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What is your most versatile item of clothing

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etheltbags1 Fri 31-Jul-15 20:51:22

I found out the versatility of leggings this summer and wore them over a loose top to hide my op bump (no not a baby bump regretfully), I used to wear them occasionally under my trousers for work in the cold and then wear them off as pyjamas in the winter. They must be, for me the most versatile item of clothing ever invented. They come second to my cardis which are worn over t shirts, jumpers, bathing costume and under coats, waterptroofs etc according to the weather.
Just wondered what is anyone elses opinions on what is their most versatile item of clothing

Pittcity Sun 02-Aug-15 18:09:43

I only wear mine with dresses so bum is well covered and always with good under crackers of the same colour. Shorter tops need proper trousers!

Tegan Sun 02-Aug-15 19:06:05

If I'm not wearing a long'ish tunic I wear a fleece or some sort of jumper tied round my waist. I've always tended to do that anyway as summer clothing for me is sleeveless vest top with loose shirt over that and something round my waist in case it gets chilly. So yucky tops of arms, bum and thighs are pretty well covered.

janerowena Sun 02-Aug-15 23:03:31

I do indeed check my back view! I only wear longer tunic tops or dresses with my leggings. Usually mid way between groin and knee I suppose.

Coolgran65 Sun 02-Aug-15 23:09:54

I always wear a tunic or dress that ends between mid thigh and the knee. And never white !!

glammanana Mon 03-Aug-15 08:46:12

My collection of big oversized scarf's are a staple need for me I can wrap them in many different ways for all kinds of looks,they look good on holiday around the waist over swimsuits or tied above the bust line,I have been using some as a sling over the past few weeks to jazz up the horrible nylon sling thing I got from the hospital so they have been very handy indeed,any plain outfit can be dressed up with a blingy scarf,even my staple jeans and tee-shirt.

cangran Mon 03-Aug-15 14:03:35

Slim black stretchy trousers/treggings/jeans - live in them in the winter especially, with tunic or long jumper on top to hide the bulges; comfy and casual but can look smart too with scarf/jewellery/nice boots.

EmilyHarburn Mon 03-Aug-15 14:43:20

I have pink, turquoise, and royal blue jeans. I wear the pink the most as so many different tops go with them.

henbane Mon 03-Aug-15 18:53:58

Cargo trousers/shorts depending on season! OK they are the antithesis of smart - but sooo practical for everyday out and about. Bus pass/credit cards/phone/shopping list can all go in the pockets where you can reach them one handed without taking off your backpack or dropping your walking stick!

rubylady Tue 04-Aug-15 17:18:14

My pyjama bottoms/lounge pants. I wear these most days (when I am not in my nightie on a bad day) and put my at home bra on (the one I pull over my head but does nothing for me in the uplift department (hmm), and a top on too. Then I feel semi dressed for in the house. Talking of bending over in them though, I have just done that in front of the gas man, I bet the sun got blocked from his view there for a moment although he gave a good view of his builders bum too when he bent down! blush

I do wear these pants in the house, sometimes for bed,decorate in a pair, but I can get away (I think) with nipping to the shop across the road in them with my coat on and shoes, I hope they look like proper pants, but probably don't. Still, I haven't been run in yet, so all's well. grin