What makes a women look frumpy

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I am considering an overhaul of what I wear and my hairstyle. I am feeling a bit down and frumpy at the moment so thought this would be a positive change.

My overhaul is not going to be a drastic change , I cannot afford to purchase a whole new wardrobe of clothes,shoes and accessories. So please could you give me your items of clothing and / or hairstyles that in your opinion makes a women look frumpy.

This post is not meant to be offensive in anyway, I believe a person should wear whatever they wish regardless of whether another person thinks it's frumpy.

What makes a woman look frumpy? An unholy combination of stereotyping, misogyny and unrealistic expectations.

But you knew that.

I hope you find a style change that recharges your batteries - we all need a little boost now and then.

Bad posture

With me it's just a case of bring short and slightly overweight and approaching my 60's. Not a good combination.

Weight, hair and fussy clothes.

There is no such thing as a frumpy woman or a frumpy item of clothing.

Maybe make your next question should be something like, 'What shall I buy to give myself and my wardrobe a bit of a boost?'

Bad posture
Over weight
Choosing safe clothing options to wear that might look better on your granny.

Cardigans.
unless you are young and lithe and going for the huge vibe, it’s impossible to look good in one.

Hygge not huge!

MNers have such weird definitions of frumpy that I don't have a clue about the answer.

@MiniTheMinx Carry on. I'm sure you could be even more offensive, if you put your mind to it.

Who gives a shit really?

Dress how you want.

1 - bad posture as pp mentioned
2 - clothes that don't fit properly

But the OP does give a shit.

and frankly Id like to know as well as i am well known for my appalling dress sense even at the best of times (and these are not the best of times... looks at 3 stone overweight body).

Most of the clothes recommended on Mumsnet.

Feeling the same op. Watching with interest

Badly fitted bras

I think this woman looks fabulous.

Things that help to not look frumpy:

good haircut
good posture
clothes that fit and enhance your shape
accessories - shoes, bag, jewellery that compliment what you’re wearing/doing

Well. Overweight people are automatically frumpy are they?

really? That’s me told.

I felt frumpy when I was overweight, nothing looked good on me and I looked older. However I have seen some overweight women look incredible so maybe it is more about shape/confidence than weight itself.

I have lost over 3 stone and feel confident wearing long summer dresses which I would never have worn 2 years ago. I wore an oversized summer dress the other week that looked great with trainers and I felt 15 years younger than I am - 2 years ago I would have worn linen wide leg trousers and a linen top, both of which I actually hated as felt fat and incredibly frumpy in then.

I don't know the answer but for me, weight contributed massively.

Is that in response to my post? I am currently very frumpy. I am overweight right now but even when not i have no idea how to dress. I was never taught how to put clothes together and seem to have not quite learned. Despite the fact \i do follow some style blogs. I seem to have a chip missing when it comes to getting it right.

Anyway, I waa talking about me and not other people.

I’m overweight and wear cardigans all the time, I must be super frumpy! Cardigans with pockets are the best. Somewhere to put keys/phone when doing the school run on foot when it’s too warm for a coat/jacket. Practical but apparently frumpy…

Short cardigans, comfy sandles especially with straps and 'comfy' soles, knee length or longer shapeless skirts

@WillPowerLite posted a pic of a blogger I also follow.

unefemme.net/

I love how she puts things together and she really does ti carefully and with huge attention. I like her blog. I look like a pregnant mushroom though, sadly.

I do think it's mainly to do with posture, and how knackered you look. It is for me anyway. I've started exercising a lot this year and I think I look way less frumpy, even though I haven't particularly lost weight or changed how I dress.