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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?

Soozikinzi Fri 23-Feb-24 12:51:35

The modern day denim jacket have a bit of stretch in them so they're more like.a cardigan . M 63 and I've got a light blue and a pink one they're great !

Seagull72 Fri 23-Feb-24 12:40:15

I have blue, black and cream denim jackets. Agree they make you feel young. Wear them with long dresses and trainers. Smarter than the go to cardigan.

twiglet77 Fri 23-Feb-24 12:38:58

I love mine. It’s a Next jacket but I bought it for £6 from a charity shop. Better than my old Levi’s jacket because 1) it has stretch and 2) it has pockets that are actually deep enough for my phone and keys!

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Fri 23-Feb-24 12:32:53

I have a friend in her mid 70's always looks classically smart who wears a green suede leather biker style jacket also a denim and white denim jacket and is often complemented on her style. I have a light denim jacket and a navy biker style denim jacket both look smart with dresses or nice top and dark jeans. Love them, never too old for "classics" as long as not worn with nearly not there shorts or mini skirts 😉😁

bobbydog24 Fri 23-Feb-24 12:19:07

I’m 77 and have two. White one and dark denim. Go lovely with dresses in the spring. Have have had lots of compliments, even from young people.

Shirls52000 Fri 23-Feb-24 12:17:53

I’ve got two and I’m 66, look lovely over summer dresses

HelterSkelter1 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:51:39

I am 75 and she is 77.

HelterSkelter1 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:51:12

I am looking at MS jackets and the Seasalt Reading Rocks one. I need to try them on to go with white jeans and summer dresses.
Any recommendations. A friend bought a great one from Damart last year.

NannyBarbie Fri 23-Feb-24 11:43:50

I have a dusky pink coloured one that I bought a couple of seasons ago. I wear it spring, summer & into the Autumn. I'm 64!

greenlady102 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:35:54

I have got 4 denim ones including a bright pink one and two corduroy. Inwill nevercstop wearing ANYTHING just because of my age.....and yes I do double denim.

Amandajs66 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:31:18

I have 3 denim jackets, love them. I wear them with most clothes, just not jeans, can’t do double denim.
Never too old for a denim jacket. x

Noname Fri 23-Feb-24 11:31:11

I have 4! Pink, dark blue, black and white. I’m nearly 65, they go with loads of things 👍

Anyard46 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:28:14

Yes I have a pink one and a blue one and I’m 77

Anyard46 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:26:58

I have 2 ( pink and blue) and I’m 78 ❤️

Hyacinth384 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:23:40

I’m a size 20 so does that mean I shouldn’t wear denim jackets?. Pity because I have 2 lol.

Urmstongran Fri 23-Feb-24 11:22:36

I love mine from Next. Had it a couple of years now it’s a versatile addition to my wardrobe goes with so many items. Very wearable!

Purplepixie Fri 23-Feb-24 11:19:12

I love my denim jacket and I am 71 years old!! Infact I am going to sew some little badges on it soon. Enjoy!!!!! Life is too short!!!!

Fairycakes Fri 23-Feb-24 11:15:51

I've got a denim smock. Does that count? 😁

winifred01 Fri 23-Feb-24 11:13:28

I have one, aged 87!

Sar53 Wed 21-Feb-24 18:51:44

I love mine and cannot wait for the warmer weather to start wearing it again.
I have a blue denim jacket but fancy a pink one after hearing that a lot of you love the pink.
I shall be on the look out for one.

Esmay Wed 21-Feb-24 18:42:53

I think that there used to be a kind of uniform for elderly ladies .
Apart from no longer wearing high heels and short skirts - I wear the same clothes that my daughters wear .
My twin set and pearls look is a bit tongue in cheek .

BlueSapphire Wed 21-Feb-24 15:19:07

I bought a grey denim jacket two years ago - I'll be 79 this year and fully intend to get my money's worth out of it again this year!

Freya5 Wed 21-Feb-24 13:27:56

If you like it, makes you feel good get one and wear it. Too many judgemental people reclothes for mature women.
I'll be getting one next month, at 74.

Esmay Wed 21-Feb-24 13:08:04

I love them and wear a denim jacket over a summer dress .
If I can slim down I'll wear one with jeans .

AmberSpyglass Wed 21-Feb-24 12:55:36

White hair and a denim or biker jacket is one of the coolest looks out there. Fact. Just ask yourself ‘what would Marianne Faithfull, Suzi Quattro or Christie Hynde’ do and do that.