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leather trousers!

(32 Posts)
ninathenana Mon 20-Oct-14 10:03:20

Have just watched Rip of Britain where Angela Rippon was wearing leather trousers. She is 70, is it just me who thinks that's a no,no ?
Apologies to anyone of a similar age who proudly wears theirs. Just MHO.

FarNorth Mon 20-Oct-14 10:20:16

I think they are gross, whatever age you are - apologies to everyone who likes them.

henetha Mon 20-Oct-14 10:24:23

They must be quite uncomfortable, too....Unless you can afford the finest soft leather.

KatyK Mon 20-Oct-14 10:27:16

There was an article about her and her leather trousers in one of the newspapers at the weekend. She says she will wear what she likes and she doesn't give a monkey's what anyone thinks. Something to be said for that I suppose but I couldn't be doing with them.

pompa Mon 20-Oct-14 11:11:31

I seem to remember Suzi Quatro looking pretty hot in leather trousers. (another cold show due)

And there is nothing like a biker chick perched on the back of a bike in leathers (must go for that shower now)

But I do agree, there is an age limit.

gillybob Mon 20-Oct-14 11:15:01

grin pompa you are a devil !

I agree leather trousers look fabulous on a nice tight, young bottom and hideous on an old saggy one.

I did have a pair (back in the day) wouldn't be seen dead in them now.

Elegran Mon 20-Oct-14 11:21:20

Is Bikergran still around? I have not seen any posts from her for a while. Has she changed her name?

annodomini Mon 20-Oct-14 11:48:47

Thanks for the reminder, Elegran. I have just pm'd her and the message was sent, so she hasn't left us.

ninathenana Mon 20-Oct-14 11:53:14

They are a necessity for bikers male and female (chicks! sad ) of any age. Different to wearing them for 'style'. I admire her for knowing her own mind, but even if I were her size they wouldn't be my thing.

Ana Mon 20-Oct-14 11:56:44

Cilla Black often wears them too.

Teetime Mon 20-Oct-14 12:14:19

I think they must be very hot and sweaty. Yuk- they are a bit of taste holiday.

glammanana Mon 20-Oct-14 12:56:17

Elegran I had same thoughts yesterday haven't seen her about for a while certainly miss her humour,I think leather trousers on youngsters look fine and as a safety measure on motorbikes they are a must but nothing worse than seeing saggy bottoms when they are well used.hmm

Agus Mon 20-Oct-14 13:06:24

I had a brown leather pair years ago. Lovely soft leather and very comfy.

Not something I would wear now though. OK in my twenties but not in my sixties.

nightowl Mon 20-Oct-14 13:38:32

Didn't bikergran say she was taking some time away from GN after her husband died? I hope she is ok, and comes back soon.

Liz46 Mon 20-Oct-14 13:50:31

IMO Angela Rippon always looks extremely smart but this morning I found her leather trousers a bit of a shock and didn't like them. To be fair, if she could see me now, she wouldn't be impressed by my clothes either!

petallus Mon 20-Oct-14 14:44:30

And to think that this very morning I returned some stretchy slim legged jeans to M & S because I thought they were too clingy!

hildajenniJ Mon 20-Oct-14 15:38:01

I always wanted to try leather trousers but never had the courage. Now I haven't got the shape.grin

gangy5 Mon 20-Oct-14 16:33:43

A definite no!! Mutton dressed as lamb comes to mind!

granjura Mon 20-Oct-14 16:52:14

hildajennij - same here, lol. Personally, I'd say live and let live- doesn't bother me and I quietly envy their figure.

rockgran Mon 20-Oct-14 17:05:19

Would they go well with a waterfall cardigan! grin

Kiora Mon 20-Oct-14 17:14:12

rockgran you made me sniggergrin thanks just the tonic I needed after that Monday feeling at work

suzied Mon 20-Oct-14 18:18:58

I wouldn't mind trying them but my husband calls them " colostomy bags" , so somewhat off putting. ( this was in tribute to an unpleasant colleague of his who wore them - not sure of the connection!)

granjura Mon 20-Oct-14 18:53:11

Am I really the only one who has not got a clue about those waterfall cardigans grin

Ana Mon 20-Oct-14 18:55:12

Yes.

Ana Mon 20-Oct-14 18:55:25

smile