Clothing: Fashions
As all women know, our clothes give a message about who we are, our beliefs, values, and identity. So we put time into choosing the "outfit" that fits how we feel and what we want the world to know about us. In the US we have a wide variety of clothes to fit weather, situations, and mood. Because of the 50 pound limit for luggage, we cannot bring our entire wardrobe, and wonder if we will get it right.
MYTH 1: Only wear black in former communist countries, so you won't stand out.
REALITY: Black is the most common color, second is white, third brown, and after that any color is fine. Bright colors are even cheerful!
MYTH 2: Only Americans wear white sneakers, so if you want to blend in, don't wear them.
REALITY: Lots of people wear white sneakers here, and it means nothing.
MYTH 3: This is a cool climate, so bring winter clothes.
REALITY: So far it has been between 65-75 degrees, and 80-90 on some days. I very much miss my summer clothes. We have had one cold day so far.
MORE REALITY:
Shoes: Women wear high heels here, even with all the walking on cobblestones. It is amazing. They also wear dress shoes almost all the time. I wish I had my rubber soled sandles.
Everyone takes off their shoes when going inside a house or school. So having portable slippers is a must.
Women don't wear shorts here, but wear lots of long skirts, both "flowing" and taylored.
Unlike Ione Oregon, blue jeans are not worn by "mature women" like myself!!! Only by young people.
Women don't wear short or knee length skirts here.
That's it for fashions in the Czech Republic.
Today I taught English at CISP, and had a BAD experience at the computer store. More on that next time. I went to church yesterday with my Czech nun friend. We went to a Baptist church, her first ever Protestant service. More on that later.
Love to all.
MYTH 1: Only wear black in former communist countries, so you won't stand out.
REALITY: Black is the most common color, second is white, third brown, and after that any color is fine. Bright colors are even cheerful!
MYTH 2: Only Americans wear white sneakers, so if you want to blend in, don't wear them.
REALITY: Lots of people wear white sneakers here, and it means nothing.
MYTH 3: This is a cool climate, so bring winter clothes.
REALITY: So far it has been between 65-75 degrees, and 80-90 on some days. I very much miss my summer clothes. We have had one cold day so far.
MORE REALITY:
Shoes: Women wear high heels here, even with all the walking on cobblestones. It is amazing. They also wear dress shoes almost all the time. I wish I had my rubber soled sandles.
Everyone takes off their shoes when going inside a house or school. So having portable slippers is a must.
Women don't wear shorts here, but wear lots of long skirts, both "flowing" and taylored.
Unlike Ione Oregon, blue jeans are not worn by "mature women" like myself!!! Only by young people.
Women don't wear short or knee length skirts here.
That's it for fashions in the Czech Republic.
Today I taught English at CISP, and had a BAD experience at the computer store. More on that next time. I went to church yesterday with my Czech nun friend. We went to a Baptist church, her first ever Protestant service. More on that later.
Love to all.
posted by Pastor Lori Wiley at 6:09 AM
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