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All this 'how to be stylish' advice.

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ExD Wed 14-Oct-20 12:50:23

I do wish the models used in these programmes, articles, blogs on this subject were based more on 'real' people. The lovely tall, slender, examples of old age are nothing like most of us.
Where are the overweight, doubled chinned, spectacle wearing, short, dumpy, swollen legged examples of femininity - or the skinny, saggy breasted, thin haired, scraggy necked examples that are representative of most of us?
Just a thought.

MerylStreep Sat 17-Oct-20 11:37:36

Oh no. Hotter sandals and purple anorak in the same sentence. Too much ?

twinnytwin Sat 17-Oct-20 12:28:43

Well I love looking at the "How to look stylish" pages online, and stuff on YouTube. I'm 69 and I don't want to look like "mutton dressed as lamb" but by being aware of fashion trends is fun to me. I've loved the trend for flat white leather trainers with dresses over the last couple of years. I live in jeans and tops at home but love to dress up a little, even if just going to the pub. I've sewn all my clothes for the past few years. I've also since lockdown grown out the blonde and am embracing the grey/silver hair. Each to their own.

Lisagran Sat 17-Oct-20 12:58:55

MOnica - you’re right that life is too short to lace up boots. I have a very comfortable pair of boots from Heavenly Feet that have laces - but also zips smile. Your outfit sounds lovely!

M0nica Sat 17-Oct-20 13:30:12

Lisagran. Even my trainers have velcro fastenings!

M0nica Sat 17-Oct-20 13:31:26

Style isn't what you wear, but the way that you wear it

TerriBull Sat 17-Oct-20 13:49:36

I like the number 1 model's style very much. Not keen on 2 and 3.

mumofmadboys Sat 17-Oct-20 13:52:14

Another model 1 fan too. Hate 2 and 3. Really dislike heavy looking jewellery. Didnt used to like Theresa May's necklaces.

Callistemon Sat 17-Oct-20 13:54:22

Does model No. 2 have a nose ring?

I do have similar specs but not a bull ring in my nose.

Callistemon Sat 17-Oct-20 13:55:16

Now, if someone gave me that necklace in No. 3 and it was solid gold I wouldn't say no.

LadyHonoriaDedlock Sat 17-Oct-20 14:01:16

Mary Beard is my hero.

Kalu Sat 17-Oct-20 14:06:47

I prefer No.1 look. Don’t like 2 or 3.
I love chunky acrylic necklaces - vive la difference.

Callistemon Sun 18-Oct-20 14:40:29

I'd sell it if it was solid gold, Kalu or put it in a bank vault as an investment!
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Lisagran Sun 18-Oct-20 15:03:19

I like chunky necklaces too - here’s a few of mine smile

Marydoll Sun 18-Oct-20 15:13:20

Lisa ?

M0nica Sun 18-Oct-20 18:41:12

LadyHonoria But Mary Beard has style.