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"Clothes horse"

"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 12:43:57 PM
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 12:43:57 PM
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com>
5/20/2005 3:49:36 PM


"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous in
any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER about
myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use it that
way...I hope!
Smokey
"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com>
5/20/2005 3:49:36 PM


"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous in
any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER about
myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use it that
way...I hope!
Smokey
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00girl@cs.com>
5/20/2005 6:44:22 PM
from dictionary.com:
clotheshorse
n 1: a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
2: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
I've always heard it used to describe a person who owns/buys a lot of
clothes.
"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com>
5/20/2005 3:49:36 PM


"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous in
any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER about
myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use it that
way...I hope!
Smokey
"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com>
5/20/2005 3:49:36 PM


"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous in
any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER about
myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use it that
way...I hope!
Smokey
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 1:44:37 PM
Oh ok, I guess when I think of the phrase, I think of some who is
stylish, can pull a look off etc. Like a famous model might be a
clothes horse. But I can now see the other way of saying it too, I
think they both mean as fanatical, or just really into fashion.
Some english phrases still get me confused ;–)
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 1:44:37 PM
Oh ok, I guess when I think of the phrase, I think of some who is
stylish, can pull a look off etc. Like a famous model might be a
clothes horse. But I can now see the other way of saying it too, I
think they both mean as fanatical, or just really into fashion.
Some english phrases still get me confused ;–)
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 1:44:37 PM
Oh ok, I guess when I think of the phrase, I think of some who is
stylish, can pull a look off etc. Like a famous model might be a
clothes horse. But I can now see the other way of saying it too, I
think they both mean as fanatical, or just really into fashion.
Some english phrases still get me confused ;–)
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com>
5/20/2005 1:44:37 PM
Oh ok, I guess when I think of the phrase, I think of some who is
stylish, can pull a look off etc. Like a famous model might be a
clothes horse. But I can now see the other way of saying it too, I
think they both mean as fanatical, or just really into fashion.
Some english phrases still get me confused ;–)
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
5/20/2005 2:03:21 PM


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"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous
in any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER
about myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use
it that way...I hope!
Smokey
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband was
a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of shirts,
slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO it was nice
that he cared so much about what he wore.
Audrey
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
5/20/2005 2:03:21 PM


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"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous
in any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER
about myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use
it that way...I hope!
Smokey
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband was
a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of shirts,
slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO it was nice
that he cared so much about what he wore.
Audrey
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00girl@cs.com>
5/20/2005 6:44:22 PM
from dictionary.com:
clotheshorse
n 1: a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
2: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
I've always heard it used to describe a person who owns/buys a lot of
clothes.
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
5/20/2005 2:03:21 PM


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"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous
in any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER
about myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use
it that way...I hope!
Smokey
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband was
a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of shirts,
slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO it was nice
that he cared so much about what he wore.
Audrey
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
5/20/2005 2:03:21 PM


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"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I've heard people use "clothes horse" to mean something like "clothes
fanatic" rather than using it to suggest they think they look fabulous
in any kind of clothing, which is how I use the phrase (although NEVER
about myself LOL). Maybe these two people were among those who use
it that way...I hope!
Smokey
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband was
a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of shirts,
slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO it was nice
that he cared so much about what he wore.
Audrey
Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
5/20/2005 9:49:42 PM
In <6NGdnQQ_6tAOzRPfRVn–...@giganews.com> ahmward wrote:
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband
was a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of
shirts, slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO
it was nice that he cared so much about what he wore.
I've never heard it used in this fashion but I certainly would take it
that the meaning was to say a lot of clothes. Personally, I think the
term 'collector' would be more appropriate than 'horse' ;–)
––
Cheers
Dennis
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Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
5/20/2005 9:49:42 PM
In <6NGdnQQ_6tAOzRPfRVn–...@giganews.com> ahmward wrote:
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband
was a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of
shirts, slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO
it was nice that he cared so much about what he wore.
I've never heard it used in this fashion but I certainly would take it
that the meaning was to say a lot of clothes. Personally, I think the
term 'collector' would be more appropriate than 'horse' ;–)
––
Cheers
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
5/20/2005 9:49:42 PM
In <6NGdnQQ_6tAOzRPfRVn–...@giganews.com> ahmward wrote:
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband
was a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of
shirts, slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO
it was nice that he cared so much about what he wore.
I've never heard it used in this fashion but I certainly would take it
that the meaning was to say a lot of clothes. Personally, I think the
term 'collector' would be more appropriate than 'horse' ;–)
––
Cheers
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
5/20/2005 9:49:42 PM
In <6NGdnQQ_6tAOzRPfRVn–...@giganews.com> ahmward wrote:
I've heard it used in reference to a clothes fanatic too. I met a
couple at Nordstrom a few years ago and the wife told me her husband
was a clothes horse with two walk in closets filled with hundreds of
shirts, slacks etc. It was cute because they were elderly and IMO
it was nice that he cared so much about what he wore.
I've never heard it used in this fashion but I certainly would take it
that the meaning was to say a lot of clothes. Personally, I think the
term 'collector' would be more appropriate than 'horse' ;–)
––
Cheers
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00girl@cs.com>
5/20/2005 6:44:22 PM
from dictionary.com:
clotheshorse
n 1: a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
2: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
I've always heard it used to describe a person who owns/buys a lot of
clothes.
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00girl@cs.com>
5/20/2005 6:44:22 PM
from dictionary.com:
clotheshorse
n 1: a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
2: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
I've always heard it used to describe a person who owns/buys a lot of
clothes.
ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
5/20/2005 8:54:47 PM
On 5/20/05 2:43 PM, in article
1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "catmom" wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I have always considered a "clothes horse" = "fashion fanatic", regardless
of their sense of style.
ami
––
Check out my ebay auctions at http://tinyurl.com/26jcu for shoes, purses,
and more!
ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
5/20/2005 8:54:47 PM
On 5/20/05 2:43 PM, in article
1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "catmom" wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I have always considered a "clothes horse" = "fashion fanatic", regardless
of their sense of style.
ami
––
Check out my ebay auctions at http://tinyurl.com/26jcu for shoes, purses,
and more!
ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
5/20/2005 8:54:47 PM
On 5/20/05 2:43 PM, in article
1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "catmom" wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I have always considered a "clothes horse" = "fashion fanatic", regardless
of their sense of style.
ami
––
Check out my ebay auctions at http://tinyurl.com/26jcu for shoes, purses,
and more!
ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
5/20/2005 8:54:47 PM
On 5/20/05 2:43 PM, in article
1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "catmom" wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
I have always considered a "clothes horse" = "fashion fanatic", regardless
of their sense of style.
ami
––
Check out my ebay auctions at http://tinyurl.com/26jcu for shoes, purses,
and more!
"v.rutgers" <isht...@home.nl>
5/21/2005 11:40:45 AM
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
Here's a Cliffy Clavin fascinating fact:
A clothes horse was originally a frame for hanging freshly washed clothes.
Referring to oneself as a "clothes horse" means that you loooove clothes and
can't get enough of them (piling yourself metaphorically high with garments
like the literal clothes horse of days gone by).
Circe
"v.rutgers" <isht...@home.nl>
5/21/2005 11:40:45 AM
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
Here's a Cliffy Clavin fascinating fact:
A clothes horse was originally a frame for hanging freshly washed clothes.
Referring to oneself as a "clothes horse" means that you loooove clothes and
can't get enough of them (piling yourself metaphorically high with garments
like the literal clothes horse of days gone by).
Circe
musculu...@yahoo.com
5/21/2005 6:12:29 AM
catmom wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
I've always thought it had a negative connotation, like "that guy needs
to get a life."
musculu...@yahoo.com
5/21/2005 6:12:29 AM
catmom wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
I've always thought it had a negative connotation, like "that guy needs
to get a life."
musculu...@yahoo.com
5/21/2005 6:12:29 AM
catmom wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
I've always thought it had a negative connotation, like "that guy needs
to get a life."
musculu...@yahoo.com
5/21/2005 6:12:29 AM
catmom wrote:
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
I've always thought it had a negative connotation, like "that guy needs
to get a life."
"v.rutgers" <isht...@home.nl>
5/21/2005 11:40:45 AM
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
Here's a Cliffy Clavin fascinating fact:
A clothes horse was originally a frame for hanging freshly washed clothes.
Referring to oneself as a "clothes horse" means that you loooove clothes and
can't get enough of them (piling yourself metaphorically high with garments
like the literal clothes horse of days gone by).
Circe
"v.rutgers" <isht...@home.nl>
5/21/2005 11:40:45 AM
"catmom" <princess.san...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1116618237.342948.302...@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Of course I have heard the term clothes horse, but I have never heard
anyone say it about themselves, until today that is.
One lady was talking about an outfit she bought recently and the price
tag, and how she had to buy it as she's such a clothes horse. (IMO,
she's not. I mean, she's neat and tidy, but I wouldn't say
particularly stylish or cutting edge).
The other instance was a guy, who was talking about how he hates people
giving him...@p about being a clothes horse. (IMO, he's always really
well put together, but again I don't think he's *that* stylish).
anyway, I was just really .....stunned I guess, that someone would
refer to themselves in this way.
Sandra
Here's a Cliffy Clavin fascinating fact:
A clothes horse was originally a frame for hanging freshly washed clothes.
Referring to oneself as a "clothes horse" means that you loooove clothes and
can't get enough of them (piling yourself metaphorically high with garments
like the literal clothes horse of days gone by).
Circe