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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

Wake Tue 13-Dec-22 15:52:29

Never too old to wear animal print.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Tue 13-Dec-22 15:51:07

The fabric may be a bit Bet Lynch but the style is not. If you like it and it is warm and comfortable then it doesn't matter what other people think.

suzikyoo Tue 13-Dec-22 15:50:26

As an old neighbour of ours used to say: 'If it suits the wearer, bug**r the starer"!

Sardinia2020 Tue 13-Dec-22 15:16:26

It’s great. Too many older people wear beige and would look a lot better wearing colour.

NannaFirework Tue 13-Dec-22 15:14:42

No! It will be fab - never I repeat Never too old for a bit of this classic, annual
Fashion print 👍❤️😍

Nana4 Tue 13-Dec-22 14:41:41

Go for it ! We all like it, better than being beige!!!
Merry Christmas!!!

IrishDancing Tue 13-Dec-22 14:28:37

If you like it and feel happy wearing it, then why not?! smile

123kitty Tue 13-Dec-22 14:23:58

Would be asking if you didn't really know the answer, it's nothing to do with your age. When you go shopping you need a friend who will tell you the truth - send it back!

Norah Tue 13-Dec-22 14:23:58

shysal

I collected the rust garment yesterday. It is quite muted and I love it! I prefer the blue but in this cold weather they will be alternated. I have some needlecord magic pants in navy and also in black so that is me sorted! My Skechers boots are black suede lace-ups but the laces are too short so I have ordered some longer ones encrusted with rhinestones for a bit of bling! I think Bet would approve!

Lovely.

To have skin that looked good with rust would be nice, I'm jealous. Rhinestones are always good, as are diamonds. Can't have too much sparkle.

Juicylucy Tue 13-Dec-22 14:16:12

You will look great, don’t worry about other people if you like it wear it with pride.

Coco51 Tue 13-Dec-22 14:14:34

Not at a,ll ~ it looks cosy. My OH’s grandmother used to say ‘if it suits the wearer sod the starer.’ Keep cosy!

leeds22 Tue 13-Dec-22 14:13:44

Go for it. I’m currently wearing my Bet Lynch thermal t-shirt. It’s lovely and warm.

5boysnan55555 Tue 13-Dec-22 14:08:57

Syhsal I think your top looks lovely better than ordinary blue/green I’m looking on next website I want want. Thanks for posting pics 😊

shysal Tue 13-Dec-22 14:08:18

I collected the rust garment yesterday. It is quite muted and I love it! I prefer the blue but in this cold weather they will be alternated. I have some needlecord magic pants in navy and also in black so that is me sorted! My Skechers boots are black suede lace-ups but the laces are too short so I have ordered some longer ones encrusted with rhinestones for a bit of bling! I think Bet would approve!

MiniMoon Tue 13-Dec-22 14:07:57

I'm a sucker for aminal prints. I'd wear it. I bet you will look good in it, it doesn't matter about your age.

Yammy Tue 13-Dec-22 13:58:48

Go for it at least it will not be" Care home Chic" as some will remember my DH called me last year in a pink fluffy cardigan.smile

parker Tue 13-Dec-22 13:48:35

I have just knitted 3 waqrm but loose jumpers, so I can layer as much other clothes as I want. I probably look like Michelin man but I am warm!

Blondie49 Tue 13-Dec-22 13:40:51

Absolutely love it for any age, go for it, your a long time deid as they say in Scotland 👏👏

Nannapat1 Tue 13-Dec-22 13:33:24

No! Leopard skin print is for anything and anyone! I personally wear a leopard print jacket and leopard print boot shoes, sometimes both together! I'm 70 btw.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 13-Dec-22 13:26:48

Animal print is classic and just a little bit edgy, which is exactly right for those of us in our 70s, I'd say.

Fae1 Tue 13-Dec-22 13:11:58

If you like it who cares what others think. Not my taste but we're all different.

Lin663 Tue 13-Dec-22 12:59:06

I think it’s gorgeous- go for it!

MerylStreep Tue 13-Dec-22 12:55:20

Callistemon21

These are more what I'd call animal print, shysal
Yours is very understated, enjoy wearing it.

Callistemon
Please don’t ever do that again 😱
Those pictures are seared into my brain.

Barnet Tue 13-Dec-22 12:50:52

I'm 67 and I've got a Bet Lynch style faux fur coat and snakeskin ankle boots. I don't wear them together though. wink
The blue top is still a leopard print, just with a blue background, so I'd say go for the rust one and to hell with what other people think!

nahsma Tue 13-Dec-22 12:47:36

My daughter tells me that animal print is “the new neutral”. Go for it, you'll look very cool.