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Pretty or granny?

62 replies

SierraFerrara · 21/10/2017 16:02

This isn't quite as bubblegum pink as it looks but do the stars and sequins and pearls on the neck make it a bit "granny trying to be fun"?
As an aside, why do even expensive ranges (this isn't) only put the decorations on the front? It can make things look cheap.

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MayFayner · 21/10/2017 16:03

It would be 100% granny on me, as I'm 41.

If 16yo DD wore it, it would probably look very cool.

LoadsaBlusher · 21/10/2017 16:08

Totally depends on how it is styled

With rolled up jeans , roll up the sleeves a bit , big hop earrings and cool hi tops then could be funky

With black bootcut trousers and boots could be very frumpy

MagicFajita · 21/10/2017 16:09

Looks like something Mary Berry would wear.

Madbengalmum · 21/10/2017 16:09

No, granny, sorry

ZaraW · 21/10/2017 16:23

It's granny.

Nanasueathome · 21/10/2017 16:24

I’m 65 and I wouldn’t wear that
More suited to mid 80 year olds.....

Whisky2014 · 21/10/2017 16:26

I'm 31 and think it would look good on me however, I don't like stars. Love the colour though!

IHaveBrilloHair · 21/10/2017 16:28

Granny on me, unless I styled it very carefully and its not nice enough for me to bother doing that, I'm 39.

RhonaRugMuncherr · 21/10/2017 16:29

My 70 year old nan would love it. She also adores all this embroidery stuff which is why I don't wear it(!)

Laska5772 · 21/10/2017 16:30

Granny. I wouldn't wear it and I am a granny! Grin

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SierraFerrara · 21/10/2017 16:32

Ok. Thank you all.
I WILL get it right at some point.

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SierraFerrara · 21/10/2017 16:35

Is this blue cardie also "granny" as well then? Now I'm doubting myself
I love the colour and it's a cardie to so more flexible than a jumper?

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IHaveBrilloHair · 21/10/2017 16:38

Step away from the cardi.
The jumper is marginally better, and its hideous.

MagicFajita · 21/10/2017 16:41

The shape is nice , I have a few from Oasis in that style that I wear with dresses or skinnies. The beading around the neck is a bit Mary Berry though.

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SierraFerrara · 21/10/2017 16:42

Maybe I should just embrace my inner granny.

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AnaViaSalamanca · 21/10/2017 16:52

depends on your size. If you have big boobs it would look matronly.

both would be nice with leather leggings though.

cardoon · 21/10/2017 16:56

The pink one is little girl, the cardigan granny

LaurieFairyCake · 21/10/2017 17:01

The jumper is not granny if it’s worn by a young thing coolly. It would look matronly on giant titted old me!

ForeverTuesdayMorning · 21/10/2017 18:19

Rest home chic. Sorry OP

Looserwoman · 21/10/2017 18:22

I think the colour doesn't help.

lurkingfromhome · 21/10/2017 18:24

They're both dreadful. The colours are hideous.l for one thing. You can definitely find better.

EdgarAllanPO · 21/10/2017 18:27

Sierra needs an intervention.

Sorry op Grin

PickAChew · 21/10/2017 18:28

The pink top could go either way but the blue one is granny through and through.

EdgarAllanPO · 21/10/2017 18:30

What style do you like?
There is so much beautiful knit wear at the moment it won't be too hard to find something that speaks to you.

GoGoGazelle · 21/10/2017 18:30

I love it Blush but would wear as someone upthread advised (rolled up skinnies, hi tops etc)

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