Reasons not to be Jane Marple.

[gurdymonkey]

I've been rolling through photos of some previous SFTweed rides to see what women riders are wearing. The answer: any damn thing they like, tweedy or not.

Marplesque cape: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickshawbagworks/5098270384/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Nice suit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/5092897664/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Why I don't wear pigtails at my age.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/5092904776/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Another cape, with knickers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/5092886626/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Nice allover look on this tweedless ensemble!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bspoketailors/5688318470/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Well, the cap is tweed. The rest violates my No Ruffles rule.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/4473937109/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Um, NO.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/5092917172/in/pool-1029063@N21/

Cute, with points for trying to tart up her bike helmet to match her ensemble.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmackenz/4474060050/in/set-72157623726022518

Tons more but my general impression is that the men can (and do) rock the classic English tweed look. The women are all over the map in terms of style. As far as I can see, the 60s are unrepresented.....

Comments

[eleryth.livejournal.com]

Last girl's helmet fashion mod is awesome! Some adorable outfits (and ruffles seems to be pseudo/closet Steampunk to my eyes).

Looking forward to your ride report, complete with outfit shots.

[karisu-sama.livejournal.com]

I'm with you; I thought the last photo looked really nice, particularly the stylish helmet mod. :D