To ask if you’ve got in mind what a typical mumsnetter looks like ?

[Devilgate]

I have

female
middle aged
grey hair
tall for a woman - around 5 ft 7
bigger than average feet - Size 7

wears trousers and not a feminine look but wears good quality clothing

‘sensible’ personality

non smoker - no substance abuse problems that could affect appearance

Blair is 45 and feeling 55 because he's so sick to death of those annoying, man hating women who get on Mumsnet and talk about everything wrong their previous husbands, but don't even bother to mention that they have been at fault for their actions. too. He lives in Clapham with two teen children for half the week, although lately they've been staying at their mother's home as they've been busy with social and part time work activities. He doesn't know why he's on Mumsnet really, but it's just something to keep him entertained.
John is 64, and lives in Cornwell , and he has a laugh reading the comments in Mumsnet and started posting on Mumsnet because he wanted to have a laugh, plus it's important there is a male point of view after all.
Hamish is 56 and lives in West Bromwich with his male partner and children and pet Yorkshire terrier. He loves being a Dad and has a great relationship with his children, looks on lots of different parenting websites for tips and guidance, and sometimes posts on Mumsnet for some light entertainment with a bit of pointless drama

Who knows what Mumsnetters look like, probably everyone and anyone.

Female
Middle aged
Blonde
5ft 0
Size 5
Trousers, feminine, whatever I can get in the sale
Sensible at work, definitely not out of work
Non smoker - have you seem the cost? Non drinker - one drink and I'm pissed so no point. Neither due to consideration of appearance

You pretty much nailed it for me @Devilgate ! But I'm a sahm and I'm not yet gray even though it's started..

There seems to be a consensus of opinion that she must have small feet? 😂Would love to know why this might be?

Guys, I've never given a thought to your shoe size. Is there something wrong with me?

Plump, 30 something, white, straight brown hair, not long.
Clothes I wouldn't notice but they may think are noticeable.

(same as description of the average mother of a 2-8 yr old in UK)

@chollysawcutt just want to say I love the username

I always think every mumsnetter except for me is like Margo Leadbetter, wafting around in something impractical and super expensive.
She has tweakments and some very well done botox that no one but her knows about (they do!).
She is naturally slim and willowy and cannot fathom how people get fat, in fact seeing a fat person repulses her.
She wears expensive but frumpy shoes.

@Devilgate why do you think MNetter's have big feet?

Have you been on the weight loss board??!!

Yes actually there’s some truth in this tbh

I think it used to be women in their forties, size 12/14, 3 exceptionally bright DC, professional job, DH who cycles.

More recently it feels like its:

• mum of 2 kids, at least one with some form of SEN/disability, usually autism, adhd or both.

• works part time or mostly from home in a public sector role
• shops in aldi/lidl
• thinks 30k is a decent wage and that two people on 40k in london should be rolling in it
• takes DC out for term time holidays
• is mostly vegetarian
• lives in a blended family (or ex-h does).

Yes !! I have !!! I frequently look at it for inspiration ideas - ironic I know !!

For me - typical would definitely be home made fibre clothes - which I know a lot of you have mentioned upthread and yes - the most prominent feature is the tall, average weight - not at all visibly overweight but the larger than average feet and flat shoes - Size 7!

This is a very good question - but this is the most prominent feature I see !!

I visualise myself saying something daft and this tall, middle class, average weight female mumsnetter in natural fibre clothes and Size 7 feet trying to ‘rein me in’ as it were

This is hilarious!

We need photos!

I am:

5 foot 7 and size 7 feet, yes, I fit the profile.

size 12. Long brown hair, ex smoker, dress quite feminine, predominatly Reiss, Hobbs, lk bennet, no florals or flounces, very paired down neutrals, camel, navy, black, charcoal, slim fitting, straight lines . I do Wear jeans, love a white leather trainer or ankle boot Seldom in trousers. I’m a higher earner.

i don’t think there is a stereotype on here.

This is what I think a typical mumsnetter looks like

I can't speak for everyone (although I used to!!!) but rather like this...

Aged 42 and wouldn't say boo to a goose. Constantly wringing hands about how hard done by they are but runs themselves ragged as people take advantage.

Has feral children they smile at indulgently and a husband who is completely disengaged from family life.

Has no outside interests and life revolves completely around their house. Washing machine constantly on, always monitoring the house in case anything is out of place or there are crumbs.

Mother in Law and disengaged husband are completely enmeshed and she feigns illness to control him.

Mumsnetter has put up with her barbed comments and constant put downs for years, has tied themselves into knots to accommodate her to no avail. Cannot understand why MIL is so nasty when MN is so nice.

Absolutely obsessed with class. Can't sleep because she is convinced she's not middle class enough. Has all the indicators of the middle class but wonders if people see through her.

Loves animals, phone is full of pictures of animals and takes their gassy dog everywhere. Can't say no to her dog in case dog is traumatised, so dog bites toddlers.

I would have thought you were somewhat adverse to lettuce.

I wonder if people are describing themselves..

Not very incisive.