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I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor

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DollyMixtureLulus · 16/01/2021 22:42

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Popetthetreehugger · 17/01/2021 15:37

Just before Christmas DH asked if I’d like a long walking coat .( think dry as a bone calf length , but cheaper ) .. lovely. Would I like black ? No thanks as will show marks ... I’ll go for the plumb please .. little did I know that he was buying one for himself too ! He got us matching poo brown coats ... every bloody day we go on our lockdown walk , Not only am I a ringer for Vera but I know we look like Howard and Hilda ! The kids couldn’t stop laughing and called us # relationship goals !

RoseLavenderBlue · 17/01/2021 15:31

This thread is great! I once used to have a pink, long wool coat. And short blonde hair. I walked into the loos at work and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought ‘what is Pat Butcher doing in here?’. The coat went to the charity shop shortly after.

Purplethrow · 17/01/2021 15:30

Brilliant! Grin

DriveThroughSwabber · 17/01/2021 15:28

Every day I go to work dressed as Paddington Bear (1980s stop motion version) and I don't care Grin. I love my hat and duffle coat.

I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor
I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor
Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 17/01/2021 15:27

I also tried on a really expensive coat in Diesel that had unfinished hems (was all the rage at the time). DH said I looked like a hobo and just needed to put my possessions in a bin liner to complete the look.

AndeaMartel · 17/01/2021 15:24

@Cocolapew Grin
Her style is definitely a high point of the show!

Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 17/01/2021 15:20

I turned up at my running club wearing my pale pink, thin, waterproof hooded running jacket. My friend yelled, “Oh you look like a condom!”

SnugglySnerd · 17/01/2021 15:17

What a brilliant, hilarious thread!

Cocolapew · 17/01/2021 15:14

I have a tendancy to wear all black, red lipstick and have grey hair.
The other day I was getting ready to go out for a walk, I had on a black furry coat, black beanie and gloves and black sunglasses.
DD came downstairs and gave me a look then said "alright there Moira Rose".
As much as I love her I don't want to look like her Blush

WaltzingBetty · 17/01/2021 15:12

@NovemberR

I know...

All comments on my choice of outfit are utterly fair. Grin

I'm mid 50s and still have no ability to dress myself. I'm not sure why I thought it might work. And the red sweater doesn't match...

I am still willing to model clothes next to Influencers with the tag this is what it will look like you on, Janet Smile

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Paleodiet · 17/01/2021 15:10

I ordered a green dress from Hobbs, intending to wear it at Christmas. The moss-covered frump look was not for me. It looked lovely on the model...

RedRec · 17/01/2021 15:07

Another one here marvelling at the brilliant, witty remarks from friends and family, especially husbands and partners.
Many examples but loved the managing Arsenal Arsene Wenger coat. And the 'Windy Miller years'.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 17/01/2021 15:05

@Beachcomber, I hope you've got over it now, but that is so, so funny. Grin

KatherineJaneway · 17/01/2021 15:05

@Purplethrow

My white trilby- who wants to start the bidding? Grin
I'm thinking Smooth Criminal Grin
Purplethrow · 17/01/2021 15:00

My white trilby- who wants to start the bidding? Grin

I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor
BusyDreaming · 17/01/2021 14:55

A couple of summers ago, I’d arranged to meet a couple of friends at a new French bistro for lunch.

Lovely summer day, popped on a a blue linen gingham top, thinking I was channeling my inner French goddess.

The reality was that I looked like a talking tablecloth.
I matched the interior of the bistro perfectly.
My friends couldn’t stop laughing.

Gingernaut · 17/01/2021 14:47

I used to have a 'big hair' perm, back in the 80s.

People used to comment on my unusually coloured hair and how lovely all the curls looked.

I also had a job in the old Woolworth's delicatessen (remember when Woollies sold food) and had to wear a white trilby made from a kind of plastic mesh.

My hair would bounce out through the mesh and form a kind of mullet shape under the brim. I looked ridiculous.

After 8 hours of wearing this thing, I used to end up with hat shaped hair.

I don't suit hats at all.

Mumdiva99 · 17/01/2021 14:44

@NovemberR - you are the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you for that.

Thelnebriati · 17/01/2021 14:44

I realised my last winter coat made me look like the drug dealer from Prime Suspect when a dodgy neighbour asked me if I sold coke, and when I said 'no' asked if I wanted to buy any.

houmousexpert · 17/01/2021 14:42

@JaneJeffer

I once bought a beret thinking I'd look chic and rive gauche, but I looked like the world's oldest Brownie. I looked like Sir Thomas More in mine.
🤣🤣🤣
houmousexpert · 17/01/2021 14:40

Brilliant title and thread 😂

I bought a beret last year, thinking I'd look chic and French, but ended up resembling Frank Spencer's sister 😑

Beachcomber · 17/01/2021 14:40

When I was young and in my first proper job I had hardly any clothes that were suitable for work and that combined with living in a flat without a washing machine meant that I would have to juggle my small wardrobe in order to be work presentable.

I lived in France at the time and there was a fashion for 3/4 length black boot cut trousers of which I had a pair. I teamed them one-day with black boots and the only clean top I had which was blue velour. What I thought looked smart casual turned out to be Startrek extra. I only realised when I saw a colleague do a double take and then snigger on seeing me in the morning.
I was mortified but had to stay and work all day with people saying "beam them up Scottie" (I'm Scottish). The velour top actually had a wee yellow logo on my left boob 😩

Seriously considered changing jobs as I was so embarrassed.

I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor
Mookie81 · 17/01/2021 14:40

@Imiss2019

Good work MLMsuperfan please contact your named Fun Sponge supervisor so they can direct you to your next thread.
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Magpiecomplex · 17/01/2021 14:39

Thank you, you've reminded me that I need to wash my actual lab coat!

I have a habit of dressing like the waitresses, wherever I go... Black skirt or trousers and a white shirt, and I never remember that this will make me look like a waitress until too late.

IHaveBrilloHair · 17/01/2021 14:39

Years ago I bought a waistcoat/gilet thing with Llamas on it fucking Llamas, no idea why.
I wore it twice but for months after my friend referred to me as a Peruvian llama herder and pretended to play the pan pipes whenever I saw her.