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The Paradox of Clothing

The August 6, 2013 prompt for "Blogging Circle of Friends Prompt Forum"  is
Clothing is a paradox, it both covers and reveals a lot about us. Do you notice what other people wear?
Think about the last person you saw, can you recall something about his or her clothing? In how much detail?

Clothing covers my naked body,
Long dresses conceal my varicose veins,
Oranges and reds scatter depression,
There are some fashion statement I will not make,
High heels are foot ware out of my past,
I do not wear bikini or thong underwear,
No clothing that's tight or too revealing, because
Gravity has stolen my firm and pert body parts.

Perhaps it would be better to change the way I dress,
A different color or style of garment might other people impress,
Red is beautiful or was it a deep scarlet before it faded to orange,
Are others thinking I'm to poor to afford another style?
Does my wearing the same dress everyday cause them frown or smile?
One or two new dresses or skirt are all I need, with
Xtra blouses, belts, and hats to make different outfits.

Do I notice what other people are wearing? Yes, I usually notice what other people wear. I am especially aware of ties, unfortunately men don't wear many ties any more. A nice looking tie on a guy wearing a suit impress me. I don't notice the suit as much as I notice the ties. I also notice what women wear, especially the shoes. I notice if the shoes match a woman's dress and if they are high heels, flats, flip flops, or boots. I also notice if a woman is wearing a nice hat to go with here dress or her shoes. I don't notice a man's hat as much as I do a woman's hat.

What was the last person I saw wearing? The last person I saw yesterday was the postman and he was wearing his normal summer uniform. I believe he had light tan shorts and a blue or bluish shirt.

Thought of the Day: “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” ― Mark Twain