The Jaunts of JeffB!

[JeffB]

We should take this as a warning to the world to look out for JeffB in a few years.  Being retired has a way of changing your view of yourself and the rest of the world.

 

Indeed! I'll be free to go jaunting as much as I want with no fear of any reprecussions or anything like that. I can't wait!

 

I got that.  But even 100% skirted on jaunts is a whole new level in my eyes.  Good luck!

 

Well, I've been all skirts (along with the occasional dress) all the time since late April of 2013, and it's been thoroughly enjoyable so far.

[SkirtDude]

Indeed! I'll be free to go jaunting as much as I want with no fear of any reprecussions or anything like that. I can't wait!

 

 

Well, I've been all skirts (along with the occasional dress) all the time since late April of 2013, and it's been thoroughly enjoyable so far.

Could formal pencil skirts (not denim or chino) be on the horizon?

[JeffB]

Could formal pencil skirts (not denim or chino) be on the horizon?

 

Oh, most definitely. I can see myself lunching downtown regularly in such skirts, especially dresses! Heh! Meanwhile....

 

Jaunt #282, 8/25/2015:

As everyone here knows, I'm a real nut about numbers, and since yesterday's outing marked my 200th in a skirt, I thought I'd celebrate the occasion by dressing up in a lace trimmed navy blue blouse, a 34 inch blue print skirt (both I bought at Sears over a year ago), the Payless "Karmen" pumps in blue patent, a matching Nicole Miller handbag and, to top off my outfit, I added my strand of pearls. Words can't describe how wonderful it felt to wear such an outfit which was as feminine as I could get, and I definitely felt feminine as well. Dressing like a woman is such great fun and I was proud of the outfit I put together to serve that purpose.

 

My destination for the day was the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the last time I visited there was a few years ago when I wore a white campshirt, a dark denim miniskirt and the Pleaser 4 inch heeled thigh high boots, but I opted for a dressier ensemble this day. Something else that was different was that the place was packed with people yesterday, including lots of young kids which kind of surprised me, however, that was no big deal, in fact, I looked forward to being seen and the reactions to my appearance. Guess what? There were no reactions, I was treated like everyone else in the place. As for the visit itself, the museum was most definitely a treat, so much amazing and remarkable and beautiful art to see, I was wowed from how terrific the experience was, and that included interfacing with folks here and there, none of whom paid any attention to my clothes, I especially enjoyed chatting with an older lady for a solid five minutes about European tapestries from the 16th century and if they had been displayed or walked upon. I wound up spending a solid three hours in the museum, and I'm not sure I had seen everything, but that's cool, gives me a reason to visit again in the future, heck, perhaps I might even become a member, that would be cool.

 

It certainly felt great to dress up for my museum visit, something I don't do all that often, given my penchant for casual attire, but I'm going to plot future outings where I get to doll myself up to the nines. This particular aspect of my freestyling will become more important to me over time. More to come....

[Mr. X]

That is as you say Jeff, dolled up! Well done! I like the bag by the way.

[Thighbootguy]

JeffB;

 

I have previously commented that Pink was not your color.  Blue is your color!  That outfit is great and the accessories are well matched.

 

I'm glad you chose the Art Museum for your big outing.  The museum usually has a great group of people in attendance that are willing to accept something "different".  If hey weren't all the pictures in the Museum would look the same and only the people that liked that style of picture would attend.  Most art lovers appreciate diversity.

 

I remember your post about your last visit to the Museum and the fun you had.  Seems to me it will soon be time to go again back again in a short skirt and your thigh boots to add to the diversity of the patron's experience.

[JeffB]

That is as you say Jeff, dolled up! Well done! I like the bag by the way.

 

Thanks for the kind words, Mr. X. Lately, I've recently arrived at the conclusion that a nice looking handbag fully completes an outfit. And it's fun to carry a purse!

 

JeffB;

 

I have previously commented that Pink was not your color.  Blue is your color!  That outfit is great and the accessories are well matched.

 

I'm glad you chose the Art Museum for your big outing.  The museum usually has a great group of people in attendance that are willing to accept something "different".  If hey weren't all the pictures in the Museum would look the same and only the people that liked that style of picture would attend.  Most art lovers appreciate diversity.

 

I remember your post about your last visit to the Museum and the fun you had.  Seems to me it will soon be time to go again back again in a short skirt and your thigh boots to add to the diversity of the patron's experience.

 

Yes, I would agree that blue does indeed suit me, and I took particular pride in the outfit I wore on Tuesday. Going on a jaunt at the museum was an absolutely amazing experience, taking in the art, even interfacing with other patrons makes me wish I had done this more often, but I plan to do so in the future. I had never considered myself as an "art lover" before, but I've come to understand what it's all about, and I truly enjoy it. With fall and winter in the queue, I'll be lining up future outings to the museum in a short skirt (perhaps a short leather skirt) and my thigh boots.

[Thighbootguy]

I had never considered myself as an "art lover" before, but I've come to understand what it's all about, and I truly enjoy it. With fall and winter in the queue, I'll be lining up future outings to the museum in a short skirt (perhaps a short leather skirt) and my thigh boots.

 

Some artist use a pencil, some use a paintbrush, some work in clay, and some use fabric and color artfully chosen and arranged into great looking outfits. 

 

A word of caution: A short leather skirt with thigh boots is a powerful image (but it is a LOT of fun).

 

TBG

[ShockQueen]

That is one cool outfit, Jeff! You wear it well!

[JeffB]

Some artist use a pencil, some use a paintbrush, some work in clay, and some use fabric and color artfully chosen and arranged into great looking outfits. 

 

A word of caution: A short leather skirt with thigh boots is a powerful image (but it is a LOT of fun).

 

TBG

 

Oh, I agree that does make for a powerful image, and that's why I want to wear such an outfit. I want to strut my stuff and demonstrate to the world at large that men can rock skirts, dresses and heels without actively trying to impersonate women.

 

That is one cool outfit, Jeff! You wear it well!

 

Thank you, SQ. Your kind words are much appreciated.

[JeffB]

Jaunt #283, 8/29/2015:

For me, outings are an opportunity to experiment with clothes and shoes, trying to decide what looks good on me and what doesn't. Yesterday was a day to experiment, going with a blue polo shirt with my knee length button down skirt in natural (beige), the Payless "O'Malley" platform wedge slides in blue/pink (I went with them as I thought they paired best with the shirt) and my black Buxton bag which I hadn't used in awhile. I rather enjoyed using that bag which is worn across the body, leaving my hands free. I thought the outfit worked pretty well, perhaps I may have been a tad overdressed for a Saturday, but that's nothing new with me.

 

My first stop of the day was over the bridge and into South Jersey where I went to the multiplex across from the Cherry Hill Mall to see Hitman: Agent 47. It was just before 10 a.m., but there was already a good crowd, so I earned a few gazes and stares as I entered the facility and stood in line to buy my ticket. In a darkened theater, no one can see what you're wearing, so I kicked back to watch the movie (based on the Hitman videogame) which I found to have been entertaining. After the movie ended, I earned a few more stares as I left the building, I hopped in the car and drove over to the mall and went to the food court for lunch. More stares here and there, especially from young kids and a few teens. Well, that was to be expected and, for the most part, I was used to it, but I wanted to gauge the reactions from people around me, and I wasn't disappointed as I wondered what those people noticed most: the skirt, the shoes or both? I would end up spending nearly an hour at the mall wandering about and it was interesting how some people took notice of me while most didn't, or, perhaps, chose not to notice.

 

Leaving the mall, I drove down to Moorestown Mall for a little shopping at Sears where I bought a couple of cute knee length printed skirts that I think will work very well for outings where I wanted to dress up, and they were on sale too! Cool!  I then walked through the mall, smaller than Cherry Hill to see if there were any stores that piqued my interest, there weren't, but it was still rather fun, and, yes, I did garner a few looks here and there. Since I don't cruise through malls all that often in freestyling mode, it was an interesting experience as I got to broaden my jaunting horizons, and that was enjoyable. More to come....

[Thighbootguy]

JeffB;

 

Great looking outfit!

 

Jaunt #283, 8/29/2015:

 I wondered what those people noticed most: the skirt, the shoes or both? I would end up spending nearly an hour at the mall wandering about and it was interesting how some people took notice of me while most didn't, or, perhaps, chose not to notice.

 

 

 

It was the blue top.  It's your color.

 

Since I don't cruise through malls all that often in freestyling mode, it was an interesting experience as I got to broaden my jaunting horizons, and that was enjoyable. More to come....

 

 

I don't enjoy malls no matter what I'm wearing.  They are just not an environment I enjoy.    I haven't ventured into one for a while so I might have to give it a try again just to see if things have changed.

[SkirtDude]

Hmm not too sure on this look. A decent knee length pencil skirt can address those issues perhaps a tad overdressed, even one of your usual denim skirts would have sufficed

I think 'invisible denim' would have worked here, IMHO

The outfit did look a little out of place...

[JeffB]

TBG: Thanks for the kind words. Perhaps I'll wear more blue in the future. Admittedly, I don't frequent malls all that much while on jaunts, in fact, I think this past Saturday was only the second or third time I've done that, still, it was mildly interesting, if but for no other reason than the reactions. Will I do that again? Who can say.

Kilty: Perhaps the skirt was a tad long for the season, something like that would be more suitable for fall than summer, still, I enjoyed wearing it. As for looking out of place, well, I don't think that was quite the case.

[SkirtDude]

TBG: Thanks for the kind words. Perhaps I'll wear more blue in the future. Admittedly, I don't frequent malls all that much while on jaunts, in fact, I think this past Saturday was only the second or third time I've done that, still, it was mildly interesting, if but for no other reason than the reactions. Will I do that again? Who can say.

Kilty: Perhaps the skirt was a tad long for the season, something like that would be more suitable for fall than summer, still, I enjoyed wearing it. As for looking out of place, well, I don't think that was quite the case.

The main thing is that you had fun. Don't worry about the stares

[JeffB]

Oh, I never worry about stares. Since I know that's going to happen, I just do my best to take it all in stride.

[SkirtDude]

I cannot see the pictures  now anyway since the forum update, I think the mods are politely telling me to leave...

 

all the best and take care,

 

Kilty

 

Edited September 5, 2015 by Kilty

[WarrenB]

Me too but they are coming back.

[JeffB]

Hmph! I can't see the pictures either. Most annoying.

[mlroseplant]

I put up some new pictures yesterday, and they show up just fine, but the old ones are gone. I assume they will all return in the coming weeks. 

[WarrenB]

Stay a while, the admins will be faithful.

[SkirtDude]

Hmph! I can't see the pictures either. Most annoying.

Your word pictures are good enough if they can't roll back the forum to the previous release (if it ain't broke, don't fix it ).. picturing you in some black O'Malley slides teamed with a snug midi pencil skirt in denim on one of your jaunts to the Post Office to get a Money Order, followed by Chick-fil-A and a browse in Best Buy

If you upload using Photobucket (using the direct URL, not ) rather than the gallery attachment (which seems to be off line), pictures can be seen.

I took the liberty of posting one of your old links from page 18 of your thread (May 2009)

Here's a nice pic of one your jaunts  - I so want that skirt and bag

Edited September 6, 2015 by Kilty
picture upload advice (workaround)

[JeffB]

Hmm! I'm that predictable, eh?    Meanwhile....

It's time for the Sunday Doubleheader!

Jaunt #284, 9/6/2015 (morning): Around eight a.m., I went to the supermarket on my weekly grocery run in a brown t-shirt, an Old Navy 19 khaki skirt, the Payless "O'Malley" slides in brown and a matching handbag. There wasn't much of a crowd at that early hour which is when I always do my shopping, the place was quiet with not many shoppers, and what few people that were there paid me no mind as I went about my shopping, and it felt relaxing to simply go about my business, and, thanks to coupons I clipped the night before, I managed to save a few dollars on my bill, definitely a good thing indeed! The only problem I had, per se, was the usual one when strolling through the frozen food aisles in a short skirt and having all that chilly air wash about my legs. BBRRRRRRR! Otherwise, a pleasant little outing.

Jaunt #285, 9/6/2015 (afternoon): With a few extra dollars at my disposal, I decided to spend them at Parx Casino, heading there in a black tank top, a 28 inch muted green plaid skirt I bought at Old Navy the day before, the "O'Malley" slides in black and a black handbag. Regarding the new skirt, when I saw it at the store, I was instantly intrigued, both by the pattern and by how light and airy it was, so I went ahead and bought it, and I didn't regret it as it was fun to wear. As usual when freestyling at a casino, it's quite easy to go unnoticed as patrons were too busy working slot machines to notice me, I arrived shortly after eleven and got right to work on a new penny machine on the floor based on the Sons of Anarchy TV show, and wouldn't you know it, I got lucky on the machine after some fifteen minutes as I won little over $100 bucks. Not bad, not bad at all. Not one to push my luck, I cashed out, got my money and fiddled on an old favorite, Sex and the City and won another seventy bucks or so after some ten minutes of action. Whoo! I then paused to have lunch, then fiddled another couple of machines before I decided to leave with my meager winnings. On my way to the parking lot, a black woman my age with her husband said she liked my necklace, then asked if I had any luck, I replied that I did okay and she chuckled.

From there, I headed back to the city and drove into center city, finding a spot a block away from Rittenhouse Square Park, I put five bucks in the meter and headed to Barnes & Noble where I renewed my membership, bought the newest issue of Sports Illustrated then retreated to the park, hustling and bustling and full of people thanks to sunny and mild weather, found a bench and sat down to read and otherwise relax. It was a great day to be in the park because it was so busy and full of people enjoying the day. After an hour and a half, I got up and left the park, passing a black woman about my age who said I looked nice, I smiled and thanked her, I walked two blocks down a crowded Walnut Street past people who didn't give me the time of day as I went to the Apple Store to check out the Macbook Air which I'm kinda interested in buying, despite it's rather steep price. After some twenty minutes in the store, I left and walked four blocks up the street to where my car waited and returned home. I'd say this was one of my more enjoyable outings, start to finish. More to come....

 

 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2015 by JeffB

[Thighbootguy]

Both outfits look great.

 

You should consider trying hose to smooth out the flow of your legs.  They feel great to wear and really do make your legs look good.  They also average out the temperature when cold air hits your legs and reduces the BRRRRRRR effect .

[SkirtDude]

Jeff, you absolutely nailed it in the tan skirt! Nice slides too. Although there is a little bit of summer left, it's definitely getting close to tights again. Actually bought some stockings as I have felt that chill on my legs too, even when in a slightly longer midi skirt!

The plaid one looks nice too, but very light. I am loving those brown slides. Time for the midi skirts to come out of the wardrobe now that autjmn is coming. I think this look in the attached photo - pencil skirt (and shoes) would suit you. Snug in cooler weather, yet sophisticated and doesn't look too dressy.

Looks like its back to photobucket for now 

Looking forward to your next jaunt 

 

Edited September 8, 2015 by Kilty

[JeffB]

Both outfits look great.

 

You should consider trying hose to smooth out the flow of your legs.  They feel great to wear and really do make your legs look good.  They also average out the temperature when cold air hits your legs and reduces the BRRRRRRR effect .

Well, it's still too hot and humid in these parts for hosiery, so I'll just have to wait awhile for that.

Jeff, you absolutely nailed it in the tan skirt! Nice slides too. Although there is a little bit of summer left, it's definitely getting close to tights again. Actually bought some stockings as I have felt that chill on my legs too, even when in a slightly longer midi skirt!

The plaid one looks nice too, but very light. I am loving those brown slides. Time for the midi skirts to come out of the wardrobe now that autjmn is coming. I think this look in the attached photo - pencil skirt (and shoes) would suit you. Snug in cooler weather, yet sophisticated and doesn't look too dressy.

Looks like its back to photobucket for now 

Looking forward to your next jaunt 

 

Thanks for the kind words. I liked that plaid skirt which was perfect for spring and summer because of how light it is. I plan to experiment more with prints instead of wearing solid colors. By the by, I like the idea you provided. Another objective is to wear more feminine looking tops in the future.

[Tech]

I cannot see the pictures  now anyway since the forum update, I think the mods are politely telling me to leave...

 

all the best and take care,

 

Kilty

 

I think you should pay more attention to the website as a whole and not be so blinkered and make such negative comments.

If you had even bothered to take a moment to check the announcements, you would have known what was going on.

[SkirtDude]

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Thanks for the kind words. I liked that plaid skirt which was perfect for spring and summer because of how light it is. I plan to experiment more with prints instead of wearing solid colors. By the by, I like the idea you provided. Another objective is to wear more feminine looking tops in the future.

 

Both outfits look great.

 

You should consider trying hose to smooth out the flow of your legs.  They feel great to wear and really do make your legs look good.  They also average out the temperature when cold air hits your legs and reduces the BRRRRRRR effect .

Well, it's still too hot and humid in these parts for hosiery, so I'll just have to wait awhile for that.

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Thanks for the kind words. I liked that plaid skirt which was perfect for spring and summer because of how light it is. I plan to experiment more with prints instead of wearing solid colors. By the by, I like the idea you provided.

 

Glad you like my suggestion. I thought the skirt and shoes were cute and would suit your complexion.  Waiting for you to embrace the pencil skirt, you don't know what you are missing! 

For me, just a simple black one teamed with some cute shoes today. Very few reactions which was nice ♡

 

 

Edited September 10, 2015 by Kilty
pictures change

[JeffB]

Oh, I have pencil skirts, even a couple in black knit, and I'll be wearing them in the weeks to come. My plan is to work in outings here and there where I get dressed up instead of casual outings.

[SkirtDude]

Oh, I have pencil skirts, even a couple in black knit, and I'll be wearing them in the weeks to come. My plan is to work in outings here and there where I get dressed up instead of casual outings.

ooh good... I look forward to your next jaunt  

[JeffB]

Jaunt #286, 9/19/2015: So, on this, the last weekend of summer, with a goodly amount of sunshine and warm temps, I headed out for the day in a blue campshirt, my 20 inch tan chino pencil skirt, the Payless "O'Malley" platform wedge slides in blue/pink and a black handbag. I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the slides go with a variety of outfits I've worn of late, especially since those have been my shoes of choice for the last couple of months now. My first stop was to a branch of my bank to tap the ATM machine, while taking care of business, a black man who looked to be in his late 20's or early 30's looked at me and said, "It must be great to be who you want to be." Not expecting such a comment which I'm sure was about my clothes, I grinned back and said "I do as best I can." He nodded and wished me a good day. I must say that was quite a surprise and a good way to start my outing.

From there, I headed into town and my friendly neighborhood comic book shop to peruse the week's newest offerings. While walking to the shop, I passed a young woman walking her dog, she gave a little wave and said, "Cute shoes". I grinned and thanked her. Two compliments in one day! That has to be a record of sorts. Heh! After a good twenty minutes in the store, most of it spent chatting with the staff about last Monday's Eagles loss to Atlanta, I returned to my car and drove into South Jersey, lunch was at Wendy's where I enjoyed a BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Big time yummy to say the least. The next stop was to Barnes & Noble for some quality time spent reading the latest football (the U.S. variety) magazines for nearly an hour before heading to the register with a couple of anime magazines. My last stop of the day was to Sears for some shopping, buying three new skirts, one plaid, one print, the other, tan corduroy, tailor made for the upcoming fall season. As I said previously, I plan to branch out with my skirt wearing to include plaids and prints.

Meanwhile, it was good as always to wander about in the clothes I choose to wear and go basically ignored, however, getting compliments on my attire is always welcome because open minded people appreciate how I look and how I conduct myself. More to come....