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Washable winter skirts

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DotScot Mon 08-Dec-25 15:23:57

Hi
My Mum (94 yesterday) needs new skirts. When buying for herself, pre-dementia, she would get (what I consider to be) very expensive wool skirts from places like James Meade. Since she can now no longer get exercise by gardening and housework, plus needing to wear incontinence pants, it's difficult to do up the button at the waist. So, I'll need to get her some new ones. They need to be warm, preferably wool-mix and definitely machine-washable as there are often food spills since she now eats off a tray on her lap.
I'm a trousers, jeans and leggings person myself. Where do you elegant-plus-practical ladies go to get your washable winter skirts?

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luluaugust Mon 08-Dec-25 16:22:15

You could have a look at Chums, not sure if they are wool though

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Georgesgran Mon 08-Dec-25 16:28:36

Hobbs, M&S, Damart, Cotton Traders, Roman Originals all do pull on, heavier weight, washable skirts.

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BlueBelle Mon 08-Dec-25 16:33:58

When my mum had dementia we found it much easier and more comfortable for her sitting a lot, to be in track suit type pull on pants easy for washing and pulling up and down
Would she consider that ?

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BrambleJelly Mon 08-Dec-25 16:38:48

Try Country Collection, they do wool blend skirts.

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DotScot Tue 09-Dec-25 16:15:21

Thank you for your messages. Georgesgran I looked at those places, but their skirts seem to be made of viscose/polyester mixes which, while washable, would probably not be acceptable, or feel warm enough for Mum.
Bluebelle She does have some pull on trousers, but rarely wears them. I think she doesn't feel properly dressed in them.
BrambleJelly I hadn't thought of Country Collection. I'll have a look.

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