AIBU to think

As far as I can see fashion in any country is designed for the young.

If you are somewhere between 16 and 30 you probably find it fun, but at my age (approaching 70) well!

I would love to find something in my size (UK size 10) that isn't designed for a 14 year old and pink, frilly, super short, or candy striped, but not a hope!

So no, I don't think you are unreasonable at all

Really ? It’s far from boring I fav for all about bonkers at the moment - it can be what you want it to be as there are no rules anymore - you can clash colours mix up prints layer up outfits -or you can be minimal and neutral and understated - go to Zara and other stories and whistles and get some inspiration- all ages are catered for - fashion is no longer ageist
Look online at fashion magazine websites

Thanks for this thread OldHag. I don't shop for clothes very often and then generally from somewhere I can try them on, so finding out different companies which are reliable is a Godsend.

I did once send for a couple of scarves - and a packet of buttons - from one of those pop up banner adverts which appear on GN and various other places. Rose Lily or some name similar. Not an expensive order, £20 or thereabouts as I didn't know them. The buttons priced at £1.50 arrived but, despite encouraging emails, I never saw hide nor hair of the scarves. It turned out to be a Chinese company and the reviews, when I found them, too late, weren't good. It's put me off on-line fashions!

I don't like the idea of 'fashion' but obviously there are trends which you can follow but adapt to your own style. Having your own style lets you avoid becoming a fashion victim. I can waste a lot of time looking at clothes but there are always moments when I know straight away that something is right for me.

I haven’t found this to be the case, I’m 66 and still loving my rejigged but more classical hippy look. I use a lot of the online Chinese garment companies, I’ve been thrilled with most, I always order a size larger though.

If anyone is looking for good quality flattering pure wool sweaters that wash like a dream in the machine and don’t ever bobble, have a look at Celtic. Most are made in Britain. They are quite expensive but last for ever. I buy one a year. Also brilliant customer service.

Pop up ads online ate a rip off!
Online shopping" is fraught with disappointment " my wise friend says.

maddyone

I agree with you Poppyred, I’ve seen some that I really hate, all floral patterns, big flounces, puff sleeves. Horrible.

Me too. I've always hated flounces, puff sleeves, big florals. I always feel they make me look like a drag queen - and I've seen many women looking like just that!

I couldn't agree more - the high street is a sea of porridge, beige and hideous taupe right now - it's awful, ageing unflattering and dull as ditchwater

Toast is good. Innovative and not too colourful
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BBbevan

Toast is good. Innovative and not too colourful
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But very expensive!

Bazza lovely recommendation- the first on this thread I like besides Seasalt. One of those is going on my wish list! Or rather I buy it and say ‘you bought this for me, great choice’.

Dig out your favourite clothes - and make paper patterns from them (I used a roll of thin lining paper) by drawing around the shape and adding seam allowances.

Get some lovely material and make copies in different colours. They fit perfectly and you're bound to like them!

What are we complaining about? Look at these-
Traditional Afghan dress compared with women students wearing what the Taliban are imposing.
“Fashion” may be trivial but it can also express your personality and choice in your life.
So wear what you like- enjoy every bit of variety, colour or style - and spare a thought for young women who do not enjoy even the freedom of their own choice of clothes.

Gremlins or maybe the Taliban don’t seem to want me to post the pics

Maybe now?

instagram.com/superkombi?utm_medium=copy_link

instagram.com/judith_notjudy?utm_medium=copy_link

Browsing Instagram, I came across these two (older) women, showing what they wear. They are in Australia in fact, but I suspect many of us grans here dress very similarly to this?

And this one
instagram.com/sarahlondonstyle?utm_medium=copy_link

Elvis58

Pop up ads online ate a rip off!
Online shopping" is fraught with disappointment " my wise friend says.

Your wise friend isn’t that wise
Many of us have been shopping online for years with reputable companies.

I always go to White Stuff, Fatface, Joules and Seasalt Cornwall. I refuse to dress like my mum and mother in law did at my age (I'm 65). I have a collection of bright, on the knee or just above, cheerful dresses. I know what you mean about the adverts, some of those clothes look gorgeous, but in reality are cheap and poorly made. I wish a real good quality manufacturer would pick them up and sell them in the UK.

I used to buy a lot of Sahara but they have got even more pricey. I usually get a classic in their sale - or for a real treat, pre-pandemic, used to love their twice-yearly “pop-up” sale off Pall Mall packed full of bargains.

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MayBeMaw

What are we complaining about? Look at these-
Traditional Afghan dress compared with women students wearing what the Taliban are imposing.
“Fashion” may be trivial but it can also express your personality and choice in your life.
So wear what you like- enjoy every bit of variety, colour or style - and spare a thought for young women who do not enjoy even the freedom of their own choice of clothes.

Trying again

Having just looked at Zara it would appear baggy is in this year. Is it because we have all grown larger over Lockdown!

Fashion, haha. Stopped after the 1970s, 80s style was awful, sort of Thatcherite. Trying to be sustainable and buy very little, only essentials. T shirts from charities, ie Rainforest Trust, RSPB etc. For other items try Natural Collection, People Tree etc. Or Charity Shops. Oxfam run annual Second Hand September Campaign.
The 'Fashion Industry' is one of the biggest contributers to climate change.
When my daughter graduated from Edinburgh Vet School 3 years ago, I wore a skirt over 20 years old and a top over 40 years old.

The current fashion for very full dresses with tiers and flounces only really look good on youngsters and those who are size 12 or under.
I'm sorry but anyone who likes that style but is larger is deluded if they think it makes them look younger or slimmer. Why buy something that it deliberately going to make you look bigger than what you are.
I feel the same way about winter jumpers. Any thick, chunky jumper is going to add inches to your body.
Of course, at the end of the day, everyone will wear what they like.