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Am I too old for a Pandora charm bracelet?

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MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 11/10/2024 11:15

I'm touching 40. I wanted a Pandora charm bracelet about 15-20 years ago when either they became really popular or I first noticed them. I didn't bother as they were expensive ish (especially to me, a pauper at the time) and really common.

Anyway, I recently bought my 13 year old daughter one (around the age range I feel they're manufactured for) and I've been completely taken in by their marketing and how good they look on DD, her friends, the store girls all of whom are a good 2,close to 3 decades younger than me and the idea of cute little treats and easy gifts for everyone.

Is it a kids thing and I'm past it or are they still cute? Is there a grown up version? 😂😂😂

I think it's ok to keep and wear one if you've had it from a young age but to buy one now is a bit "live, laugh, love"???

OP posts:
LolaJ87 · 11/10/2024 11:26

I'm late thirties and wear one, my mam has one too (in her sixties).

Toomanysquishmallows · 11/10/2024 11:24

I’m 51 and I’ve got one .

Ameliasvocalfry · 11/10/2024 11:23

What? I've never heard that there's an age limit on charm bracelets! I'm considerably older than the OP and wear one.

ComtesseDeSpair · 11/10/2024 11:22

If you like it then you’re not too old for it. Life is too short to spend it worrying over what other people think - and frankly, I think reaching a stage where you do what you like and no longer worry what strangers think about your belongings or how you dress is exactly the definition of maturity.

easylikeasundaymorn · 11/10/2024 11:22

They aren't my personal taste but I know women 40s and above who have them. I'm sure I've seen that they make '40' '50' etc and wine/cocktail charms so they can't just be for teens!

Besides which who cares what other people think? Have you ever looked at another woman's jewellery and judged her (not "I don't like that but actually judged her) for it? If not why would you assume anyone would care about yours. They also wouldn't know if it was something you'd bought recently or one you'd had for ages.

mynewhouse · 11/10/2024 11:21

I have one and I’m your age. It’s a very simple silver bracelet and I wear one charm at a time. I like it and I get lots of compliments on it. But I really don’t care what people think, if I like something I wear it and have always been this way.

dothehokeycokey · 11/10/2024 11:19

I have three all with different (not full)charms on them.

I'm mid forties

Magnastorm · 11/10/2024 11:19

If you like them and it will make you happy, get one. Who the fuck cares what other people think?

Nodancingshoes · 11/10/2024 11:18

I've got one. It never occured to me I might be too old! I'm in my 40's. Get one!

lovemelongtime · 11/10/2024 11:16

Yes sorry I think so. You know in your heart, otherwise you wouldn't be asking.

Plump82 · 11/10/2024 11:16

If you want one, get one. I know lots of people say that but life's too short to not get things that will make you happy. Especially as you can now afford them!