Suse, I see onthebeach did NOT supply a photo of himself, as requested by me. Hmm, says it all. Whaddya reckon Suse --- he's short, fat, balding, losing his teeth, covered with age spots? Yes I know Suse, YUK, YUK, YUK. It's usually the ugliest men who are the most defensively sexist. Could you imagine "doing the deed" with that hairy, limping, balding old goat in his budgie smugglers (spew spew), Tony Abbott? I mean, how revolting!

To reply to the OP, practically all ladies - which excludes some here if their postings are any guide - choose their clothing and accessories to suit the occasion, to feel feminine and good in themselves. The emphasis should be put on the last two words "in themselves".

Not all high heels are too high, although a lady - again that excludes the boilersuited rad fembots and frumps (perhaps they are one and the same?) - might choose shoes a bit higher, finer straps and simply exquisite, to complement formal wear and for a special occasion.

For many men the choice of clothing is simple: shorts, longs or damnit, a bag of fruit if forced.

I cannot say I represent sartorial elegance by any means, but (for example) I do own pairs of dress shoes for starters and no, business shoes are not stand-ins for them. I enjoy formal occasions and could not imagine a year where we didn't attend at least two balls. For a meal out of an evening I wear a light suit minimum or at least a nice jacket. Why go to a restaurant where those are not the usual dress expectations? -There would be no sense of occasion and no respect for the lady you escort as well.

What should be complained about are the poorly chosen designs and ill-maintained footpaths and walkways in public areas. Young mothers cannot even wheel a pram on many without wheels being jammed sideways.

Is Mise has been away for the day and he is willing to put up a photo, or rather a link to one, and will do so, some time later today.
Right now it's off to bed.

May May, you have put me off my tea tonight with your Abbott scenario! :)

Too late OTB, your true anti-female self has already been well and truly outed.

Is Mise, anyone can put up a photo of anyone on this forum and say 'this is me'.
Please don't bother....

To Suse, May May and Poirot,

Why bother responding to the imbecilic forum flamer, this Beach person. His opening comment on this topic was, and I quote;

<<Suseonline, "I have never worn high heel shoes, by the way....."
I knew it, you are large aren't you?

This question is nothing to do with the topic and is simple posted to arouse an emotive response.

If Beach was to click on the "rules" button he could read the following.

Forum Rules

Keep responses on topic.
Do not flame.

Of course the talk of "sweet young things looking very cute on the beach" and "I have never met a woman who didn't love her fcuk me shoes" The operative words there are "I have never met a woman" and this guff would be all totally delusional;
"I cannot say I represent sartorial elegance by any means...formal occasions...the balls, I wear a light suit minimum or at least a nice jacket...the restaurant...the boat. Beach, for your own sake, you have to admit its all a fantasy, before its too late!
The imagination from one who most likely dosses in a bed-sit in Redfern, covered in nothing more than his trusty old raincoat and covered in dirty old back copies of 'The Daily Mirror' (page 3 are his beach bunnies), with only the cockroaches for company. Its pitiful when senility sets in. But I have compassion for Beach and I say "Beach, before its too late, please seek help, you certainly need it."

May May, no need to ask Beach for a picture of himself, just 'Google' the words 'homeless man images' and take your pick, Beach could be anyone of them.

Classic.

>> I enjoy formal occasions and could not imagine a year where we didn't attend at least two balls.<<

Balls, onthebeach?

Really? Balls?

>>For a meal out of an evening I wear a light suit minimum or at least a nice jacket. Why go to a restaurant where those are not the usual dress expectations?<<

I can see it now, the sign at the door. "No bathers. No thongs".

The ultimate provincial is our onthebeach. A veritable hick from the sticks.

Not to mention from the Fifties.

Balls? I'd say.