what to wear at 60 plus?

Yes to all of the above!

However the one thing I think you shouldn't compromise on is knitwear. In my experience, if it is cheap, it's going to look cheap.

I agree about Marksies' being overdesigned. I don't bother to go in there any more. Their jeggings are good, but the rest of their clothes? Noooo.

I've bought some lovely things from Phase 8, of all places. Really good quality knitwear.

I think it's quite difficult to find pieces that are just a little bit different, so I generally peruse ebay at length for stuff by Sandwich, Cos and Crea Concept.

I've just bought a pair of pink brogues for a fiver.

An example of a look NOT to be aimed for is Fern Britten on the cover of this
month's Good Housekeeping.

Hide the things you don't like about your body and show off your good points, I'm 83 and like 3/4 sleeves to hide my upper arms but it's difficult to find them, although it is summer I'm sure manufacturere could make sleeves in georgette or something similar they are missing out by not doing so as I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

I suddenly realised the other day that I was wearing almost the same things as I wore when I was in my early 20s- black polo neck, thick black tights and a pinafore dress- slightly longer than I wore then. I like loose tops and straight leg jeans as well-with boots. Passing a shop the other day I found myself wondering if I could still wear Doc Martens. I know I'm going to buy some, the only question is what colour?

I think BHS went under because it was catering for a demographic which doesn't exist any more. People do not morph into a sartorial middle age any more. No more, on the chime of the clock at age forty, do we have to abandon our jeans for the twinset and beige cardigan.

It is perhaps a good idea when older to choose clothes which are cut well, are lined and are made of decent quality fabric as we cannot distract attention from a charming dishabille by the glow of our skin and the swing of our hair. A more groomed look is, possibly, the way to go.

I concentrate on a facial regime of fancy creams (which don't work, obviously), and exercise and diet to keep trim. At seven stone I can still wear skinny jeans but twin them with 'posh' tops from Phase Eight, Hobbs or like high street top end shop sales. I can't afford to pay for the quality I aspire to so I never buy at the given price but always wait for a knock-down or two (or three).

I find that a very good coat will give a satisfactory 'outline' and, again, I buy bargains. Buying a coat in summer is a good wheeze if you can locate one.

Black lycra tights are the older woman's friend. In fact, they are every woman's friend.

The last piece of advice I would offer is not to give in to old lady shoes. You don't need to wear stilettos but proper, leather shoes are essential for not 'go[ing] gentle into that good night'.

Well I'm 65 this year, 5' 3" size 16 and a scruff who rarely wants to dress up. I work from home so wear jeans & long sleeve tops in the winter and cut offs and short sleeve tops in summer. Mainly flat shoes or flip flops/sandals but I did buy a pair of spotty heels from M&S recently, love them but can't wear them for more that 2 hours.
Having read on here that jeggings were fine for us older ladies as long as we wear longish tops over them I invested in a few of both and must say I have had lots of compliments and questions about if I've lost weight - which I haven't but the fit & flare shape of the tops is very flattering.
One thing I'd advise anyone who carries too much weight like me, DO NOT wear clothes that are even a tiny bit tight, you just show off the bulges, even consider buying a size bigger as you look as if your clothes are a bit loose which makes you seem slimmer. Smoke and mirrors!
My one vanity is having my hair cut and hi lighted regularly, I don't do make up but I like my hair to look OK.
Welcome to your 60s pennyb, when we're lucky life is what we make it, so hope you're lucky and you can make it great

Wear what you like. I am well over 60 and live in skinny jeans most of the time, though in summer I usually swap them for looser, cotton/linen trousers. For tops and jumpers I like casual but stylish and pref. a little bit different. Not always easy if you don't want to spend a lot.

Even in her early 80s my mother would not wear what she considered 'frumpy old lady' clothes, and when she developed dementia and couldn't care less I still would not buy them for her. Each to their own, of course, but certain colours and styles just scream frumpy old lady to me. And it wasn't easy finding non FOL things that could be tumble dried after she finally had to go into a care home.

I am 71next week and wear whatever I like. Lots of colour ,skinny trousers or leggings with lump covering loose tops! I do dress appropriately for special occasions though. I'm rather tall so the excess weight doesn't show much as its spread over such a large area!
I'm often complimented on my clothes which makes me smile as the majority of them are garnered from charity shops.
Yesterday I bought a 20s style flapper dress,all fringing and sequins ! God knows where or when I will be able to wear it but I wanted it so badly !!
My hair refuses to go grey which believe it or not I am disappointed about and have spent years having bleached. Stopped that now.
The only thing that really lets me down now is my wrinkled face!!
I really believe that you should wear what pleases you and makes you feel good. Life is too short now to worry about age and numbers.

Oh dear, looks like I'm getting it wrong on many counts!

I have the odd beige top, but in good fabric and well cut (I do liven it with scarves, jewellery etc) and often wear black trousers in various shapes, boot cut, straight, leggings whatever!

I have also been known to wear shortish skirts, but usually with opaque tights, long jumpers or tunics and boots, never with bare legs and high heels.

Must get out my cropped trousers and see if they fit this year.........

BTW,great article in today's Telegraph, "Never too old to look cool" sorry, still haven't worked out how to do links from Hudl, but I do think it's worth a read! (Great photos too)

Phoenix No, your ok. A good beige is classic. It's those cardigans and waistcoats that should never see the light of day that posters are talking about.
You could call my Chinos beige, nothing wrong with them.
And the right 'beige' with black is class.

I shall get out my beige linen trousers shortly.

Although - we were having a cuppa somewhere nice this afternoon and in came a table-full (rather than coach-load) of old ladies in beige cardigans .....

I totally agree. Wear what you like so long as the worst parts are covered. Unfortunately age depicts what we wear eventually such as bad knees dodgy feet, liver spots, droopy boobs and lumps and bumps. Always try something on first is my motto and you are not certain about it, don't buy it.

I really hate shopping and have an embarrassing tendency to faint in supermarkets and department stores. However, my personal shopper, aka absentdaughter, tends to wheel me around from time to time to guide me towards new clothes, new shoes, new jackets, etc. – and some of them are actually for me! I do try to keep her mantra in mind: "Mum, there is never a right time to look frumpy".

Today I think I will wear ancient shorts and an even more ancient BHS t-shirt as I have to spend the morning lifting turf and barrowing earth round the garden.
I think that should be sartorially appropriate...

I wore a dress leggings combo on Thursday that was comfy. Saw myself in a shop window and won't be wearing them together again!

If you don't enjoy wearing it get rid.
If you try it on and it excites you buy it.

DD's killer comment is always "Is that what you're going to wear?" At which point I look in the mirror and say "Of course not! I'll find something decent".

Oh dear deedaa! I remember saying that to my DM
Her response was 'yes what's wrong with it?' and I didnt have the nerve to tell her

I got my summer clothes out yesterday and chucked out all the size 12s which have obviously shrunk over the winter. I'm now doing two walks a day instead of one, except when it is raining. I agree about the beige cardis being no-nos but I think beige linen or cotton trousers are ok. I like neutral trousers (usually cropped ones) in the summer, so beige and navy are fine, but I keep black for the winter - and avoid pale blue at all costs.

I read once that you can always tell if a stranger could be a friend if you would willingly wear what they are wearing. Do Gransnetters agree? I have 2 existing friends who are copyists, and I find this rather annoying.

No. I have a very dear friend whose dress sense I like.
She lent me some maternity dresses which I felt awful in.
Even though I was pregnant at the time.

I am so glad you added that last sentence -janea or I would have been questioning how good a friend she was

I wouldn't wear anything that my 3 closest friends wear. One has a penchant for greens and brown, yuk, the other has a thing about sparkles and the other always looks as if she's waiting to grow into everything. But I love them all.