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Too old for Tee shirts?

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lafergar Thu 10-Jul-25 08:28:18

My partner announced the other day he thought he was maybe " too old for tee shirts". Now upgraded to a tee with linen shirt over the top.

It got me thinking....perhaps I too am not best suited to them? Lots of lumps and bumps, can never quite find up lift and comfort in a bra. A shirt or blouse is maybe the way to go?

keepingquiet Thu 10-Jul-25 08:31:04

What?

You thought he was right?

You are too old?

Grandmabatty Thu 10-Jul-25 08:34:20

You are never too old to wear what makes you feel good and/or comfortable. I wear teeshirts all the time

Grammaretto Thu 10-Jul-25 08:34:42

A baggy t shirt, long shorts and sandals are my uniform in the Summer. You are probably younger than me - most people are 😂🤣😅

Ziplok Thu 10-Jul-25 08:38:20

Carry on with the T shirts. Of course you’re not too old. If your partner doesn’t want to wear them, that’s his choice, but if you’re happy wearing them, continue, don’t let his decision influence yours.

Lathyrus3 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:03:15

I hope I’m never too old for a T-shirt.

I really don’t suit that classic collared blouse look.

luluaugust Thu 10-Jul-25 09:03:35

Yes carry on with the T shirts, I’m 77 and wear them and also looser tops which I find cooler on hot days.

Clawdy Thu 10-Jul-25 09:06:36

Grandmabatty

You are never too old to wear what makes you feel good and/or comfortable. I wear teeshirts all the time

Exactly. Never too old for whatever you want to wear.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:10:23

lafergirl if you are comfortable in your t-shirts continue to wear them.

lafergar Thu 10-Jul-25 09:22:16

Thanks folks, of course I am not dictated to by partner! He looks better in the linen shirt, the cheap T with a manly logo wasn't great!! Maybe at age 19.

We do our best to look OK.

lafergar Thu 10-Jul-25 09:22:54

Lathyrus3

I hope I’m never too old for a T-shirt.

I really don’t suit that classic collared blouse look.

Eek, No! Frumpy. A shirt style is nice.

Aldom Thu 10-Jul-25 09:26:06

Oh and regarding your boobs problem. Go to Bravissimo for a fitting. I had a fitting there recently. The uplift transformation is great. I'm so pleased. smile

Lathyrus3 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:30:21

lafergar

Lathyrus3

I hope I’m never too old for a T-shirt.

I really don’t suit that classic collared blouse look.

Eek, No! Frumpy. A shirt style is nice.

Every so often I look at someone in a nice shirt and they look so smart and good that I go and buy myself one.

And then I never wear it because somehow it doesn’t look smart on me. It looks wrong . 😱 I have no idea why🤔

Back to the T-shirts😬

Witzend Thu 10-Jul-25 09:31:54

In summer I practically live in SeaSalt ‘sailor’ tops - pure cotton stripey T shirts but with sleeves just past elbow length. Must have at least 6.

Fairislecable Thu 10-Jul-25 09:35:39

I agree with your DH. Recently I was sorting through my T shirts and deciding whether to keep or discard and on trying them on I realised that the clingier styles did not look good.

The overlarge boxier styles were not flattering and it came down to the slightly heavier weight, skimmed the body ones were much better .

TheWeirdoAgain1 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:36:15

T-shirts are one of the most comfy clothing ever invented - well, I think they are! - You're never too old for tees! I always buy them one size too big as I prefer baggy ones, not tight or clingy.

My neighbour is 100 and she wears them regularly in public!

Casdon Thu 10-Jul-25 09:45:47

T-shirts are here to stay in my life, although I prefer a nice linen or cotton shirt to go out in. If you catch me buying a flowery, non iron, polyester blouse that’s when I’ll be too old for T-shirts.

shysal Thu 10-Jul-25 09:47:25

On DD's recommendation I bought 2 pairs of lightweight patterned trousers, like in the pic but full length, and they are sooo comfortable in the hot weather. I thought they would look awful but I have had several compliments. As most of my tops are patterned I bought some plain T shirts to wear with them, with curved hem and longish short sleeves. I am 80 years old next birthday and feel quite comfortable with the look.

JamesandJon33 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:48:36

Me too. I’m eighty and bought a new T-shirt just yesterday.

Sarnia Thu 10-Jul-25 09:49:10

Perhaps he finds, like me, that T-shirts are unforgiving if you have any lumps and bumps. I look like a badly wrapped parcel in a T-shirt so prefer tops and blouses that are kinder to my bulges.

Caleo Thu 10-Jul-25 09:59:40

No too old for tee shirts, I just bought a pair of M size men's tee shirts. from Tesco. I'm short so those cover my torso and down to mid thigh length, and are wide enough to skim over all lumps and bumps including my bra-less bust, but without imitating a tent.

I do note however that many men and women wear rather clingy sizes of tee shirt. I have not worn clingy since the 1950s.

Caleo Thu 10-Jul-25 10:02:43

I love you Grammaretto for making me laugh-most people are younger than me too.

annodomini Thu 10-Jul-25 10:05:36

At 84, I hope I can't be considered too old for tee-shirts. I have a drawer full of them, in many different colours. Most of them are good to last until I'm at least 87.

Kate1949 Thu 10-Jul-25 10:07:00

I wear exactly what I want to wear.

dogsmother Thu 10-Jul-25 10:10:55

What’s with these numbers again! Wear whatever you are comfortable in or if you like makes you look good to you and you alone!