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Apparently, The Irish Are Straight Savages When It Comes To Fashion And These 30 Stories Prove It
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Fashion is one hell of a tough nut to crack. For most of us, it’s somewhat similar to that one cursed mathematical equation from high school that still gives you nightmares. And for a few lucky ones, thousands of inspirational Pinterest boards later and they’re rocking a red beret like a Hollywood A-lister off duty.
But according to this hilarious Twitter thread, you wouldn’t pass looking like this in Ireland. “Props to anyone who tries to be fashionable in Ireland. I wore a red beret once in Waterford and someone called me super Mario,” tweeted an author who goes by the handle @janky_jane.
Twitter immediately caught up with her, and a whopping 132.7K likes later, we have some of the most entertaining stories of getting savagely roasted for their sense of style on the streets of Ireland. So next time you’re in Belfast and thinking of rocking that long fake fur coat you got in a thrift store at Bricklane Market, you'd better opt for something, or anything else, really.
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If you ask for a definition of the Irish sense of fashion, it would be mission impossible. In our globalized world, “national’’ fashion simply does not exist. International fashion trends are sweeping across the globe despite geographical coordinates and that’s the whole beauty of it.
One of the biggest trends of the past decade is sustainable fashion. This has to do with our global shift towards ‘slower’ and more mindful consumption. More low-profile, local fashion creators are coming to the market and Irish brands are no exception. One great example of a conscious Irish brand is Native Denim. “We put in what the high street takes out,” is the company mantra and though €170 may be a lot for a pair of jeans, they guarantee it for 5 years, but they bet it’s gonna last 20.
You can’t have that heritage classic look without a quality Irish tweed. The Landskein is another sustainable name in Irish fashion that specializes in stylish tweed coats and jackets made in Donegal tweed. The materials, linings and fusing they use are to Oeko standards, meaning they test the textiles for harmful substances, plastic polybags are biodegradable and buttons are made from natural horn.
Another great Irish brand to follow is Stable Of Ireland, founded by two friends Sonia Reynolds and Frances Duff, who seek to transform Irish heritage fabrics and give them a modern and stylish look. Think of crochet tops, Irish linen shawls, scarves, handknitted Aran sweaters and similar goodness.
Ah f**k, here comes the theme tune into my brain - guaranteed I'll be awake at 3am giving it nana nana na inspector gadget! Go gadget go!
However, if the lads think, that's where the vag is, they'll have some surprise waiting for them
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The only comment I've ever gotten that stood out...was actually a mean comment. I was walking down the street in a t-shirt and some floral board shorts and a woman in a passing car just shouted "wow, those pants are gay". I was so confused...like...so what? They're my favorite pants. It didn't stop me from wearing it again. Lol
Of course those pants are gay, they sound like the happiest pants I've heard of in a long time.
This was fun
Agree. I love this stuff.
If this is how everyone in Ireland talks to people, my hat is off to you all. You are truly the most quick witted people on the planet. It does explain the way my father talked to me growing up. He lived with his grandmother and her brother who were born and raised in Ireland. When I was in high school a million years ago, Osh Kosh B'gosh overalls were all the rage. The first time I wore them, my father asked if I was going out to plant the crops. Painter's pants, also popular, was asked when I would be done painting the living room. But now I need to know, if I ever visit Ireland, as a middle aged, slightly overweight woman, what should I wear that I won't get called out on?
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Honestly I’m way too sensitive and will need to cross Ireland off my bucket list Most of these made me cringe , they are so mean
The only comment I've ever gotten that stood out...was actually a mean comment. I was walking down the street in a t-shirt and some floral board shorts and a woman in a passing car just shouted "wow, those pants are gay". I was so confused...like...so what? They're my favorite pants. It didn't stop me from wearing it again. Lol
Of course those pants are gay, they sound like the happiest pants I've heard of in a long time.
This was fun
Agree. I love this stuff.
If this is how everyone in Ireland talks to people, my hat is off to you all. You are truly the most quick witted people on the planet. It does explain the way my father talked to me growing up. He lived with his grandmother and her brother who were born and raised in Ireland. When I was in high school a million years ago, Osh Kosh B'gosh overalls were all the rage. The first time I wore them, my father asked if I was going out to plant the crops. Painter's pants, also popular, was asked when I would be done painting the living room. But now I need to know, if I ever visit Ireland, as a middle aged, slightly overweight woman, what should I wear that I won't get called out on?
This comment has been deleted.
Honestly I’m way too sensitive and will need to cross Ireland off my bucket list Most of these made me cringe , they are so mean