To realise I like old lady things

[AiryFairyMum]

I bought some Yardley perfume for my grandmother and haven't been able to give it to her due to lockdown. I really like it and am going to buy some for me.
Also, I've started looking at those pointy cross-your hearty bras and thinking they look comfy and I quite like the shape, without having to cope with underwires (which I hate).
I'm 37, not 73. Are there any other old lady things I might like please?

I have net curtains

I always wear slippers

I have a lace cotton runner on a dresser

I love tea. And cake. And cats 😻

Parma violets.

Chanel No. 5.

Youth Dew perfume (my late aunt used to wear it).

Bar soap.(current one is Violetta by Nesti Dante).

Love the smell of coal tar soap. And anything rose scented.

I'm 56.

Oooooooh yes!

Youth Dew, Cinnabar and 4711 Eau de Cologne

Brooches, electric blankets, The Archers, girdle with suspenders which match the bras you mention, support stockings, research puzzle books, Yours magazine, sherry, Horlicks, silk sleep mobcap.

Yes Horlicks. How did I forget.

Gardeners world and question time

Countryfile
Antiques Roadshow

My mother in law bought me an electric blanket after I stayed at hers with DH and discovered the delights of a pre-warmed bed.

It’s the best present I have ever received. I’m 33

Are those bras the ‘Lift and separate’ ones I remember from my childhood? I think they were advertised on TV . It made no sense then but now I need some lifting and separation

Cake forks

Dubonnet

Monty Don

The bras are like the ones What Katie Did sells; proper bullet bras. At 40 I am the old lady to DMs youthful 70+
Honda Jazz. My old lady car.

Full knickers every time. Jigsaw puzzles, high waist stretch jeans m&s jeans, hot water bottles, my Queen Anne footstool, I don't understand the youth of today 😁

We are having a bit of a rough start to winter and I've realised how old ladyish I have become.

Thr electric blanket is on a list to buy as I want one as both my DC do, so I have a hot water bottle. It has a knitted cover.

I have the world's uglyiest blanket on my bed with a top sheet and then then the duvet. There is just no way I could have a fwb as that blanket would make a man run for his life. Ooh but it's so warm.

I dug out all the long sleeved vests and this morning dd had a tussle to wear the clean one. I won and was ever so pleased. It's thermal and it's long enough so that I can tuck it in to my pj bottoms. Once again thank goodness there is no fwb.

When I'm in the supermarket and am in the soap aisle, I smell all the soap. I always start with Vinolia. I realised its a bit of a habit now as I even shoved my mask down so I could get a good whiff of the lavender.

I put a table cloth on my outside table as it just seemed the right thing to do. I like to sit there in a sunny spot and drink my tea.

I only like writing with a black pen. Blue just doesn't do it for me anymore. I have no idea why but I think perhaps the black is easier to see......

Lists. I have a list for a list these days. I have a now bought a magnetic pen so I can stick it to the fridge for writing my lists.

I have a favorite gas burner.

I used to spend hours looking at nice things I can't afford to buy. They used to be clothes, perfume etc. My last mega search were cast iron pots.

Vintage silk scarves, which I love and have a stash of
Vintage brooches
I have a hand-made double quilt that is lovely. Couple of people hinted that I could change my will
Gigantic knickers with flower patterns
Rose scented things
Romantic songs
The above were inexpensive

And I used to go to punk concerts
I am happy with the mix

Pears soap, comfy shoes, knitting, Youth Dew and Mitsouko scent, an absorbing novel, my Lorna Hill Wells books, Ovaltine and a walk around an antiques centre or antiques fair followed by a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a nice sit down.

Sloggi big knockers - so comfy and give a lovely silhouette :)

Hot water bottles, jigsaws, Agatha Christie, radox shea butter bubble bath, tea in proper teacups - I think all my old lady joys might have already been ticked by other posters 😂

I just crocheted myself a thick scarf/shawl thingy with pockets in to wrap myself in on chilly nights in on the sofa .

Knickers not knockers 😂😂😂

I love this thread.

Lavender everything; hot water bottles; crocheted blanket on the couch; floral cushions; shopping trolley; talc; bar soap in drawers between clothes and bedding; playtex bras; Clark's flat shoes; a nice cardy.

Why would anyone wear anything but big pants 🤣 ?

Rich tea biscuits
Hanging washing on the line
Antiques roadshow

Tray cloths

Long sleeved vests for winter

Embroidery is a nice hobby

Tartan slippers with a bobble

Twin sets

I draw the line at hair nets and rollers

I've hung washing on the line since time memorial plus a proper peg bag

Floral print tea dresses worn with cross over cardigans
Suede shoes with low heels
Blouses rather than shirts
Pearl earrings
Soft pink lipsticks
Lavender scents
Gardening / garden visits
Tea pots
China tea cups
Cake stands
Victoria sponges sandwiched with homemade strawberry jam
Napkins (never serviettes :) )
Loose leaf tea
Handkerchiefs not tissues
Seed and bulb catalogues
Hot water bottles
Travelling rugs and wicker picnic baskets
White Lady cocktails (my elderly cousin's favourite tipple from the 1930s)

My favourite perfume is L’air du Temps. My very hip and woke brother told me I smell like a granny’s bathroom. I care not.

Also lavender essential oil, rose hand cream, BIG knickers, hot water bottles, cats, furry slippers, a nice blanket on the sofa, cardigans, going to bed at 9, a nice cup of tea and a sit down.

I could go on............

I'm 29. I have mustard spoons and cake forks. I wear the same perfume as my late 93 year old grandma. I think babies are adorable in bonnets.

@ginghamtablecloths

Tray cloths Long sleeved vests for winter Embroidery is a nice hobby Tartan slippers with a bobble Twin sets

I draw the line at hair nets and rollers

How could I forget tray cloths :)

My elderly cousin used to have a special one (hand embroidered by her mother) which she used on her tea trolley. This was loaded up with afternoon tea in the kitchen and then pushed through to the sitting room to be served.