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Greyisnotmycolour Sun 15-Oct-23 12:34:33

Can I ask you which sites/shops you use for fashion and styling inspiration? So many sites for "older women" are aimed at 50yrs, even Gransnet does this. It's 20 yrs since I was 50 and I am in need of a new look. Any suggestions ?

Marydoll Fri 27-Oct-23 13:38:10

Sounds good! 👍

Alice75 Fri 27-Oct-23 13:17:39

Yes, I was quite tempted by the pink one smile. I’ll let you know what this one’s like when it arrives. I’m thinking thick black tights and chunky boots…..

Marydoll Fri 27-Oct-23 12:31:57

Oh Alice Nooooooo!!!!!! That's my kind of clothing. I love it and the pink one.

You temptress! 😈

Alice75 Fri 27-Oct-23 10:13:32

I’ve just ordered this tunic smile

Marydoll Fri 27-Oct-23 09:37:36

You are correct Alice! 😁
Thank you!

Alice75 Fri 27-Oct-23 09:36:24

Some clothes here you might like, Marydoll, and others -

lornashouse.shop/

Marydoll Tue 24-Oct-23 21:21:53

mamaa

Marydoll my jumpers arrived today, they are so soft and comfy- very speedy delivery from Texture, and good quality too. Give M and S a run for their money, I think. Only problem now is I want more from the site 😱 must not be tempted…

Ditto Enjoy!

mamaa Tue 24-Oct-23 20:21:18

Marydoll my jumpers arrived today, they are so soft and comfy- very speedy delivery from Texture, and good quality too. Give M and S a run for their money, I think. Only problem now is I want more from the site 😱 must not be tempted…

Grannycool52 Sat 21-Oct-23 21:06:51

As I've got older and chunkier, I find Brax jeans fit well. I like Gant knitwear and tops. Likewise Gerry Weber clothes fit me well while Hobbs is good for smart coats and dresses.

Blossoming Sat 21-Oct-23 12:36:54

Ooh Marydoll it’s lovely! The colour is richer on the website.

LucyAnna Sat 21-Oct-23 12:10:14

Oh, that’s really lovely! Gorgeous colour - enjoy!

Marydoll Sat 21-Oct-23 11:54:17

LucyAnna

Ooh, can you show us a pic, Marydoll? That arrived quickly!

I am going to put this amethyst brooch ( bought many years ago at the hippy market in Ibiza) on it.
The picture doesn't do it justice. It is a yummy blackcurrant colour.

LucyAnna Sat 21-Oct-23 11:47:09

Ooh, can you show us a pic, Marydoll? That arrived quickly!

Marydoll Sat 21-Oct-23 11:15:57

I have just taken delivery of the Texture purple coat. It fits perfectly. I love it!!! 😍

Marydoll Sat 21-Oct-23 08:05:59

I wear Uniqlo casual trousers about the house. The ones I am wearing are over ten years old and still going strong. I tried to buy a new pair this week, but they are sold out.
They are well worth the money.

vegansrock Sat 21-Oct-23 02:41:13

Uniqlo for basics - t shirts, jeans, Cos for a bit more inspiration, Sahara or Poetry if I want something a bit upmarket. I’d make my own occasion outfits. I try to operate a one in one out policy for clothes.

BlueSapphire Fri 20-Oct-23 21:24:11

LucyAnna, I normally stick to the regular, but the length on those varies - sometimes just below the knee, sometimes knee-length, sometimes above the knee! I am only 5ft nothing, but have not had to return anything yet.

I have just looked at the Texture site - OMG, someone lock away my credit cards!

LucyAnna Fri 20-Oct-23 21:09:51

BlueSapphire

*Brightandbreezy*, I too love Fatface! I actually came out empty handed last week, as I realised that I was just about to pay nearly £60 for a jumper!
I love their Simone dresses, and have about 8 of them in different fabrics! I know I can just pick one off the rail and not bother trying it on. Easy to wear in summer, bare-legged and bare-armed, in winter add thick tights and a cardi.

I like the Simone dresses too - but be aware they now often offer them in two lengths - regular and long. I bought a long one online last summer and it didn’t look right / I was able to exchange it.

Marydoll Fri 20-Oct-23 19:19:55

Gin, it's just beside the Post Office, halfway along the main street, on the left hand side heading towards Troon.
I don't know the names of the streets in Prestwick, I used to live in Troon. It is always busy.
It was the first shop I visited when I stopped shielding. DH asked where I wanted to go for my first day out in two years. I chose there! 😁

Gin Fri 20-Oct-23 18:44:40

Marydoll is that the one half way between Prestwick and the Toll? Haven’t been in there for a couple of years.

BlueSapphire Fri 20-Oct-23 18:35:17

And I'm 78!

BlueSapphire Fri 20-Oct-23 18:24:28

Brightandbreezy, I too love Fatface! I actually came out empty handed last week, as I realised that I was just about to pay nearly £60 for a jumper!
I love their Simone dresses, and have about 8 of them in different fabrics! I know I can just pick one off the rail and not bother trying it on. Easy to wear in summer, bare-legged and bare-armed, in winter add thick tights and a cardi.

Callistemon21 Fri 20-Oct-23 17:06:12

We used to have a similar shop here but it shut down, unfortunately.

Marydoll Fri 20-Oct-23 16:55:34

This a boutique I frequent in Prestwick.

Lovely staff and great service.

emporiumboutique.co.uk

LucyAnna Fri 20-Oct-23 16:46:51

somethingaboutrose.com/collections/tops

Somewhere else to check out grin