Is “sexy” what you want to be in your mid-80’s?

While I don’t think this is a good look on her or anyone else for that matter. Good on her. Just because you are in your later years why shouldn’t she if she wants to do it. I like the lady. I’m sure she had fun. I’d of done the same if I was lucky enough to reach 84. Shows she’s got a bit of spirit

I'd wear those if I was paid a tidy sun for taking to the catwalk.
I'm 83 and always well turned out, always have been.

That’s a interesting article about it, Shysal - made me look at it differently. And PL said - Why did I do it? Because I adore the designers. The whole business is about helping organisations go zero carbon. The latex for my dress came from a rubber plantation and factory that they worked with for 12 years to change their practices. The clothes from their previous show was a collaboration with King Charles using fabrics made from plants grown in the royal gardens (my dress was made from willow bark). They are now on public exhibition at Sandringham. But most of all, I did it because, why not? Never say no, is my motto

Thank you Marydoll and Allira for owning up about the feet situation. Gone are the days of heels and smart shoes alas.
My favourite shoes in my late teens were sling backs green at the front with a black heel. I also had some with a strap around the ankle, that is of course before I got horrid fat ankles like I have now, well actually just one fat ankle.

Sorry as always I have gone off track.

Casdon

Personally I’d rather be sexed up than dressed in a furry nappy as I’ve got a good idea of which looks most ridiculous to me Mollygo, but each to their own.

I still can’t find any images that claim that lacing an old man up like a cockroach makes him look sexy.
Now, if we talking ridiculous. . .
But as you say- each to their own

Well done Pru.
Strutting your stuff , having fun and ignoring the naysayers
Interesting article.

Or wear something that makes you look like a cockroach, and have a good laugh.

Kim19

Eye of the beholder and all that, David, but I see where you're coming from. Nice one.

I deliberately posted that photo of Tina Turner because there is nothing vulgar about it, she’s wearing exactly what our teenaged granddaughters wear, she has aged well, so has Dolly Parton. As others have said men too, plenty take care of themselves and look good well into their 80s, just wear what suits you and smile.

This article appeared on line this morning explaining her motive. Good for her!
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/dame-prue-leith-why-i-dressed-head-to-toe-in-latex-at-84/ar-AA1qCnvH?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=b7be37a121f54c7996973f6c6a410a75&ei=5

Personally I’d rather be sexed up than dressed in a furry nappy as I’ve got a good idea of which looks most ridiculous to me Mollygo, but each to their own.

Casdon
I can’t find any of those which claim lacing an old man up in a cockroach outfit makes him look sexy.

Mollygo

Of course a man may intervene. No one would suggest a man would need to wear a weird outfit to look sexy.
Thanks for the Pierce Brosnan reminder
RosiesMaw2

If you look on Alamy stock photos, it’s clear that the designers who came up with Prue’s dress are dressing men in equally weird outfits - fluffy man nappies anyone? They are called Vin &Omi if anybody wants to have their design preconceptions challenged.

RosiesMaw2

grumppa

Dare a man intervene?

There are two separate questions here, one specific and one general. Specifically, I expect Prue Leith thought it was a huge joke, and I suppose it might look sexy to followers of the Marquis de Sade.

On the more general question, as I approach my mid eighties, I would love to look sexy, but I'm a realist! And what could I do if I did?

Pierce Brosnan at 71 and getting better all the time!
By his mid 80’s he should be hot, hot, hot!

😁

Can't wait to see his interpretation of Ron in the Thursday Murder Club film!

Of course a man may intervene. No one would suggest a man would need to wear a weird outfit to look sexy.
Thanks for the Pierce Brosnan reminder
RosiesMaw2

grumppa

Dare a man intervene?

There are two separate questions here, one specific and one general. Specifically, I expect Prue Leith thought it was a huge joke, and I suppose it might look sexy to followers of the Marquis de Sade.

On the more general question, as I approach my mid eighties, I would love to look sexy, but I'm a realist! And what could I do if I did?

Pierce Brosnan at 71 and getting better all the time!
By his mid 80’s he should be hot, hot, hot!

I’m reminded of the Right Said Fred song ‘I’m too sexy for Milan, I’m a model well you know what I mean and I shake my little tush on the catwalk’😄

Oreo

Male clothes designers always design horrible clothes for women, you may even think they’re misogynistic, I know that I do.
We can critique dress design on here if we like, if you don’t like then try a different thread there’s loads of choice.

Yes, they do, good point Oreo.
They are never flattering these days, gone are the days of Hartnell, Dior, Balenciaga et al.

Male clothes designers always design horrible clothes for women, you may even think they’re misogynistic, I know that I do.
We can critique dress design on here if we like, if you don’t like then try a different thread there’s loads of choice.

It’s the “sexed up” description I take exception to, as it implies that PL is not “sexy “aka “desirable” dressed other than in their dodgy latex outfit.
Yes, interesting thought. Apparently a woman needs to be dressed by men in what many might term a kinky outfit before she can be considered sexy.

As I've never seen any woman in RL dressed in anything resembling that (and I haven't led that sheltered a life) so claims that it's normal, desirable attire seem to be rather farfetched.

Fashion week does not usually transfer easily to the streets of Britain. The outfits are always outlandish and designed with publicity in mind.

Her life,her choice,why are so many on here critical of things simply because it’s not something they would wear or do

What is your problem with being critical of something you dislike ?
Does it not equate to expressing an opinion?
I’m not sure anybody is criticising PL just her judgement perhaps in allowing herself to be associated with fashion week nonsense. And of course a legitimate opinion of the outfit whether you agree with that or not.
It’s the “sexed up” description I take exception to, as it implies that PL is not “sexy “aka “desirable” dressed other than in their dodgy latex outfit.

Dont think that much of choicey choice feminism I am afraid. It tends to miss the wider issues, and generally is awful for the most vulnerable.

Isn,t feminism about choice?I always believed it was and I,m quite sure PL is capable of making her own decisions.Her life,her choice,why are so many on here critical of things simply because it’s not something they would wear or do.

I don’t understand the mindset that unless it’s in your comfort zone it ,s bad!

Is clothing Art?

A subject for debate.

I love the way 'art'is used to shut down any criticism or critical thought.

Art is art... Just look at what you enjoy