tell them you can wear what you want but you have to borrow your dads brogues. i always wear trainers etc. lets not run soul nights like golf clubs please. have to wear leather soled shoes? load of bollox! end of. Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Don't actually remember string vests, but at one time a lot of people wore either a vest or T shirt with a sort of comic strip type of design that said "Dragonette" or something similar. I actually preferred the bowling shirt look with my 40" bags. Paul link 40"theyre drain pipes Paul,when i was a youth,mine where 50".... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 this is a great way to prevent youngsters getting into the scene. you cant tell them you can wear what you want but you have to borrow your dads brogues. i always wear trainers etc. lets not run soul nights like golf clubs please. have to wear leather soled shoes? load of bollox! end of. Shane link Where did anyone say have to? Lighten up Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thinking back to 71/72, our scene evolved from the mods, through the wheel, and smart dress was the norm. Levi Staprest pants, black button down shirt or Ben Sherman, brogues, black blazer, red or black socks, crombie, etc. The Mecca kept the standard high, but Wigan, for personal comforts sake, did start to drag it down a bit. Now, I agree that anything goes but still look at the shoes. I wear Loakes, which are imitation "Royals" but a classic shoe, but my son wears trainers. I have noticed a trend of suits amongst the lads, which I personally think looks great. Yes we were distinguishable by our clothes, but not as much nowadays. We are a cut above musically, I feel we should get our identity back! link for fcuk sake. this is an awful post imo. this is 2005! the beauty of the soul scene is that it is a collective of all sorts of people. Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 for fcuk sake. this is an awful post imo. this is 2005! the beauty of the soul scene is that it is a collective of all sorts of people. Shane link Come on Shane, we've got to talk about something other than Levine, or pressings. I thought he made some salient points. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Come on Shane, we've got to talk about something other than Levine, or pressings. I thought he made some salient points. link at least be positive then. i cant understand why you want to 'narrow' the scene even more. you sound like an old fashioned office boss saying things like 'birds look better in skirts' shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 for fcuk sake. this is an awful post imo. this is 2005! the beauty of the soul scene is that it is a collective of all sorts of people. Shane link They'll be telling you you cant wear womens underwear next mate :angry: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 As previously stated, the beauty of ns scene means you can wear what you want. A uniform dress code these days would be a bit ridiculous. The discussions of the changing styles over the year's however is I think an interesting topic. Live and let live Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 at least be positive then. i cant understand why you want to 'narrow' the scene even more. you sound like an old fashioned office boss saying things like 'birds look better in skirts' shane link I am an old fashioned office boss who thinks that birds look better in skirts Seriously (in response to Karenb also) people of all gender's are free to wear whatever the hell they like. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Stuart T Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 you cant tell them you can wear what you want but you have to borrow your dads brogues. Shane link Its a struggle to get decent brogues anyway, Dexters have stopped production and Florsheim seem to be the last manufacturer of a decent oxblood wing tip. If they stop production it will be the end of the civilised world as we know it. I'll have to start wearing slip on shoes. Or get the eight pairs in my cupboard re-soled Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I am an old fashioned office boss who thinks that birds look better in skirts Seriously (in response to Karenb also) people of all gender's are free to wear whatever the hell they like. link Except Kilts :angry: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Except Kilts :angry: link Nah anything. You'll upset the Celtic Soul Brothers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Except Kilts :angry: link Oi whats wrong with kilts ???? only ever wore one once meself as i'd rather wear tartan trousers ...but in principle whats wrong with kilts , i've seen a scottish guy at prestwich wearing one while praying to the lord he didn't spin or backdrop lolol Davie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Stuart T Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Nah anything. You'll upset the Celtic Soul Brothers link Sorry but I have to disagree, I'm with Kenny on this one. Ban kilts. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 That sounds sensible (apart from the cider spills ) Would anyone concede at least that there was a sort of clothing fashion on the NS scene? What about jogging bottoms and moccasins in the eighties, lol. With white socks! link there stiil is for men tends to be button down shirts, trousers either smart or casual and as jeans are as expensive as a good pair of trousers a lot wear them also the majority do wear leather soul shoes, i always say leather soles for going out and rubber souls or trainer types for casual (pub etc), you must remember that those fashions were in the 70,s when we all followed fashion of some sort, now most people like to look smart and feel comfortable, hence no real fashion trends, also who wants to look a t%"t in their 40's/50's in baggy trousers and a vest with badges on not me. mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sorry but I have to disagree, I'm with Kenny on this one. Ban kilts. link D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sorry but I have to disagree, I'm with Kenny on this one. Ban kilts. link I refused to wear one once when I was paige boy at my cousins wedding c1978. I don't dare say they look nice on ladies Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I refused to wear one once when I was paige boy at my cousins wedding c1978. I don't dare say they look nice on ladies link i love the english sense of humour ......until you're getting shafted at cricket of course Davie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 i love the english sense of humour ......until you're getting shafted at cricket of course Davie link And the Scottish sense of humour??? And I was sticking up for kilts Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Oi whats wrong with kilts ???? only ever wore one once meself as i'd rather wear tartan trousers ...but in principle whats wrong with kilts , i've seen a scottish guy at prestwich wearing one while praying to the lord he didn't spin or backdrop lolol Davie link That Scottish teeny bopper band bay city rollers knew what to do with em..... Sew em all over there loverly Soul-bags Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Stuart T Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 i love the english sense of humour ......until you're getting shafted at cricket of course Davie link I went to Scotland once and the only person wearing a kilt that I saw was a South African. Its all a big con for tourists, like tins of shortbread, bagpusses and potato pancakes. No man in his right mind would actually wear a checked skirt with a handbag hanging over his groin and a fruit knife tucked in his sock out of choice, surely? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Oi whats wrong with kilts ???? only ever wore one once meself as i'd rather wear tartan trousers ...but in principle whats wrong with kilts , i've seen a scottish guy at prestwich wearing one while praying to the lord he didn't spin or backdrop lolol Davie link Theyre French thats what wrong in principle Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Stuart T Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Theyre French thats what wrong in principle link Who are Kenny? The Scottish? I think you've lost me. They may be a bit odd but surely they're not that bad? It can't be true, they don't smell of garlic for a start and they don't have any cheese in Scotland. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I went to Scotland once and the only person wearing a kilt that I saw was a South African. Its all a big con for tourists, like tins of shortbread, bagpusses and potato pancakes. No man in his right mind would actually wear a checked skirt with a handbag hanging over his groin and a fruit knife tucked in his sock out of choice, surely? link i'm not saying i want to wear one ...though i did look great in it ..... but the banning of them is a problem i may feel the urge to wear one . and anyway if people can wear hawaiian shirts (which are almost the height in bad taste) then kilts should be acceptable Davie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Who are Kenny? The Scottish? I think you've lost me. They may be a bit odd but surely they're not that bad? It can't be true, they don't smell of garlic for a start and they don't have any cheese in Scotland. link Dunno thought i would say something stupid,but i think Tarten originates in France or is that bagpipes i`m sure somebody will put us right?... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I just got in from the Isle of Skye I'm not very big and I'm awfully shy The ladies shout as I go by Donald where's your trousers. Let the winds blow high, Let the winds blow low, Down the street in my kilt I go And all the ladies say hello Donald where's your trousers A lady took me to a ball And it was slippery in the hall I was afraid that I would fall 'Cause I didn't have on my trousers They'd like to wed me everyone Just let them catch me if they can You canna put the brakes on a highland man Who doesn't like wearing trousers. To wear the kilt is my delight, It isn't wrong, I know it's right. The highlanders would get afright If they saw me in trousers. Well I caught a cold and me nose was raw I had no handkerchief at all So I hiked up my kilt and I gave it a blow, Now you can't do that with trousers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Except Kilts :angry: link might be worth going down the 100 to see this then?!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Ok so not sexist, if men are going to be wearing skirts!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 might be worth going down the 100 to see this then?!! link Thats not in my contract Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest the dukester Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 most people like to look smart and feel comfortable, hence no real fashion trends, also who wants to look a t%"t in their 40's/50's in baggy trousers and a vest with badges on not me. mark link Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thats not in my contract link spoilsport :angry: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 spoilsport :angry: link Yep Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 link EACH TO THEIR OWN, MY MISSUS AND HER MATES ALL HAVE FULL CIRCLE SKIRTS AND SPENCERS (NEWLY MADE I MIGHT ADD NOT FROM THEIR YOOF, THEY WOULDNT FIT ) WHICH THEY STILL WEAR AT SOUL DO'S link Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Garethx Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 (edited) Its a struggle to get decent brogues anyway, Dexters have stopped production and Florsheim seem to be the last manufacturer of a decent oxblood wing tip. If they stop production it will be the end of the civilised world as we know it. I'll have to start wearing slip on shoes. Or get the eight pairs in my cupboard re-soled link Stuart: a better bet for wing tips might be Alden or Allen Edmonds. Proper shell cordovan (so called because the leather comes from a shell-shaped piece of the cow's hide) and still made in the USA. You can order them online from www.allenedmonds.com The ones you want are called MacNeil. More expensive than the ones you mention but worth every penny. You can also buy them from John Rushden shoes in London. Alden only have a couple of shops left now, but they make great shoes that unfortunately no-one seems to want to wear these days. Florsheim make their shoes in Costa Rica now and the quality is not what it was. Sorry if this all sounds pretentious, but shoes are important to some people... Edited August 4, 2005 by garethx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Ok so not sexist, if men are going to be wearing skirts!! link This thread's about fashion on the Northern Soul scene and not about sexism. But I'm not sexist, honest! Check out my signature. I'm in touch with my feminine side whist still being reassuringly heterosexual Keb once said that the whole point of wearing baggies was to give 'one's bits' some freedom whilst dancing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 This thread's about fashion on the Northern Soul scene and not about sexism. But I'm not sexist, honest! Check out my signature. I'm in touch with my feminine side whist still being reassuringly heterosexual Keb once said that the whole point of wearing baggies was to give 'one's bits' some freedom whilst dancing link I believe you! takes all sorts being 'in touch' with 'your feminine side' and all that!!! suppose its a male phrase as you never hear 'in touch with my male side'! Do think Keb must have referred to the male side of things literally!! Sorry Ive had a bad day in need of 'light' entertainment!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I believe you! takes all sorts being 'in touch' with 'your feminine side' and all that!!! suppose its a male phrase as you never hear 'in touch with my male side'! Do think Keb must have referred to the male side of things literally!! Sorry Ive had a bad day in need of 'light' entertainment!!! link Ah good, I'm glad that's all sorted. I think the butch dykes must refer to their masculine side on occasion. BTW, woss with you avatar? Nice bird like you should have some dainty stilettos, or strappy sandals surely Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Ah good, I'm glad that's all sorted. I think the butch dykes must refer to their masculine side on occasion. BTW, woss with you avatar? Nice bird like you should have some dainty stilettos, or strappy sandals surely link Im not even going to go there! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Im not even going to go there! link Ha ha only joking Back on topic, what to wear to the dance this Saturday? Any suggestions? I feel I really should make an extra special effort after starting this kerfuffle. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Ha ha only joking Back on topic, what to wear to the dance this Saturday? Any suggestions? I feel I really should make an extra special effort after starting this kerfuffle. link I would suggest FULL METAL JACKET / ARMOUR !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I would suggest FULL METAL JACKET / ARMOUR !!! link Really!? You going? Full metal jacket is a bullet really 7.62mm to be precise Spose I could fashion a belt from them Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Really!? You going? Full metal jacket is a bullet really 7.62mm to be precise Spose I could fashion a belt from them link I know but I would still suggest a full metal jacket!!! Might go, Might not?! Remember woman are allowed to change their minds!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I know but I would still suggest a full metal jacket!!! Might go, Might not?! Remember woman are allowed to change their minds!! link Be worth it if only to give me the happy slap I so richly deserve. Don't hurt yer sen on me suit though. Just had a try on in the back garden. What d'you reckon? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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