Fluffy thread.

dear me, fat women with scarves, outrageous. They should be locked away and not allowed out.

Those square, loose hanging clothes certainly don't suit everybody - they make me look like a tank wrapped in dust sheets.

Calistemon I live in Bath and I know the shop you mean, it is actually a branch of the same shop and have shown pictures of Dame JD in there.

Her style is the Sahara type - for the middle aged ladies who no longer have perfect figures but want to look stylish. Expensive but timeless clothing. I’m certain Dame Judi shops there.

Gab54 I wear loose shapeless clothing but I am far from overweight and people think I am younger than I am. Its suits me, I feel cool in hot weather and I can move around easily. Its a dress code I have followed after living and staying in Asia. Try it

I love Dame Judi. If I had her money and her stylist I could probably look that good too!

How does anyone keep a scarf like that over her shoulder? It would constantly slip off mine. Is there a secret? Velcro, perhaps?

To all..... linen is SUPPOSED to look crumpled. I have a friend who won’t wear this glorious material because she’s addicted to neatness and ironing! What’s that all about?

Saggi

When I put on a linen dress in the morning, I know I’m going to end up looking creased and crumpled, but I like that look

Barmeyoldbat

I agree, cool, comfy and becoming

I am confused. The YouTube clip was Tracey Ullman dressed as Judy Dench, yes!

Amagran: DM - Daily Mail: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7279043/Judi-Dench-leads-celebrity-support-Mails-dementia-care-campaign.html I'm getting used to the acronyms....!

Click and scroll down for the photo.

I love Dame Judi's style and think she looks very elegant. We're about the same height and my hair is similar in the way it's cut but it doesn't look half as good.

Right now I am in an off-white linen dress - going to grandson's 4th bday party. Only thing is, I haven't got a slip underneath, just bra and knickers. Who cares? Comfort before decency ?

CrazyH

I had that dilemma yesterday, I too opted for the see through look.

That’s not dame JD in the uTube clip...it’s Tracey Ullman.

crazyH ! ?what were you thinking of? An off white linen dress for a 4 year old’s party?! ?
Well, when you return home, straight into the washing machine with it...you know how chocolate cake stains.??

Yes agreed, a certain amount of crumpledness is part of the linen look, but......it does no favours to larger ladies, (or men) let’s be honest ( and I include myself in that).

She is my style guru. Same sort of shape, hair and height.
I think she always looks good. She has found shapes that suit her. The drape over the shoulder is supposed to elongate the body and another perpendicular line is meant to visually slim. I have never managed to 'carry off' extra bits flapping around , I am too clumsy and find them irritating.

It’s Tracey ullman doing an impersonation of dame Judy.

Seriously, I know Tracy Ullman is a brilliant impressionist, but no one surely believes she could be Judi Dench in the Youtube clip.

Now, Tracey Ullman as Camilla, that’s another story......

Ah kwest, How I envy the height thing.

White linen + 4 year olds

Nothing against linen but every time I wear anything white I spill something down it.
Well, I spill stuff quite frequently in fact, but it shows up more on white!

I wear all white several times a week. It's called a karate suit! But everyone else is dressed exactly the same, regardless of size, shape or age! I accessorise with a black belt and support sock! ?

Black belt?
Respect!