'Old Lady shops'

I do, but not without socks…except with sandals, obviously!

Hopefully.

Slax….theres a word from the past. My aunts were always talking about “a nice pair of slax” with sweaters! My mum wasn’t into trousers much but all her sisters were.

Going back to the very start of my original thread and being afraid to shop at certain names, maybe we should all take heart in that the trendiest boutique in London in the sixties was called...Granny Takes A Trip

I was sctually rummaging atound looking for my half slip the other day.
It was warm out and i had a white skirt on, so didn't want my huge knickers on show.

I remember my mum made me a pair of tartan trews in the early sixties for our annual week at the seaside.

Moth62

I remember my mum made me a pair of tartan trews in the early sixties for our annual week at the seaside.

I remember my Mum making a white PVC coat. I can still smell it.

I always find the following bit old ladyish

Chums the large section on incontinence pads and knickers, bibs for you to eat your food etc put me right off. i am not saying I will never need them but please I do not want to see it yet
Hotter but the price puts me off them too
Jaeger I know its a premium brand but so tied in the past

Not shopping, but I won’t go to a garden centre cafe. That’s for when I’m a great grandma 🤣

Oh, garden centre cafes can be delightful!

Gosh Danma that is quite extreme. My local garden centre has a play area, and is full of mums, families and social groups as well as gardeners of all ages. My son in his twenties loves it there, they do the best breakfast for miles around.

I meet 3 other GNers in one regularly.

Theres one nearish to here, with beautiful tropical fish tanks, and a marvellous tearoom with lace tablecloths, hand written menus, and china pots of tea.

Id love to go there again.

I buy from numerous different shops and certainly don’t stick my nose up at the cheaper shops. When it comes to Seasalt, I’ve only purchased one full price item which was a dress for my son’s wedding. The rest of the time I buy during the sales. As a lot of other posters have said, buy what you like and makes you feel confident wearing.
Often I’ll find my DD will have been out clothes shopping and will have bought the same as me unbeknown to each other, especially when it comes to M&S. I find most of my friends are similar, half the fun is shopping around.

I bought a lovely denim skirt from Damart last year!!

Actually, I've been buying some very pretty lacy underwear sets from Damart for some time now, probably since before I was 60! Apart from that, I don't know what they sell, the name puts me off. At the risk of being controversial, Seasalt has become a favourite for the older person...I saw a dress I really.liked last year but didn't buy it. I was highly thankful as I saw it on many ladies through the summer, all of whom would most certainly have been collecting their pension for some time! Like everyone, I also see Chums, EWM , Cotton Traders etc as being for " old people".
I know the gents outfitters in High Street , Shrewsbury you mention Aldom. It actually has some extremely smart menswear in it, DS buys his "best clothes" in there, & they're great for pyjamas, hankies, wallets etc.

MissAdventure

Theres one nearish to here, with beautiful tropical fish tanks, and a marvellous tearoom with lace tablecloths, hand written menus, and china pots of tea.

Id love to go there again.

I am available 👍

How lovely! !!!
We have a problem, though Houston.
Shhhh.... the sepsis made my teeth fall out. .wait until i get me choppers sorted, so i can do justice to a cake or two.

MissAdventure

How lovely! !!!
We have a problem, though Houston.
Shhhh.... the sepsis made my teeth fall out. .wait until i get me choppers sorted, so i can do justice to a cake or two.

I will keep you to that 👍

Or you can wear a veil 😹

poetic justice i think, as i took the mick out of another grans teeth. I made it up to her though.
Gave her some hay.

I wouldn’t worry about the brand. As long as it fits and you’re happy with the way it looks, it’s fine. I rely on Hotter shoes for my difficult feet, along with sketchers.

Shoes are probably the only thing i will spend a bit more on.
After a teliing off from my daughter "You complain your feet hurt, then buy £2 shoes!"

My outfit of choice is leather trainers (the kind with laces and a zip) from Hotter. No socks. Jersey pull on trousers and a supima v neck t shirt from Lands End and an interesting bit of knitwear from Roman. Edge to edge cardigan with nordic/ ethnic pattern or a baggy sweater. I own just one dress, no skirts and my idea of 'dressed up' is smart trousers,a silk shirt and a proper coat.
I have glaucoma and am very light sensitive and I use mobility scooter. Horror of horrors the only thing that stays on my head is a baseball cap, I haven't quite 'gritted my teeth' yet.....

I shop in Zara mango HM MS Next John Lewis. If I like something I’m not bothered where it’s from as long as it’s nice and it fits.

I get jumpers from Olive and I am wearing Chums jeans. I have also bought stuff from Tu and EWM. I don’t consider any particular shop is for old ladies (I think I am an old lady at nearly 73) . I have also bought from Cotton Traders. I am not sure what the alternatives are for every day clothes. I quite like Masai (from ebay) . Couldn’t find anything I liked in Primark last time I looked and Roman is a bit hit and miss. Bonmarche has just closed near me. I have decided flowery clothes can be quite ageing so try and avoid these days.