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Net D's avatar

Haha, you were always a character Kristine! I love the dress and blazer, not sure about the one sock… 😜

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Kristine's avatar

Still looking for that sock…and I would be pretty stoked to have that dress now!

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Kelsey Andrews's avatar

Ah, I longed for school uniforms at one point in my junior high career...

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Kristine's avatar

They do tend to level the playing field.

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Shirley Weese's avatar

Again you have made my day!! Brought back lots of memories of my school days and my children's fashion senses while attending school; elementary and high school. See below the reply from Kristine Weese!!!

Love your postings!!!!

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Kristine's avatar

Thanks Shirley! Well you know I’m still looking for that fashion edge even now…😅. And my socks still are misbehaving.

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Shirley Weese's avatar

I don't think knee socks were designed to stay up, ever!! We are all still looking for that fashion edge!! Let me know if you find it!!! lol

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

Hilarious. When I was a teen I applied for jobs at both Dalmy's and Scuby Furs here in Victoria wearing a thin, cotton, below-the-knee, beltless East Indian patterned dress (and really, those are just the two places I remember). UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT.

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Kristine's avatar

Wait, there was a concept?! 🤣. Love this B.A. It’s really good to know I wasn’t wading in those waters on my own!

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

Haha—you DEFINITELY weren't alone!

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Lisa's avatar

Lol - recently found some photos with the pointy collars - what were we thinking :) Loved this glimpse of your childhood!!!

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Kristine's avatar

Those collars, eh? No redeeming qualities there.

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Kristine Weese's avatar

Nice article! I can totally relate to your fashion sense as a young one. My favourite pants in Grade 3 were pink polyester and, after the elastic waistband wore out, I tied a green knit belt around them that was from a dress. EGAD!!

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Kristine's avatar

Thanks Kristine! Yep, treacherous waters being navigated when it came to fashion choice, no question 🤣! I can picture your pink pants with the green knit belt!

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Joanne's avatar

I can't wait for more stories starring both this new friend and this fashion-forward grandmother ;)

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Heather's avatar

Omg, I love the flower power/blazer/single sock combo!! This W & S reminds me of the black and white plaid skirt/yellow crochet top & cap my Mom had me wear to family gatherings - all polyester, equally itchy, and yes, like you said, oh so flammable 😬 Thank you for sharing your stories Kristine, love them!!

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