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Elderly Mum who won't spend any money on clothes.

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LullyDully Wed 06-Jan-16 18:08:37

Sounds like my DH!!!!! Sorry to be flippant.

I suppose she feels its a waste of money at her age. Would she wear clothes if you bought them for her as a present?

She probably fears a loss of independence and doesn't like to do as she is told. This is not a criticism by the way, just a commentary on old age. Frustrating.

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nansoval Wed 06-Jan-16 17:59:19

My mum is nearly 94 years old and lives independently. she is comfortably off financially, but refuses to buy any new/secondhand clothes.
Quite frankly I'm ashamed of the way she dresses but find it hard to tell her so - as does my sister.
She goes on and on about various items she needs, but there is never the right item anywhere.
She desperately needs a new wardrobe of clothes, but says she doesn't go anywhere to wear them and she won't get the wear out of them.
Shopping with her is diabolicle and ends in a shouting match.
anybody have any ideas on replacing her threadbare clothes ?

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