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what wouldnt you wear?

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petunia Wed 16-Oct-19 11:35:25

Is there anything you wouldn't wear-for any reason?

I'll give you my example.

I recently spotted a lovely, cosy padded jacket in a gorgeous purple velvet. They had my size. Should I or shouldn't I? Could I justify adding it to my wardrobe? Where would I wear it? These thoughts rushed through my head but I dismissed them all. I loved the colour, it was warm and super cosy. Its felt divine. I took out my bank card, went to complete the purchase.

Then the thought hit me. If I wore this jacket, (I'm fairly well endowed in the bosom department by the way) I would look like a blueberry on legs. So I didn't buy the jacket.

ginny Wed 16-Oct-19 17:04:45

I’d never wear a white or an ivory outfit to someone else’s wedding. Neither should anyone else.

ninathenana Wed 16-Oct-19 17:08:32

I've never worn high heels even in my teens.
All my weight (there's a lot of it) is around my middle and I have short legs despite being 5' 5" so although I'd love to wear a long top and trousers I just look pregnant !

NanKate Wed 16-Oct-19 17:11:55

I would never wear winter boots up to knees. I would love a pair of suede ankle boots but I suspect they wouldn’t be comfy as I have dodgy feet.

DoraMarr Wed 16-Oct-19 17:15:14

NanKate I have problem feet, but find Pikolinos are always comfortable, right out of the box. Hotter are too, but not always fashionable.

NanKate Wed 16-Oct-19 17:22:24

Thanks Dora will check them out. ?

BBbevan Wed 16-Oct-19 18:02:55

Diaphanous baby doll PJs. Enough said!!!!

Hetty58 Wed 16-Oct-19 18:20:37

I wear anything I like (for goodness sake) as I don't care if others are judging me. I really couldn't give a fig. Buy and wear what you really like. All you need is confidence. Of course, I'm very guilty of (secretly) judging others.

I feel so sorry for older ladies who try very hard to look smart and stylish (even in the supermarket) - but end up looking really awkward. Their body language and facial expressions ooze discomfort, anxiety and timidity. What a waste of effort!

What wouldn't I wear? A bikini (don't have the body for it)!

Marmight Wed 16-Oct-19 18:31:04

Anything which nips in at the waist. A padded jacket which ends at the waist would not accentuate the positive ? I love Kirsty’s (Location) floral shirtwaisters but I’d look like a sack of potatoes tied in the middle. A tight fitting skirt fills me with horror & I can’t wear heels - too excruciating on the toes, nor would I wear a thong - equally excruciating in the nether regions! I just like to feel comfortable without appearing frumpy.

BlueSapphire Thu 17-Oct-19 08:50:10

Trainers, I just hate them. But I do have good sturdy walking shoes, and use them just for my long walks in the countryside.
Old lady baggy trousers - I wear skinny jeans or leggings.
Flat shoes; I am short enough already and need every inch from heels I can get! I do not like Hotter shoes, too old dearish and unfashionable - I have told DD to shoot me should she find me wearing them!
Anything with a tie or belt round the middle; I would look like a sack of potatoes.
Grey hair; I shall go on having mine coloured for ever! And would never perm it.
Anything pink, it is so much not my colour and I look dreadful in it.
Polo neck sweaters, being over-endowed on top, they do not suit me. And I have a short neck.
Anything that my late DM would have worn. She looked like an old dear years before she should have done, similarly late DMil.

TrendyNannie6 Thu 17-Oct-19 10:31:31

You should have bought it, if I love something regardless of the colour if it fits I will buy: the things I won’t wear are thongs crocs sleeveless things, as I hate top of my arms, wouldn’t wear see through things, I love v neck tops but wouldn’t wear anything that I considered too low, short skirts, shorts, if I had good legs I would: if I liked my arms I would wear sleeveless, for me it’s all about looking reasonable,

TrendyNannie6 Thu 17-Oct-19 10:35:53

I will rephrase if I had good legs I would wear shorts, wouldn’t wear short skirts above the knee, don’t wear trainers or baggy trousers love skinny jeans, don’t wear heels I’m tall enough 5ft 7, I wouldn’t wear a bikini but would if had figure

Craftycat Thu 17-Oct-19 10:36:15

A pleated skirt- not at any price!!! Or brogue type shoes.
Actually there are masses of things I wouldn't wear- I love jeans in winter & shorts or short skirts in summer.

Would not wear black, white or brown either.

Leah50 Thu 17-Oct-19 10:37:37

Light coloured tops look awful on me as I'm 22 on the boobs & 16 on the bum, 5' 8" tall. Got good long legs though so love black leggings & trousers, & wear dark jewel coloured tunics, T-shirts etc. I'd never wear white.

Barmeyoldbat Thu 17-Oct-19 10:44:13

Anything that is vintage. I am vintage and look like a little old lady in them.

Harris27 Thu 17-Oct-19 10:47:00

Your not supposed to wear leopard print over 50 I read in one magazine but I love animal print and have long tunics and tops with it on. So there!

Chestnut Thu 17-Oct-19 10:53:54

I would love a pair of suede ankle boots but I suspect they wouldn’t be comfy as I have dodgy feet.
These are suede ankle boots which look good with leggings and jeans and are very comfortable.
www.hotter.com/gb/en/pixie-boots-pixixs-product--1?fit=Standard+Fit&colour=Urban%20Grey

Theoddbird Thu 17-Oct-19 11:03:17

Jeans or a skirt above my knees....

Anthea1948 Thu 17-Oct-19 11:04:54

I daresay I often look daft, but if I love a piece of clothing I'd buy it and wear it, although I do avoid anything that is too tight and will show all the bulges!

Annaram1 Thu 17-Oct-19 11:05:47

Leggings. People with thin legs look like birds. People with fat legs look disgusting.
Jeans with split knees.

SJS1 Thu 17-Oct-19 11:07:30

absolutely no leggings

Margs Thu 17-Oct-19 11:09:08

Never leggings! Thin people look like Max Wall impersonators and fat people look like they've got black pudding for legs. Appalling things.

gillyknits Thu 17-Oct-19 11:18:45

Skirts (except ones down to my ankle!)
Culottes. Sorry, but have yet to see anyone look good in them.
Short sleeves. Bingo wings flapping in the breeze don’t appeal to me! ?

BusterTank Thu 17-Oct-19 11:20:59

I would never where anything to show my legs . I don't like looking at my thread veins , so why would any one else . Long dresses or trousers for me .

sue01 Thu 17-Oct-19 11:22:21

Beige.

Madgran77 Thu 17-Oct-19 11:24:54

High heels. Sleeveless tops/dresses. And hot pants!!!?