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Where do over 55's buy their clothes?

38 replies

DumpedByText · Yesterday 21:12

I'm 57, I don't keep up with the latest fashions, but like to look nice. I've been told I look late 40's, and love hair and makeup. I get my hair coloured etc and always where foundation.

I used to buy from Next but I don't know what their buyers are thinking, as the current range is awful!

I work for M&S but not sure what to get.

Where are you buying your clothes please and can you suggest any people to follow on Instagram.

OP posts:
VictoriaEra · Yesterday 21:45

M&S, Mango, Hobbs mainly

Original poster
DumpedByText · Yesterday 21:43

I'm a size 16 top, 14 bottom, don't particularly need to change anything but can't find anything I like.

Love jeans, magic pants and longer tops.

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Silverbirchleaf · Yesterday 21:40

Useful blogs I find are

Who, What Wear - good for keeping an eye on general trends

https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk

On Instagram

mylifeafter_50

styleformula.daily

Have useful styling tips

Celebrity Style and Fashion Trend Coverage | Who What Wear UK

Get the latest and greatest celebrity style, runway trends, and shopping suggestions from the fashion and beauty experts at whowhatwear.com!

https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk

notacooldad · Yesterday 21:36

Yes it depends on your size really. But for me it’s Uniqlo I absolutely love it

It's not my favourite but I have quite a lot of their stuff, especially black dresses. I have quite a few basics from there.

My autumn look is shaping up to be my favourite Lanx boots a black midi full skirt with either peter pan collars or slouch jumpers, that seems to have been my go to on cooler days recently or trousers and matching no sleeve top with my doc marten sandals.

Im 61 so well over 55

Squirrel437 · Yesterday 21:34

Age 55
M&S
Mint Velvet
Zara
Hobbs
LKB (was)
Boden
Sweaty Betty
Burnt
Ralph Lauren
Columbia

Smokewhistle · Yesterday 21:33

Tu
M and S
Roman
Klass
Joe Browns

Catsamores · Yesterday 21:32

M&S are really good these days but could still use more natural fibres. I think you’re right to check out a few style bloggers and use Pinterest to find looks you like. M&S do great jeans. The patch pockets flares are so good in indigo - Get some before they sell out! (And get your staff discount ;-)

Lamelie · Yesterday 21:30

Agnes B, comptoir des cotonniers, Marimekko, Joseph and Paul Smith. Mainly in sales and via eBay.

Greatwiseowl · Yesterday 21:29

I'm 55. Next,, asda,,, tesco,, mns but also primark..
If I had more money, probably say john lewis as the brands are nicer.
Matalan had some lovely stuff in the summer ...

HRHCurmudgeon · Yesterday 21:28

M&S
Zara
Me&Em
Net a Porte
Adanola (eftp)
Gymshark
H&M
Alo
Asos
Reiss
Selfridges
Mango
And Other Stories
Liberty

and whoever else grabs my attention

Namechangingregularly · Yesterday 21:26

Yes it depends on your size really. But for me it’s Uniqlo I absolutely love it

Sparkletastic · Yesterday 21:24

What size are you?

dudsville · Yesterday 21:20

We're not one thing. What did you used to like and what is it that you're wanting to change?

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