To ask if I look frumpy

The jumper is too big for you. I empathise that you’re trying to hide your tummy but it’s actually having the opposite effect and making you look larger than you actually are. The eyes are drawn to this enormous square shapeless jumper. Rather than hiding your tummy, wear tops in your size that actually fit and everything will look in proportion. A general rule for balance is baggy one half, fitted the other. Baggy jumper with leggings/skinny jeans or wide fit jeans with a tighter top. Your outfit would instantly be improved with a slightly more fitted jumper tucked into the skirt

I worked as a stylist for years and also have a similar figure.

As you have great legs, keep skirts / dresses short and wear with thick tights or leggings if you don't want to show too much.

Long sweaters are fine but no high necks only deep V or scoops.

Alternatively wear a cardi over a deep V dress or tunic - darker colours on top.

If you are shy about deep V necklines wear a vest in contrasting colour underneath.

A statement necklace brings the eye up and lifts the outfit.

Have fun xx

This is a good account on Instagram for illustrating how to style things a bit differently mylifeafter_50. I mean all the posing around gets a bit annoying but sone useful ideas

You do look frumpy sorry! I am 45 and it wouldn’t be something I would wear. You are hiding your figure And that jumper is very unflattering

Have you looked at MM Personal Styling on YouTube? She does outfits and how to style for all different body shapes.

I’m mid 50s so not in an age bracket that has been referenced on this thread yet but close enough! agree with @PadamPadamPDoom . No one ever says “it looks like an outfit for someone in their 20s/ 30s, / 40s” meaning clothes that are way too tight (‘sculpted’ leggings), or see through leggings, shapeless oversized trousers, fleeces, sleeveless coats, etc yet these are all everyday outfits common among those cohorts. People I know in their 60s, 70s, 80s wear clothes that suit them, clothes that work for them , often have great accessories, and wear clothes that are not that different to a well dressed 30 year old.

I'm in my late 60s and would only dress like that if I was staying at home all day and not expecting any visitors.

It's not a good look OP.
You have a small waist so can wear high waisted barrel legs or pleats at the waist to soften your rounded belly. Try M&S, Fatface. Also, Beyond Nine, Hush, but they are pricey.
The top has seen better days and should be recycled. Go for a raglan sleeve three- quarter length. If you want a thick knitted jumper go for one that is shorter and wear it with the sleeves pushed up.
Is the skirt knitted? It's an unflattering length for you. It's a wrong 'un. Go for above the knee and show off those lovely legs. Treat yourself to a new bra.

@ if you like the jumper, how about a new supportive bra and a plain white long sleeve top underneath peeping out the top? Jumper sleeves rolled up a little to expose white sleeves. Jeans or leggings in the same shade with navy Sambas or Chelsea boots? Maybe a silky scarf in a nice print? The skirt and tights look more like (dated) workwear rather than lazy Sunday afternoon attire x

Skirt needs to be above the knee and jumper more fitted! I’m in my 50s and wouldn’t wear that, sorry.

You would look different with some colour.
You say you have nice legs, so why are you wearing 100 den opaques?
Maybe not Spanx but have you tried allday shapewear?

This is an outfit I wore recently, I don’t have a picture of me wearing it I’m afraid.

skirt - stretchy so good for over bellies! https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/skirts/brown-leopard-print-mini-tube-skirt/p/931545229?extcam=UK_PPC_PLA_Designer_Core__Google_MT__DV_m&ppccam=PLA_NW_g_CID_1930161284_AGID_126584461436_LOC_9192520_DM__TID_aud-1398263366061:pla-2439500687440&ppcfeed=FIID_&_cclid=Google_CjwKCAjwmNLHBhA4EiwA3ts3mRJDRI1SPWUUb1qlwxU6mfddX6FdRsfsZoh8BhBAuLafODm4Qf7ajxoCh70QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1930161284&gbraid=0AAAAAD2UatMA3XFLx_T70G0IiVa6eb19j&gclid=CjwKCAjwmNLHBhA4EiwA3ts3mRJDRI1SPWUUb1qlwxU6mfddX6FdRsfsZoh8BhBAuLafODm4Qf7ajxoCh70QAvD_BwE

Top - yes it’s maternity but it’s a lovely fine knit type material and can be worn loose or tucked in. I tucked it into the leopard skirt -
http://api-shein.shein.com/h5/sharejump/appjump?link=l6txkMT1H7P_8&localcountry=GB&url_from=GM790444460

I paired with tights, long flat suede boots and a black loose blazer over the top to so stomach and arms weren’t on show

To update this look I’d wear the same top and skirt but pair with brown 15 denier tights, long black boots and the Zara viral bomber jacket - https://www.zara.com/uk/en/soft-bomber-jacket-p03046264.html?v1=485837058&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11369331984&gbraid=0AAAAADqbk7Zrhk6-8rAeAyUXc8k4N7ZZW&gclid=CjwKCAjwmNLHBhA4EiwA3ts3mZy60gLtIYBFv2LWy5fLQmWNEkUuJslSMV24lP_8K8OLxJQK2Em2ZRoCW7YQAvD_BwE

Very frumpy

The outfit isn’t flattering on you. I think a scoop neck/v-neck top would suit you better. If you are worried about looking pregnant due to a larger stomach a cardigan/light blazer jacket can hide that. The long top with the skirt and I’m guessing you wear flat shoes makes you look shorter and wider. Maybe a loose fitting scoop neck top tucked into a skirt with a dark coloured cardigan? I reckon that would be more flattering for your body shape.

@meganorks I’m sorry you’ve had so little exposure to normal life that you believe women over 60 are a separate species who deliberately set out to buy and wear the drabbest and most unfashionable clothes available.

In my world (and I am over 60) I’m happy to say that is not the case.

I think you need to get a really good bra to give you better shape and think of getting boxy style jumpers which will hide your belly, but be a much better shape for you than an oversized one that’s too long. Something like this https://www.johnlewis.com/soaked-in-luxury-spina-boxy-fit-jumper/p112906128

It’s not a good outfit, @keepcalmanddance - but you’ve already heard that. Compare and contrast this combination of jumper and skirt:

Community Clothing skirt

And if you added any fashionable pair of knee high boots, like these:

Topshop boots

you’d have an outfit that could take you almost anywhere.

The jumper is the problem. I’m certainly older than you but I’d never wear a jumper that screamed “really old”. The jumper would be ok with jeans etc for gardening/.

The skirt would be fine with a better top.

For me it's the jumper, it's too big and long so swamps you. A more fitted jumper and that was several inches shorter would be much more flattering.

Great advice, this is exactly what I wear as a person with good legs and a belly 🙂

The jumper is incredibly unflattering and im not sure who would wear it.
Im now 60s and it looks too old for me.

I wouldnt give it to a charity shop, it has seen better days and looks stretched. I hate it when people off load tat to a charity shop.

I’m a lot bigger than you and also conscious about my stomach but I find tops that drape, worn tucked in are the most flattering on me
this is my usual work outfit

OP I could have posted this a few years ago! Higher waisted trousers/skirts are your friend!

Get something high waisted so it flows over your tummy but hugs your waist. Then tuck the tops in. Fat face have some great trousers that are high waisted at the moment

If you have good legs and don't like tight up top then wear a oversized jumper with a black denim mini (much shorter than you have on) black tights and boots.

Casual, wear the oversized jumper with leggings (good ones!). More casual sporty choose a oversized sweatshirt with gym leggings (again good quality ones!).

Then you can show off good legs and be baggy up top.

But longer baggy skirt with long baggy jumper together doesn't flatter you.

The jumper needs to be more fitted - a loose jumper covering a rounded belly actually makes you look bigger. The skirt length is just wrong - either shorter or longer wouid be better but I'd never wear a loose jumper with a long skirt. A fine knit, more fitted jumper wouid look better with a longer flared skirt.

The outfit doesn't make you look old, that's nonsense - just badly dressed! I don't mind the colour of the jumper, but get a newer one that suits you better.