Post 70 Fashion: why does nothing in the shops fit me?

I hate: Elastoplast coloured bras for “the fuller figure” - there are all the colours in the rainbow so why? Sooo b****y boring.
😁 that made me smile!

However, Elastoplast coloured bras don't show through if you're wearing anything white, cream or light.
Even 15 year old DGD has just discovered that fact!

Granmarderby10

I suppose the best thing would be to contact M&S and gripe to them- may do that. I don’t count Primark as a viable option especially for undies and so marks n sparks is the last “actual” shop left in town.
I hate: Elastoplast coloured bras for “the fuller figure” - there are all the colours in the rainbow so why? Sooo b****y boring.

I liked the Midi shaped knickers but they have changed them to Shorties and they’re not the same

And hoodies. Please somebody just make a cardigan with and nice revered collar and stop wasting material on hoods that always make me look like the grim reaper if I actually use them.

Clothes without pockets is one thing but fake pockets on trousers just does my b******g head in👹 yet I’ve seen baby clothes with pockets galore for goodness sake. What they gonna store in them - a spare dummy?

Don’t start me on M and S Midi knickers!!!😡 I think it was about a year ago they stopped doing them and replaced them with ghastly things that are boring and the sizes are completely different.

Assistants tell me they would be wealthy if they had a £ for every woman who complains about the disappearing midis, but nobody listens to them.

I suppose the best thing would be to contact M&S and gripe to them- may do that. I don’t count Primark as a viable option especially for undies and so marks n sparks is the last “actual” shop left in town.
I hate: Elastoplast coloured bras for “the fuller figure” - there are all the colours in the rainbow so why? Sooo b****y boring.

I liked the Midi shaped knickers but they have changed them to Shorties and they’re not the same

And hoodies. Please somebody just make a cardigan with and nice revered collar and stop wasting material on hoods that always make me look like the grim reaper if I actually use them.

Clothes without pockets is one thing but fake pockets on trousers just does my b******g head in👹 yet I’ve seen baby clothes with pockets galore for goodness sake. What they gonna store in them - a spare dummy?

I agree with you all but why do shops insist on stocking the tiny sizes only? I nipped into WhiteStuff and M&S locally and the biggest size on the racks in styles I’d buy was 14 but up to 24 online? No wonder the shops are closing! Look outside, the average shopper is not on the small end of the scale 😡

Louise0607

Hi,

I know what you mean about finding suitable styles.. They just don't seem to be out there. One day after one of my many days of scrolling the internet looking for something suitable I stumbled across a company called 'Luvvey Clothing'.
What I really loved is that they are UK based and you can actually talk to a person if you have any queries. I've ordered numerous items of clothing from them since, from fine knit jumpers to Maxi dresses.
I believe that they are more of a one size fits all kind of company, which really suited me being a size 20.
I've added the link so that anyone else that was struggling like me can have a look and see what they think. If I can help one person, I'd be happy. I've certainly never looked back!

luvvey.com/collections/new-arrivals

Thank you so much Louise0607. Another one to add to my list. 👍. Just subscribed.❤️

I buy mostly online now.

Masai, Gudrun Sjoden, Hobbs, Blue Vanilla and I have just discovered Pont Neuf and Kasbah Clothing. Not saying I like everything each one does by any stretch of the imagination but I can usually find something I like from one of them.

Hi,

I know what you mean about finding suitable styles.. They just don't seem to be out there. One day after one of my many days of scrolling the internet looking for something suitable I stumbled across a company called 'Luvvey Clothing'.
What I really loved is that they are UK based and you can actually talk to a person if you have any queries. I've ordered numerous items of clothing from them since, from fine knit jumpers to Maxi dresses.
I believe that they are more of a one size fits all kind of company, which really suited me being a size 20.
I've added the link so that anyone else that was struggling like me can have a look and see what they think. If I can help one person, I'd be happy. I've certainly never looked back!

luvvey.com/collections/new-arrivals

You look lovely, grannymags

Have any of you ladies tried wearing jumpsuits they are very flattering to all shapes I’m 72 yrs young and wear them all the time

Hi granny’s 😊 anyone else have this problem? I need a new swimsuit or tankini. Used to have small boobs but they got bigger for some reason 🙄 hormones?? Who knows 😂 BUT it’s so annoying as swimsuits fit lower half but not top half. Tankin tops occasionally fit boobs then too big around tummy area! Anyone know a secret something I don’t?

I find that Seasalt trousers that are meant to be 7/8th or something suit me well as on me they are full length and the wide cotton ones look quite smart and have good pockets. Regarding T shirts , tops etc I tend to look at the ones purporting to be for men. I want long ones as at 5ft 5-1/2 inch I dont want a cut off thing at the waist. So they are usually the length I like in the mens size. I dont give a toss what the fashion is. I want good quality and like pure cotton, silk or very fine wool. those tend to be pricy so wait for sale times and then sometimes buy 2 as otherwise they one you like that suits you is taken out of the next range. I watch out for good quality stuff in charity shops too. Champagne taste but beer money is my way. But I was just thinking, right now am sat wearing a very good pair of quality cotton trousers that wash very well and have had them for 4 years £5 f(rom a charity shop ) a good T shirt which I know is over 12 years old as I remember which house I was living in when I bought it and have my jumper in case I need it, which was my husbands. Am perfectly decent in it all , comfortoble, colours match or go together and once I am dressed dont think about them at all. Thats me done!! I find seasalt is a bit of a mix, some stuff pricy but very good and some of their necklines are terrible and poor darts in them but other things great. So think if you find a make that suits you it is worth seeing what they have. I am too big a size to find anything in crew and I am with you about boring underwear in colour, but have found deep maroony pink, green, pale blue in bras. I dont have much success in decent pants. If you want red or something all you see are horrible scratchy lacy things with wires ugh!! If you see some decent pants with a good choice of colour let me know please!! Good hunting folks

Help please - I am size 20/22 and have a lot of weight on stomach which is difficult to hide in many tops and trousers. I’m 69 and still love fashion - especially a more ‘boho’ look. I’d love to hear your suggestions please

Each time I look on M&S site the models are 5’10” and size 8. The garment never looks quite the same on 5’1” size 12/14 me!

Hi luluaugust, just to say it is House of Bruar. Always stop on our travels up to North of Scotland and down again ...great place to look, shop and of course have a coffee etc. Just leave enough time to have a really good browse!!

annodomini
The hood goes outside the coat.

What do they assume because you need bigger tops that you have long arms to match?

I buy most of my clothes from charity shops, but not trousers, I like to buy them new. I always get them from Land's End, they have really good offers, and I know that their size 20 fits me perfectly. I like them because they do denim trousers with elasticated waists, which look like jeans. (No way I could wear jeans any more, can't bear anything without 'give'.) I get a few things from Seasalt in their sale, and sometimes a dress from Lily Ella (specialises in over-50s fashion design ......used to be involved with Penny Plain which went bust...) In charity shops I look out for Orvis, because I know their stuff is good quality. My pet peeve is pretty dresses which are sleeveless or have tiny cap sleeves! I need to cover my upper arms, nobody wants to see saggy old lady skin.

annodomini

It's not so much trousers that have annoyed me this week. I spent a good half hour (it felt like more) searching M&S for a cardigan - a casual one that I could wear any time and anywhere. The ones I fancied all had hoods. What is it about these hoods? How many of us ever put the hood up if we have somehow acquired a hoodie? I have two nice sweaters which are great for wearing all winter and under coats, but don't know what to do with their attached hoods - over or under my coat's collar? Some shopping centres are banning the wearing of hoods where they are presumably meant to be worn - over the head. Please, where can I buy a zip-up cardie without a hood?

@annodomini
Maybe take your hoodies to a tailor/ mending-service and ask them to take the hood of. I sew so I know this is super easy for a person owning good scissors and a sewingmachine 😊 It's just an idea of course!

Bon Marche trousers start at length 25"and they have a good variety of widths. Though their tops tend to be on the long side.

I’ve got to say I love Sainsbury’s clothes I’m a 16 and used to be an 8 🤣them were the days. I know Sainsbury’s are true to size wash well and never lose shape.I buy some things from Bon marche have got stuff from joules etc too but they like many others are not true to size i can buy too different tops etc from them one will fit great other not. If you don’t have one near look online

My trousers for summer are M&S linen mix ones and the tops are a mixture of Seasalt and Joe Browns. They're a bit pricey for me so I usually buy them 2nd hand on eBay. I've also got two very striking Joe Brown maxi dresses, which may not be to everybody's taste but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not going to be here for ever and if I don't wear these things when am I going to?

effalump
Irrespective if it’s a plunge bra or not, you shouldn’t have the 4 boob look.
Go up a cup size, or 2.

I know how you feel. I'm also in my 60s and I absolutely hate having to buy bras which are uncomfortable and expensive. Well, last week I went into Primark and bought several bras at £2.50-£3.50 each, underwired (which I've worn for years). I couldn't believe how comfortable they were except for one thing. They are all 'plunge' which, as Primark is a young persons shop, is not surprising. I can wear them under a shirt top but under a t-shirt I eventually am aware I have four boobs. Not attractive, although my boobs are in their proper place and not resting on my stomach.

I just got some v nice summer trousers from Seasalt (Sea Rocket, linen, full length, wide leg). V comfortable and (to me anyway) look nice, not frumpy.
I have several of their ‘sailor’ tops, too - pure cotton, elbow length sleeves. They wash and last very well.

Their current collection has so many cropped trousers though - I am v likely BU but I really don’t like them - IMO they don’t even look at all flattering on their 5 foot 10 size 8 models.

I agree with all the makes mentioned here and will look up the ones I haven't heard of. I buy from the House of Briar by catalogue and have never had a problem yet.
Must try rockthosecurves, I have got plenty of them!