Guest nubes Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 =============== Why would you ask for an opinion on whether you should or shouldn't wear them? Have the courage of your convictions, wear what you're comfortable in and don't listen to the detractors. Absolutely....at our age now....why bother what folk think ???...you are not asking if mass genocide is right are ya??? wear what the hell you want too.. You probably wouldn't come across them much in the outside world, cos it's doubtful that they'd go to the same venues as you anyway. It's a well known fact that people who wear bags don't like upfront stuff and are just stuck in the past.......... Or belong to soul tribute bands ahem.....Delxxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The fact he asked the question give him the answer,you obviously dont feel convertable in em`or you wouldnt ask the question. Silly question!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
coops Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 baggies sould we or should we not wear um im 4? not telling you age i have to addmit i wear um but as i look around the venues i go to less folks are wearing them i attend a venue once wearing a pair of jeans and i was taken the p*** out of for doing so all done in the best possible taste i might add but i do like to wear baggies so here is the delemor to wear or not to are they still exceptable i feel comfitable in mine but are they on the way out i dont think wearing them makes me anymore of a soulie than a person wearing jeans but for the moment i will wear um but just thought i ask other on the scean what there thoughts are .... by the way im 48 yrs young yeah but WTF is a "Soulie"? is it like a microwave or a type of car? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sanquine Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 well thats telling me lol i wouldnt wear heels in the bed room lol but thought i would ask as when i dont wear baggies i get asked why thats really why i asked not sure anymore ah sod in the bin they go . Wasn't sure if it was a wind up or serious question tbh, great sense of humor.. Though I'm surprised you get asked why you don't wear baggies when in jean's as that's today's fashion, I've never been asked why I don't wear the Full circle skirt's, white ankle sock's n moccasan shoe's I used to wear, when baggies were the fashion 30 yrs ago... Wouldn't ask if I should or shouldn't wear heal's in the bedroom I'd just wear em you should do the same...... mean the baggies not the heel's If that's what you really prefer and feel comfey with... Karen Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i suppose you could wear them to embarrass your teenage kids - especially when they bring their first boy/girlfriend round shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Supercorsa Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 wear what you want really...me, i wear baggies etc, cant dance in anything else ..just does not feel right ? - That's your opinion what do people think ? well, to me it keeps "northern soul alive in a visual way, (bit like a renactment group i guess) - you listen to soul with your ears not your eyesonly comments i have ever had is such things as "where did you get them ?, they look superb etc... - and where were their tongues in relation to their cheeks? and to me they do give the "look" of northern soul , just as full circle skirts do for the girls.... there is just somthing nostalgic and wonderful about "how it was"... it adds that extra "something" to any soul nite...putting on something special, making an effort, living the life , walkin the walk and talkin the talk ! sure, some don't feel good about them anymore, clothes don't make the soulie - if clothes don't make a soulie why do you try to keep "northern soul alive in a visual way? , but it's not about that, it's keeping it alive for yourself, 18 again for just a few hours, i was at Brighouse the other month, talking to a fellow soul clothes wearer, we were talking about the fantasic atmosphere it has there, then he said to me imagine if everyone made the effort and dressed for the nite? ....well neck hairs prickled as i visualised it ..wow what a nite that would be. baggies are not so available now , mine are still made to mesure at the same shop as in 75...by the same wonderful guy. we are in the minority for sure, but they sure as hell look better on a dancer than tight jeans and a flowery shirt,... - that's your opinion not mine just another thought... people who dress in a way that follows their style of music or whatever always look good, it's what you expect to see, it's how it is, imagine teddy boys or rock n' rollers , punks, skinheads, goths, emo's, etc all wearing "normal "clothes....does'nt add up does it ? keep wearing them, don't ask others , do what you believe.....and for those that slagg us off, well take a peak in the mirror too eh? casper.... keepin the faith, inside and out ! As for the original post wear what you want. My opinion is that baggies and vests on middle age men look bloody ridiculous. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rednose Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 baggies sould we or should we not wear um im 4? not telling you age i have to addmit i wear um but as i look around the venues i go to less folks are wearing them i attend a venue once wearing a pair of jeans and i was taken the p*** out of for doing so all done in the best possible taste i might add but i do like to wear baggies so here is the delemor to wear or not to are they still exceptable i feel comfitable in mine but are they on the way out i dont think wearing them makes me anymore of a soulie than a person wearing jeans but for the moment i will wear um but just thought i ask other on the scean what there thoughts are .... by the way im 48 yrs young wear wot u want mate ive seen you at various venues and if your dancing all nite bags are comfortable but some people need their clothes to match their handbags if you now what i mean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I think people should wear what they want. Never understood people slagging folks off for what they wear etc. I never had a problem with 43" baggies. In fact the trouser bottoms fit nicely round my waist these days Phil Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest andrew bin Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) wear what ever you feel comfortable in (don't know why you need to ask the question) and i for one wouldn't take any fashion tips off any of the gypos on here, people in glass houses and all that it's been a least a week since the last baggies thread Edited October 22, 2007 by andrew bin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) As for the original post wear what you want. My opinion is that baggies and vests on middle age men look bloody ridiculous. That's your opinion yes it is .. for me....thats me... not everyone ... not you you listen to soul with your ears not your eyes true...then put it to your feet n' dance...unless you have become a "chin stroker? besides i would not want to not see and trip over my 1" turnups and where were their tongues in relation to their cheeks? hey , if they say nice things thats ok is it not, if they don't mean it , well ok too ... but what would the point in making the effort to say such things to a person ? oh well if clothes don't make a soulie why do you try to keep "northern soul alive in a visual way? cos its good fun and does keep alive visualy and with tradition the image of what it was at the time some of us of an age group were there..? that's your opinion not mine yes it is.. My opinion is that baggies and vests on middle age men look bloody ridiculous. er... unless your fit as f*** like me.. casper Edited October 22, 2007 by casper Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I wouldnt wear them personally but i do think they look smart on some people, saying that ive seen some of the clothes people wear what they think are smart wear what you want we are all individuals Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Codfromderby Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 you keep your baggies mate, dare not wear them myself but whenever i see someone wearing them it brings back some great memories, this post is from a bloke who spent numerous nights dancing at the mecca etc wearing a mohair jumper tucked into purple jeans with plastic sandals on me feet, you must agree ideal clothing for a good nights dancing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Dave - you getting a sad old sod asking questions like this m8 Do what you want, wear what you want but keep the soul alive. Nar get back to work and next time your up our way - NO DAMN HEELS OR UNIFORM OK Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I never had a problem with 43" baggies. In fact the trouser bottoms fit nicely round my waist these days Phil That's one trouser leg taken care of then Phil - what do you do with the other one? Is it reserved for Tweedle Dum? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Whats wrong with heels in the bedroom? Even better when attatched to thigh length boots Must get the missus some too..... I love em ,I think they go well wiv me hold up fishnets ...and cupless bra..oops..thats me street cred gone Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Trevski Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) In the words of the great Frankie.. "Nay, nay and thrice times nay!" Not a good look today, methinks. As I have mentioned before, it just reminds me of the 'Sad old Teds' scenario, of 40-odd year old Teddy-boys we used to laugh at when we were 16-17 and wearing baggies. Anyone wearing 'em now are just as laughable. As for circle skirts, leave 'em in the back of the wardrobe, please! They were ok when they covered lithe young legs. Saw someone in one recently. Did a spin, skirt flares out, legs like old Stilton! AArrghh! Not a pretty sight! Edited October 23, 2007 by Trevski Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
martynthejazz Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 hi RICH great to to hear from you. yep they're the ones with 3 inch turnups 6 pleats at the front and 14 pockets. have you got a singlet top I can borrow Tony P said could he borrow your beret Night Nurse , tell marky mole to get a pair ,ha. Keep them for when you get asked to go on the telly.. Long as you can do your dance moves ok, thats all that counts.. if all else fails, see how much they fetch on E.BAY. cheers, mart. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jimmy A Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 ..if the two tone Tonic type sta - prest suits were still widley available Bazza They still are bazza,dont do them in black though . bags, bowling shirts, adidas bags with patches on ,denim jackets with patches,fookin patches with patches .Not sure about the rest of the country but it seems to be a midlands thing to me.I have seen on a website that forest town soul do was called a mini wigan. is it a statement saying "i like northern soul" .I did wear a pair once and on seeing myself on a video they soon ended up in bits with the help of a sharp pair of scissors Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Who Cares what you wear wot eva you like cant c me in a full circle skirt again thaoughbaggies sould we or should we not wear um im 4? not telling you age i have to addmit i wear um but as i look around the venues i go to less folks are wearing them i attend a venue once wearing a pair of jeans and i was taken the p*** out of for doing so all done in the best possible taste i might add but i do like to wear baggies so here is the delemor to wear or not to are they still exceptable i feel comfitable in mine but are they on the way out i dont think wearing them makes me anymore of a soulie than a person wearing jeans but for the moment i will wear um but just thought i ask other on the scean what there thoughts are .... by the way im 48 yrs young Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Lailey Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Being in my 20's would feel like a bit of a twat putting on a a pair of "baggies" and to be honest it can look a bit naff. However when at weekenders it does put a smile on my face seeing loads of blokes in the uniform of black baggies and black bowling shirts (with fist patch on chest) and shoes. I like the nostagia of it (even though i was not alive in the 70's) so good luck to em. Also I try to imagine these fellas just popping down the shops for a pint of milk in all the gear. Dont really ever see people in the "uniform" in london. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Also I try to imagine these fellas just popping down the shops for a pint of milk in all the gear. Dont really ever see people in the "uniform" in london. LOL.. I'm going to remember that next time I see someone dressed like that.. I know what you mean about the nostalgia but it makes the scene even more different for us as the casino & original venue's weren't full of guys dressed in gear that was 30 years out of fashion... (badly worded but I know what I mean.. LOL) Jayne.x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Who Cares what you wear wot eva you like cant c me in a full circle skirt again thaough Hi Shaz, as a new member can you do us an intro in the intros forum - https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showforum=44 - ta Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That's one trouser leg taken care of then Phil - what do you do with the other one? Is it reserved for Tweedle Dum? Don't have a clue who Tweedle Dum is. You? No the other leg comes in useful too. you simply sew up the narrow end, then when someone annoys you too much, then wide end over the 'ead, bit of gaffer tape. In the boot of the car and off to ilkley moor we go. Baht 'at of course (might stand out otherwise). Ah nostalgia ..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I dont think there is anything wrong with wearing baggies so long as you can carry them off, similiar to other 60/70's fashion styles which people are still wearing today such as Two Tone trouser suits, Ben Sherman shirts with braces & Doc Martins, but if you are bursting at the seams probably best to have a change of style. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) I love em ,I think they go well wiv me hold up fishnets ...and cupless bra..oops..thats me street cred gone Bazza what street cred bazza that went at skegg mate but you were not the one drunk lol was you wonder who it was though now who could it have been ask the mrs for me mate i think she might know lol Edited October 26, 2007 by night nurse Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 well i think i proved it last night i went to kingsways in a pair of jeans and got it both barrells did not feel right in jeans so from now on im ogoing to wear baggies so to all them that took the p*** last night thanks you made my night lol apart from that mrs night nurse was not there to defend me lol so to them who took the p*** and you know who you are she coming to get you lol but i was done in the best possible taste Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) well i think i proved it last night i went to kingsways in a pair of jeans and got it both barrells did not feel right in jeans so from now on im ogoing to wear baggies so to all them that took the p*** last night thanks you made my night lol apart from that mrs night nurse was not there to defend me lol so to them who took the p*** and you know who you are she coming to get you lol but i was done in the best possible taste good man! ....wear what is you as an individual and with your conviction, some will like it some will not ...but hey, it's all about choice and respect, baggies are "the way" for some of us,.... including me.... pete n' susan, ktf ...dance it.... wear it... live it ! northern soul! Edited October 28, 2007 by casper Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 got a new pair last night at kingsway casper very nice they look to so be wearing um next week Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 dave you wear sues trousers anyway and you looking good in them baby Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 dave you wear sues trousers anyway and you looking good in them baby watch it mole or sue will get you lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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