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Across the Fence:  dressing farmgirl - if you are not 20!  |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 8:24:20 PM
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I really want to find some clothes that are simple,down to earth, comfortable, nice looking, and meant for women over a certain age. I would love to look like a farm woman ( but I cannot do those cute tight jeans). I keep looking for that type of clothes. I have long skirts, boots, but do you all have a kind of clothing you love that exudes farmgirl?
I just had a thought!!!! MJF (she will kill me) needs to start a clothing line!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 8:33:53 PM
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I'm with you...its hard to find clothes that work. I'm generally in jeans -and no, not the cute tight kind ;)- and a hoodie sweatshirt. Then again, I'm in MN and its about 22 below zero right now. :)
I would love to find something that is comfy and functional but still looks decent...and screams farm girl...so I guess I will anxiously await comments along with you!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 8:46:57 PM
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I would like to find jeans that were made for woman who are of a normal size. I have had 5 children and can't possible wear something that only comes to my hip! I agree with you ladies, MJ needs a clothing line. I searched patterns but nothing overly exciting!
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 9:00:54 PM
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Yeah, those jeans that come to your hip just don't work after babies. No ifs ands or buts about it.
MJ....clothing line, please?
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 9:26:21 PM
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That would be so cool!!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 05:35:55 AM
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Jeannie, I know that you live in a warm climate, but I always loved the classic style of English country dressing...there are several clothiers that I think would suit you quite well. Just have to get out my British Country Living magazines. Classic, country fashions that are incredibly tasteful while still being earthy and simple (and hardworking).
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 05:59:29 AM
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I am usually in jeans in the winter. In spring, summer and fall I am in the gardens and at the market. I have been wearing the short pants. Capris, I think. And t's. I can't wear short shorts anymore. I would love to find some cute prairie type cotton cool long skirts this year. I am trying to lose weight so I'll look decent in them. But right now the fluffy puffy skirts just make me look huge and rediculous. I love skirts and summer dresses. But also I am usually filthy diryt so can't wear nice things anyway. I have my "dirty farm chore" clothes, then my "go to town" clothes. Not so many of those right now, though. But I do want to look nice when I do go to town.
So I'll be checking in here to see what ya'll smart farmgirls come up with.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 06:06:11 AM
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I'm 49 and don't look 20 anymore either...so yeah, lets have a farmgirl fashion line =D
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 07:37:04 AM
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A fashion line is just what I need. It's mostly jeans and tee's for me. I did order a new pair of overalls for Rosiewear, a mountain berry color that I will wear all spring in the garden. If I am out and about it's long skirts. I'm glad I wear a uniform for work, no tellin' what I'd show up in!
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:08:59 AM
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I like the idea of overalls in maybe a floral type print. I also like maybe, aprons made of floral print canvas. I think maybe an old fashion nightgown as a sundress, cami top as a tank, and bloomers instead of the shorts they sell at Wal-mart! I found a pattern online that was cool, but now I have to try to find it again!!! I also like cotton romantic-poet style shirts, and capes in the winter. I am going to work on this as my "project" now that I have finished my Master's degree with all this free time.
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:15:28 AM
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Congrats on your Master's, And I like the idea of a night gown as a sun dress, maybe one of those white cotton ones with a brightly colored tank underneath.
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:39:40 AM
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That's what I was thinking too. I got a new sewing machine from my hubby as a graduation present. I also think vintage sheets would be nice too. I am so going to work on this.
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:40:53 AM
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In the winter I wear jeans (sorry but I only wear the hip rise ones - but not skin tight). I wear long sleeved t-shirts with hoodies. I get alot of my shirts at Tractor Supply. They have some really cute ones. I also make what my friends call big-shirts. I have a pattern from the 90's of a huge shirt that I make out of flannel and wear it over t-shirts. It is great. In the summer I wear sun dresses and skirts. Mostly made out of light weight cottons. Guess I am lucky that I can make my own clothes. I was really happy when I turned 50 and could wear whatever I wanted. People just say I'm old and eccentric. LOL And I do make sun dressed off night gown patterns. I make skirts of old-fashioned slip patterns and tops of camisole patterns. I found an old pattern for over-alls that I am going to try for the spring. It is made out of several different floral prints. My Mom gave me several pieces for Christmas that I am going to try.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:44:16 AM
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I like the idea of old-fashioned slip patterns for skirts. I am 40 and my town thinks I am very eccentric. I couldn't wait another 10 years. I would love to find an overall pattern.
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 08:57:35 AM
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I'm looking for a source for plus size cotton tee material shirts that are empire in style. That's my favorite style, it hides my tummy and my bum and feels really comfy. I have two right now that I live in and I'm getting sick of wearing either brown or magenta!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 10:22:03 AM
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My jeans are from JCPenney, most of my shirts are from Cabela's, chore coat from Farm/ranch supply, town coat from Farm/ranch supply, chore boots from Farm/ranch, I wear a man's straw hat in the garden from Farm/ranch, My town hat is a ball cap that says, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I had to dress for "show" for years, now I dress for comfort and fits the occasion. I put on one of my nightgown/sundress in the summertime after my shower. That is about the only girlie cloths I own.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 1:00:30 PM
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In winter I am a jeans and warm sweater gal. In the spring )if it is warm enough' and summer I am mostly a skirt kinda gal (after work lol) Or a nice long flowy dress will work for me too. LOVE the layered skirts, tyou know the ones with 3 or 4 tiers?? Adorable
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 09:25:25 AM
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Levi and wrangler both make jeans with a touch of stretch in them, that makes them sooooooo comfy to wear, especially in all the contorted positions we all put ourselfs in on our farm/ranchs on a daily basis,lol. I wear jeans or overalls all year long, with tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts or, depending on the time of year. The only time I wear a dress/skirt, is to a wedding or funeral. I wear nothing baggy, cause its too easy to get caught on something, and that can/will be dangerous. I'm kicking the hell outa 53, I've had 4 kids, my figure is "mature", not perfect, skinny , nor is it fat or sloppy, and to tell you all the truth, i don't give a rats ass what anyone thinks about the way I dress, I have no one to impress, and I'm happy and comfy, so thats all that matters, right?
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
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mamawolf
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Heather
Sublimity
OR
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 4:47:09 PM
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I personally find most of my clothes at thrift stores. If they fit well, they're really comfortable, because they're basically disposable! Not a worry, if you are too hard on it! But as far as looking nice, I am going to attempt making my first outfit! I know what I want to look like. Now I have to create it! I'll post pics when I'm finished.
I'm sooo happy to be part of this community!
Mamawolf
We Are,...American Farmgirls(and darn proud of it!) |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 4:49:50 PM
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Glad to have you here, Heather. Let us know what your outfit looks like, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 6:38:57 PM
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| Teresa, I think I am there too!! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 7:48:37 PM
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I am a jeans and tee shirts gal...and always always an apron. Sometimes with an added sweater this time of year. In summertime I wear long skirts with tee shirts and aprons or for chores (milking and gardening especially) tend to wear bib overalls. I don't have tons of style and I am lucky to be able to work at home now. My aprons are my uniform for sure.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 8:33:27 PM
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Ok ladies I went to Wal-mart. the only store in our town! I found three patterns that I just had to get so I could share them with all of you! New Look easy and easy 2hour patterns are great!! I found a great cape pattern (6916), a real farmgirl shirt (6809), and a sundress pattern that is super easy (6889). I paid $3.44 for each. The shirt will look nice in a sheer fabric and a cami underneath. I want to find some fake fur to make the cape. I haven't deceided what to make the dress out of yet!
Michelle
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2010 : 06:05:48 AM
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Michelle - let us see your finished products, especially the cape, and thanks for the pattern numbers!
1badmamawolf, I like your attitude. Made me smile! In my head I have am image of what I want to look like....kind of like Ma on Little House (I am such a dreamer) ....and I wear aprons a lot too. More and more. This winter I got some soft velour pants, and some stretch cords that are warm and easy to bend down in....but they do not look very farmgirlish. :) I wear skirts all summer, but in the winter, I have not found any that work with the weather or my shoes. I lived in jeans until I gained a little weight, and now they are not as comfy. Even if I buy bigger ones!!!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Across the Fence: dressing farmgirl - if you are not 20! |
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