wearing history
Long before the term fashionista was coined, Across the Bored reserved some articles of clothing for very specific occasions. That crew-neck number with the short, short sleeves and neon palm trees splashed across the front? Definitely non-public work-out wear. The grease-stained grey baby with the ragged hem? Saturday washing the car outfit number one. The one-size fits all Betty Boop blowing kisses sent by Mom? Bedtime for baby… Nowadays, with a decidedly different emphasis on comfort in the career department and a shifted view on what’s stylishly acceptable, that white supersoft, silk-thin pima v-neck is just the ticket. Add really good jewellery and a fab pair of shoes and this kind of simple top becomes an elegant option that no one will question.
The earliest record of this cotton coverup dates back to just after the Spanish-American War; what originally started out as part of the regulation uniform for the US Navy in 1913 has now become a billion dollar business. The Two Cents Tuesday Challenge guesses that (apart from undergarments and perhaps jeans) – T-Shirts – are probably the most popular piece of clothing now worn by man.
“Do you have any favourite t-shirts?” – White or bright, graphic or plain, with a strong statement or silly message, baby Ts or oversized gangsta…
We would love to see your vision.
For all those who are new readers to Across the Bored, here are some guidelines for the challenge: HOW DOES THIS WORK?
- I will post some commentary on a random topic that pops into my head (such as the above) and then ask you to respond on the same.
- Your point of view on the current week’s challenge can take any form: a quote, a motto or saying, an essay, poem or opinion of yours or attributed to someone else, a piece of music, a song, a video, a work of art, photograph, graffiti, drawing or scribble – but it has to be about the topic!
- Please, don’t just link to an old post… challenge yourself.
- The Challenge will be open for 14 days (there will be a reminder post at the 7 day mark) after which I will post another.
- ENJOY, have FUN and TELL your friends and fellow bloggers.
SO – Create your Two Cents Tuesday Challenge post
- Then add a link to your blog in my comment box.
- To make it easy for others to check out your post, title your blog post “Two Cents Tuesday Challenge” and add the same as a tag.
- If you would like your reader to see what others are presenting for the same challenge, add a link to the “Two Cents Tuesday” challenge on your own blog.
- Feel free to pick up your badge on the Two Cents Tuesday Challenge page
- Remember to Follow My Blog to get your weekly (hopefully) reminders.
ACROSS THE BORED 
One fine day I will actually post on this topic on an actual Tuesday.
http://itsdd2.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/two-cents-tuesday-challenge-t-shirts/
I love Widow Beach’s acrostic :)!
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I’ll take your entries any day of the week! So happy to have you aboard, to make a bad pun…. WB has a knack for a good acrostic and has a wry sense of humour to boot.
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Hmmm, a fine challenge, this.
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Thought I’d throw a little wrench in the gears…
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I’m kinda sad, because the T-shirt I would have raved about in my entry isn’t applicable right now. Thus, it will be a challenge–not the easy-peasy, whip out an acrostic in 15 min this time. I’ll have to actually use my brain and “get creative”–maybe sweat a little. If I have any sweat left–I cleaned house in my typical madwoman style today–totally spent, heading for the hot shower. Then I’ll get back to my FA (famous author) job–by the by, I have a new blog–you’ll recognize me, I’m certain. God bless you today!
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You are a force to be reckoned with! Looking forward to your new blog and your entries – Richard Simmons would be proud you sweat it out!
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Is Richard still sweatin’ to the oldies, I wonder? Never mind….here ya go:
http://ghostloveharbor.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/two-cents-tuesday-challenge-t-shirts/
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I think I saw him in a movie the other day, still in good shape but a bit crinkly around the edges…. thanks so much for your entry!
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Crinkly around the edges–you’ve got me snorting on my way to church!!
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At least you weren’t already in your pew!
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It was close–my pew is my computer chair, Living Room Church!
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Well then you don’t have to worry about the vagaries of the bus… My mother-in-law has recently discovered the joys of internet church all the way from her homeland!
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It has been a boon and a blessing for me in so many ways–not least of which is not having to hassle with getting dressed, finding transportation, and all the social stresses the overly-sensitive among us (me) confront. Saturdays, I have 2 or more services I can attend, then there are probably 4 more on Sunday–so no worries about setting the alarm, or being late. I’m so glad for your mom-in-law!
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Just goes to show that where there’s a will there’s a way… Some days I love technology!
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I know–I complain about the glitches, but it has totally opened up my world.
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