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Apparently, The Irish Are Straight Savages When It Comes To Fashion And These 30 Stories Prove It
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.
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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.
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Got Myself 4 Dwarves 4 years ago
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!
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Katinka Min 4 years ago
However, if the lads think, that's where the vag is, they'll have some surprise waiting for them
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Agnes Jekyll 4 years ago
I gotta say, few things irritate me more than a hat worn on the back of the head. Commit to it or lose it but don't go halfway.
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denzoren 4 years ago
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
Monday 4 years ago
Of course those pants are gay, they sound like the happiest pants I've heard of in a long time.
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Louloubelle 4 years ago
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?
Fidgets McGee 4 years ago (edited)
My fave in Vancouver: POV I'm 6 foot, wearing long black coat and shiny black boots power walking out of the skytrain cuz I'm late--behind me hear "da-da-da da-da-DA da-da-DA" Darth Vader theme music!! OMG I laughed, spot on!
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wow that's fantastic 4 years ago (edited)
i wore a suit with yellow buttons, red shirt and black sleeves and my brother said "attending nutcracker eh"
Louloubelle 4 years ago
I'm just amazed at how quick they are coming up with this. I'll admit to being jealous.
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IlovemydogShilo 4 years ago
My friend told me the once in the 1980s her mother bought a black fake fur coat white boots and white gloves. When she wore them altogether her son, my friends brother, asked why she was dressed like a border collie.
Alison O'Connor 4 years ago
I loved this, my Nana used to always say I was sweeping the streets with my pants and she called one of my pants the 'galvanised trousers', awh miss her
Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
In the unlikely event I ever get to Ireland I'm packing the weirdest clothes I can lay my hands on just to hear this first hand.
I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago
Yeah I'm not sure I like the idea of a generalised humor which ridicules other peoples' fashion choices. Seems like one needs a hell of a self-confidence to be able to block that out and still wear what you want
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
I used to wear a coat that was long, nearly ankle length, the times I was told "Oye, your hem is hanging down" Idiot here looked at first.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
The Irish obviously are wickedly funny. Most of these are brilliant!
Sasy 4 years ago (edited)
In the late 80s (we were 17/18) my friend arrived at the pub in a knitted sweater, some pants and her hair in a soft bun on top of her head. I marched over to her and told her to go home and change, we were not going out with her looking like an old lady...she went home changed and came back, our other friends were in shock, I still stand by my convictions but now even more so because I am half Irish and it was born into me :P
Kendra Miller 4 years ago
Today I was wearing a purple floral dress, I was helping a patron check some books out and I could hear my coworkers discussing me. "look at her crinoline it's so cute how it puffs up the dress" etc. I peeked over at then and they giggled "hehehe we probably shouldn't be staring at your ass while your helping patrons". Sigh I love my peeps, they are awesome.
matthew owen 4 years ago
Who on earth downvited this? Scottish people are just as funny, same as the English and none of us want our countries mixed up.
Load More Replies... Rickster 4 years ago
this is so bizarre, you're asking for a punch in the nose if you make comments like this to strangers in the u.s.
Chryseis 4 years ago
That's kind of sad. In Ireland it's funny, and people can stand a piss take...
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denzoren 4 years ago
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
Monday 4 years ago
Of course those pants are gay, they sound like the happiest pants I've heard of in a long time.
Load More Replies... Louloubelle 4 years ago
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?
Fidgets McGee 4 years ago (edited)
My fave in Vancouver: POV I'm 6 foot, wearing long black coat and shiny black boots power walking out of the skytrain cuz I'm late--behind me hear "da-da-da da-da-DA da-da-DA" Darth Vader theme music!! OMG I laughed, spot on!
Load More Replies... wow that's fantastic 4 years ago (edited)
i wore a suit with yellow buttons, red shirt and black sleeves and my brother said "attending nutcracker eh"
Louloubelle 4 years ago
I'm just amazed at how quick they are coming up with this. I'll admit to being jealous.
Load More Replies... IlovemydogShilo 4 years ago
My friend told me the once in the 1980s her mother bought a black fake fur coat white boots and white gloves. When she wore them altogether her son, my friends brother, asked why she was dressed like a border collie.
Alison O'Connor 4 years ago
I loved this, my Nana used to always say I was sweeping the streets with my pants and she called one of my pants the 'galvanised trousers', awh miss her
Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
In the unlikely event I ever get to Ireland I'm packing the weirdest clothes I can lay my hands on just to hear this first hand.
I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago
Yeah I'm not sure I like the idea of a generalised humor which ridicules other peoples' fashion choices. Seems like one needs a hell of a self-confidence to be able to block that out and still wear what you want
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
I used to wear a coat that was long, nearly ankle length, the times I was told "Oye, your hem is hanging down" Idiot here looked at first.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
The Irish obviously are wickedly funny. Most of these are brilliant!
Sasy 4 years ago (edited)
In the late 80s (we were 17/18) my friend arrived at the pub in a knitted sweater, some pants and her hair in a soft bun on top of her head. I marched over to her and told her to go home and change, we were not going out with her looking like an old lady...she went home changed and came back, our other friends were in shock, I still stand by my convictions but now even more so because I am half Irish and it was born into me :P
Kendra Miller 4 years ago
Today I was wearing a purple floral dress, I was helping a patron check some books out and I could hear my coworkers discussing me. "look at her crinoline it's so cute how it puffs up the dress" etc. I peeked over at then and they giggled "hehehe we probably shouldn't be staring at your ass while your helping patrons". Sigh I love my peeps, they are awesome.
matthew owen 4 years ago
Who on earth downvited this? Scottish people are just as funny, same as the English and none of us want our countries mixed up.
Load More Replies... Rickster 4 years ago
this is so bizarre, you're asking for a punch in the nose if you make comments like this to strangers in the u.s.
Chryseis 4 years ago
That's kind of sad. In Ireland it's funny, and people can stand a piss take...
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