Fashion shops for 50+

Hallo I find it hard to buy myself menswear accepted. A costume meaning a matchin jacket and a long skirt CO67

I, Male a rwrired man been given a fashioning shampoo and set . At first as i wasn't used to it I was a little intimidated by the look. I got used to it and I have been encouraged by the hairdressers and ladies at social events and now I am pleased the shampoo and set is making a come backed into fashion for men at 40 plus . I need an okder woman to so my hair. I also have touble buyinf ckorgibg because of my size . I need a Costume to wear, that is a jacket and a long skirt . Colin

Teenager of the 70's here. I was always a vintage/bohemian/hippy type girl with a touch of Cindy Lauper in the 80's (including the feathered hat!) which was my effort at office wear. Yes, it was a talking point.

I'm a petite size 8 or 10 depending on the label, with a small waist and curves. I realised that after the age of 50 the vintage/bohemian style was actually ageing, for me anyway. It looked more bag lady than individualistic.

So in the winter I mostly live in black skinny jeans and biker boots with V neck jumpers. I still wear some of my vintage coats/jackets though.

In the summer I love wearing dresses and sandals and I try to find unusual prints and styles. They're usually the sort of thing you'd wear to a festival which I can still get away with. I hate being "bundled up" so I relish the warmer months.

lizzypopbottle

I've found my style at last! I'm 72 years old so it's taken quite some time! I made all of this in the first picture: skirt, top and jacket but not the leggings, which came from Sainsbury's. There are patterns for leggings out there, of course. I get compliments all the time. I also make my own jeans, wide leg pants and tops with three quarter or long sleeves. That means I can wear V necks which I find more flattering than round necks and I can cover my ugly elbows. Dresses don't suit my fairly active lifestyle. They make me feel too "dressed up".

I've also been using colour change fabric for some of my tops. They are a lot of fun. They change colour when you go outside in the sunshine. (See the fabric with white then pink roses.) I make colour change tee shirts for my grandchildren too. Sadly, the colour change effect wears off after several washes but the tee shirts themselves are still wearable.

I bet there are lots of sad, lonely sewing machines at the back of cupboards! There are sewing groups and classes all over the place.

I love your style, it’s mine too, but you look sooooo much better.
I’m a born again dressmaker too, I’ve done a class on pattern drafting so I should get on with that and make allowances for my “+50s body shape”.
I hope I know where you buy your fabric because I recognise some of it and I hope you payed what I’ve seen it at.
I got some “chicken” poplin from pound fabrics and did see the same one in JL for more than twice as much.

Wow! I've not logged on for the working week and am surprised at all the comments. They are inspiring comments and respect being shown to each others views. I'm a convert to gransnet!

My Mum at age 72 wore skirts with a blouse or twinset with stockings and sensible shoes, usually covered by an apron, when the housework was finished the apron came off.
In Summer she wore the same but with short sleeved top and sensible sandals. That was in the days when the over 50s needed their own stores.

I’m 72 and at the moment I have on a Fat Face crew neck T shirt and a pair of Next Denim jeans, for dresses it’s usually Next or Joe Brown, but I’m usually in jeans and T shirt or jumper if it’s cold.
I’m between a 12 and a 14 which is a nuisance, even though some items are from the same store they don’t all fit.
I’m not sure there is an over 50s look except that I don’t wear mini shirts and I’ve never been a lover of low cut tops.
I hate a wrinkly décolletage on other women and don’t wish to impose mine on others!

I love Kettlewell, White Stuff, a bit of M&S and Sainsbury's. And the shop in the village.

Aveline

Oreo I don't buy many clothes because I just tend to slop about in the same old things. My Pomodoro dress was an impulse buy and I am so glad I splurged. Sometimes it's worth it.

They do look great, wonder if they have sales?

Although long. long retired. I still buy clothes, mainly on line now. It has taken me a long time to know the styles that suit me. The Internet has certainly helped :Pinterest, You Tube, as well as Googling for on line stylists. I am a size 10 and rectangular in shape. I watch on line videos for styling tips but not slavishly. I also know the colours that suit me and buy items from Kettlewell Colours. Lots of help here with colours that suit and colour-co-ordination.I don't "follow fashion" but do buy fashionable accessories: handbags, costume jewellery. etc. I love tailored clothes but lead a far more casual life now.

Summerfly thanks for the compliment! My mother was a skilled seamstress and taught my sister and me but there are local sewing groups and classes out there who are happy to welcome beginners. Reconditioned sewing machines are out there too. Google will surely reveal something near you.

I don’t buy many clothes and I try to buy secondhand as the amount in landfill is scandalous. M&S for jeans, as their long fit my 34” legs, the occasional Joe Browns piece in their sale, t shirts and shorts Tu, M&S or Matalan.
We have good charity shops near us, so I always have a look.

Avelineit's www.globalmandalaclothing.com/

What is this Scottish company selling Indian dresses? I really like these

I wear all sorts. Today I'm wearing grey sweatpants, the cheapest Puma ones from Sports Direct, with a Primark T shirt & lime green Asda jumper. My favourite going out clothes at this time of the year are the brightly coloured dresses by Orientique, an Australian firm. They're available online & from a couple of local boutiques near my home- pullover styles, very comfy & eye catching, about £80 or thereabouts although I got 2 for 1 in a recent sale. I have 5 & wear them all the time for going out of the house from Autumn through to summer. I've recently bought a lot of new summer dresses - Next, M&S, Primark & several from a really cheap online company from Scotland selling Indian dresses. They are lovely! My best dresses are from Bombshell, I have 10 now, mostly bought in the sales. They are beautifully made in England and the design & styling is very flattering.

Oreo I don't buy many clothes because I just tend to slop about in the same old things. My Pomodoro dress was an impulse buy and I am so glad I splurged. Sometimes it's worth it.

Wow Lizziepopbottle, I’m so envious. Wish I could make my own clothes.
I worked in a factory one summer that made M&S underwear. My job was to sew the sides on pants. Easy enough really, but when it comes to clothes I’m useless. 😄

Aveline

I was delighted to find a dress that suited my 60+ body shape very well. I liked it so much that I Googled the maker and found I liked every single dress on their website! Pomodoro. I'm not advertising just saying l liked their dresses. Not body hugging and often with three quarter sleeves. Nice fabric and good quality workmanship.

I got quite excited until I saw the prices!😲

I'm 62 and love Joe Browns. Always fit perfectly.
You need to find your style first.
My younger years I wore 1950's/1960's but can't anymore.
Now I wear clothes I never thought I could.

White Stuff have a half price sale, launched today.

Have you tried Seasalt Nomadica? - I'm addicted to their clothes and lots of size and shape options.

My problem is not so much body shape as body length. I struggle to get any dresses which fit my short body. Any reasonably priced recommendations? I’ve just bought a Précis dress on Vinted - it’s still too long on the shoulders!! 🙄

depends on each person's taste and mood

I confess I wear the same type of clothes that I did in my 20s. Jeans, T. shirts, Loose trousers in hot weather, gypsy skirts and smart jackets for work and meetings. I'm 5.7inches tall weigh just under 9 stone and am 72 years old.
Body shape - pah!!!

I surprised myself by buying a French Connection dress for a wedding the other day. I always thought tis brand was for the young and trendy.