'Old Lady shops'

I don’t care where I buy from as long as. I feel good. Also I don’t take much note of where others buy.

I like for a shop to have an image---it save me the trouble of searching for what I want.

BonMarche is not only old lady it's also dowdy but I buy my nether garments there as BonMarche sizing is unequalled.

LucyAnna5

I bought some lightweight wide leg trousers from New Look yesterday, and wore them last night for drinks with friends in a pub garden. They have an elasticated waist……

I have a few pairs of wide legged, linen trousers with elasticated waists, which look very stylish with a loose top. A couple of pairs I’ve bought in Spain and will be looking for more when I’m there next week.

I wear elaticated waistbands, of course I do. The point I was making was that you can also buy clothes which can look stylish from places like Roman and Damart.

I agree with oreo. I think " old lady stuff" is in the head. As I said earlier , at what age are you an old lady. Who cares if someone thinks you are old because of the way you dress.

I bought some lightweight wide leg trousers from New Look yesterday, and wore them last night for drinks with friends in a pub garden. They have an elasticated waist……

I agree Aldom. For example, M&S joggers have elasticated waists that are completely flat.

dragonfly46

I think elasticated waists are far more aging than the brand!

Flat, smooth elasticated waistbands are equally as good as the stitched on waistbands. These are very different to the type of waistband where the wide elastic is threaded through the band. The crinkled finish on those is very unflattering, but not so with a flat waistband.

Well said Oreo.

I agree Oreo.

If comfort for your feet matters then Skechers and Hotter boots, if comfort for tum and surrounding area matters then elastic waists, nobody knows as the waistband will be covered.
Also remember that nobody will grab you to investigate what label you’re wearing.
A lot of this angst about ‘old lady stuff’ is just in the head.

As a few posters have said already, it’s good to buy from wherever if you like the garment and it will suit you and your purpose.
Nothing is off limits to me.
I think for some people it’s the fear of getting older or appearing older that’s driving them.
You can find good items to wear that don’t look old fashioned from just about every source.

I think elasticated waists are far more aging than the brand!

I was given a pair of Chums jeans and found they fit well and are good quality. I had never heard of the company. I shall carry on wearing them.

I’ll buy from anywhere that sells clothes that actually fit me. In recent months my midriff bulge has expanded despite all my best efforts which doesn’t work well with small hips and bust.

My favourite shop for all basics is Uniqlo. Jeans, T shirts, linen shirts, jackets , sweatshirts, joggers and knitwear. If I want something a bit more upmarket I’d look in Cos, Poetry, Sahara, Wrap,Toast - or those brands on Vinted. I like BAM for their bamboo yoga pants and tops. For occasionwear - I’d make it myself.

Good for you 😀. You obviously have your own sense of style and, like my mum always says, never going to have a grey wash and set and wear an elasticated flowery skirt with American Tan tights 😂🤣.

I suppose I am biased. I went into a Hotter shop, once. It was full of white haired ladies. Not that I ‘m not one. I walked straight out.
I like M&S trousers and jeans as they fit me well. But never elastic waisted. Most of my clothes are Seasalt, or Toast ( sale or eBay) . My shoes Birkenstock, Josef Siebel, or DMs. I shall be 82 at the end of this year. Not ready to give up and embrace old lady stuff just yet

Hotter is a shoe shop.

I dress for comfort these days, but always feel well turned out. Bon Marche has a varied selection of styles and reasonably priced. Their loyalty scheme gives good discounts via vouchers.

I occasionally buy in M & S, Peacocks, Asda & Tesco, we don't have a lot of choice in town and I don't internet shop.

Whatever you wear, you're not fully dressed without a smile 😀.

I've never heard of Hotter, but I buy all my trousers and tops from Bonmarche

Does anyone remember Ethel Austin?
I think it had branches elsewhere, and i loved the clothes.

Allira Bon Marche sell Dash wear.

Climbing a fence?!?
I don't think I'd trust a shewee.

Still, if Chums say its ok to use in the car, who are we to argue?
Never mind the fact that I haven't got a car...

Well, better than climbing a fence .....

its a shewee with a lid. (I just happened to browse it.. (of course i wouldn't have if there was anything more suitable)