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?

[DaffyDaffy]

Just came on to say what a lovely thread!

[VictoriaBun]

What brand t-towels do people recommend ?

[torquewench]

Reading this thread and wondering if now's a good time to ebay the Royal Albert collection that I inherited from MIL 🤔😁

[HebeMumsnet]

This is a lovely thread, which has made us feel most cosy. We're going to waft it over to Classics now, in a cloud of Yardley.

[Canklesforankles]

Ooh we made classics

Very exciting

[alwaysreadyforablether]

Has anyone tried Cyberjammies? I know pyjamas are maybe a modern abomination compared to Victorian ghost nighties but I like traditional style, button front pyjamas. They are quite expensive though so would love to hear any reviews.

[BabCNesbitt]

I’ve been a fan of traditional pyjamas for years, and I’ve just bought a pair of Cyberjammies from eBay. (I have no ick about used nightwear!) I’m pretty impressed with them - soft thick cotton and sturdy fabric-covered buttons.

[Lottieskeeper]

Oooh classics!
Let's celebrate with a cup of tea, made in a pot of course and a biscuit.

[PeskyRooks]

So happy that we've made classics! Going to have a cup of tea and a scone to celebrate!
for us all.

[Lupellegrino]

Classics! 🎉

[ppeatfruit]

Oh thanks Hebe for everyone!! How lovely to be in a classics thread, I think it's a first for me!!

[ppeatfruit]

BabC Why are they called 'Cyber' jammies? Please forgive my old lady ignorance

[Eve]

@alwaysreadyforablether

Has anyone tried Cyberjammies? I know pyjamas are maybe a modern abomination compared to Victorian ghost nighties but I like traditional style, button front pyjamas. They are quite expensive though so would love to hear any reviews.

I love cyberjammies - our local dept store sells them and I stock up in the xmas sales! they are good quality.

[Eve]

@ppeatfruit

BabC Why are they called 'Cyber' jammies? Please forgive my old lady ignorance

I think they are called 'Cyber jammies ' as they initially started selling only on line in early days.

www.cyberjammies.co.uk/our-story.html

[ppeatfruit]

Thank you Eve I was imagining them with pictures of robots or whatever on them

[NannyOgg66]

@Lupellegrino I do cross stitch as well, I find it very mindful. Also, knitting which I have only just got into over the last few years, so easy to learn new techniques now with the internet.
@wildthingsinthenight if you like Audrey's cardigans in To the manor born, try The Crown series 2 has lots of cardis and twinsets and sensible shoes :)

[SirVixofVixHall]

I am laughing at robot pyjamas.
I am awaiting my beautiful new pale green nightie from Powellcraft, powellcraftboutique.com/products/ladies-green-nightdress

[Scruffyoak]

Some of my teatowels arrived. I was genuinely excited as I cleared a drawer for my teatowels. I dont iron my clothes but my teatowels look great!

[NannyOgg66]

Does anyone remember Lux soap? Can you still get it? My grandmother used to keep it in her linen drawer to make things smell nice. Another old lady soap(IMO) is Pears transparent stuff, I love the smell of this. I bought some after not using it for many years and it did not smell quite the same. I suspect they had changed it slightly. I am not sure who it was that posted up the link to the beautiful french soaps but thank you! They look eco friendly as well.

[Bioprepper]

whooo i was going to recommend moving to classics. This is a lovely thread i dont want it to end! MY RINGTONS ORDER ARRIVED TODAY

@NannyOgg66 you can still buy Lux soap but i havent seen the original in a while

[SirVixofVixHall]

They have changed Pears. The smell is not the same, and the soap is no longer aged, so falls into sludge v quickly.

[SirVixofVixHall]

I miss the big green bars of Fairy soap that my Grannie used on shirt collars.

[wildthingsinthenight]

Ooh Classics!! Amazing. I am celebrating with a cup of tea and a few violet creams

NannyOgg66 I have binged all of The Crown and loved it. The clothes ❤
Also I loved Lux soap. Must search for it
Bioprepper so excited for you re the Ringtons order.
My lilac ink cartridges arrived today and a tiny sample of 1477 cologne

[wildthingsinthenight]

Wow I love that nightie SirVix
Beautiful colour

[alwaysreadyforablether]

Today is a good day! My order of lavender body wash arrived as did my non-wired bra and my big pants. Actually tempted to go and change into them now!