Covering up and staying Nude?

[Liam]

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Originally posted by Naturist Mark:

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Originally posted by Liam:
I have wanted one of those West African shirts that comedown to the ankles.

Dashiki

-Mark

Too Cool! Thank you Mark! I am much obliged!

Liam

[Liam]

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Originally posted by Pantsfree:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Liam:
Andy, a long top and no bottoms looks bad on either sex!

Liam, you forgot two little words: "I think".

I totally disagree with your statement, and I might not be the only one

Hmmmm. I will not agree to say "I think". However, I will say "In my most humble opinion".


Liam

[Naturist Mark]

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Originally posted by Liam:
I have wanted one of those West African shirts that comedown to the ankles.

Dashiki

-Mark

[shãybare]

We all have opinions, so I'll go with Pantsfree on this one. I think it looks good on others whether they use it for comfort or modesty reasons.

[Pantsfree]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Liam:
Andy, a long top and no bottoms looks bad on either sex!

Liam, you forgot two little words: "I think".

I totally disagree with your statement, and I might not be the only one

[Pantsfree]

Interesting topic. I have often wondered, why some naturists say, that one should be either totally nude or properly dressed.
I have experimented a lot with dressing, to meet the same demands as Andy.
I have some workman's shirts, that are long enough to almost cover my nakedness (unless the lower buttons are lost). For several years I have worn such a shirt and nothing else, when at home. I have several times had visitors, who didn't notice my nakedness. Others, though have noticed, but accepted my nakedness, since I have at least made an attempt to hide it.

To me, it expands the season of outdoor nakedness from may-august to march-october.

On a hot summers day, when I'm totally nude, I have experienced that visitors accept, that putting on the shirt is coverage enough to satisfy their need for some modesty.

I still haven't found out, what to wear at the office and yet keep that lovely feeling of nakedness.

[Liam]

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Originally posted by AndyF:
After reading your posts and giving it some thought, i think perhaps i'd be best off sticking to tshirt and shorts (when weather warm) and perhaps sweatshirt and jogging bottoms (when its colder). Probably th most practical and 'decent' looking for going into a non nude environment.

I'd agree now a long top and no bottoms does look and feel a bit odd on a man.

Thanks

Andy, a long top and no bottoms looks bad on either sex! It seems to me that you have the right idea. You live in a colder environment than I do. As much as I love the U.K. it is often very cold! I am a certified Anglophyle, but there are some cultural things that can hinder a nudist. Unless you are an urban punk or skinhead a tank top really won't work. Personally, I have never had the courage or rebeliousness to even wear a t-shirt there! I tend to be a little overdressed in the U.K. In Ireland I tend to be taken for a Brit because of my dress. Sad, eh?

I think your choices are excellent ones. Just the right thing for you. Just be nude under them!

[AndyF]

After reading your posts and giving it some thought, i think perhaps i'd be best off sticking to tshirt and shorts (when weather warm) and perhaps sweatshirt and jogging bottoms (when its colder). Probably th most practical and 'decent' looking for going into a non nude environment.

I'd agree now a long top and no bottoms does look and feel a bit odd on a man.

Thanks

[Liam]

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Originally posted by richinoregon:
I didn't get the proper head gear to go with my Kaftan. I really need something for the shiny spot that seems to be growing on the top of my head, and a ball cap just doesn't seem to go with a kaftan.

No, I can see that a ball cap wouldn't work. I got my cap (kind of like a short, soft and wildly decorated fez) at a local street fair where I found a Nigerian booth featuring all kinds of crafts from Nigeria. No banks available though! I really wish I had bought the shirt, but I didn't have much money at that time and I wasn't sure I would weard it.

But it looks so light and airy! At home I would just use my UCLA football shorts that go on in a second or two.

[FireProf]

Thanks...........I'll stick to my shorts and T-shirt!

[richinoregon]

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Originally posted by FireProf:
I don't see that any of the ideas for covering and staying nude are any different than any of us that just put on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.

Sometimes we just gotta cover, even if it's just a few seconds. I don't wanna have to wear some long shirt or robe if I don't have to. I'll just slip on my flimsy shorts and sometimes wear a t-shirt, sometimes not.

However, if you have to go to the store and still want to feel nude, a kaftan can't be beat.

[richinoregon]

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Originally posted by Liam:

I know the ones you mention. Very nice. I'm going to hold out for a West African version because, as I mentioned, I already have the skullcap for it.

Cheers!

I didn't get the proper head gear to go with my Kaftan. I really need something for the shiny spot that seems to be growing on the top of my head, and a ball cap just doesn't seem to go with a kaftan.

[FireProf]

I don't see that any of the ideas for covering and staying nude are any different than any of us that just put on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.

Sometimes we just gotta cover, even if it's just a few seconds. I don't wanna have to wear some long shirt or robe if I don't have to. I'll just slip on my flimsy shorts and sometimes wear a t-shirt, sometimes not.

[Liam]

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Originally posted by Pete Knight:

I have one of those, Kaftan's, which I purchased in Spain, from an American guy who has a shop in Garrucha near Vera Playa the nudist resort.
My Kaftan is wel used, I wear it when visiting my parents, its the next best thing to being nude, I also use it when visiting nudist clubs, its ideal for when the sun has gone down and it starts to get a bit chilly.

For my birthday recently I was given an Indian (Asian) version of the Kaftan, which is a little more colourful, and slighlty diferent in style, but just as good for that almost naked feeling.

These garments are also very useful when on vacation at a nudist resort where you sometimes have to wear something, like at the mall, or in a bar. I can walk down the street naked, slip my Kaftan on over my head to shop, then remove it for the return walk to my apartment.

A wonderful piece of kit, I would highly recommend it.

Pete Knight

You got one in Spain eh? I've been going to all the wrong places! An Indian kaftan! I've never seen one that I can recall. Colorful I like. I have a friend who goes to India fairly often. I'll have to ask him about it. Thanks!

[Liam]

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Originally posted by richinoregon:
In east Africa they are called Kaftans and they aren't white, they have lots of color. I purchased a couple when the ship I was on visited Kenya many years ago, and my wife has made some more, even for relatives. We use kaftans when visiting. It is way too inconvenient to have to put on something when going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Yes they are very confortable, and I have even worn them to the store but the major problem with them is there is no place for the wallet or car keys.

As for throwing on something to go out to get the mail I have several pairs of very lightweight shorts that my wife made for me that I use. They are much quicker and easier to get on and off. But I don't use anything when going out in the dark in the morning to get the paper.

I know the ones you mention. Very nice. I'm going to hold out for a West African version because, as I mentioned, I already have the skullcap for it. For those early morning trips to the paper and door answering I have several pairs of Russell althletic field shorts with elastic waists that are very easy to pull on, even over shoes. Mine all have UCLA printed on them!

Cheers!