Are these ok for a nearly 50yr old nana for a birthday party

[theressomanytinafeysicouldbe]

Just that really, they are a bit out of my comfort zone, im normally skinny jeans and a baggy top, no fashion at all, im 5ft 3 and a size 12. We will be going out for a drink afterwards on the afternoon,,,,,minus the children 😂

https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/pink-utility-cropped-jacket/15596008.html?autocomplete=productsuggestion&search=pinkn%20jacket

https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/pink-ruffle-vest-top/15638982.html

https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/riley-boyfriend-lightwash-jeans/15615224.html?autocomplete=productsuggestion&search=boyfriend%20jeans

With Grey adidas trainers?

I'm mid 40s and I have young dcs so 49 is still young mum to me. The outfits lovely :)

Matching shoes and bag looks VERY old lady. Nana like even. But given the OP describes herself as a nana and seems to want to be 49 going on 89, maybe that look is what she wants.

Maybe it looks old lady to you, but that’s just your opinion - I think it just looks well turned out.

Many MNers have very young kids at your age; you’re hardly ‘nana’ territory at 49.

I like the jeans and the jacket. The top is a bit frumpy. Agree with don’t match your bag and shoes - that’s extremely dated.

I like it. My DSis was a nana at 51 and she’s not going on 89. Same colour bag and shoes is fine in a casual outfit. Nearly all my bags and shoes are black so I can’t avoid it.

Assuming you haven’t started this thread for a laugh, @theressomanytinafeysicouldbe - it’s a perfectly fine outfit if your aim is to look as boringly dressed as you possibly can be.

I assume you mentioned being a grandmother because it’s a children’s party? The good thing about your chosen items is that they’re all easily washable (not the footwear and bag) but that’s the best that could be said about them.

If you want to make the outfit more exciting choose one piece of clothing in a different fabric and texture. Why not a pink sequinned skirt? Or silky palazzo pants in a brighter pink print? Or wear the jacket with a linen sundress?

(You did ask. I’m years and years older and wouldn’t consider such a drab outfit.)

When I was 49 my DC were 13 and 10.

Why does being a grandmother mean a woman can't or shouldn't be smart and fashionable?

I'm 64 and don't have grandchildren yet. When I do, I shall wear what I want and what I like.

I have never been a nana and never shall be. Nanna, grandma, Nanny, grannie, Gee, are all options. Nana - nope. Nana says a twit to me.

I actually have that outfit. I'm 66..only bought it last week.
Enjoy the party..( l wear with my trainers(

How nasty .
I'm 66 and have it . It can be mixed and matched with other things .
Those kind of skirts are so last year

Jacket is really great and I actually like the bag. If you’ve already got the cream body bag though may as well stick with what you have.

Top is ok too but not so keen on the (ripped) jeans do you have a different pair and maybe in a slightly darker wash?

I always try and match my bag and shoes and I’m 48. Hate a miss matched bag/shoe combo.

nana I associate with age 70’s/80’s not 49!!

You have the exact same outfit the OP is planning to wear, @Moier? Exactly?

Okay …

I’m totally thrown by the people who think shoes and bags should match.

Do you honestly mean colour-match? You’re not just kind of saying they need to work well together? That I would agree with, but needing to colour-match to look well turned out — that feels like a real throwback

Can you get to a TK Maxx?

I've never known a TK Maxx not to have a brilliant selection of bags at a third of the price.

It seems a bit mad (to me) that you buy a bag that cost the same as your entire outfit.

How rude.

There is nothing twit about Nana.

You are beyond rude.

I hope you've got a real kick out of being so insulting.

Pink sequinned skirt? For a children's birthday party, then a pub in the afternoon? That's absolutely fine if you are a child but anyone over the age of 12 would just look plain barmy.

@SpringIsSpringing25 how on earth is it possible to be rude to theoretical clothes on a website?

The OP asks for opinions on a possible collection of items which she might wear together. I think she could do better, and have said so.

That is how the S&B board works.

It's a fab outfit, personally I'm not a fan of pink but I might just be getting a pair of those jeans.

*tillyandmilly · Yesterday 22:37

nana I associate with age 70’s/80’s not 49
That's nice to know but so what?

@BlossomBlossomBlossom
The OP asks for opinions on a possible collection of items which she might wear together. I think she could do better, and have said so.
That is how the S&B board works.

But it's not on the S and B board though.

@*SpringIsSpringing25
I have never been a nana and never shall be. Nanna, grandma, Nanny, grannie, Gee, are all options. Nana - nope. Nana says a twit to me.,
How is this relevant? OP asked for and opinion on an outfit, not what name her grandchildren should call her.

some of the comments on here are bonkers.
OP wants to know if an outfit is nice and people are coming on telling us the age of their kids ot that they haven't got grandchildren. Who cares, do you like the combo she's chosen or not?

Very nice. I'm 49 and I hope not to be a nana for ten years yet but I would wear all of those.

@BlossomBlossomBlossom except it’s not S&B and even if it were, you are still unnecessarily rude.

@theressomanytinafeysicouldbe I like the outfit and think it’s not too far off your usual comfort zone for you to feel confident in it. Only thing I’d say is, can you get anywhere to try different jeans styles on. There are so many shapes around at the moment and if you’re going for a whole new style instead of your usual skinnies, you might want to try on different kinds.

Have a lovely time and stop identifying as a nana, fashion wise, in your 40s.

My weight fluctuates, so I only spend on shoes and bags really, because i won't grow out of them 😂

We have a big TK Maxx just on the way out of town, I will take a look, thank you

Outfit looks lovely, .im roughly your age and wear that outfit , please don’t take fashion advice from @BlossomBlossomBlossom pink sequins, silky palazzo pants in bright pink. 😂😂