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for want of a bettere xpression "mutton dressed as lamb"

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headinclouds101 · 12/11/2010 13:46

Can I say I really hate that expression -connotations of women as meat. If anyone uses it in front of me I feel like slapping them.
However there is no doubt that after a certain age there are probably things you should steer clear of. Just curious to know what you wise women think are the worse possible mistakes.
Me, I can?t think of any hard and fast rules. But I?m sure there must be some. Oh guide us to that happy place between dressing too young and looking (whispers) mumsy.

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Frizzbonce · 15/11/2010 09:27

CerealOffender - yes Jane Norman = Mutton Express! I've seen so many Mum-of-Wag lookalikes emerging from Jane Norman ! Bleach blonde or hard black always looks terrible too - you either look like a Bet Lynch wannabe or a Witch.

Frizzbonce · 15/11/2010 09:33

Jajas - if you're a fan of nice tights - The Outnet often have lovely cheap ones. Take a look: www.theoutnet.com/product/201840 Not Falke this time but some See by Chloe tights. (Sorry to hijack but these are definitely not mutton hoisery!)

SlightlyJaded · 15/11/2010 15:49

In our house we say "it's a bit Beryl (generic older person) dressed as Cheryl (Cole)" - HTH Grin

Jajas · 15/11/2010 17:56

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