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Nana56 Sat 20-Jul-24 17:01:43

Help, I need some fashion advice.
I've just bought a Boden dress in the sale. It was a bargain, was £90 reduced to under £30.
It's red Jersey, long sleeved, paisley pattern.
I bought in readiness for autumn/winter. I have never bought Boden before as so pricey. I do love the quality and the brightness. I usually wear dresses as find comfy.
I'm late 60s, size 14ish and 5ft 10ins.
My question is, am I too old for bright red? I don't want to look as 'mutton'.
However, I do love fashion and try to make an effort.
All advice gratefully received

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Patsy70 Sat 20-Jul-24 20:52:35

Joseann

This one?
Nice.

That’s lovely, Nana56, especially in Autumn/Winter.

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Skydancer Sat 20-Jul-24 22:07:06

It sounds nice. I think older people should wear more colours than beige. You could always tone it down with paler tights or scarf.

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JenniferEccles Sat 20-Jul-24 22:52:23

I really like the second dress, the red one which Joseann showed.
It’s the sort of style I like, dresses with some shape and a defined waist.
I’m small so loose clothes just swamp me.

I’ve got a few Boden dresses, but I’m now tempted to have a look !

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M0nica Sun 21-Jul-24 22:46:56

What has age got to do with it?

I am 80 and I wear bright colours all the time including a lovely cherry red tunic, bought from Culture Vulture about 4 years ago.

My summer wardrobe ncludes sunshine yellow, scarlet, and peach.

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Nana56 Mon 22-Jul-24 12:49:35

Never looked at culture vulture. Will certainly look. Thanks M0nica

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Norah Mon 22-Jul-24 13:07:17

Any colour that flatters at any age. For me white is a flattering colour as is black, apparently not everyone agrees, thus choices.

Wear what you wish.

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Tenko Mon 22-Jul-24 13:09:56

You’re never too old for bright colours . Wear what you want and what makes you feel good

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M0nica Mon 22-Jul-24 13:39:46

Black is a colour that 'kills' me. Makes me look as if I am the corpse at a funeral, I am also judicious in wearing white. it does not flatter me. Autumnal colours from cream to darkest brown through autumn reds, browns and yellows are the colours that most flatter my colouring and complexion.

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Flur Mon 22-Jul-24 14:11:03

I bought the bottom red dress for my husband's 80th birthday in February. I love it, it's very flattering. I am 77 and look better in bright clothes.

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Fernbergien Mon 22-Jul-24 18:46:35

I wish older women wore more colour. Love red and also coral. That dress is lovely.

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Kim19 Mon 22-Jul-24 18:48:46

Colourful is superb!

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LauraNorderr Mon 22-Jul-24 18:53:55

Flur

I bought the bottom red dress for my husband's 80th birthday in February. I love it, it's very flattering. I am 77 and look better in bright clothes.

I hope he looked good in it 😂

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Ziplok Tue 23-Jul-24 14:01:32

Of course you’re not too old to wear red. You wear it and enjoy it. 😊

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JdotJ Tue 23-Jul-24 14:18:48

That's a lovely dress.
I've got a few Boden pieces, all sale purchases as Boden is pricy.
If you're worried about the bright colour just remember our lovely late Queen who just shone in beautiful bright colours that she wore.

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Poppyred Tue 23-Jul-24 14:24:26

It’s a beautiful dress and a lovely colour. If you feel comfortable in it then wear it with style and a smile.

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