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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

shysal Wed 14-Dec-22 18:47:57

downtoearth

shysal have just ordered the rust one.
I did look in our nearest Next,but found it is online only.
We shall both look the bees kneessmile

I hope you like it!

downtoearth Wed 14-Dec-22 18:10:54

shysal have just ordered the rust one.
I did look in our nearest Next,but found it is online only.
We shall both look the bees kneessmile

Jane71 Wed 14-Dec-22 17:33:21

Go sal!

grannymags Wed 14-Dec-22 17:30:35

Im a firm believer in dressing to suit yourself as long as you feel good and confident thats all that matters

Nvella Wed 14-Dec-22 13:54:32

I got two of those fluffy fleecy jackets from Uniglo. Best buy ever. They keep me so warm I can turn the heating right down!

Purplepixie Wed 14-Dec-22 11:14:25

If you like it then that is all that matters. I love it.

Nanna58 Wed 14-Dec-22 11:12:25

I love animal print , and wear a fair bit. But rest easy , Bet Lynch would never wear fleece!

shysal Wed 14-Dec-22 09:06:18

I agree buying on line can be tricky. Fortunately I bought the blue one in store so was able to try it on.

Chestnut Wed 14-Dec-22 09:01:09

shysal

Chestnut

I have been looking for a fleece! Is this the one? It doesn't look as loose as yours but seems to be the same. 🤔

Yes, that is the one. I am a 16 and bought a size large which is not at all tight fitting and covers my bottom. I can wear it over normal clothes or as a loose jumper.

Sounds good. I would never have guessed from that picture I posted which looks tight fitting and nothing like the one you posted. Buying clothes online is very tricky.

veejay Wed 14-Dec-22 07:42:48

Wear it! I have a few leopard prints
My son calls me the second Kat Slater ( Eastenders) .even my shopping bag is leopard print on one side
Leopard print has never gone out of fashion,I love it

shysal Wed 14-Dec-22 07:31:39

Chestnut

I have been looking for a fleece! Is this the one? It doesn't look as loose as yours but seems to be the same. 🤔

Yes, that is the one. I am a 16 and bought a size large which is not at all tight fitting and covers my bottom. I can wear it over normal clothes or as a loose jumper.

Esmay Tue 13-Dec-22 20:36:19

As we get older , there's no need to dress like Miss Marple unless you want to !

Wear what you like and ignore any derogatory comments !

I'm wearing my leopard , tiger and zebra prints with pride .

Someone made a slightly caustic comment about my
leopard print dress and I said , thank you I've got a coat in the same print .

I'll wear it next time I have a day at the zoo !

Forestflame Tue 13-Dec-22 19:27:09

Love it!!😊. Wear it with pride . I am going to look at Next website now.

25Avalon Tue 13-Dec-22 18:31:52

Not my personal choice but if you like it I can’t see anything wrong with either of them. Bet Lynch would have been full on bright yellow and black with a bit (rather a lot) of cleavage on display, and don’t forget the big blobby earrings. Yours looks quite smart. Treat yourself.

ileea Tue 13-Dec-22 18:24:36

Go for it. I'm 63 and I wear what I like. Bright colours and patterns. I spent way too many years worrying about what others might think about what I wore. I would also wear a pvc skirt and stockings.
So wear it with confidence and to heck with what anyone might say.
Ps I liked Bet Lynch.

Bijou Tue 13-Dec-22 17:38:46

Wear what YOU like and not bother what other people like.
I never could understand why winter clothes are always in black or other drab colours.

suelld Tue 13-Dec-22 17:38:45

Oooh disagree #Chestnut
I love a dressing gown with a hood - in this weather anything with a hood is good - it’s been soooooooo cold I even put a balaclava on in bed the other day - worked a treat even if I looked like an elderly retired Ninja!

suelld Tue 13-Dec-22 17:35:27

I’m 76 and I’d love it - go for it . Who cares what people wear nowadays - just as long as it’s warm, comfortable, and YOU like it on you.
If you feel uncomfortable once you have tried it on then - no- send it back.
But I’d happily wear it - not that you know who I am - but I used to do some larger sized modelling back in the day so I enjoy fashion, but am not ever dressed up to the nines nowadays. That would fit into my wardrobe happily. Just don’t pair it with hoop earrings and a bouffant smile !

Callistemon21 Tue 13-Dec-22 16:48:01

MerylStreep

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.

Oh! You don't like my style, then, MerylStreep?
😁

Roseflower5 Tue 13-Dec-22 16:46:58

Spoil yourself girl, whatever what age, provided you look decent, go for it.

NanTheWiser Tue 13-Dec-22 16:46:42

I love a bit of leopard print! I’ve just dug out my ancient “Pat Butcher” coat - hip-length black showerproof with an oversized faux fur leopard print collar and cuffs, I can button up the collar at the neck, and it’s very cosy in the current freezing weather. I have several leopard print tops too, which satisfy my inner Bet Lynch!

GrammaH Tue 13-Dec-22 16:44:13

It's not exactly "in your face" Bet Lynch is it? It's perfectly fine, wear whatever you like, who cares what anyone else thinks or says. I'm 64 & I'm past caring about others' opinions and so should you be!

Greciangirl Tue 13-Dec-22 16:19:24

I am 77, and wear quite a lot of leopard print stuff.
I also wear leopard print leggings.
I don’t consider myself to look tarty.
Nowadays, anything goes.

Chestnut Tue 13-Dec-22 16:14:48

What I like is that it doesn't have a hood! Everything now has a hood, which is so annoying on a dressing gown. The only thing I want with a hood is my waterproof anorak in case it gets cold or starts raining when I'm out.

Chestnut Tue 13-Dec-22 16:08:03

I have been looking for a fleece! Is this the one? It doesn't look as loose as yours but seems to be the same. 🤔