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Spring: what to wear?

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granontherun Tue 11-Mar-14 12:01:31

Hello everyone, I’m a new gran (GS is 1 month), and it took me a while to start thinking of myself as one! I’ve always been very conscious of dressing appropriately for my age group - none of this mutton dressed as spam malarkey for me - but at the same time I don’t want to look like I’ve totally given up on trying to look a little glam. So, now that I’m a gran, and with spring coming up (any excuse to shop!), I’m just wondering if I should rethink my style a bit. I usually end up wearing trousers/jeans and tailored blouses… can anyone recommend any stylish additions to that? Or any style/clothing tips at all?

JessM Wed 12-Mar-14 13:17:05

A bra for ones comfortable bosom aka? Surely not. grin

Glorious spring sunshine here. Very bravely emerged without 2 layers on legs (no leggings under the walking trousers! how daring is that?). Hope you are all suitably impressed. grin

Aka Wed 12-Mar-14 13:36:04

Thanks for pointing that out Phoenix it's essential to The Look.

A bra for bosoms ....what else do you put in yours Jess (on second thoughts don't answer that!)

Galen Wed 12-Mar-14 14:53:32

Hey folks! I wear my hair in a bun but no knitting needles, can't knit. Would crochet hooks do?
I hate trousers, only wear them for archery.
You forgot the essential

Pearl necklace!

Galen Wed 12-Mar-14 14:54:05

I also have Velcro shoes!

rosequartz Wed 12-Mar-14 15:53:23

Me too, Galen, but I have terrible feet which have always been a problem from when I was a child. I did ignore them and wore stilettoes when I was a teenager but now prefer 'old lady flat shoes'.
Do not want an 'old lady hairstyle' though.

And I have still some smart straight skirts at the back of the wardrobe from working days - will I ever wear them? The jackets went to the charity shop ages ago. I wear trousers mainly.

Another good look for a granny is a muslin nappy slung aross one shoulder, saves a lot of baby vomit dribbles

ffinnochio Wed 12-Mar-14 16:09:50

I walked 8kms this morning in sports ankle socks under walking sandles with velcro fastenings, a mid-length trekking skirt with side zip and side fastenings to shorten if needed, t-shirt, zipped sweatshirt, silk scarf , and silver hair clipped up. Cool and comfortable so I'm still wearing it all. Glamm? No. Fit and healthy? Yes. No pearls though.

Aka Wed 12-Mar-14 16:14:08

Try for a bit of class ffinn you're letting the side down.

Pearls would just finish off your outfit. You can get some really good artificial ones these days I'm told and only Galen could tell the difference, but you're unlikely to meet her on your trek.

Aka Wed 12-Mar-14 16:14:52

PS I trust they weren't white socks? shock

ffinnochio Wed 12-Mar-14 16:15:46

Yes - white! smile

Aka Wed 12-Mar-14 16:17:23

Afraid that is a matter for the Fashion Police hmm

ffinnochio Wed 12-Mar-14 16:22:42

Nah... cutting edge. grin

Ana Wed 12-Mar-14 16:23:52

grin

goldengirl Wed 12-Mar-14 16:31:42

On my own I like dresses and skirts but when I'm with the GC it depends on their age eg toddler: loose trousers or jeans and washable top, no dangling earrings!!! With the older ones it would depend on what we're doing but can involve jewellery eg dangling earrings and necklaces and to tart everything up a bit a scarf. Shoes? Must be comfortable and I do like slipons with a high front or Velcro or button fastening. Some clogs too are easy to wear.
I'm giving a presentation soon and I'll either wear a dress and cardy, or trousers and a jacket though my bum looks well rounded in trousers so I'm not sure yet

Galen Wed 12-Mar-14 16:47:22

When DGDs come, I have to wear my 'very pretty ring' if I wear any other I get a look of distinct disapproval. It's a sapphire surrounded by diamonds I inherited from my mother. Think I know who'll have it next. Dd not interested in jewellry
, although she does like pearls.

annodomini Wed 12-Mar-14 17:35:57

My second GD has earmarked my pearls - but not as classy as Galen's positively regal necklace.

mcem Wed 12-Mar-14 18:41:38

I have 3 lovely sets of Ortak silver jewellery - necklaces and bracelets - and they're earmarked for my 3 DGD's. They know they can borrow them for appropriate occasions in the meantime!
I'm currently looking for a bride's mum outfit that isn't ott but have offered my diamond cluster pendant to the bride - strictly her 'something borrowed'!

Soutra Sat 15-Mar-14 14:09:17

Sounds lovely mcem when is the wedding?