Wierd mid-life indulgences

[Kathi]

I find this topic very interesting. To make a long story short I had problems with an EBAY UK seller on a BUY IT NOW order so to make it up to me she sent me a "gift" of 2 pair of underwear that I thought were totally inappropriate for a 65 yr. old. One pair was beautiful, sexy boy shorts, made in Poland, hand embroidered, limited edition, cost about $35 US. The other pair was thongs that matched the bra I ordered. Initially I felt they added "insult to injury" as I wear basic Patagonia underwear and threw them in the back of my drawer. I'm warming up to the boy shorts but the idea of thongs?? I still can't wrap my head around them. I'm in good shape for my age but I feel these are out of my league, or are they?

[Pax]

I find this topic very interesting. To make a long story short I had problems with an EBAY UK seller on a BUY IT NOW order so to make it up to me she sent me a "gift" of 2 pair of underwear that I thought were totally inappropriate for a 65 yr. old. One pair was beautiful, sexy boy shorts, made in Poland, hand embroidered, limited edition, cost about $35 US. The other pair was thongs that matched the bra I ordered. Initially I felt they added "insult to injury" as I wear basic Patagonia underwear and threw them in the back of my drawer. I'm warming up to the boy shorts but the idea of thongs?? I still can't wrap my head around them. I'm in good shape for my age but I feel these are out of my league, or are they?

I've spent most of my life trying to keep my underwear out of my crack, the idea of intentionally wedging it in there seems bizarre to me.

[OakLeaf]

See, that's the point though. If I walk around much with panties on, they're going into my crack. So one way of dealing with it is, the less of them there is, the better.

[Crankin]

Exactly.
I don't get why women think thongs are "inappropriate." I can't stand the feel of underwear and thongs are a happy solution for me. Besides, who sees them, except you and maybe a significant other? Nice underwear is a secret indulgence many people have and no one has to know!
I'm probably the wrong person to comment on this topic, because my philosophy is, if you can afford it, buy it. Life is too short.

[Pax]

See, that's the point though. If I walk around much with panties on, they're going into my crack. So one way of dealing with it is, the less of them there is, the better.

I solved this issue by going commando years ago. I used to get awful yeast infections when I was lifeguarding from wearing a wet nylon suit all day and then switching to nylon panties (it was the 70's), my doc wanted me to go commando to see if that would clear things up, I got used to it and only switched back when I was wearing uniforms.

[Jolt]

Exactly.
I don't get why women think thongs are "inappropriate." I can't stand the feel of underwear and thongs are a happy solution for me. Besides, who sees them, except you and maybe a significant other? Nice underwear is a secret indulgence many people have and no one has to know!
I'm probably the wrong person to comment on this topic, because my philosophy is, if you can afford it, buy it. Life is too short.

The only way thongs are "inappropriate" is if they are worn in such a way that others can see them when you're out in public! Then again, it's not so cool if the public can see your underwear no matter what kind it is.

[Kathi]

The only way thongs are "inappropriate" is if they are worn in such a way that others can see them when you're out in public! Then again, it's not so cool if the public can see your underwear no matter what kind it is.

I don't have problems with my underwear showing. I can't find pants tight enough to stay up without a belt, let alone show seams through. I can understand not wanting seams to show throughworkout wear but I don't go to the gym anymore. I'm sure I'm just being resistant to change and still miffed over the EBAY incident.

[Crankin]

Ah, I don't wear underwear under any workout wear... not just bike shorts. Never have, even way before I was a cyclist. Ouch, can't imagine wearing panties under running shorts or yoga pants any more than under cycling shorts.
I agree with Jolt, in that I don't think the underwear showing look is really cool, but I usually only see that on teens.
Shooting Star, I would *die* for some of the clothing my mom had in the fifties and early sixties. I have her "going away" suit from her wedding. Dark navy heavy wool suit. The skirt is plain A line, but the jacket is lined with some kind of navy fake fur, it's on the cuffs and collar, too. It fits me pretty well, but the skirt is a little tight. My mom weighed about 85 when she got married .

[Irulan]

The only way thongs are "inappropriate" is if they are worn in such a way that others can see them when you're out in public! Then again, it's not so cool if the public can see your underwear no matter what kind it is.

Evidently a lot of people these days don't think it's inappropriate to have underwear showing.

but to stay on topic.... I finally started buying myself clothes I like that we can afford. I've always skimped here and I finally decided, why not? I want to look decent when we go out. I live in cargo pants and sweatshirts, get filthy dirty working some days. I found some great riding boots at a Macy's sale. 40% off plus coupons... what's not to love? I also dyed my hair and had the gal put some purple in it. Now THAT was a midlife indulgence. My point is, a mid life indulgence isn't "weird" if you can afford it Sometimes it feel different or uncomfortable to do something different or new.

[TrekDianna]

I'm probably the wrong person to comment on this topic, because my philosophy is, if you can afford it, buy it. Life is too short.

Me too. If I want it and I can afford it, I buy it.

[shootingstar]

Maybe we should start lusting after a Cervelo bike..after winning the lottery.

For instance, I've never had/worn a cape in my life. I've had my share of chic/cool coats...with the chicest ones from my mother...Some styles made in the 1950's are wonderful. And by today's standards, very high quality in tailoring.

[Irulan]

I've spent most of my life trying to keep my underwear out of my crack, the idea of intentionally wedging it in there seems bizarre to me.

Awesome lol moment.

[Eden]

I've spent most of my life trying to keep my underwear out of my crack, the idea of intentionally wedging it in there seems bizarre to me.

ROFLMAO - I could never wear a thong. It would drive me bananas. I can't go commando in regular pants either though. I find *any* seam, even on light pants much less jeans to be highly, highly irritating.

[Pax]

I have 11 spots on my head where the hair grows in swirls and all sorts of direction (drawing a mind blank of the true name of this) so I have always worn my hair very short. I love my #4 buzz which avoids helmet hair, scraggles sticking out and dries of with a towel. Can't say it looks gorgeous on me but I am so far beyond trying to look gorgeous because I never was in the first place. There is a woman at the gym who hir comes down to her knees and its gorgeous to look at and she is used to it, but its not for me.

I would love to wear mine in a buzz cut, but being tall and heavy makes it socially uncomfortable. I get called "sir" all the time and using the women's restroom is just painful. So, I keep it short and a bit fluffy to keep people at bay.

[ny biker]

The drift in this thread is amazing.