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

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RosiesMaw2 Sat 14-Sept-24 11:43:01

My heart sank when I saw the headline “Dame Prue Leith sexed -up”
Dame Prue Leith has been “sexed up” to walk the runway in a latex dress for avant-garde eco-designers Vin + Omi
The Bake Off judge, 84, appeared in the duo’s 20th anniversary show, Moxie, in Kensington as part of London Fashion Week wearing a black latex dress with red stitching and matching evening gloves
Speaking before the show, Omi told The Telegraph: “You’re going to see Prue Leith like you’ve never seen her before, not in your wildest dreams.
“. Even her husband doesn’t know what she’s wearing, he’s going to be shocked but he’s going to love it. We’re gonna sex her up. “
He added that Dame Prue, a close friend of the pair, is “game for anything
Laying my cards on the table
1) I don’t think black latex is “sexy” - I think it looks tarty and that is NOT the same thing
2) black and scarlet are such an unimaginative and hackneyed combination if looking glamorous is the intention
3) with trainers?
4) I think Prue Leith has her own, colourful style. I love the big glasses, the bold necklaces and adventurous colours - she generally looks fantastic.
“Sexed up” is not her style and it depresses me that yet another man seems to equate looking sexy with looking attractive.
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Cossy Sat 14-Sept-24 19:01:11

MissAdventure

I think she's secure enough in herself to wear her usual type of clothing as soon as the show is over.

I doubt she'll be slinking around in that type of outfit on Bake Off.

That would be funny 😂😂😂😂

Cossy Sat 14-Sept-24 19:00:47

pascal30

She looks small and dumpy in this oversized garment.. not her usual colourful. vibrant self..

I think the term sexed up is ridiculous IMO no woman could look sexy in that outfit

I absolutely hate the term “sexed up”

I think she’s a bit mad, but it’s ok to wear whatever you want

MissAdventure Sat 14-Sept-24 18:37:34

She looks great there (I think)

kittylester Sat 14-Sept-24 18:36:11

ixion

She has lent her name- and reputation - to Kettlewell Colours.
Maybe this is what we have come to expect for 84 year olds!

www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/the-prue-edit-aw23

Now you're talking. Love Kettlewell!

MissAdventure Sat 14-Sept-24 18:34:00

I think she's secure enough in herself to wear her usual type of clothing as soon as the show is over.

I doubt she'll be slinking around in that type of outfit on Bake Off.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Sept-24 18:30:43

MissAdventure

It's a fashion show!
Perhaps she could wear a nice Seasalt top, with a cardi, some M&S trousers, and Hotter shoes.

Exactly MissA

A very successful outfit, as it has got maximum publicity.

Not intended to be worn anywhere other than the runway

MissAdventure Sat 14-Sept-24 18:16:19

It's a fashion show!
Perhaps she could wear a nice Seasalt top, with a cardi, some M&S trousers, and Hotter shoes.

Grandma70s Sat 14-Sept-24 18:10:19

I’m 84 and I have no desire to look sexy. Elegant would be my ideal.

Kate1949 Sat 14-Sept-24 17:50:58

My point is it doesn't matter if she looks awful or dreadful. She's 84 and she's done something different and probably for her, exciting. Good for her.

Gotellthebees Sat 14-Sept-24 17:48:31

Chocolatelovinggran

I'm 72. What I want to be at eighty four is alive and well: clothing style tbc.

🙏 me too.

eazybee Sat 14-Sept-24 17:46:06

She looks silly and most definitely not sexy.
Now I can't see Mary Berry needing to do this, and there is a Lady.

mae13 Sat 14-Sept-24 17:28:54

"Mutton" and "Lamb" spring to mind.
Leave it to publicity-desperate wannabe teen porn stars Prue, and go back to class and style.

BlueBelle Sat 14-Sept-24 17:28:06

She s a very good looking lady and doesn’t look her age at all she also game for lots with a lot of spirit but that thing that she is wearing is stupid and very unflattering for anyone 19 to 90 it’s awful for any age and the designers look ridiculous too
Stupid imo

Allira Sat 14-Sept-24 17:21:46

The alternative to that black outfit is not only beige.
Fair enough for Prue to walk down the catwalk, age should not come into it but that outfit would still look totally ridiculous whether the model was 24 or 84.

Are the designers misogynists?

shysal Sat 14-Sept-24 17:20:53

I love her usual style, but this looked ridiculous, including the eye make-up! In another photo I saw on line she was showing a knee, which was even uglier than mine are! smile
I am sure she got paid well for the appearance, so good on her for being brave!

Casdon Sat 14-Sept-24 17:13:38

I think it’s great that an 84 year old lady has the confidence and deportment to walk the catwalk, I doubt many would. I don’t like what she’s wearing, but she always makes an effort, which is better than beige.

Allira Sat 14-Sept-24 17:09:59

RosiesMaw2

Quite

Remind me to avoid the “conceptual artists” aisle next time I’m in M&S 🤣🤣

Do you think it constitutes elder abuse?

Here they are again
🤔

Kim19 Sat 14-Sept-24 17:09:00

She's done herself no favours imo. But....who cares? Certainly not her.

Allira Sat 14-Sept-24 17:06:49

annodomini

She looks like an extra from Star Trek. Klingon, perhaps.

😂😂😂

Allira Sat 14-Sept-24 17:06:12

Kate1949

Good on her for giving it a go. At 84 why not?

Because she looks dreadful, that's why not.

Normally I love Prue's style.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sat 14-Sept-24 16:54:03

I can be quite judgemental (it’s the Virgo in me!) so it’s best if I say nothing. 😁

hollysteers Sat 14-Sept-24 16:51:44

I don’t watch her on tv so she hardly registers with me. Don’t care what she does, but I’m reminded of a French saying on fashion:-
“You can be classy and sexy, but not sexy and classy”.
PL isn’t going to be sexy whatever she does.

MayBee70 Sat 14-Sept-24 16:44:28

The only ‘celebs’ imo that still look amazing in old age are Helen Mirren and Joanna Lumley. However, they don’t try to look ‘ sexy’.

annodomini Sat 14-Sept-24 16:44:19

She looks like an extra from Star Trek. Klingon, perhaps.

Witzend Sat 14-Sept-24 15:35:10

Millie22

It's not Halloween for a few weeks yet 🕸️

Too much black me thinks.

😂