Dungarees on the over-40s...

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I am currently coveting a pair of lightweight indigo denim Gap dungarees. I am 43.

I'm aware that this is an item of clothing that probably divides opinion more than any other. But I put them on and couldn't stop grinning yes, possibly in manner of CBeebies presenter

I would wear them with converse/Superga and a close-fitting tee underneath.

I'm kidding myself, aren't I?

I'm 37 and live in dungarees if that helps. I do the headscarf thing too which ups the retro! Go for it :)

I'm 38 and love my dungarees.
I wear them with a stretchy or loose fitting T, turned over at the ankle with Converse or white Vans.
Bollocks to being too old

I am 47. Think I have headed into the territory where they'd be ridiculous.

Unless you are v slim and/or quirky.

You might get away with it. I'd love to

I love the headscarf/lippy look.

I've been covetting the tight-fitting ones in wade blue (darkish blue) from Free People. I'm in my 50's. Let's be inappropriate together!

Well this is my fear exactly, notyoda. Ridicule.

I wouldn't say I'm very slim - 5'7" and a size 12. I do worry about my arse in them. But they made me feel happy.

I could do quirky-ish - glasses, messy hair etc. I don't mind the 'art teacher' look, but it's a fine line between that and 'delusional twat' when dungarees are concerned, I reckon.

I think at 43 you've earned the right to wear whatever the hell you like and raise a stiff middle finger to anyone who says you shouldn't.

God knows there's enough misery in the world. If a pair of dungarees put a smile on your face then embrace them and enjoy.

Wear them!

I bet you'll look great.

Ooh link ?

I bought a dungaree dress recently. I'm 40. I'm not completely sure either...

I think you might have the chutzpa

Just don't wear stripey socks

A link!

For the love of God, NOT THESE

I love the classic denim ones on the Free People website

I'm going to be 35 this year and I love my dungarees. They are comfortable and lovely and also comfortable, and the denim is soft and the knees are ripped, and did I mention the comfortable aspect?

I wear them over tight t-shirts and with flip flops or converse. Or bare feet, at home.

Do it. Dooooo iiiiiiiit....

Gosh, if they make you smile, just get them! I've haven't worn a pair of dungarees since I was about 9 (I'm 42) but it sounds like you can carry them off. And if not, who cares?!

Early 40s here and love them - I'm 5ft 6 and a size 10 and have blue and black ones. I wear the black with blouses and brogues mainly, the blue with t-shirts and trainers. I think the trick is to make sure they are slim fitting or they run the risk of being shapeless and unflattering. Today I am wearing the blue ones with a navy and white stripy top and white Stan Smiths

I really want a pair that I've seen recently. I'm overweight and know I'll look silly in them now but when I'm slimmer I will get them. I used to live in them when I was younger and also worried I'm a bit old for them now, I'll be even older when slim enough to wear them. I figure that if you love them and they make you feel good then you'll rock them anyway 😊

These ones. I've been wanting these for 2 years - you are all giving me courage!

No link unfortunately cos they're secondhand but I think these are the ones. They are a wee bit more fitted on me but basically me and that model look exactly the same

Fucking hell notyoda, my eyes!!

OK, lizzie, I will if you will

Ah g'wan. You only live once

I bought a denim pinefore for this winter. I can safely say I haven't had it off this winter. And I'm in my 4th decade I've just bought a denim shift dress for the summer. Long live the denim dungers!

I have two pairs of dark denim dungarees and am in my 40's. Never considered I might be too old for them. I'm only a few years past my 30's and that's practically childhood

Go on, go on, go on. Blue denim ones look lovely, enjoy yourself!

(I'm 42 and have been in my black dungarees most of this week...., it's just what I've fancied wearing.)