These man repeller jeans by MAC turn out to be just as good as my G-Star Raw boyfriend jeans. Apparently, I like baggy trousers and bow legs. I can wear them with nearly any top.
For my visit to Lia, I chose to wear them with a black merino wool top. Nearly all my tops have a boat neck as it suits me best, even though it is rather draughty at the neck. My friend Misja (MisjaB) taught me how to use stripes and I am putting her lessons into practice. Stripy top and stripy belt.
Below: We were near an old mill in the village of Maassluis, called De Hoop (The Hope), built in 1690. It got damaged in 1970 and was rebuilt.
The green bag is quite old and a souvenir from a visit to Rome (with Lia).
Below: Nice picture of the mill from the other side. You can see Lia in her white puffer coat on the bottom right. She felt it was too cold to take her coat off for a photo. Smart woman.
Below: Close-up of the mill top.
Below: Lia, you already saw her last week.
Below: Fresh haircut which has to settle. The green earrings are by Lara Design.
Below: We went to the centre of the village in search of some nice backgrounds.
Below: Trying out some new poses. I look really happy here.
Below: I never miss a bench opportunity.
Below: The background of the photo above is an old dock. There is a home for sailors on the right (the white building that says ‘Te huis voor zeelieden‘). It is now a hotel for workers from abroad.
By this time I was really cold and could only say “Lunch, restaurant, warmth”. We found a nice place and put the camera in the bag. Sorry dear readers, no more old buildings.
A little warning. The outfits are going to be black or black and white for a few weeks. No idea what has come over me. Hang in there, colour will follow.
What happened in my life this week
I have been violently sick last Saturday. And it was a day with my BVA friends, which is always so lovely. I started feeling poorly around 2 o’clock as we were going out to shop. In every shop I sat down and never looked at the clothes. By half past three I threw up in a public toilet and that was it, I went home. It wasn’t the end but I will save you more gory details. If I wasn’t sick, I slept. For nearly one and a half days. The doctor says it is a virus which is going round. Well, it’s one way to lose that bit of extra weight. I was sad that our day together was spoiled like that.
Below: Marjolein. We had an enjoyable afternoon together on Tuesday, taking photos for the blog and chatting away.
Below: Ron took this photo of Watson at the beach during the golden hour. It looks as if he is staring philosophically into the distance but I bet he just spotted a bird. Not many philosophical thoughts go through his mind I think, but who knows.
Ron’s favourite beach restaurant went up in flames a few months ago and burnt down to the ground. For the time-being he has to get coffee at another place. Hopefully the restaurant will be rebuilt by April.
Mum and I went to the hospital for her regular eye and ear treatment. It went smoothly and we also had time for her to try on three pairs of grey trousers. Two of them are keepers, so I pinned them to have them shortened as she is a tiny lady. It will take a week before they are ready.
Went on another photo shoot, this time with Loes. We decided to go to the area where we were last time when it started to rain and we had to change our plans. It was a bright and sunny day and we got nice photos (with a colourful outfit this time). For coffee and tea we frequented the same place as last time, hiding from the rain, as it is such a delicious place (In den gevulde broodmand / In the filled breadbasket).
Below: Loes with a new jumper. I wanted to stroke it. Her earrings are so delicate and pretty.
I also saw Marcella, whom I visited at the shop where she works. We both have little time to see each other.
Below: Marcella in her new coat, a bargain in the sale. It looks gorgeous on her. I blurred the background for privacy reasons (it is not her shop).
Which concludes the week. Strange weather, one day it is sunny, the next it rains or drizzles. Temperatures around 8 degrees Celsius and a vicious wind. But spring is around the corner (see below).
Greetje
You look great in those jeans! I think that the trend is called barrel jeans. I love how you have cuffed them. The stripes also look very good with that outfit.
I really enjoy the photos of the old buildings. You live in a very nice area.
Glad that you are over the illness and out and about again.
Your friend’s new coat is beautiful. Very smart.
I think these jeans will become my go-to jeans as they are so comfortable and so easy to style with any top. They will replace my boyfriend jeans, which are now old and it is showing.
The whole of the Netherlands is a very nice area. The only thing wrong with this country is the weather. Very rainy.
Italy or France or Spain are really great as well and have better weather.
I’m glad your sickness didn’t last – no fun! I enjoy the man-repeller jeans – there is something to be said for wearing clothing that actively works against the male gaze – just a big ol “f**k you”, lol.
Great pic of Watson, and I’m swooning over those gorgeous tulips. I hope Ron’s restaurant is rebuilt soon – where is he going to get his coffee??
In the case of Ron the man repeller jeans didn’t work. He likes them haha.
Ron is now walking further north on the beach to get his coffee. But he is really attached to the old place.
I am sorry to read that you have been sick. Not fun at all. Been there, done that and I have been working on building up my immune system through diet and exercise. Fingers crossed. Love the photos as always. The Watson photo is frame worthy.
Diet and exercise are things we really need and even more as we grow older.
I watch my food intake (usually I don’t gain much weight or lose weight) and I do fitness exercises twice a week. I should also do power training which I don’t and my cycling for cardio is a bit of a laugh.
Watson is a terrific model and Ron can take great photos, so we could fill an album.
Men’s repellent jeans? Because? I like this casual style on you. To me, this combination seems very interesting and beautiful for an informal outing in those beautiful cities that you always show us. The cuff that appears under the sleeves, with stripes, is very cute.
Ah, you are a man who has developed his fashion taste. I call them man repeller jeans because I thought men would hate the bow legs. As it turns out, my husband at least likes the jeans. And so do you, so I was wrong in my assumption.
Hi Greetje
Love black and white, love stripes, and love those jeans.
A change of silhouette keeps things current.
Your orange bag would be good with this combination too .
What’s not to love about black and white and stripes, right? Such a classis combination. You are right, because of the different silhouette, it doesn’t look outdated. My orange bag goes with so much and I agree, it would go with this outfit too. But I have used it many times and wanted to show a different one.
Hello You
I’m not going to comment in the jeans. Sorry, kiddo, but I have nothing nice to say about them 😉! But, your bag! Now there’s a pretty thing! As a bag lady and no, not the type who sorts through rubbish bins and lives under a bridge, I LOVE bags per se. Yours looks a winner. Hang into it, it’s perfect.
Glad to hear Mama’s okay – hugs – and that your bug-bout has bugged off. That can’t have been much fun.
Here’s hoping the coming week is good to you.
Gee x
I am so glad you commented, even though you don’t like them. I was beginning to wonder how honest my readers are. So thank you. I know they are not everybody’s taste (which never stopped me, as you know).
I found the bag in a little atelier (which looked like a cave), hand-made by an artisan. It had to come home with me.
Surprisingly nobody caught my virus. Glad about that.
I loved your jeans. They look so comfortable, stylish and attractive, not really repellent at all!
Actually, that is how I see them as well, comfortable (for sure), stylish (I might even say cool) and attractive. I had just thought it would be an acquired taste and not to everyone’s liking. So far, most of my readers like the jeans. Or the one that don’t, don’t comment haha.
I liked your blog. Black and white is a favorite combination for me, especially with blue denim. I love the long gray coat but try to find coats that are light weight. I love Lowe’s new jumper! what a lucky find.
I’m in a lot of pain. My delicate ankle folded under me when I was 2 steps from the bottom. I hit the floor hard 1 1/2 weeks ago.
The lower back pain is terrible and it was a week to get into the doctor’s office. I can’t work for a month; I have arthritus in my spine and a curved spine. I hope I will be able to work.
I presume you mean Loes when you typed Lowe?
Gosh, it sounds as if you must be really down in the dumps. This sounds very serious. Please be very patient and don’t force yourself.
I love this outfit Greeje. Black & white outfits are great, very stylish.
Black and white outfits used to be top of my list before I did a colour analysis. They turned out to be the worst colours on me. So I add a bright pair of earrings, or a necklace or a scarf and tackle that issue. Or sometimes, I just don’t care haha.
Oh, more lovely purple thing on your friend Marjolein, envy! Always so good to hear about your mum, these mements rally bring back memories: both going to medical appointments and going to try on clothes. Marcella’s coat is also gorgeous but it’s many years since I had a waist to wear that shape. Ah well, good things come at all different times of life.More laterperhaps.
I wonder how many purple items you have in your wardrobe as you are such a big fan of the colour.
Marcella struck a good deal with her coat. Don’t worry, there are plenty of coats shaped differently that will suit you.
Love the man repeller jeans! I’m thinking of getting some myself. That sweater and the stripes look great with it.
Love the picture of Watson gazing into the distance. He looks so serious, but, as you said, he probably saw a bird or is thinking about food.
Have a good week.
The good bit about these man repeller jeans is, they don’t only look cool, they are so comfortable to wear. You might see it with different tops a couple of times more.
Ron saw on the dog tag that Watson runs 41 kilometres an hour. Pretty impressive.
Oh Greetje this weeks post is fabulous!! You look absolutely amazing. Love your hair, love your outfit, so very stylish and yet relaxed and comfortable. You hit the nail on the head this week!! So sorry you were ill yet I sense you have a very strong constitution and prevailed quickly. Glad your Mum is ok. Your friends are beautiful and loving. Thank you for sharing your life as for me, it is very life affirming.
What a wonderful comment Lynda; it made me all shy. It is funny as we did the photo shoot for this post very quickly because of the cold and I was worried it might not be enough or varied enough. And then I read your comment. Just goes to show, you never know.
This is a great outfit..love the jeans and especially your friends coat! Was it possible it was food poisoning as it seems to have hit you rather quickly…but there are some nasty viruses over this way also..so more than likely a stomach virus..Be careful…
Looking forward to your brighter coloured outfits!
Fun that you like my outfit. Thanks. I checked with the doctor and she is convinced it was a virus.
You will have to wait a little while before I break out the coloured outfits.
I’m also a fan of the “bowlegged” jeans and find them very easy to wear. I think yours have a nice look, with that darker wash.
So sorry to hear you were sick. Stomach viruses are the WORST!
These jeans aren’t everybody’s taste. Perhaps you’ve noticed that as well? But I hope I can offer something for everyone with my posts. Although lately, my quirky side has taken control LOL.
I am totally better now.
Love the sweater but not a fan of the pants. Too quirky for me! Sorry to hear about your illness. Not fun at all! I love your friend’s coat, it look so warm!
I hope I can offer something for everyone with my posts. These trousers are an acquired taste and I understand you don’t like them. They appeal to my quirky side (which is surfacing quite a bit lately LOL).
Ooo love this super cool outfit. The stripes peeking out from the sleeves add an extra zing!
I am so thankful for Misja’s tip about stripes. You are right, they add an extra zing. Stripes can really elevate an outfit.
This is definitely my kind of outfit but you have done it way better than I ever do! Great tip re stripes. Love the pictures of the old buildings too. Hope you are now well again after virus
The stripes tip by Misja is so useful, it can elevate every outfit. And Sarah, if you cannot think of it yourself, just copy haha. I do that too. And thank you for your interest, I am hunky dory again.