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AIBU to really not like hair bows on grown ups?

135 replies

Alcoholtakingherlife · 14/03/2026 03:28

I don't mind little hair bows on small children, massively dislike Jojo bows though. My pet hate is those huge oversized bows that grown women wear. I never say anything in real life but why? A huge black or navy coloured bow perched at the back of your head? Nope from me. I know it's fashion but they really irritate me to be honest. Anyone else?

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AsparagusSeason · 14/03/2026 20:30

sunsetsites · 14/03/2026 20:24

Good thing you’re so superior to those silly women.

It’s a cross I bear.

Notyouthful · 14/03/2026 20:43

I am not a fan of those massive bows newborn girls seem to be wearing. Horrible

Yerdug · 14/03/2026 21:26

Only time this was ok was Fergie bows (remember?) in the 80s. And we know how thats going to end....

Dontpretenditssuchamystery · 14/03/2026 21:51

I love them don’t really care what you or others think , confident enough to wear things for me not anyone else’s approval

Dogmum74 · 15/03/2026 11:52

I would imagine there are people who really dislike things that you wear but they don’t go on Mumsnet to slag it off

AlexRidersButt · 15/03/2026 12:01

I'm in no position to comment - I don't have any bows but I have a large collection of bandanas I wear as headscarves to keep my hair off my face when I'm working or gardening.

How can I judge someone wearing a large girly bow when I'm basically dressed like a soviet peasant?

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 15/03/2026 12:33

PollyBell · 14/03/2026 03:29

I hate them more on babies they are not dolls

Oh God yes - and those awful hair band things on little babies! Plus they’re dangerous - some poor little baby died after hers worked its way down and strangled her.

pinkpony88 · 15/03/2026 13:14

SpanThatWorld · 14/03/2026 06:49

I wore big hair bows in the 1980s.
Now i have a pixie cut which is shaved on one side.

Bodily autonomy. You do you.

I had these too. We called them “Fergie bows” but that name is probably less popular now! 🤣

HelloDandy · 15/03/2026 13:34

I haven't seen anyone wearing one but I have seen a few people wearing Alice bands with huge ears stuck on them. I think WHHHY but then remind myself they can wear what they like.

And I can also choose to not like it as well and we'll all live happily ever after😁

cubistqueen · 15/03/2026 13:45

Mmmchocolatebuttons · 14/03/2026 04:52

I've never seen a huge hair bow on an adult woman.

Not since the 80’s!

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