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

David49

This is what sexy at 80 looks like

Absolutely not!

This is what sexy at 80 looks like

She reminds me of the models of Vivienne Westwood; she was not pleased when they appeared on Wogan many years ago and the audience collapsed with laughter.
She may have been iconic, but I don't think her clothes flattered many women.

Fashion shows are meant to be art

This was a fashion show for goodness sake, she won’t be wearing it in Waitrose.
I don’t think anybody looks good in leather (or whatever this outfit is made from) apart from on their feet, or hands.
I like PL in the Kettlewell stuff she wears but I prefer something a little more subtle.

VioletSky

I actually think it suits her, good for her!

I agree with this. My wardrobe is 90% black, I feel comfortable with the way I dress.
I think Pru just did this as a one off as her wardrobe is usually colourful. I cannot take it too seriously ti be honest.

It’s a NO from me as well, it just looks laughable.

LucyAnna2

That outfit looks sad and unattractive to me - looks as if she’s auditioning to play a woodlouse in an avant garde play……

Why anyone would want to make her ‘look sexy’ I don’t know, but, give her love of vibrant colours, a slinky sequinned rainbow dress might have hit the mark?

Not keen on her ‘Kettlewell’ look either - colours too garish and too much going on!

Your first sentence had me spluttering coffee everywhere😂

The teeth is the most difficult and expensive thing.
Had hair cut for first time in 27 weeks. So pleased.

Its fashion influenced by porn. Depends what you think about that I suppose.

Exactly, Icandoit.
Have made a start by trying on my new Roman dresses. Might send the black one back, or I might glam it up +++.

I actually think it suits her, good for her!

I might try a modified copy of that from what I have in the shed.
A black teashirt with pegs and lots of black eye makeup.
Will send a pic if I do!

I give her 10/10 for doing this show, she is a very attractive women especially for her age. I would LOVE someone to glam me up, hair, make-up, lovely white teeth all the things that most of us are never able to have the opportunity to do. Well done to her I say. You only lives once.

No Prue that’s not sexy, in general if you have the figure at 70 or 80 you can be very stylish, even alluring, plenty of celebrities do that.
Just make the best of what you’ve got, nice makeup, nice smile and sparking eyes

Well I really like it, and for once the trainers actually go with the dress. But I don't think it is 'sexy' and don't accept that any outfit should be 'sexy' by default, on anyone (of any age).

I'm going against the grain, I think she looks great.

That is very Prue Leith,she loves attention and talking about her sex life….yuck.

Well if you can't look outrageous at 84 when are you going to do it? Sadly I don't know any deranged designers who would try sexing me up.

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?

I admire any woman who's brave enough to be different.
Personally I don't want to look sexy, just be comfortable now at very nearly 87. My creaky bones need warmth and softness.

The audience looks distinctly underwhelmed.

I think she looks fabulous

So would you wear that black creation paddyann?

Surely we don’t expect to wear one style of clothing just because of our age?I don’t,never have and never will I would be very irritated if anyone suggested I should.