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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?

M0nica Mon 14-Jul-25 14:56:26

You are never too old to wear a T shirt.

Redcar Mon 14-Jul-25 17:14:11

I agree*M0nica! I still wear jeans in the winter too, and cropped chinos in the summer. Or shorts (but not in public!).

MickyT Mon 14-Jul-25 17:58:44

Fruit of the loom Tee shirts, can have lightweight or a bit heavier, good fit, nice quality

henetha Mon 14-Jul-25 18:10:02

Too old for t-shirts? Why on earth?
Everyone should wear whatever they want to wear.

Coconutty Mon 14-Jul-25 19:36:41

Never! You’re never too old to wear anything.

Astitchintime Mon 14-Jul-25 19:47:24

If you see lumps and bumps when wearing a tee shirt then it probably isn’t big enough or it’s the wrong style - yes, a simple tee shirt can have style.
Go and try on some different sizes, and styles and keep rocking those tee shirts girl!!! 💪

Tenko Mon 14-Jul-25 20:02:33

My mums 89 and wears 3/4 length sleeve T-shirts in summer with m & s extra short trousers .
The secret with a T-shirt is good quality cotton , which keeps its shape and isn’t too thin . Plus a scoop or v neck .
I’ve got T-shirts from whistles and Boden which I’ve had for over 10 years and still look good. I like a tee with a small side split as it adds some interest and makes it easier to do a French tuck .
My DH is 70 and wears T-shirts at home but going out and on holiday he wears a polo shirt which looks smarter .

eazybee Mon 14-Jul-25 20:26:30

At the risk of upsetting the Sisterhood, I actually think most older men look better, in fact quite dashing , in short-sleeved shirts rather than T-shirts.
Ladies can wear either, or both together, as they choose.

lafergar Mon 14-Jul-25 21:33:46

Nobody is saying you can't wear anything. This was supposed to be a bit of fun.