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Not too old for a denim jacket!

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Chrisks Wed 23-Sept-20 21:03:36

Bought myself one today on the advice of my daughter! I absolutely love it and it will go with so many things.
Makes me feel young and trendy again!
I’m 66 and a size 14!
Anyone else got one?

Seajaye Thu 24-Sept-20 10:55:26

I've 3 denim jackets in different styles/shades and I think they look great over jeans and tee shirt or a casual dress in spring summer and autumn. Its not really warm enough for bitterly cold winds though. I think denim has been around so long it counts as 'classic'. Although blue does not normally suit me, dark blue denim seems to act like a neutral, as it seems to go with most other colours . I do agree however that 'double denim' is not a good look. It rarely works. I see this more often on men than women though.

Barmeyoldbat Thu 24-Sept-20 10:58:43

Right that me decided, I am going to get a denim jacket but not a pink one as pink doesn't suit me. I have been thinking about it for some time but I haven't seen anyone around my age, 73, wearing one but now I don't care.

JadeOlivia Thu 24-Sept-20 11:04:27

Several ....and leather perfecto zipped jackets..aged 59 and 3/4 smile

TheFrugalPiggy Thu 24-Sept-20 11:11:52

Pussycat2012, I'm going to be 56 in November. I don't ever imagine a time when I won't have one. They really do look great on any age group and have never gone out of fashion.

Chrisks Thu 24-Sept-20 11:14:20

Ha...loved following all your positive replies!
I got mine from White Stuff with discount. Bit too cold to wear it today though!

Blinko Thu 24-Sept-20 11:40:19

Mmm...now pink suits me, so I'm just off to ebay to see what's around.

GeorgyGirl Thu 24-Sept-20 12:08:04

I have tried with the denim but it just didn't look right on me, I will leave it to the youngsters lol!

polnan Thu 24-Sept-20 12:24:02

I`m 84 and a size 18, and bought one earlier, well praps it was last year,, dil said it suited me and I looked good

why can`t everyone/anyone wear a denim material????

Stella14 Thu 24-Sept-20 12:28:58

I am a great believer in people wearing what makes them feel good. After all we are only here once! Notwithstanding that, I personally don’t like light denim after about 45. A little dark denim or even a lot of black denim works well, but not light denim. That is just my opinion though and it’s not for me to tell others to abide by it.

EllanVannin Thu 24-Sept-20 12:40:50

I've never worn jeans so there's no chance of a jacket.
I'm not into anything that doesn't cover the behind either even though I'm slim, it's just that I've always liked" long" in what I wear------long sleeves, long jumpers.

Nvella Thu 24-Sept-20 13:01:15

Bonprix do very good ones

Daisymae Thu 24-Sept-20 13:44:16

I have a pink and a navy one. Beats cardigans. I also have a denim type shirt that doubles as a jacket. I am also wearing a denim shirt from the white company, was quite expensive, but it has been worn to death!

Newatthis Thu 24-Sept-20 13:45:42

Never too old for anything I say!

redchud Thu 24-Sept-20 13:54:23

Hetty58

Denim jacket - fine whatever your age (if you have the figure for it) but it's a bit too chilly here.

My friend got a leather jacket (simply because she'd 'never had one') and looks pretty silly in it!

Some friend you are, tell her? Don't mock her!

handbaghoarder Thu 24-Sept-20 13:55:27

Aepgirl. Check out QVC. They have a good choice. And most of them have loads of stretch though look like the traditional ones. Check out the faux suede /leather biker jackets too. An ageing rock chick’s (me) paradise ??. Seriously. They are brill !

trustgone4sure Thu 24-Sept-20 14:01:35

I have one and i love it.
It goes with anything and everything.

sharon103 Thu 24-Sept-20 14:28:38

I've got two denim jackets. I've had one of them for a while so I use that for going shopping etc and I've just bought another from Next.
I did have a khaki one but went off the colour so sold it on ebay.
You're never too old for denim. I'm almost 66 and not ready for the pearls and twin-sets yet. grin

Tillybelle Thu 24-Sept-20 14:49:15

Chrisks. Good for you! I think denim jackets look lovely!

Tillybelle Thu 24-Sept-20 14:50:33

Daisymae. They all sound really great!

Jan16 Thu 24-Sept-20 15:34:24

I’ve got a denim jacket bought in the sale at Next and love it. However I’m been led astray too and now desparate for a pink one!!

Missiseff Thu 24-Sept-20 16:13:31

My Auntie wore a leather flying jacket with sheepskin collar to her 90th birthday party and looked fab. You're never too old to wear what you want. Life's too short to be a fuddy duddy. I've got a blue denim jacket, love it, goes with anything, and bought a white one a few weeks ago.

Jan16 Thu 24-Sept-20 16:27:07

Pink M and S denim jackets for sale on eBay 19.99!!

Phoebes Thu 24-Sept-20 16:52:45

I bought a lovely pale pink one in Sainsbury’s last year. It’s great and looks lovely over summer dresses. Sad to say, I haven’t worn it this year as Ihaven’t been going out, due to the virus. I’m 77 by the way.

Huitson1958 Thu 24-Sept-20 17:08:08

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Huitson1958 Thu 24-Sept-20 17:08:56

Guess what I’m buying next ?? I’ve never had one but will be changing that ! Thanks for the prod ! X