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To think that plaits are just for school girls

96 replies

tulippa · 22/04/2013 09:27

Last night while my DH was plaiting my DD's hair he suggested that I would look good with plaits, he even "joked" that it would add a third hairstyle to my repertoire. After he finished with my DD he asked me to sit on the chair in front of him so he could do my hair, I made up some excuse and left the room. The truth is I was really uncomfortable with his suggestion, AIBU but in my head schoolgirls are the only people who should be allowed to plait their hair. Should I be worried, is this the kind of thing he's attracted to? What's next, will he be asking me to get my old school uniform out (which I luckily threw away when I left school)?

OP posts:
WorraLiberty · 22/04/2013 09:38
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Trillz · 22/04/2013 09:39

YABU to say that all hairdos involving plaits are for children.

YANBU to say that splitting all of your hair into two plaits is often associated with "dressing up as a schoolgirl".

Stylist magazine had a feature on adding small plaits to your hairstyle last week.

mrsjay · 22/04/2013 09:40

let it al out lady dont hold back now Grin

LippyDiDooDah · 22/04/2013 09:40

I sometimes wear my hair in plaits and I'm late 30s. Believe me, I'm not the only one either.

Don't make such a big deal from a throwaway comment.

LadyMountbatten · 22/04/2013 09:41

in ANY MINUTE someone will come and say " ooh you dont sound veyr nice at all" as if being NICE is good Wink

mrsjay · 22/04/2013 09:41

you made me smile with your ranting ladyM Grin

tackytiger · 22/04/2013 09:42

They always claim that Marilyn Monroe was a size 16...

LadyMountbatten · 22/04/2013 09:42

plus they have silly crystal charms on their key ring

Original poster
tulippa · 22/04/2013 09:42

Thank you for your quick responses. Feeling truly prudish now Blush.

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HorraceTheOtter · 22/04/2013 09:43

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AutumnMadness · 22/04/2013 09:43

I am a very grown up and mature woman. I wear my hair in plaits (I use 3-4 different styles depending on how much time I have). I don't think it looks school-girlish at all. I have long hair and wearing it loose is a bit undignified at my age in professional circumstances (but I do occasionally on nights out). The plaits, on the other hand, keep it all in nice and neat.

mrsjay · 22/04/2013 09:43

Crystal charms , you have described one of my closest friends she is so girly and cupcakey

ScumbagCollegeDropout · 22/04/2013 09:44

YABU

If I didn't have a sidecut I would have my hair in plaits or low pigtails more often.

Nowt wrong with them at any age. It's just hair!

Birdsgottafly · 22/04/2013 09:44

My DD is 27 and has unruly hair, she plaits it almost every day for work, it is practical. You will find that many women with long hair who work with groups who are prone to head lice etc plait their hair for work.
it must vary regionally, as I see many women with plaits of all ages and it was always a practical hairstyle for anyone who has sporty hobbies.

Birdsgottafly · 22/04/2013 09:44

My DD is 27 and has unruly hair, she plaits it almost every day for work, it is practical. You will find that many women with long hair who work with groups who are prone to head lice etc plait their hair for work.
it must vary regionally, as I see many women with plaits of all ages and it was always a practical hairstyle for anyone who has sporty hobbies.

LadyMountbatten · 22/04/2013 09:46

( plus, tbh what did Eleanor Roosevelt know about being inferior as the Presidents wife? )

imour · 22/04/2013 09:46

plaits look nice on infant school girls , one plait or plait across the front can look nice on anyone any age ,dutch women have plaits , think this is more your problem , over thinking things .

noddyholder · 22/04/2013 09:47

I sometimes plait a thing strip across the front when I wear a chignon so there and am 47 Shock

Gingersstuff · 22/04/2013 09:47

I am 43 and I love plaits. I've got long, wavy copper hair and it's a great way of keeping it under control and interesting.
And I'm very happy that Game of Thrones is back on because the plaits on the female characters are fooking AWESOME. And none of them are schoolgirls.

specialsubject · 22/04/2013 09:47

wow, the 'everyone's sexually attracted to children' thing is really getting out of control here...do get a grip.

the only hairstyle that is only for children and teens trying to be 'cute and bubbly' is bunches.

ShadowStorm · 22/04/2013 09:48

YABU. There's plenty of hairstyles with plaits that don't look school girly.

LadyMountbatten · 22/04/2013 09:48

its the way that women want to look CUTE with it.
yeah yeah practical schmactical, we know your game Grin

fieldfare · 22/04/2013 09:49

I work with small children and have hair down to the small of my back, it just gets in the way or they pull it or it ends up covered in glitter and glue. It normally ends up in a slightly messy side french plait, it's just so much easier.

gordyslovesheep · 22/04/2013 09:49

ooh im CRAZEEE about cupcakes fuck off with your kitten wearing a crown make up bag

hahaha morning coffee all over keyboard

LadyMountbatten · 22/04/2013 09:51

i like to add a dab of flour to my CRAZEE ditsy face.

Oh I am such a clown