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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 28-Mar-12 11:38:49

Our latest Gransnet guest blogger is Amanda from The Women's Room. Her post - What not to wear takes a look at fashion trends best avoided at all costs by those of us who are now a little older and wiser.

Do you agree with her list? And what would you add to it?

Anagram Wed 28-Mar-12 15:07:25

Ha ha! They look like brothel-creepers! grin
(and 175 quid??)

Annika Wed 28-Mar-12 15:36:11

Anagram how much!!!! shock

Greatnan Wed 28-Mar-12 15:44:03

The brown and white shoes are co-responents' shoes.

gracesmum Wed 28-Mar-12 16:13:53

If I were tall and willowy with good ankles I would wear these shoes with a linen trouser suit - I have always liked "men's" shoes, but with my stumpy little legs - no chance.
I do think we should be nicer about them however as they seem to have a golden labrador.

Anagram Wed 28-Mar-12 17:17:54

What, the shoes? confused

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:26:05

The 'stick' ladies have got some sort of poodle-ish dog. hmm

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:26:36

I don't know why I hmm'd that! Poodles are fine! shock

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:27:15

I think those shoes could rub you.

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:29:45

Ah! She's supposed to have the dog's lead in her hand! That's why it looks odd. They've shuffled them up together! hmm

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:30:41

They wouldn't ever read this, would they?

Would they?

Ariadne Wed 28-Mar-12 17:31:25

Agree, wotsup. They are truly ugly.

Anagram Wed 28-Mar-12 18:07:21

Who are?

This is all very confusing! wink

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 18:46:52

I no! I don't suppose they are ugly Anagram! We won't go that far! It's just the shoes. smile

wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 18:47:28

You're not confused now,are you? smile

johanna Wed 28-Mar-12 18:53:16

Those shoes!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous.
For a gay man, although even he would have to be fairly young...........

Anagram Wed 28-Mar-12 18:58:18

grin johanna!

jeni Wed 28-Mar-12 19:38:52

I think I can imagine jing in themgrin
Since we don't know what she looks like, we are free to imagine!grin

Mishap Wed 28-Mar-12 21:55:39

I saw the ultimate what not to wear yesterday - a very plump young woman in a short top with see-through black leggings, under which you could see her bright red pants wobbling their way down the road - it was not a pretty sight!

Anagram Wed 28-Mar-12 22:31:26

Oh, don't you just wish some of those plump young women would give a thought to what they look like from behind? I can imagine it all looks OK in the mirror, front view, but rear view.....shock

harrigran Wed 28-Mar-12 22:41:06

Those shoes are gross, they look like something a spiv from the 40s would wear.

gracesmum Thu 29-Mar-12 11:31:17

As articulated by Ogden Nash

Sure, deck your limbs in pants;
Yours are the limbs, my sweeting.
You look divine as you advance --
Have you seen yourself retreating

smile

Carol Thu 29-Mar-12 12:14:05

gracesmum grin

supernana Thu 29-Mar-12 13:03:54

I dress to please myself. Comfy and practical most of the time and glam on special occasions. I like peplums. They seem to flatter. I shall upload two photos taken in the outfit that I wore for my son's wedding almost 3 years ago.

POGS Thu 29-Mar-12 15:07:44

Wear what you like, when you like unless you are over a size 16 then do not wear a short top with trousers. I'm just jealous of anyone who can wear high heels, short skirts and not have to cover the old 'bingo wings'. I used to be mature and intoxicating once, now I am just old and drunk but I do try a little harder if going out, if only not to offend the neighbours. Oh and forget bright coloured eye-shadow.

Elegran Thu 29-Mar-12 15:21:01

Is that don't forget to wear it, or don't forget to avoid it?