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Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Actually the Australian dress code I find easy - just get up in the morning and reach for the first thing that comes to hand clotheswise. To be frank - nobody else actually cares what you are wearing unless your in upmarket places. Combing hair is optional as are shoes.
Although we took a trip to Eumundi market today to find a chopping board (dont ask - very exacting specification from the wife and she found it too) and then went onto Noosa for lunch. Three young ladies had taken it upon themselves not to bother dressing at all (sunbathing I should point out) :) Was strangely quite crowded around that part lol. Of course...being happily married I didnt take a second glance... ;) |
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:D Saw a girl in trackies, t-shirt and pink fluffy bunny slippers waltzing around the shop the other day. Having been here for a while now I didn't even look twice.
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In a scene in Solomon's Song by Bryce Courtenay an Aussie is in London during the war and is wishing to buy an engagement ring at Simpson's the jewellers (by Royal Appointment). The doorman hints that he shouldn't really go in there because he might be embarrassed. The reply was something like 'I'm an Australian mate, I don't get embarrassed easily'. :D
Pj's and slippers, no worries! :D OzTennis :) |
Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by Vanessa
That's only the tip of the iceberg. We were very naughty girls for a while. Online dating was the funniest!!!!! My tips are: NEVER trust anyone who doesn't put a photo on and describes themselves as very goodlooking. NEVER tell anyone you have a webcam and for the men out there looking NEVER go for anyone who describes themselves in their moniker as sexy or foxy (so says my husband).
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I love the fact you can go barefoot in OZ..I used to do it all the time..cant do it in UK though..you sure do get some funny looks!
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I come from Dublin (live in manchester now) and it is very common in the inner city of Dublin to see girls out in their PJ's. you can even see some in the pubs at night. I think it's a damn fine idea, go for a few :beer: and you can stay for an extra few cause your already ready for bed :)
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Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by Trevglas
In winter it can takes a bizzare twist, particularly in Qld, where you will often see guys swanning around in shorts and T shirt (or similar), but with a pair of Ug boots (sheepskin boots) on their feet (cos its cold).
I also like the scarf/gloves/shorts look! Very useful up there in NQ for those cold winter nights when you get snowed in! LOL WW |
Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by Trevglas
In winter it can takes a bizzare twist, particularly in Qld, where you will often see guys swanning around in shorts and T shirt (or similar), but with a pair of Ug boots (sheepskin boots) on their feet (cos its cold).
I also like the scarf/gloves/shorts look! |
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thankfully, i'm yet to see a GUY in uggboots. not even down in new farm coles where those people who bat for the other side frequent.....
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I bought Ugg boots for my friend's missus..he wears them more than she does..
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Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
Cairns has a sheepskin shop that sells Ugg boots!
Very useful up there in NQ for those cold winter nights when you get snowed in! LOL WW |
Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by Emzee
:confused: That must be where they make the sheepskin car seat covers and sheepskin stearing wheel covers that seem so popular here :D :rolleyes:
They're to stop your skin frying when you get into the car on a hot day. Essential in most places during the summer - and even more so in FNQ. :rolleyes: |
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Never seen it in Melbourne, but then we are the fashion capital :p - mind, it's gets cold enough in winter, I just may start
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Re: Australian dress code, is there such a thing
Originally Posted by Emzee
I am by no means a fashion victim however whilst out working we have seen the most strange sights. Last month we saw a woman, 2 young children and a dog walking down a very busy street, the woman was wearing her pyjama's, dressing gown and barefoot as were the children :rolleyes: and to top it off it was about midday. A few days later we saw another woman alone walking down the same street again in her dressing gown and slippers, we later saw her in the local cafe, which must have been about 4 km's from where we first saw her :rolleyes: . Last week we saw a woman outside washing her car, yes you have guessed it :eek: wearing her pyjama's and slippers. Today though was the icing on the cake, whilst delivering a parcel to the tourist information centre, there was a young woman in there purchasing tickets, she was wearing pink and white flannelette pyjama's and slippers :scared: . Is it just us :confused: or is this normal ?. We have come to the conclusion that Australia is a very unique country in many ways :D
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This is one of the things i really love about Australia. If i've run out of milk i dont have to make an effort to
"look the part" just to pop down the shop. Several times i have gone down there barefoot.. i love it!! Although i have to admit i am barefoot at every opportunity as i hate shoes! The fact that streets and malls are far cleaner and well kept in these parts makes it much easier. No chance of treading on broken glass and such like. I love the fact that people are far less judgemental of other peoples appearance. Far more acceptance than in Britain. If i saw someone out in their jimjams i'd find it very amusing and more power to them i say! When i lived in London i often felt i had to wear my make up to go out (not to the shops mind you) It took me a fair while to get used ot the fact that wearing make up is a bit of a nightmare out here in the summer. Within half an hour it slides off your face. But i find my skin is a lot more healthy and better looking anyway, for not doing it so much. Eau natrelle is the way to go and far less hassle. :D |
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