What is classed as mummsy style?

[Booie09]

Just that really...what is too mummsy?

I dispute the idea that a leopard cat suit is anywhere near stylish.

Well, MIL was wearing it in the 70s so what constituted stylish was a bit different back then. And I have no idea if she was wearing heels with it or not, I'd assume platforms TBH. And vapid is most definitely not the word to describe her either (although she would think it was hilarious), formidable academic would be a better description.

I never wear heels myself but I am amused by the idea that they are inappropriate for the school run. Do you really need specialist footwear to walk down residential streets? What are you doing during your school run? Climbing Mt Snowdon?

How depressing that so many people are being seemingly judged just by walking down the street/at the school gates etc.

I was 40 earlier this year. Today I'm wearing trousers from New Look that I got yesterday that I'm pretty sure are lounge wear! A black fitted vest and a top over it saying "wild child" just because I liked it ( also bought yesterday) and I have a fringe

Seriously I would love to rock the Breton look but I would look pregnant in stripes, they're sadly not for me.
I know what I like, I know what suits me, I also like to be comfortable, I can achieve all of the above without compromising on anything else. Wear what you want.

I couldn't give a shiny shite what people think about mu clothes. They're always clean and ironed and I'm the one wearing them, not anyone who happens to judge.

I'm not a sheep so don't expect me to look like one

I’m fat and wear Breton tops. And metallic shoes. And Boden.

If you don’t like it, look away, fuckface, and find something actually useful to do.

How depressing that so many people are being seemingly judged just by walking down the street/at the school gates etc

This can't be news to you surely? People judge, spend five mins on here and you'll see it. Threads about how folks should or shouldn't dress, wear make up or not, wear heels or now, how celebs dress, they simalteanously judge whilst wishing to not be judged themselves.

Another one checking in who was apparently mumsy prior to having children. Now post baby I’ve acquired several stripes nursing tops and a Seasalt Mum coat complete with Mum pockets full of muslins/socks/bibs/hats and small toys. I guess I’m ticking every box now!

I don’t really consider myself mumsy though, I dress casually and practically but I don’t think of this as mumsy.

Mumsy to me would be something like someone up thread described as ‘buttoned up’ looking a bit older than they should or wearing unflattering cuts or dodgy prints.

My own mother always wears black trousers and a nice top on a night out, so I find this a bit mumsy. When I’m 70 I guess the skinny jeans and a nice top will be the equivalent.

Is there a difference between 'frumpy' and 'mumsy' ?
I'd have said so.
Mumsy is the type of clothing you tend to see groups of mum's wearing.
Near me the ankle boot, striped top, skinny jeans tends to be a fave. Not so much the joules yellow mac though. We get a lot of 'throw on the walking coat over everything' (totally what I do! Who actually has a range of coordinated coats?)
I have a fair few mumsy items

Well isn't this nice.

Women slagging off other women because of their choice of clothing, of all things. 'Laughing' at other women, name calling, judging and generally bringing other women down. How lovely ...

I went to a beer festival today. I wore jeans, walking shoes, a jumper and a waterproof parka (for context I walked 4.5 miles to get there).

So shoot me.

Why is "mum" used as an insult? Mum jeans, mum hair, mum boots...

I'm guessing that to some people it means boring and frumpy.

^^to SoupDragon

“If you don’t like it, look away fuckface”
This has been my mantra since turning 45. Very freeing.

I'm guessing that to some people it means boring and frumpy.

And....? Most of the people on this site are mums. Why is "mum" used as an insult? It makes no sense. I am a mum, thereforeI must have mum hair, my jeans must be mum jeans as they are worn by a mum...

Mum in MILF is not used as an insult - not exactly something I'd consider a compliment, but another usage of the word.

Yummy Mummy used to be widely used as a compliment. Let's do that rather than be so nasty and insult other women by calling them 'mumsy'.

I guess from this thread I’m ‘mumsy’ then...my favourite shops are Fatface, Joules and I love a crew sweatshirt. I wear converse or knee high flat boots (ankle boots irritate me). I take into account pushing buggies, living in a rural area and owning dogs when I buy clothes. I have a bob and I have some Cath Kidston accessories too.

Don’t people just like what they like without it having to be a thing? I hate cold shoulder tops for instance but loads of my friends wear them. They annoy me. It’s just preference isn’t it?

Where I worked most women in their early 50s shopped at Marks & Spencer for their clothing. I’m not adverse to a bit of M&S myself and always by their jeggings as they’re cheap (£15) and comfy.

I’m early 30s with three kids but if I’m mumsy, so be it.

Don’t start on my Breton stripes though. I bloody loves em!

'Mumsy' to me is a term of endearment expressed by Richard O'Brien on the Crystal Maze... don't recall if we ever actually got to see his Mumsy? So I have no idea what she wore. But he was always very affectionate and respectful with her. I tend to imagine she wore something exquisite, possibly drag.

Mumsy hair is short and practical. I have long hair but according to MN now I’ve reached 40 I should be cutting my hair (into a mumsy style?), because I’m too old to have long hair.

You can’t win. 🙄

It appears that 'mumsy ' style is changeable like all fashion then - a couple of years ago on threads like this it was always boot-cut jeans and block heeled boots given the mumsy label whereas skinny jeans were stylish - they seem to have crossed the line now !

It’s always confused me that shorter hair is seen as more practical. Short hair needs styling to look good. Long hair can just be shoved up into a bun or ponytail!

Completely agree about short hair! It's far more high maintenance!

FWIW Boden totally knows that their brand is thought of as “mumsy” and has attempted to reclaim the term with an advertising campaign.

Can't believe how expensive Boden is, I've not shopped there before, £40 odd quid for a cotton long sleeve shirt?! I thought FatFace was hard to justify!

Full on mumsy here, jeans, striped top and ankle boots are my go tops

Mum boots
Bootcut jeans (shame as they suit so many people better than skinny on non skinny people !

Bob hair