where to shop when old and decrepit

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NumptyMum · 07/04/2011 22:20

Well I hope I'm not THAT old and decrepit but it does feel like something has shifted now I've gone 40 and I feel a bit odd still shopping in TopShop. Unfortunately my budget is still TopShop or possibly even New Look. I've not really paid much attention to how I look for the last 2 or 3 years but I've just decided that if I'm starting to look old (or definitely NOT in my 30s) then I'd better make the most of what I have while I still have it; on the other hand I don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb.

What shops/brands should I look at? I guess I could always look at the more pricey brands on ebay but there's the risk of something not fitting...

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NumptyMum · 07/04/2011 22:24

btw I'm just off to bed for beauty sleep(!) so if I don't reply straight off, doesn't mean I don't appreciate your comment. Just need to get sleep before baby girl wakes me...

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GeorginaWorsley · 07/04/2011 22:25

I am 44 and like
Mint Velvet
Some Boden
Kew
Jigsaw
Great Plains
French Connection
Phase Eight
Occasional White Stuff/Fat Face
Noa Noa
Sandwich
Kookai
Autograph at MARKS AND sPENCERS
Warehouse for silk dresses
Oasis,again for dresses
Sainsbury's Tu range for plain tees/vests,chinos,jewellery.

saythatagain · 07/04/2011 22:25

I await with baited breath and great anticipation, but throw into the mix heightened height (5'11") and limited funds. I should also add my age.....43. . I will not be holding my breath for too long however....

usualsuspect · 07/04/2011 22:26

saythatagain · 07/04/2011 22:29

......I carry a fair bit of extra baggage too. Not masses, but you know..

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NumptyMum · 07/04/2011 22:36

still not off to bed, bad me! just to say thanks for replies so far, just had a quick look at Mint Velvet (which I'd never heard of) online and it's so GOOD to see style guides with clothes that I could see myself wearing, and actually get ideas of looks to put together, rather than the very young style of the usual shops I look at!! Thank you .

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mrswarthog · 07/04/2011 22:46

size 12, 5'11, 41, wear Next, Autograph, new look, john lewis, monsoon. tesco leggings & Laura Ashley. Plus random bits from coast, east & pierce fonda. But I work with trendy 20 somethings and miss maternity leave & flat shoes.....

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