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To wear kids clothes?

33 replies

WhatDoIWear · 24/03/2018 22:19

Ok, I've NC for this as AIBU absolutely terrifies me, but I need some honest opinions so here goes...

I'm 32, slim framed and 5 foot 2. My shoe size is a 4. I have in the past bought shoes from M&S kids because they are cheaper than adult styles and seem to be pretty good in terms of quality.

I recently discovered that age 15/16 girls clothes fit me quite well - I bought some pjs in the sale and they are fine.

So, would I be unreasonable to buy more kids clothes to wear? They fit, they are cheaper, and, although the majority of designs are admittedly aimed at the tween market, basic things like tshirts, jumpers etc seem just fine.

DH thinks I am being daft. Is it a bit weird, a grown woman in children's clothes? AIBU? Next and M&S both go up to age 16 and I assume some others do too.

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BikeRunSki · 24/03/2018 22:50

I’m too big /fat/busty for kids clothes, but I have a few issues of boys shoes - i’m a broad size 9!

MissWimpyDimple · 25/03/2018 09:23

I wear a lot of the Zara 13-14 jumpers and jackets etc as I'm very small framed on top and most adult jumpers gape and have far too long sleeves.

I don't see a problem with it at all.

Trooperslane2 · 25/03/2018 09:27

I have size 3 feet and am 5'3"

Kids trainers all the way

Boys hoodies I am a bit large of nork for the girls

dentydown · 25/03/2018 09:33

I used to envy the people with small feet at school who didn’t have to pay vat on their shoes! Go for it ! It doesn’t bother me, although I’m a bit jealous!

ShutTheFridgeUp · 25/03/2018 09:34

I have some 15-16 dresses for summer. I actually prefer them as they tend to be less revealing and more suitable for work. Never really thought anything of it. They're cheaper and they fit. Win win in my book!

SerenDippitty · 25/03/2018 09:35

I have size 3 feet and am 5'3"

Gosh I am 5ft 1.5in and have size 5 Feet.

I did wear teen clothing when in my 20s 30 years+ ago but can no longer imagine being slim enough to do so.

Camomila · 25/03/2018 09:46

I wear kids clothes sometimes, for 'fashiony' things not really because the designs are a bit childish but for technical stuff its great...£15 for a girls age 15 ski fleece, or £30 for a womans. Of course I bought the girls (which was actually too long!)

I love M&S girls for winter boots, always get nice leather ones for about £30. I have skinny ankles and calves to struggle to find women's boots that fit properly.

Iwantacampervan · 25/03/2018 09:47

I often buy trainers from the children's section and browse the clothes. I bought a bargain cardigan in the sale from H&M children's section - it's brightly coloured and distinctive. I decided not to wear it to school when I saw the same cardigan on a pupil (non school uniform day).

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