FabSwingers.com forum: My old stuff

By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

As I have mentioned in various contexts, I am sorting stuff at the house, including the wordrobes with lots of items of clothing, shoes etc. I have dealt with most of the surplus of shoes which has mostly gone/going to charity (thanks for the advise from some of you as was not sure that charities accept shoes).

In the same process, I also came across some lovely clothes that have not worn for years. Most still fit me but you always worry if are age appropriate now. Do you wear what you like or worry what others might think? Does the label 'mutton dressed as lamb' worry you or not at all? I must say I am a bit more conservative with what I wear now compared to what I did but tempted to use some of my favourite stuff again. Not all are understated I must add (design wise that is, used to be into my designer stuff but not really at all theses days). Perhaps should just do what I did with the shoes and donate to a good charity. Tempted to put one or two stuff on ebay though as could fetch a bit of money to fund tbe purchase of some stuff that I feel comfortable wearing now. Anyway, just thinking aloud I suppose.

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
52 weeks ago

Edinburgh

The term mutton dressed as lamb shouldn't be a thing. I think people should wear what they want to

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By *arlo56Man
52 weeks ago

Newcastle

I was and I am still into designer clothes.

I don't really care what people say it's what I feel good in.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
52 weeks ago

SW1A1AA

Do what I do. Wear the fuck you like and dont give a care to anyone else

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By *arlo56Man
52 weeks ago

Newcastle

"Do what I do. Wear the fuck you like and dont give a care to anyone else"

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

I dress in a way that often surprises people because they don't expect a woman of my age to wear the clothes that I do.

Wear your stuff MB, please, I bet you look great.

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By *angled up in twoCouple
52 weeks ago

West Mids

Ignore the fashion heroes. Dress age appropriate and don't disgrace yourself. 58 in ripped jeans? It's not a good look, save it for the skateboarders.

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By *urry BlokeMan
52 weeks ago

The day you start worrying about whether an item is age appropriate or not, is the day you age

If it fits, if you like it, wear it

I wear clothes for me, not the audience

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By *arlo56Man
52 weeks ago

Newcastle

"Ignore the fashion heroes. Dress age appropriate and don't disgrace yourself. 58 in ripped jeans? It's not a good look, save it for the skateboarders."

What exactly is age appropriate ?

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By *angled up in twoCouple
52 weeks ago

West Mids

Loads of things, the scope is massive.

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By *arlo56Man
52 weeks ago

Newcastle

"Loads of things, the scope is massive."
So nothing in particular ?

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By *dalisqueWoman
52 weeks ago

land of make believe

I am 51 & probably should dress more appropriately at times however the only person/people allowed an opinion are the ones buying my clothes-so I wear what they hell I want.

You do you

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By *angled up in twoCouple
52 weeks ago

West Mids

"Loads of things, the scope is massive. So nothing in particular ?"

No. I think that would get you arrested.

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By *avexxMan
52 weeks ago

cheshire

wear what you want mb.. some clothing items never go out of fashion timeless

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
52 weeks ago

Reading

Wear what you like. It's confidence that carries them off.

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By *rAitchMan
52 weeks ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

Mutton dressed as mutton is my style. I don't give a monkeys what people think about what I wear, though when I wore a suit for my daughter's wedding last week friends complimented me when they saw the photos.

Was glad to get home and into tee shirt and shorts, though.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"I dress in a way that often surprises people because they don't expect a woman of my age to wear the clothes that I do.

Wear your stuff MB, please, I bet you look great.

Thank you. There are some probably will, one ir two from my clubbing days, not so much

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"Ignore the fashion heroes. Dress age appropriate and don't disgrace yourself. 58 in ripped jeans? It's not a good look, save it for the skateboarders."

Oops there goes mu Adam Ant look

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"wear what you want mb.. some clothing items never go out of fashion timeless"

You always look very smart which I prefer now. Tbf always did, depending on ghe occasion but did have one or two things that shocked the establishment at the time

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By *angled up in twoCouple
52 weeks ago

West Mids

"Ignore the fashion heroes. Dress age appropriate and don't disgrace yourself. 58 in ripped jeans? It's not a good look, save it for the skateboarders.

Oops there goes mu Adam Ant look

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By *orphia2003Woman
52 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Dont think my clothing has changed much in 30 years. Skinny jeans, leather jackets, t-shirts and army boots never age.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"Dont think my clothing has changed much in 30 years. Skinny jeans, leather jackets, t-shirts and army boots never age.

Timeless look

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

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By *enda83Man
52 weeks ago

north

I live in vest and shorts and flip flops this time of year but I never worry about whether it is age appropriate or not, I never understood the dressing your age thing a few of my mates are starting to dress like old men as if they now can’t wear younger clothes since we in our forties haha

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all. "

Missed it

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52 weeks ago

Do what you want, wear what you want, because those who matter, don't mind, and those who mind, don't matter.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit. "

I am beginning to think I am keeping everything. Even my crochet ruffle shirt, the fake crocodile boots, my side zipped pants and crew neck lime green velvet top

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit.

I am beginning to think I am keeping everything. Even my crochet ruffle shirt, the fake crocodile boots, my side zipped pants and crew neck lime green velvet top

keep what brings you joy.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
52 weeks ago

All over

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit.

I am beginning to think I am keeping everything. Even my crochet ruffle shirt, the fake crocodile boots, my side zipped pants and crew neck lime green velvet top

keep what brings you joy.

No more speedos though

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
52 weeks ago

SW1A1AA

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all. "
To be honest every time I see lulu like she looks fantastic. I think she looks better the older she gets

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit.

I am beginning to think I am keeping everything. Even my crochet ruffle shirt, the fake crocodile boots, my side zipped pants and crew neck lime green velvet top

keep what brings you joy.

No more speedos though

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By *ad NannaWoman
52 weeks ago

East London

I wish I could fit into clothes I wore in my 20s.

Not that I'd feel the need to bop about in a shiny shell suit, but, it would be nice to have the option.

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By *ad NannaWoman
52 weeks ago

East London

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

I think having money might help.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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52 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Lulu aged 76 on stage at Glastonbury in shot jacket with fringed trousers looking fabulous. That is all.

Missed it

She looked really great. Hair, clothes...everything. Rod Stewart looked pretty good too and I think he's 80. He wore his trade mark tight trousers to start, then a pink suit and finally a green suit.

I think having money might help. "

True but the clothes they both wear aren't what anyone would refer to as 'age appropriate ' any of us could wear similar if not as expensive.

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