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A bit too Bet Lynch?

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shysal Sun 11-Dec-22 07:38:59

Last week I bought a Next blue fleece top which has been ideal in the cold weather, worn indoors as a jumper or outdoors as a jacket. I therefore decided to order the same style in another colour. I chose the rust version, which can only be described as leopard print. At the age of 76 will I look ridiculous? Honest answers please! tchsmile

Calendargirl Sun 11-Dec-22 07:41:19

Bet would be proud.

Just add a blonde wig and Christmas tree earrings, be your own woman.

ginny Sun 11-Dec-22 07:41:33

No you won’t. I can’t see any reason why you would.

Alioop Sun 11-Dec-22 07:53:57

No. You will be in fashion, it's everywhere. My friends mum had a dress on for lunch and it was zebra print. She's 87 grin

Abitbarmy Sun 11-Dec-22 07:57:12

No it will look bright and cheery, and you’ll be well covered up unlike Bet who had the goods on display!

AmberSpyglass Sun 11-Dec-22 07:57:31

It’s not possible to be too Bet Lynch.

Marydoll Sun 11-Dec-22 08:00:04

Go for it! Its better than being frumpy and boring!

NanKate Sun 11-Dec-22 08:06:37

I think they are both fab shysal. We are both the same age and I now don’t care what anyone thinks about my satirical choice.

I recently bought a long woollen patterned jacket in a local charity shop. It cost £6.00 and it is so warm. I look like a Sherpa !

I’m with you on that Marydoll 👍

downtoearth Sun 11-Dec-22 08:16:57

I like those Shysal soon to be 70 I love the rust one,wear it with pride,very tempted for myself.

Doodledog Sun 11-Dec-22 08:18:20

Who is going to judge you for what you wear indoors? grin. Take Calendargirl’s advice, add a bit of lippy and you’re good to go.

Seriously - unless you plan to team it with a pvc miniskirt and fishnets, it will look great. Even if you are planning on the miniskirt and fishnets, it’s you house, your rules. Enjoy it.

DanniRae Sun 11-Dec-22 08:23:06

Sorry but I think it would look awful wharever your age. But the blue one is the opposite and would look good whatever your age! smile

MawtheMerrier Sun 11-Dec-22 09:08:53

Wear what you like and what you feel good in should be everybody’s mantra.
I have a blue “animal” fleece Joules gilet and and animal “pack-a-Mac”
No animals were harmed in the production of either

Redhead56 Sun 11-Dec-22 09:16:54

Looks good go for it.

shysal Sun 11-Dec-22 09:19:15

Thank you all for your comments, I shall wear it with pride. When I cuddle my leopard spotted Bengal cat she will disappear!

Lomo123 Sun 11-Dec-22 09:23:01

I love it, you, ll look great.

MawtheMerrier Sun 11-Dec-22 09:24:18

They both look great - now you’ve got me browsing the Next site and I am VERY tempted by the pink Borg fleece…..

Davida1968 Sun 11-Dec-22 10:08:48

You go girl! (That American expression seems appropriate here.) What's not to love? I agree with AmberSpyGlass - it's surely impossible to be "too Bet Lynch."
Wear it with pride and keep warm!

annsixty Sun 11-Dec-22 10:34:43

I love it.
Wear just what you like, I have three animal print blouses and love them.

Ziplok Sun 11-Dec-22 10:39:07

You wear it. Doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. It looks good, by the way.

SachaMac Sun 11-Dec-22 10:44:55

It looks fine to me, if you like it wear it with pride and don’t worry what others think.
I have the blue animal print fleece gilet from Joules too MawTheMerrier I got it in the sale and have worn it loads.

Kalu Sun 11-Dec-22 10:47:30

As others have said, if you like it, wear it. You will look good in either of them. I have a few animal print pieces too which I love, one of which is my late Mothers animal print head square which I now wear round my neck. It has never gone out of fashion but I would still wear it every winter regardless.

pascal30 Sun 11-Dec-22 10:50:33

go for it girl....

HeavenLeigh Sun 11-Dec-22 19:31:15

I think it’s lovely,

Blondiescot Sun 11-Dec-22 19:33:31

No, not at all - I love a bit of leopard print and hope I never feel too old to wear it! You go for it, and feel fabulous in it!

Oreo Sun 11-Dec-22 20:40:47

If you like it that’s all that matters smile