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To ask if I look frumpy

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keepcalmanddance · 19/10/2025 12:00

Do I look frumpy in this outfit? I’m early 40s. Also do I look like I’m slightly pregnant?

To ask if I look frumpy
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THisbackwithavengeance · 19/10/2025 12:10

Yes it’s frumpy but it depends on a) where you’re wearing it, b) if you care and c) can you be arsed to style an outfit that’s not frumpy.

Jumpers look shit and shapeless on most people tbh.

thecatneuterer · 19/10/2025 12:10

I have a neighbour who dresses just like that - she's in her late seventies.

ColinOfficeTrolley · 19/10/2025 12:09

It's not a good combo sorry OP

bluebettyy · 19/10/2025 12:07

PolishedBrussels · 19/10/2025 12:06

Not frumpy but incredibly unflattering. That jumper is totally shapeless and should be resigned to the recycling!

Yep. Charity shop or for rags.

DiscoBob · 19/10/2025 12:07

Yeah the jumper and skirt don't really go together. Bottom part of jumper looks kind of stretched out of shape. You don't look pregnant but it's not the most flattering of ensembles.

babasaclover · 19/10/2025 12:07

You need something a bit tighter fitting as this looks like you are hiding something. It does make you look pregnant.

skirts of that length I would expect on a much older lady like a grandma age. Get some nice jeans / good leggings

bluebettyy · 19/10/2025 12:07

Yes It’s not the most flattering

meganorks · 19/10/2025 12:06

Just from that photo I would have guessed you were 60s - sorry!

PolishedBrussels · 19/10/2025 12:06

Not frumpy but incredibly unflattering. That jumper is totally shapeless and should be resigned to the recycling!

Princessfluffy · 19/10/2025 12:05

The jumper isn’t really working for you in my opinion

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 19/10/2025 12:05

The skirt and jumper are fine, but absolutely not together.

ThatGladTiger · 19/10/2025 12:03

I think it makes you look older than early 40’s. I don’t think the long jumper works with a skirt can you tuck it in?