I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor

[DollyMixtureLulus]

I bought a lovely shirt once that just looked like a chefs jacket on me

Thank you, I've had a really shit day and this thread has had me crying with laughter.

I'd love to share my fashion faux pas with you all, but I'm just perfect. Not really, I just wear jeans/leggings and hoodies pretty much all the time.

I bought an oversized co-ord (tracksuit) from PrettyLittleThing.com to look like a member of Little Mix. I look like Vicky Pollard.

1. Check your resemblance to the tall, elegant size 6 model wearing the perfect top before pressing add to basket.

Oh and yes another Classics vote, maybe not immediately so more poster see it in Chat

1. Puffa or other padded jackets... do a reality check on how much inherent padding you have. Also factor in height.

I once had a white skirt which I wore with a top & short cardigan. I was looking at something in the meat section of the supermarket when an old bloke came up behind me & asked, "Excuse me, do you have duck breasts?".

I was tempted to say, "No, just my own," but I didn't know if he was innocent or pervy, so I just fixed him with the Death Stare & coldly said, "I don't work here," & he apologised.

If I wear olive/khaki I look like a fat extra from The Land Girls.

I once bought one of those cheap off shoulder jumpers off Ebay. It was so shiny and tight, I looked like a squishy dog toy.

Black and baggy is the way forward.

No idea who Olivia Pope is. Googled the name. All I got was a lawyer in an American show. She seemed to wear suits. Not sure if i have right person.

I am sure you don't look like middle-aged T instructor! If you hate it, send it back.

I wear white jeans and I think they look okay but I know some people think they are tarty.

I've no idea who she is either. The only famous person I've seen in a white belted coat is Simon le bon, but I'm showing my age now

@ifIwerenotanandroid

I once had a white skirt which I wore with a top & short cardigan. I was looking at something in the meat section of the supermarket when an old bloke came up behind me & asked, "Excuse me, do you have duck breasts?".

I was tempted to say, "No, just my own," but I didn't know if he was innocent or pervy, so I just fixed him with the Death Stare & coldly said, "I don't work here," & he apologised.

Poor old bugger

Posted this earlier on the thread. Olivia Pope = Kerry Washington, Scandal TV Show.

@Gliblet

Oh I have loved this thread, thank you all 🤣

When I had DS, DH kept reading about push presents and decided to get me a chocolate brown faux fur waist length gilet. I was a size 18-20 even without the effect breastfeeding was having on my boobs, so this thing was skintight. I looked like someone had shaved the legs and face of a small fat bear to try to sneak it into a dog grooming show 🐩

Oh my word 😂😂😂😂

I think she was being funny 😄

My partner told me I looked like mr blobbys nana

I always want a linen dress to waft around in on holiday , I picture myself in lovely sandals a sun hat and a beautiful linen dress but every time I try one on I look like a sack of spuds. I just can't find the right one to suit me .

giblet - I'm dying here at that description.

ssd - what, me or him???

MLMsuperfan I think a big proportion of people posting are middle aged. I am, and found it very funny because I can see myself on that situation.

@Seriouslymole I posted a photo of mine...

@rosetylersbiggun - you are seriously kind. (See above - did you note my photo?)

I suspect I'm beyond help!

@ifIwerenotanandroid

I once had a white skirt which I wore with a top & short cardigan. I was looking at something in the meat section of the supermarket when an old bloke came up behind me & asked, "Excuse me, do you have duck breasts?".

I was tempted to say, "No, just my own," but I didn't know if he was innocent or pervy, so I just fixed him with the Death Stare & coldly said, "I don't work here," & he apologised.

Snorting! Hahaha!

Glibet, so funny your description. I am in tears

Every time I buy something sequinned, I look like I'm swimming upstream to spawn.

Brilliant!
As consolation, this thread is great tho!

I bought leisurewear. In my head I look like one of the scrawny beauties with their knees up on a window seat. In reality, I look like Karen Matthews.