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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Something on another thread made me think about this. Once you're 18 is there such a thing as age appropriate style? Hair, clothes, make up, accessories?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started to dress and shop for clothes differently but that wasn’t until I was 40.

Until then I guess I just went with the crowd without giving it too much thought

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I started to dress and shop for clothes differently but that wasn’t until I was 40.

Until then I guess I just went with the crowd without giving it too much thought"

Were your style decisions influenced by how you or other people thought you should dress or because you just liked the way they looked?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m starting to think about this more now I’m mid 30’s. I still dress relatively young but I’m told quite often I don’t look my age so I can pull it off.

Surely at some point I have to start dressing like a dad.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time "

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

18 I'm not sure, according to my mam there definitely is for this 40 year old woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooo. I don’t think so. But I have always found it interesting that older women I often encounter have short hair or cut their hair short as they got older. Older men and women both wear looser clothing.

Also I think it’s generational differences in what people find fashionable and appropriate along with changes to body confidence.

(Have I misunderstood the OP? Sorry if I have)

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I’m starting to think about this more now I’m mid 30’s. I still dress relatively young but I’m told quite often I don’t look my age so I can pull it off.

Surely at some point I have to start dressing like a dad."

Why?

What makes us feel we need to dress differently according to our date of birth?

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

It’s a weird one isn’t it, I’ve never really followed fashion so for me my style is … well it’s my style

My mother has a dress catalogue for ladies over 50 and I am 56 this year but dear me I don’t be wearing any of them anytime soon although I do love a comfy shoe

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"18 I'm not sure, according to my mam there definitely is for this 40 year old woman "

Lol yeah my mum used to get very upset over my clothing choices

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I don’t think about how old I am I just wear what I like and what I think suits me, if others don’t like it tough titty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m starting to think about this more now I’m mid 30’s. I still dress relatively young but I’m told quite often I don’t look my age so I can pull it off.

Surely at some point I have to start dressing like a dad.

Why?

What makes us feel we need to dress differently according to our date of birth?"

I don’t really know. I just don’t want to look like I’m trying to be younger than I am.

I know someone who still dresses like a teenager and all his friends are 10 years younger than him and I think it’s kind of sad but maybe that’s me just being judgemental.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend to wear the same thing. Usually turtle neck sweaters and dungaree dresses, in all colours is my thing, boots and tights and I'm comfy lol. I don't really care if I am to old for it, I like it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The other day my partner said she thinks I’m a bit old to be dyeing my hair blonde though

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"18 I'm not sure, according to my mam there definitely is for this 40 year old woman

Lol yeah my mum used to get very upset over my clothing choices "

I lived with my mam for a short period between house moves. I genuinely got a "are you going out like that?" I had just turned 40

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Style is about individuality.

An expression of yourself.

Perosnally I find that media outlets influence to a degree but when everyone is looking the same it rather dull.

You should always add something to an outfit which is unique, a little something which represents you!

Age helps with discovering yourself and developing your style.

But classic style and design is priceless!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The other day my partner said she thinks I’m a bit old to be dyeing my hair blonde though "

I’ve got 10 years on you and was rocking the Foden last summer. It was because I lost a bet though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I started to dress and shop for clothes differently but that wasn’t until I was 40.

Until then I guess I just went with the crowd without giving it too much thought

Were your style decisions influenced by how you or other people thought you should dress or because you just liked the way they looked?"

I just found the confidence to wear what I wanted. It just so happened that I looked better and felt more comfortable in older man clothes

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Ooo. I don’t think so. But I have always found it interesting that older women I often encounter have short hair or cut their hair short as they got older. Older men and women both wear looser clothing.

Also I think it’s generational differences in what people find fashionable and appropriate along with changes to body confidence.

(Have I misunderstood the OP? Sorry if I have)"

I'm trying to understand why people think that we should change how we style ourselves as we get older. You're right about the short hair thing, Looser clothes, is that because people find them more comfortable or because society says "ewww old, hide"?

Body confidence, that's another consideration but lack of isn't the sole preserve of the old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The other day my partner said she thinks I’m a bit old to be dyeing my hair blonde though

I’ve got 10 years on you and was rocking the Foden last summer. It was because I lost a bet though "

NICE!! I bet that looked sick. I didn’t lose a bet though I’m just a bit mad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m starting to think about this more now I’m mid 30’s. I still dress relatively young but I’m told quite often I don’t look my age so I can pull it off.

Surely at some point I have to start dressing like a dad.

Why?

What makes us feel we need to dress differently according to our date of birth?

I don’t really know. I just don’t want to look like I’m trying to be younger than I am.

I know someone who still dresses like a teenager and all his friends are 10 years younger than him and I think it’s kind of sad but maybe that’s me just being judgemental."

Yes I agree with this that some people look like they are trying to look younger than they are. It might not be intentional but it happens

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The other day my partner said she thinks I’m a bit old to be dyeing my hair blonde though

I’ve got 10 years on you and was rocking the Foden last summer. It was because I lost a bet though

NICE!! I bet that looked sick. I didn’t lose a bet though I’m just a bit mad "

I’m currently trying to lose another bet because I liked it that much

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"It’s a weird one isn’t it, I’ve never really followed fashion so for me my style is … well it’s my style

My mother has a dress catalogue for ladies over 50 and I am 56 this year but dear me I don’t be wearing any of them anytime soon although I do love a comfy shoe "

why on earth are they putting age ranges on clothes for adults? I think that says it all

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Ooo. I don’t think so. But I have always found it interesting that older women I often encounter have short hair or cut their hair short as they got older. Older men and women both wear looser clothing.

Also I think it’s generational differences in what people find fashionable and appropriate along with changes to body confidence.

(Have I misunderstood the OP? Sorry if I have)

I'm trying to understand why people think that we should change how we style ourselves as we get older. You're right about the short hair thing, Looser clothes, is that because people find them more comfortable or because society says "ewww old, hide"?

Body confidence, that's another consideration but lack of isn't the sole preserve of the old"

I've gone the opposite way, I wear tighter clothing and have my hair longer now than I did in my late teens early 20's. But that in my case is because I'm more confident than I was back then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always worn whatever I want regardless of age

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I don’t think about how old I am I just wear what I like and what I think suits me, if others don’t like it tough titty "

I think that's the best attitude to have

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"18 I'm not sure, according to my mam there definitely is for this 40 year old woman

Lol yeah my mum used to get very upset over my clothing choices

I lived with my mam for a short period between house moves. I genuinely got a "are you going out like that?" I had just turned 40 "

I wore a shortish leather skirt with knee high boots and thick tights to visit my mum when I was about 62. She was actually angry with me

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By *agic.MMan
over a year ago

Orpington

Nope...I will still wear my grey joggers when I'm 50...and I will still look damn good in them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ooo. I don’t think so. But I have always found it interesting that older women I often encounter have short hair or cut their hair short as they got older. Older men and women both wear looser clothing.

Also I think it’s generational differences in what people find fashionable and appropriate along with changes to body confidence.

(Have I misunderstood the OP? Sorry if I have)

I'm trying to understand why people think that we should change how we style ourselves as we get older. You're right about the short hair thing, Looser clothes, is that because people find them more comfortable or because society says "ewww old, hide"?

Body confidence, that's another consideration but lack of isn't the sole preserve of the old"

I think the clothing thing is comfort. Also think it’s maybe conservative attitudes? That might be a reach actually. Interestingly I think the comfortable loose clothing is becoming fashionable amongst 30 somethings middle class people (I call them gentrifiers down here).

Body confidence is an interesting one and one I included based on the assumption body confidence is lower amongst older people. Bigger people my age often comment on the fact that some shops that cater plus size fashion have clothes for ‘old people’. Someone said ‘I’m fat not 60’ or something like that.

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

I wear whatever I like, I don’t follow trends - I appreciate fashion and I enjoy playing around with different looks, adding vintage pieces to more modern items and just having fun with my style, age is irrelevant - whatever makes me happy I’ll always do that

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

I like quirky clothes are they age appropriate probably not but I like wearing them and it gives me confidence to wear them.When I buy clothes Age doesn’t come into it if I like it I’ll buy it.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Style is about individuality.

An expression of yourself.

Perosnally I find that media outlets influence to a degree but when everyone is looking the same it rather dull.

You should always add something to an outfit which is unique, a little something which represents you!

Age helps with discovering yourself and developing your style.

But classic style and design is priceless!"

It seemed to me that in general younger people are influenced by their peers and mostly want to look like each other then I looked around at my peers and realised it's still the case

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"The other day my partner said she thinks I’m a bit old to be dyeing my hair blonde though "

I'm 40 years older than you and dying my hair blonde

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"18 I'm not sure, according to my mam there definitely is for this 40 year old woman

Lol yeah my mum used to get very upset over my clothing choices

I lived with my mam for a short period between house moves. I genuinely got a "are you going out like that?" I had just turned 40

I wore a shortish leather skirt with knee high boots and thick tights to visit my mum when I was about 62. She was actually angry with me "

I think maybe we're a lot more free to wear what we want compared to them at our age. Thank goodness for internet shopping, think it helps us to wear what we want not what the local shops want us to wear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You dress however you feel is appropriate for yourself. I look at people in 'vans' shoes and think god you shouldnt wear those things past the age of 16, however if theyre happy thats all that matters.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I’m starting to think about this more now I’m mid 30’s. I still dress relatively young but I’m told quite often I don’t look my age so I can pull it off.

Surely at some point I have to start dressing like a dad.

Why?

What makes us feel we need to dress differently according to our date of birth?

I don’t really know. I just don’t want to look like I’m trying to be younger than I am.

I know someone who still dresses like a teenager and all his friends are 10 years younger than him and I think it’s kind of sad but maybe that’s me just being judgemental."

Yeah I wonder what makes us think like that. My daughter and I frequently buy very similar often identical clothes independently of each other. I'm very careful not to wear the same things as her if we're together because people will think I'm trying to look younger than I am or even worse trying to pass as her sister or friend. It's daft really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Ooo. I don’t think so. But I have always found it interesting that older women I often encounter have short hair or cut their hair short as they got older. Older men and women both wear looser clothing.

Also I think it’s generational differences in what people find fashionable and appropriate along with changes to body confidence.

(Have I misunderstood the OP? Sorry if I have)

I'm trying to understand why people think that we should change how we style ourselves as we get older. You're right about the short hair thing, Looser clothes, is that because people find them more comfortable or because society says "ewww old, hide"?

Body confidence, that's another consideration but lack of isn't the sole preserve of the old

I've gone the opposite way, I wear tighter clothing and have my hair longer now than I did in my late teens early 20's. But that in my case is because I'm more confident than I was back then. "

Same for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me "

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Interesting comments.

Strangers often comment on my clothes, not always positively and I wonder sometimes if it's because I wear things that a woman of my age often doesn't.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?"

No, it's not really about the pressure for me. I just seem to like different stuff as I get older and stuff I believe suit me better including my older body. Perhaps you could say I don't want to looklike mutton dressed as lamb . I suppose take note of the ocassion, the environment and the company I am with and try not to stand out too much. I do for example find it odd when on holiday at a posh hotel and people turn up for dinner in shorts and flip flops showing their builder's bum. I am not sure I e en understand it when I see people walking around in shorts and flip flops in the rain in this country as it looks to me a bit odd. You could say I suppose that I like to dress for the ocassion and what I believe is appropriate. At the end of the day it's about what you feel comfortable in and confident to wear.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those "

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Someone guessed my age as 27 recently ha ha...so I think I'll still dress like a young one

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several "

Even I have a pair of skinny Jeans, the type that look like you got attacked

I never wear them though and not sure why I got them

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?

No, it's not really about the pressure for me. I just seem to like different stuff as I get older and stuff I believe suit me better including my older body. Perhaps you could say I don't want to looklike mutton dressed as lamb . I suppose take note of the ocassion, the environment and the company I am with and try not to stand out too much. I do for example find it odd when on holiday at a posh hotel and people turn up for dinner in shorts and flip flops showing their builder's bum. I am not sure I e en understand it when I see people walking around in shorts and flip flops in the rain in this country as it looks to me a bit odd. You could say I suppose that I like to dress for the ocassion and what I believe is appropriate. At the end of the day it's about what you feel comfortable in and confident to wear. "

But why is "mutton dressed as lamb" even a thing? I agree that dressing for the occasion and with respect for the people you'll meet us a good thing

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I just wear what I feel comfortable in

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

Even I have a pair of skinny Jeans, the type that look like you got attacked

I never wear them though and not sure why I got them "

Well now I know what you're wearing when we meet

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

I've always worn what pleases me. What I feel comfortable in. If others don't like it, well, the next number is how many fucks I give...........

In the past my dress style has been a mask, something to hide behind. Now it's become my USP.

One of things I like about big cities, London and Brighton for example. People walk around wearing whatever they want and in the main, nobody notices, cares or judges.

Winston

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

Even I have a pair of skinny Jeans, the type that look like you got attacked

I never wear them though and not sure why I got them

Well now I know what you're wearing when we meet "

Honestly I'd wear them if you wanted me to but you'd have to actually get your butt in gear and meet me

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

Even I have a pair of skinny Jeans, the type that look like you got attacked

I never wear them though and not sure why I got them

Well now I know what you're wearing when we meet

Honestly I'd wear them if you wanted me to but you'd have to actually get your butt in gear and meet me "

I wouldn't do that to you. I know will don my social hat on soon.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?

No, it's not really about the pressure for me. I just seem to like different stuff as I get older and stuff I believe suit me better including my older body. Perhaps you could say I don't want to looklike mutton dressed as lamb . I suppose take note of the ocassion, the environment and the company I am with and try not to stand out too much. I do for example find it odd when on holiday at a posh hotel and people turn up for dinner in shorts and flip flops showing their builder's bum. I am not sure I e en understand it when I see people walking around in shorts and flip flops in the rain in this country as it looks to me a bit odd. You could say I suppose that I like to dress for the ocassion and what I believe is appropriate. At the end of the day it's about what you feel comfortable in and confident to wear.

But why is "mutton dressed as lamb" even a thing? I agree that dressing for the occasion and with respect for the people you'll meet us a good thing"

I meant that just for me. I think some stuff don't suit me now. It's just me though not about what other people might think. On the other hand, you might have something to say about my yellow trousers, the pink shorts and all the loud shirts I do parade from time to time.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

Even I have a pair of skinny Jeans, the type that look like you got attacked

I never wear them though and not sure why I got them

Well now I know what you're wearing when we meet

Honestly I'd wear them if you wanted me to but you'd have to actually get your butt in gear and meet me

I wouldn't do that to you. I know will don my social hat on soon. "

I'll have to try them on again soon, maybe I'll like them now

Maybe I'll just give them away

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I've always worn what pleases me. What I feel comfortable in. If others don't like it, well, the next number is how many fucks I give...........

In the past my dress style has been a mask, something to hide behind. Now it's become my USP.

One of things I like about big cities, London and Brighton for example. People walk around wearing whatever they want and in the main, nobody notices, cares or judges.

Winston"

That's very true about big cities.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?

No, it's not really about the pressure for me. I just seem to like different stuff as I get older and stuff I believe suit me better including my older body. Perhaps you could say I don't want to looklike mutton dressed as lamb . I suppose take note of the ocassion, the environment and the company I am with and try not to stand out too much. I do for example find it odd when on holiday at a posh hotel and people turn up for dinner in shorts and flip flops showing their builder's bum. I am not sure I e en understand it when I see people walking around in shorts and flip flops in the rain in this country as it looks to me a bit odd. You could say I suppose that I like to dress for the ocassion and what I believe is appropriate. At the end of the day it's about what you feel comfortable in and confident to wear.

But why is "mutton dressed as lamb" even a thing? I agree that dressing for the occasion and with respect for the people you'll meet us a good thing

I meant that just for me. I think some stuff don't suit me now. It's just me though not about what other people might think. On the other hand, you might have something to say about my yellow trousers, the pink shorts and all the loud shirts I do parade from time to time. "

I suspect I would say complimentary things. I like a bit of colour

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"All those things are part of someone's personality and way of expressing themselves I believe so whatever you feel comfortable with. Personally I do think that most of us change as we get older. There are definitely stuff I would not wear now that I would have done when younger. However I also like to rebel from time to time

Is that because you feel pressure from outside not to wear the stuff of just no longer like the way it looks?

No, it's not really about the pressure for me. I just seem to like different stuff as I get older and stuff I believe suit me better including my older body. Perhaps you could say I don't want to looklike mutton dressed as lamb . I suppose take note of the ocassion, the environment and the company I am with and try not to stand out too much. I do for example find it odd when on holiday at a posh hotel and people turn up for dinner in shorts and flip flops showing their builder's bum. I am not sure I e en understand it when I see people walking around in shorts and flip flops in the rain in this country as it looks to me a bit odd. You could say I suppose that I like to dress for the ocassion and what I believe is appropriate. At the end of the day it's about what you feel comfortable in and confident to wear.

But why is "mutton dressed as lamb" even a thing? I agree that dressing for the occasion and with respect for the people you'll meet us a good thing

I meant that just for me. I think some stuff don't suit me now. It's just me though not about what other people might think. On the other hand, you might have something to say about my yellow trousers, the pink shorts and all the loud shirts I do parade from time to time.

I suspect I would say complimentary things. I like a bit of colour "

great, me too.

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

If I like it, I wear it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several "

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it "

Heres me in skinny jeans with my ankles out

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it "

I wager that my arse and thighs are bigger than yours

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I do wonder about how I will wear my hair when I'm older. Will I still be able to wear it long? Will I let it go grey naturally?

I'll worry about that when I get there, I'm still a spring chicken (in my head at least)

Ruby

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By *ashful_at_firstMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Still wearing the same style of stuff I did when I was 18, 19, 20 - but if you are a rock fan that`s what you do!

Got invited to a charity fancy dress party, 1970`s theme - that was easy, just wear the same as I always do, stripy red and black jeans, rock tour T-short, and yes, a bit of a mullet!!!

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon


"Something on another thread made me think about this. Once you're 18 is there such a thing as age appropriate style? Hair, clothes, make up, accessories? "

Style - it’s like the Clap. You’ve either got it or you haven’t!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it

Heres me in skinny jeans with my ankles out "

Ankles out? You hussy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it

I wager that my arse and thighs are bigger than yours "

Maybe, but I bet your thighs aren't as hairy, think of the chaffing!

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

?

I haven't followed high fashion since being a teenager...a lot of women want an hourglass figure, but in all honesty it's a nightmare finding clothes that fit properly and suit you. I tend to go for things in cuts and styles that I know suit my body shape...a-line skirts, wrap dresses, fitted tops, so I guess my style is classic (I get told I'm elegant quite a lot).

There's also the fact that I just don't like a lot of the recent fashions. It makes it even more difficult to find clothes as variations of the current fashion are generally what's available.

I have seen older people wearing high fashion outfits that I don't think is the best look for them, but I also think a lot of younger people wearing similar things don't look their best...of course that's only my opinion and I'm all for people wearing whatever they want to, and if I'm honest it's generally the clothes that I don't like, not a persons style. I think there are ways to follow fashion as we age, possibly by teaming one fashion piece with something more classically styled, rather than trying to replicate an entire ensemble as styled in a magazine. Or picking things that suit you rather than just because they are in fashion. But again, just my opinion...you do you, it has no effect on my life how anybody else dresses.

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By *hesexpeopleCouple
over a year ago

s wales

I dress a bit differently now I’m in my 40’s, and I’m really concerned with the ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ thing but that’s probably a me problem.

I still want to dress fashionably but I don’t want to look tacky. I still shop in younger shops, but I’m very careful what I buy from them. Neon boob tubes are no longer me, but a different cut top in the same colour would be great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

I would have said the same at your age mind. And I now have several

I don't think my thighs and arse would allow it

Heres me in skinny jeans with my ankles out

Ankles out? You hussy! "

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I dress a bit differently now I’m in my 40’s, and I’m really concerned with the ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ thing but that’s probably a me problem.

I still want to dress fashionably but I don’t want to look tacky. I still shop in younger shops, but I’m very careful what I buy from them. Neon boob tubes are no longer me, but a different cut top in the same colour would be great. "

Neon boob tubes were never me

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Something on another thread made me think about this. Once you're 18 is there such a thing as age appropriate style? Hair, clothes, make up, accessories?

Style - it’s like the Clap. You’ve either got it or you haven’t! "

very true.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I saw something on Facebook (I know) the other day

"What 20 things should women over 40 never wear?

1-20 the weight of other people's expectations"

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I do wonder about how I will wear my hair when I'm older. Will I still be able to wear it long? Will I let it go grey naturally?

I'll worry about that when I get there, I'm still a spring chicken (in my head at least)

Ruby"

If you like it long, want it long and have the strength in your body to brush it or to get someone else to...wear it long

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I saw something on Facebook (I know) the other day

"What 20 things should women over 40 never wear?

1-20 the weight of other people's expectations""

Nice. Facebook. Also nice quote.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My skirts and dresses have got a bit longer as I've got older but only for my comfort level not because I care what anyone else thinks. I spend most of my time in skinny jeans, t-shirts and Converse. It's what I'm comfy in and what I like, I won't change it because I may be too old to dress that way.

Px

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By *hesexpeopleCouple
over a year ago

s wales


"I dress a bit differently now I’m in my 40’s, and I’m really concerned with the ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ thing but that’s probably a me problem.

I still want to dress fashionably but I don’t want to look tacky. I still shop in younger shops, but I’m very careful what I buy from them. Neon boob tubes are no longer me, but a different cut top in the same colour would be great.

Neon boob tubes were never me

"

Actually nor me I saw one when shopping the other day that’s why I thought of it ha

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I dress a bit differently now I’m in my 40’s, and I’m really concerned with the ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ thing but that’s probably a me problem.

I still want to dress fashionably but I don’t want to look tacky. I still shop in younger shops, but I’m very careful what I buy from them. Neon boob tubes are no longer me, but a different cut top in the same colour would be great.

Neon boob tubes were never me

Actually nor me I saw one when shopping the other day that’s why I thought of it ha"

Lol

It's really about dressing to suit yourself isn't it. In my opinion I'd look awful in a boob tube, I would have looked awful at 25 in one.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those "

Oh come on now, they would look fab with your socks and sandals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think I've always been fairly straightforward in my fashion choices. I stick to typical colours such as black, blue, grey, maroon with the odd pink thing added in and will always wear things I'm comfortable in whether that's hoodie and joggers or chinos and a shirt. I do have a huge range of types of clothes though because I'm egotistical enough to think everything suits me

Except for skinny or spray on jeans, I won't be caught dead in those

Oh come on now, they would look fab with your socks and sandals "

Oooooh yes, with the bottoms rolled up to really show them off

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