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[graculus]

Sometimes, I manage to say something that really flummoxes my current colleagues - this time around, it was the statement that I have never owned a handbag (which I haven't at any time, despite the fact that my fourth decade is rapidly approaching). So this started me thinking about ways in which I am not necessarily a typical female... and that means a poll, with ticky-boxes! :P
[Poll #523683]
As usual, comments also welcome... :)

Comments

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

I gave up skirts, heels and handbags (mostly) over a decade ago when I moved from office to classroom. I don't own a skirt any more. All my shoes are flat. I use make-up functionally and only when it's expected in more formal situations. My wardrobe these days is like a female version of Tom Wolfe.

As for handbags, generally I carry what little I need to (ie--- cell phone and wallet) in my pockets, either in trousers or jackets. These days, many women's jackets have an inside pocket to carry the cell. Also, I often have a briefcase so stuff goes in there.

I do own two very well made sack-like leather bags to use when I travel. They're not exactly traditional handbags. When my son was younger, it was necessary to carry water, snacks and tissues and such so they served the purpose.

I also never carried a traditional diaper bag when he was a baby.

[graculus.livejournal.com]

I gave up skirts, heels and handbags (mostly) over a decade ago when I moved from office to classroom.

I'd reluctantly worn skirts at school but had never really liked doing so - fortunately when I started working skirts weren't really practical for what I was doing and I was more than pleased to get out of the habit...