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To realise I like old lady things

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AiryFairyMum · 20/06/2020 15:13

I bought some Yardley perfume for my grandmother and haven't been able to give it to her due to lockdown. I really like it and am going to buy some for me.
Also, I've started looking at those pointy cross-your hearty bras and thinking they look comfy and I quite like the shape, without having to cope with underwires (which I hate).
I'm 37, not 73. Are there any other old lady things I might like please?

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Appuskidu · 20/06/2020 15:15

Pot pourri
Lavender-scented drawer bags
Doilies Grin

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KingOfDogShite · 20/06/2020 15:16

Massive pants are amazing.

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SpeedofaSloth · 20/06/2020 15:17

YY to massive pants. I bought some in Sainsbury's by mistake (thought they were hi-legs) and they are amazing.

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SpeckledyHen · 20/06/2020 15:22

Try Sketchers Go Walk . Your feet and face will be in heaven

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SallyWD · 20/06/2020 15:23

I love big knickers, lavender and rose scented perfumes, I prefer tearooms to bars these days!

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mothtoaflame · 20/06/2020 15:25

I'm 42 and love wearing my apron for cleaning and cooking, Agatha Christie books, jigsaw puzzles, blankets, hot water bottles and visiting the library.

I also love loud house music, going clubbing, my peloton bike, Topshop and Yoga.

Nothing wrong with embracing your old lady tendencies but don't let them define you 😉

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AiryFairyMum · 20/06/2020 15:29

Ahh yes, I bought massive pants when I was pregnant and never went back afterwards. Just so comfortable!

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SlytherQ · 20/06/2020 15:34

White magnolia creme bath. Smile

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Livedandlearned · 20/06/2020 15:38

Rosewater

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MikeUniformMike · 20/06/2020 15:40

A shampoo and set?
Control pants - you know the ones, beige ones that look a bit like cycling shorts.
Support tights
Purple clothes
Beige clothes.
Scarves

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draughtycatflap · 20/06/2020 15:41

Murder She Wrote DVDs.

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Toilenstripes · 20/06/2020 15:45

I love going to bed early, like 9pm. Cardigans, comfortable shoes, pearls.

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MadisonMontgomery · 20/06/2020 15:46

I am obviously a secret old lady 🙈 I love M&S magnolia bubble bath, Murder She Wrote, Agatha Christie and the Triumph delicate Doreen bra is the most comfy thing ever!

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Abraid2 · 20/06/2020 15:46

Powdery-smelling perfumes. Seed cake.

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AiryFairyMum · 20/06/2020 15:48

I am putting all these on my old lady shopping list - thank you!

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efeslight · 20/06/2020 15:50

Powdery perfume? Which ones are there? I only know prada iris and I love it.
I also love tea, cake, gardening, pottering around, and am currently rereading all my Ruth Rendell books, similar to agatha christie

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ComeOnEileen11 · 20/06/2020 15:50

Lily of the valley perfume.
Old lady sandals.
Stewed beef from a tin.
Big pants. Personally I love them. Brought them for post birth. Still in them 6 weeks later. Fully intend to keep them til they fall apart. So comfortable.

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AiryFairyMum · 20/06/2020 15:50

Also, I forgot my favourite shoes - Hotter, FipFlop and Birkenstocks.

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wildthingsinthenight · 20/06/2020 15:50

Cardigans, blankets, big pants, those old fashioned long cotton nighties in hot weather, Miss Read books, LittlecHouse On The Prairie..
You'd never know to look at me! Grin

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Janaih · 20/06/2020 15:51

One of my favourite joys in life is the damart catalogue brochure that you sometimes get with the sunday papers Grin

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Cheesypea · 20/06/2020 15:55

Frys chocolate cream.

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SecretWitch · 20/06/2020 15:56

Anything lilac scented, Amouge Lilac Love and Pacifica French Lilac

Big comfy cotton pants

Putting a house coat on to tidy up

Cats, so many cats.

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wildthingsinthenight · 20/06/2020 15:57

Cheesypea yes!!

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Fatted · 20/06/2020 15:57

Oh, I love a good episode of Murder She Wrote! I must admit, I am a fan of big knickers and have recently found a love for non-padded bras as they are much more comfortable. I also bought some nude tights accidently in 50 denier the other day and I realised I've reached little old lady territory!

May I recommend Anais Anais perfume, a big massive pot of proper Nivea (what was the other cream called?) and pan stick make up (I actually still use pan stick!). Oh and talc in a little tub with a powder puff.

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Carouselfish · 20/06/2020 15:57

Agatha Christie, Remonte sandals, knitted blankets!

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