Jump to content
IGNORED

Josiah & Lauren 17: Proud parents to Lauren's hat...and Bella


HerNameIsBuffy

Recommended Posts

The sad thing is it's the children's show. No one would have been interested in watching Gil and Kelly and Michelle and JB. I know this is a small thing to be upset about but god these selfish parents really steam my clams. 

  • Upvote 9
  • I Agree 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

But if the skirt wearing is put on for show and we know the no TV thing is no more- if it ever was- it begs the question why is there a show? Their USP was a large family that lived off grid- we now know they don’t, there are lots of ultra conservative large families out there - so what do they bring to the party other than self promotion for their influencer careers? 

  • Upvote 6
  • I Agree 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think that old picture of Lauren in pants was from the yoga thing they did at that retreat and not just what she was wearing for a normal day or whatever. (I lowkey hate myself for knowing that without even having to go back and check!)

  • Anna - raised skirts-only & skirts-only in-laws (QF/QF)
  • Abbie - raised skirts only, but most sibs wear pants & skirts-only in-laws (QF/QF)
  • Jill - raised skirts-only & pants-allowed in-laws (QF/Not)
  • Jessa - raised skirts-only & pants-allowed in-laws (QF/?)
  • Kendra - raised skirts-only (100% still) & skirts-only in-laws (QF/QF)
  • Jinger - raised skirts-only & pants-allowed in-laws (QF/Not)
  • Lauren - raised skirts-only & skirts-only in-laws (QF/QF)
  • Joy - raised skirts-only & skirts-only in-laws (not sure about older forsyths) (QF/Not-but maybe preached it?)

The ones who have most skirts-only momentum: Anna, Kendra, and Lauren. Specifically with Kendra and Lauren, they are the oldest in their families and would have to break the ice there, not just at TTH. Anna is Anna.

Next up: Abbie and Joy. Both seem likely to me to allow some flexibility here. Abbie's one sister still at home wears skirts, but most of the marrieds or in-laws don't, even around the Burnett family. Abbie wears workout pants already. I expect she wears pants other times if she feels like it. Joy wears shorts sometimes when working outside. She and Austin are pretty casual. For both Abbie and Joy, I see part of this being that they own a lot of skirts and dresses and may not feel as comfortable buying/wearing pants.

I guess I'll put Jessa wedged in here. Jessa's gonna do what she wants and she'll find a way to be simultaneously sanctimonious and sarcastically confused about why people consider it a thing either way. Also, I think Jessa likes her clothes, so a transition is probably not overnight.

Finally: Jill and jinger. Both had some distance from family of origin and seem to have closer relationships with in-laws. Both seem to be trying to branch out as their own brand.

I added QF for quiverful notations as well, since they tend to correspond with skirts-only in the parent generation. That correlation doesn't work anymore, but it's interesting to me. 

  • Upvote 11
  • Thank You 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

@theothereliseI think if Jessa did not have body image issues that she has expressed in the past, she might be wearing pants more often too, and more importantly, be willing to be photographed in them. 

  • Upvote 11
  • I Agree 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The only one of them who would really surprise me if she wore pants, is Kendra. I mean she goes skiing in a skirt!

Even I, as an avid skirts-/dresses wearer (not for religious reason) would definitely not go skiing in a skirt. This is just so weird.

So yes, if she wore pants for whatever occasion, I would be surprised.

 

Edited by LancetteShing99
typo
  • Upvote 11
  • I Agree 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think Joy is too self conscious to wear pants too. We know she went on a diet program before, and she seems to prefer looser shirts with her skirts and flowy dresses (as opposed to Lauren who wears some form fitting clothing). She also seems to be “proud” she can do heavy work in a denim skirt. I don’t mean to be shaming Joy, but sometimes I think she looks “dumpy” because of her ample bosom and baby weight and pretty dresses hide that, whereas she would need very well-styled and perfectly fitting jeans to avoid an awkward fit (and she already isn’t used to seeing herself in jeans/ shops at consignment). I know this because I feel we have a similar body type and I am VERY picky about the cut of my jeans — an amateur pants wearer might just give up after one bad fitting room experience. 

  • Upvote 14
  • I Agree 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Even the Duggars and the Bates don’t ski with skirts so the Caldwells are one step deeper in the believe.

Joy wore pants while hiking right? But I don’t think we will see (full) body photos of her in jeans, because of the reasons @kmachete14 mentions

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I’m pretty sure I saw one of the M-girls in pants once. Meredith I think. I wonder if it’s because she’s only young. 

Here it is - it was from when Mason was born. 

8C220847-9063-4C85-864C-41B44C47172E.jpeg

  • Upvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

38 minutes ago, CarrotCake said:

Even the Duggars and the Bates don’t ski with skirts

Gil and Kelly Bates make the girls living under their roof wear skirts over their ski suits.  Kelly said so on an IG post.

  • Upvote 6
  • Sad 1
  • WTF 1
  • I Agree 2
  • Thank You 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

16 minutes ago, adidas said:

I’m pretty sure I saw one of the M-girls in pants once. Meredith I think. I wonder if it’s because she’s only young. 

Here it is - it was from when Mason was born. 

8C220847-9063-4C85-864C-41B44C47172E.jpeg

I think her little tunic is just hiked up. It does look to long to be a shirt but not long enough to be a tunic ?‍♀️

  • Upvote 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don’t think Lauren is wearing pants in that photo. It looks like a denim skirt with a frayed hem and a tiny slit in the front. Lots of the Duggars and Bateses have worn similar skirts. It just looks like pants/shorts bc the way her purse is being held, we can only see the bottom of the slit and it’s pressing against the fabric making it look like it’s wrapping her legs. There is no crotch of the pants either, just solid fabric like a skirt. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think we very well might be seeing Lauren in jeans at one point. She is definitely into fashion and her style before the wedding and the wedding dress make me believe it’s a real possibility. Her parents might be skirts only but they still allow their daughters very normal, form fitting and hip clothing.

The wild card is Josiah. It will be his decision in the end. If they stay closer to her parents he might get on board. Especially as we all speculated that he prefers his father in law to his own father. 
She also might wear jeans when it’s just the two them at home. We have seen many couples that did things pretty differently in private and we only found out by accident/after they felt comfort enough and accepted in their decision.

  • Upvote 3
  • I Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If the show ends I think they’ll all wear pants except for the ones still at home, Anna ( because she is a huge suck up to JB &M ) and Kendra ( because judging by their reaction to the pandemic her family is just as batshit as the Duggars) . 

  • Upvote 4
  • I Agree 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I just figured Abbie wears them whenever she wants since she's been photographed so many times in them, like here and here (crossing fingers that they're going to be under the spoiler when this posts...):

Spoiler

Edit: They weren't! I can only ever do it right after editing, ughhh.

 

 

Spoiler

Screenshot_20200330-181611_Chrome.jpg

 

 

Spoiler

Screenshot_20200330-181407_Chrome.jpg

 

Edited by coexist
Spoilers
  • Upvote 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites

People are in lockdown and losing their jobs- but Lauren knows the most pressing question is ‘what lipstick do you wear?’. 

Do we know what Josiah’s job is? Is he one of JB’s general labour pool? 

Edited by Idlewild
Typo
  • Upvote 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Idlewild said:

People are in lockdown and losing their jobs- but Lauren knows the most pressing question is ‘what lipstick do you wear?’. 

Do we know what Josiah’s job is? Is he one of JB’s general labour pool? 

I believe he works at the same car lot as Joe.

My first thought when I saw her story was, "I bet this is the only money they have coming in right now except for what JB gives them." I doubt people in Arkansas are buying cars at the moment, with so many jobs up in the air. I'll give her a pass for doing Instagram paid promotions right now.

  • Upvote 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, indianabones said:

I believe he works at the same car lot as Joe.

My first thought when I saw her story was, "I bet this is the only money they have coming in right now except for what JB gives them." I doubt people in Arkansas are buying cars at the moment, with so many jobs up in the air. I'll give her a pass for doing Instagram paid promotions right now.

I’m sure you’re right. I think I’d have more time for her if she was honest- times are tough, treat yourself to a lipstick with a healthy discount if you use my code and help us make ends meet. But they cannot admit their fantasy lifestyle is  just that- Josiah cannot earn enough to keep them in that lifestyle they like at the moment so they need her to bring some money in. 

if the show tanks I don’t see these 2 making a living from being influencers - I can see Jessa , Jill and Jinger and possibly Jana doing OK but the boys and their wives not so much.

  • Upvote 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, tabitha2 said:

Jana lives with mama and daddy. She will always be taken care of but what does Ben do exactly? 

I think it was discussed on the Seewald thread that he is on some lengthy Moody ministry programme. He was seen on the show teaching the younger kids in the big house but it’s not known if he does that regularly or it was just for filming. They don’t mention any other form of work. 

  • Upvote 1
  • Thank You 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Obviously So he has no steady decently Paid job or we would have known by now. Duggar girls don’t dig a working man. 

  • I Agree 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

When the show ends, I see JD (and Abbie), Josiah, Austin, Derick, and Jeremy having a lot of problems finding steady jobs.  They have marketable skills.  The others, I'm not so sure about.  It's going to be a rude awakening.

  • Upvote 3
  • I Agree 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • nelliebelle1197 locked, unlocked and locked this topic
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.



  • Trending Content

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Kiki03910

      Kiki03910

      https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/finally-engineers-have-a-clue-that-could-help-them-save-voyager-1/
      GO SCIENCE.
      · 0 replies
    • Kiki03910

      Kiki03910

      I love baseball but I'm dreading the new season because the White Sox ownership is THE FUCKING WORST. I watched Dominican League Baseball (Lidom!) over the winter and fell in love with their joy, spirit, and exuberance. The broadcasts were in Spanish and my Spanish is pretty weak but I loved catching phrases and repeating them. Bombe! I'm sad about MLB and Commissioner Idiota's busywork rules. But I love baseball, always and forever.
      I guess I don't have a point. Just bitching. Te amo mucho, Lidom!
      · 0 replies
    • WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?

      WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?

      Happy International Women's Day!

      Humanity may have some work to do, to improve gender equality, but I was glad to hear that France has taken an important step to protect healthcare for women (and people of other genders who can get pregnant). 
      (The links are just to a UN page and the AP News.)
      Anyhow, love to y'all!
      · 0 replies
    • Giraffe

      Giraffe

      Feeling ragey this morning. I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon in the hope of getting help for an ongoing injury. I went to a (different!!) doctor late last year who completely blew me off. He wouldn't do diagnostic testin, he refused to send me to a specialist, and he just told me to "take it easy" and "take ibuprofen." I'm hopeful for today's appointment but I'm also feeling a SEVERE amount of rage at that doctor from last year! 
      · 6 replies
    • BlackberryGirl

      BlackberryGirl

      Well, the rash is back with a vengeance. It never completely cleared up. I saw the derm yesterday and they did another swab and yup, raging infection again, still? It is definitely strep skin infection. I am getting so damn tired and run down from this. Who the f would immagine being hospitalized freaking TWICE for a rash? 
      · 2 replies
    • 47of74

      47of74

      So angry right now.  If I could return to Luxembourg tomorrow and renounce my citizenship in this stinking shitpile of a country I would.
      · 0 replies
    • PennySycamore

      PennySycamore

      My niece is going to be a seat filler at this year's Academy Awards.  Seat fillers are asked to wear tuxedos regardless of sex/gender.  If you see a pretty young woman with very curly hair, it could be my niece. 
      · 2 replies
    • 47of74

      47of74

      Yeah, that's me.  Though to be fair I am trying to learn Italian and Spanish.

      · 0 replies
    • Kiki03910

      Kiki03910

      IT'S BASEBALL SEASON!!!!!
      ⚾❣️
      · 5 replies
    • mango_fandango

      mango_fandango

      It’s not supposed to be mosquito season right now but I still appear to have been bitten twice on the side of my foot. Bastards. I know I shouldn’t scratch but it’s so tempting… 😑
      · 0 replies
  • Recent Blog Entries

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.