What counts as “old lady clothes” nowadays?

Hotter shoes aren't "orthopaedic"! (There are some companies out there who do make orthopaedic shoes.) In my opinion Hotter make a wide range of comfortable shoes, which actually fit! I have a stylish friend of 50-plus who wears some very smart Hotter shoes indeed. (And I have no connection with the company other than being a customer myself.)

On a contrary note!, I have found a couple of items I like from Roman Originals. Skinny jeans don't suit anyone with a shape so that's me out a d I don't see any point in wearing jeans just to cover them up with long tops. Leggings, jeggings with long sweaters, shirts or tunics are generally okay for all ages. As are flat shoes
boots. One thing I can't seem to manage though is how to wear a jacket with a long shirt!, tunic without looking as if I have just grabbed something off a hook behind the door. Also of course the weather where you live can kind of dictate how you dress. Just wear what you feel comfy in after all fashion is just another cheap wage industry creating up landfill whilst making huge profits out of us lemmings.

Gonegirl just how did you find that site and how does that company make any money??

I like the the retro boho look but anything floral on me makes me look like Laura Ashley sofa

I tend to look for inspiration from say The White Company then look for similar cheaper items. It doesn’t last long as I lose interest and go off looking at more fun things. I work with a load of engineers who think check shirts are the height of fashion

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The old lady dresses posted by Gonegirl all look lovely to me. I might buy something from that range, instead of nipping down to my local charity shop to buy something Victorian.

I think a sharp jacket (or coat) is essential as we get older - pastel fleeces do nobody any favours. Also clear colours - Doria Raglan may look superb in beige but for those who have gone grey it is far from flattering. Pity, because I have always loved camel/coffee/taupe and have some expensive wardrobe mistakes because these colours no longer do anything for me.

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I’m very disappointed with the East relaunch, I used to buy almost everything there, and really missed it.
I find the new look, too frilly and too expensive, I did see a top I quite liked, but on closer inspection, saw it had a lot of dangly bits on the wrists, would have driven me around the bend!

Yes Annaram1. They've got a pretty, almost retro, look.

Gonegirl I think those frocks are brilliant. I'm gonna get one so I can wear it to the beach next summer - great for getting in and out of my cossie in privacy

SparklyGrandma I agree with you about M&S V necks, they're often far too low for me, I'd need to wear something under them to avoid revealing all my Bravissimo. Its hard to find V necks that aren't too "school uniform" or too low to wear in public.

Sara65 - yes, I used to buy a lot of my clothes there but never went for the dated, patterned, droopy Monsoon look. I used to buy East shirts and tops and stitch up the slit sleeves that dangled in my food! Some of the East block prints were lovely, not at all fussy. And their colours were often great, with lots of clothes you could wear together.
I haven't seen a single item of clothing on the new website which I would even try on, let alone buy.

I own no jeans and haven't worn them since a white pair in the 60s. Husband is same. They are such a uniform. And I don't like/don't wear blue so the choice is limited.

Arrrgh! Sorry Gone Girl! They look like daytime nighties.

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Yes, I agree, they always had strong winter colours which I love, purples teals, shades of burgundy.

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Lessismore said nothing, which shows that she placed less importance on my gaffe than you did, which says a lot about you upping cudgels on someone else's behalf.
As for my pointing out spelling 'mistakes', not only did I stop doing it ages ago, but there are others who still do it.
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Polyester shouts "old lady"I usually but clothes from Bon Marche they are basically for mature women but look very modern, their trousers straight leg are the best for me, wouldnt be seen dead in those "drain pipe " trousers everyone seems to be wearing today despite how large their legs are.I dont think there is a certain age clothes fashion these days.We dress as we wish and try to be smart

I think I must have reached the age of thinking comfort before style. I bought an unused pair of Rieker shoes in our charity shop yesterday without a second thought, couldn’t believe how comfy they were. When I checked the size at home, they’re an 8, and I’m a 7 (which is more than big enough, imo). They make my feet look like boats.

I’ve always avoided specific fashion items preferring to go for classic and stylish. I prefer leaving manic fashion following to those much younger than me. So, my advice would be.....rise above negative comments. If you are comfortable and your mirror image pleases you....you are doing it right.

Sorry folks, but I don’t think leggings do anyone any favours - especially if you’re not built like a stick. I also hate skinny jeans and trousers - which is currently a major problem as I can’t find anything that I feel comfortable in.

I see clothes I like, try them on and think oh dear, lovely but need to be in my teens again. So much is early 70s style I think, which I love but not on me now. However everyone is complementary on the sea-salt blue leafy blouse Larissa I bought last time in GB.

I wear what I want. Today it's a leather skirt, black tights, red shoes, a red roll neck top and red/black jumper plus silver jewellery. Cos I'm doing #SecondHandSeptember both jumper and top are preloved. Don't think that's dressing like an old lady.

Hate beige.... but love grey, have silver grey hair( not permed) who does perms nowadays!! I wear 3/4 length trousers.... pumps.... trainers.... tunics.... skinny jeans... short jackets... in fact I wear what I like. White Stuff is good.... Next is good.... M&S is what my mother would’ve worn at my age... no thanks.

I’ve stopped wearing leggings. I’m Apple shaped and I’ve lost muscle tone in my legs so not a good look for me.

I like a boot cut trouser, I think they balance my shape better, but they do need to be worn with a heeled ankle boot I think.

I have photos of my Grandma, who must have been in her mid 70's possibly. It's funny thinking back. She never, ever wore trousers. I recall a green pattern dress, the fabric was something like upholstery fabric. She wore stockings and funny little lace up shoes , leather with a small heel. I have no memory of summer clothing, perhaps it was the same but a lighter weight. Never seen without a hat, which stayed out long after she had got home.

Mum was tweed and more tweed and frocks, all home made.

Tiggy, so if its a no to jeans and leggings what is there? I had something from M and S ,a sort of harem style, which is discontinued!