Style inspiration 70+

I meant the special occasion jacket. I've bought some stuff on ebay, looking at mother of the bride category.
Smart clothes and attracted nice comments.

I have champagne taste and beer money! I like silk, cashmere and good quality cotton. Best buy a few years back was a sky blue silk shirtwaister , classic, for £12.50 and still wearing it with black velvet skirt or trousers for singing as a soloist. Fits in everywhere, never dates and looks good with black velvet trousers. sometimes find something good in charity shops. Use seasalt for good quality t shirts , bought their wide leg yellow culottes in the sale and they were meant to be 7,/8ths length. On me they are just fine. The thing is to be comfortable in what you are wearing, choose what you think is fine in the morning, put it on and forget about it. I mostly wear trousers with t shirt and jacket or jumper in the day. comfortable to be able to do whatever I planned and then at night have a few special things for going out or singing etc. Many many years ago I used to do a bit of modelling , and was told then, to dress well, check makeup and seams or lengths of clothes before you went out or on the catwalk. Then forget about them and concentrate on what you are doing . I have some clothes that I have had for more than 20 years !! Dont care what others are wearing I like these, only give a nod to fashion when I see that my clothes are now back in fashion again. I see what we used to call tank tops they are calling vests I think. Good luck finding what you like

I will be 70 in December and wear pretty much what I want as I always have. Recently I've gone completely BoHo and mostly wear long skirts and dresses in prints and plains, blouses and tops, loose wide leg trousers, boots or trainers, Snag tights when it's cold, wraps and shawls. I care not a fig what people think as I enter my Cronehood!

aonk
Saint and Sofia do some very nice , well made trousers/ they call them Apartment pants. They are comfortable and stylish . Elastic waist too!

The special occasion is NOW, I never keep clothes for best anymore as that day may never come!

For me - Cotton Traders, Lands End , Sea Salt and Woolovers on line , White Stuff and very occasionally Edinburgh Wollen Mill High Street . No M and S now so don’t buy their stuff now . Don’t really need a lot as already got plenty of clothes and also over 70.

I like Rundholz, Mama B, Studio B3, Lurdes Bergada and stuff like that. It's quite expensive but some turns up on eBay. The inspiring site is www.WalkersStyle.com or Blue Women's Clothing. (There are weird drop-crotch trousers on both those - far too many of them. Not something I'd wear but then I never wear trousers anyway!)

Oh, me too. I need Suz and Trinny to sort me out!

I love Adini clothes and Sariska website is really good for them. Well made and washable and easy to take in or up if you need to.

I used to buy clothes on eBay, but I’ve recently turned to Vinted. The only problem is that I see so many inexpensive pieces that I like, but don’t really need! 😂
A word of warning though - recently I went to collect a parcel from a locker (I’m barely 5’ tall and shrinking🙄). The courier had obviously thrown said parcel to the very back of the highest locker. There was no-one with me or around, (I hate asking for help anyway) so the parcel wasn’t collected. I did get a refund, but I really wanted the parcel!!
The daft part is that a low compartment can be requested when sending a parcel at a locker, but not when receiving. I’ve now armed myself with a long umbrella with a curved handle - useful for high shelves in shops, too.👍😎

I’d never buy cloths from shop that caters for 70+ I buy what i like but not from any particular shop.

I'm pretty limited on what I buy in winter clothes as I'm allergic to wool, cashmere, and alpaca. Even a small amount mixed with acrylic results in a rash. Only problem I have buying on ebay is some things have the wrong label on like the cable jumper I recently bought that was labelled 100% acrylic and is cotton and wool mix. I'm knitting most of my jumpers myself now.

I'm not so sure that DDs should be trusted to advise on their mother's clothes, if my friends who have daughters are an example. They want their mothers to look youthful which means wearing clothes similar to their own.

Cid24 - thanks, just had a look at apartment trousers on Saint & Sofia. A bit pricey, but worth it if they fit well. 👍😎 Some colours/sizes are sold out though.

aonk

This is an interesting thread and so nice to see ladies taking trouble with their clothes whatever their age. I’d like to ask if anyone can recommend some smart, fashionable but comfortable trousers please? I have IBS and have occasional bloating. Also any ideas on shoes? I’ve got a couple of occasions this Winter and will need smart black shoes as modern as possible but also need them to be comfortable. In the Summer I wear sandals or trainers which are easier to find. Ideally I’d like something with a small heel that makes me look “dressed up.”

Mary Janes are fashionable at the moment. Seen on several catwalks for SS24. You don't need a heel to look dressed up.

There's a shop called Gerard/Vogue (on fb) which sells bright clothing. Good prices. They do trousers in different lengths. I've bought some recently. Haven't washed yet so can't comment on quality.

Beautiful

I paid £40 for a wedding outfit on Vinted that is still on sale at John Lewis for £179 it had been worn once, I was thrilled with it

It's funny that so many Gransnetters think M&S is frumpy. My very stylish daughter and friends (mid 40's) are loving M&S at moment. Maybe it's how items are put together.

So simply.com do beautiful Robell trousers among other things.
Kasbah (online) do some nice things, also Ulla Popken if you are like me a plus size lady.

saltnshake

It's funny that so many Gransnetters think M&S is frumpy. My very stylish daughter and friends (mid 40's) are loving M&S at moment. Maybe it's how items are put together.

I suspect their feelings about M&S were formed several years ago, when M&S went through a really bad period style wise. It’s really improved in the last year, but if you’ve stopped going I guess you wouldn’t know that.

I love dresses … but all these puffy sleeves do nothing for me… hope this trend finishes soon!!

I’m 73 ….weigh 9.5 st…….and wear what I like …which tends to be jeans with nice coloured tops …short jackets ( bomber usually) …leather trainers or boots in winter . Never sandals …never heels ( bad back) never ‘tights’ or stockings ….my 46 year old daughter has been known to ‘borrow’ my clothes …..(never returned). My 16 and 11 year old grandkids call me ‘cool’ and never seem ashamed to introduce me to their friends . Good enough for me.

I'm 65 and never have problem looking for clothes that suit me. I go for the Largenlook and shop high end clothes. Oska.Vetona Grizas,Sahara etc. Mostly online, although can find in Fenwick stores. Unsure if Fenwicks are a big chain but we have one in Kent and have seen one in York. I sorted my wardrobe out 5 years ago and now everything I have goes with everything else. I find it do easy. When I notice clothes aren't being worn by me I take them to a fabulous preloved(high end )shop and re sell them. Also have a look there too for myself and buy there too. I think at some point as we get little bit older it's best to buy onegood item rather than several because they will last longer. All this wear and throw is not good . Recycling clothes is a wonderful way forward. I also disagree with some of the comments about MS being frumpy, MS has changed recently and has good designers on board. But an MS store will only stock where its situated for the customers it attracts in that area. So bigger stores, or online might be best to shop in.

Wear whatever you like. I'm 70 and still in skinny jeans, tee shirts, baggy sweaters, and of course smart jackets. Trainers and boots, and beanies on top. I'm tall and a size 10 which helps but honestly I wore the same style in my 20s. Do lots of walking to keep me trim.
So go for whatever takes your fancy.