Do you think the baggy, shapeless, oversized clothing trend is flattering?

FannyCornforth

Bluebelle you look absolutely fab!

Stylish but also know how to stand and pose without looking posed iyswim.

I'm hopeless.

FannyCornforth

I bet that you aren’t a fan of Gudren Sjoden (sp?)

They look like pantomime dames!

BlueBelle

I realise more and more that I m the poor relation on GN I ve never bought or even heard of any of the ‘names’ you all use but these are my baggy dungarees minus my head hahaha

You’re definitely not alone! I have never been able to (or actually wanted to) buy anything from, say, Sahara. I shop for clothes in a little local shop, the market, High St stores when there are sales on, etc. I haven’t got the desire for expensive clothes - nor the lifestyle! Someone gave me some blue Irises yesterday and I’ve been putting them in the garden (wet, claggy soil) and digging up some white ones to swap. So mucky already!

BlueBelle, they look lovely

It's the lockdown look to cover the lack of exercise and overeating.

Bluebelle you look absolutely fab!

I've found the perfect shape for me - the Cocoon dress! I've made this style in T shirt material, suiting material, wool blend mix material and it's so comfy but still quite trendy and flattering for my body-shape. No fiddly zips or buttons AND it has pockets in the side!

www.craftstash.co.uk/simple-sew-cocoon-dress-pattern.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8sCRBhA6EiwA6_IF4cYAARKE-o8-EmxPtXxmQgja_jM6DiBcnTmseA4m_Cn7sSgqrEK0ABoCUxYQAvD_BwE

I realise more and more that I m the poor relation on GN I ve never bought or even heard of any of the ‘names’ you all use but these are my baggy dungarees minus my head hahaha

Mogsmaw

It’s the stretchy ultra-tight sports leggings on everyone!
Honestly it’s bad enough seeing every ripple of a pert, young bum but on the over 50s. It’s ok in the gym but for a shopping trip it’s not necessary or flattering. It’s when the “ripple pattern” is so stretched out and under stress it just looks awful.

I wear leggings daily. Anyone that doesn't like my flabby, fat, over 50's a**e always has the choice not to look.

Sorry, not sorry.

Blossoming yes, empire line is fabulous.
I wore a midnight empire line dress to my dad’s wedding.
I looked better than the bride ?

Loose yes, to a certain degree, i am a great believer in covering bums n tums but in stylish loosely fitting attire, not a kaftan.

Saying that, each to their own, its the person inside the baggy clothes that is important, not weather the attire resembles a tent.

I’m short, plump and have a FF chest. I have to avoid anything that hangs straight down from the chest, it looks like you’re that size all the way down. Empire line is good for me. I like things that drape well without clinging.

But really, just wear what makes you feel good.

It’s great that it comes with a pitch fork too.
So handy for those Meghan and Harry threads!

The orange please! ?

FannyCornforth

This is lovely. From Sahara . £219

These would also be easy to make.
Which colour though?
Too many Choices!

GrannyGravy13

I am short 5’2” I am either in skinny jeans with loose tops/jumpers or sweater/sweatshirt dresses in the winter, but come summer it’s flowing maxi/midi cotton dresses. I am a fan of the tulip shape dress.

I have a couple of ancient Masai tulip dresses, love them.

Marydoll

Lucca

FannyCornforth

They look nice on me, I can assure you

And on me!
Here are some looks I really like …loose fitting and flattering

I will be wearing something similar to the Glesca Grannies meet up today.
Now I am wondering...........???

Go for it Marydoll you’ll look fab

snowberryZ

She does use a lot of neutrals.
I understand that to some people the lack of bright colour can seem boring
Me? I love that paired back scandi look.

It’s an ‘expensive ‘, groomed look. You need to have high quality fabrics and perfect nails etc

snowberryZ

I don't mind a bit of a puffed sleeve. Quite like shoulder pads in jackets as well

I don’t like either !!

That would be really easy to make

This is lovely. From Sahara . £219

She does use a lot of neutrals.
I understand that to some people the lack of bright colour can seem boring
Me? I love that paired back scandi look.

I've just looked at Sahara. One of the models looks like she is giving the 'Mum look' to her reprobate kids in a naice cafe

Some of Lucca’s pics were from Sahara.
Nice, but a little bit pricey for me

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