Yes or no?

[PhannyMcNee]

45, size 18.

Elder DD (17) says no - too much pattern.

Younger DD (12) says yes - lots of pattern.

Both DS just shrugged...

Forgot the photo

What is is tho...

It's too much pattern imo. Nothing to do with your age or size , it just looks too 'busy.

Would be slightly too patterned for me, but the style is good. Maybe with a long navy vest top? I only ever have one pattern at once, and have very little patterned stuff.

Bugger. I love the orange but they didn’t have a plain orange t-shirt

Am I right thinking it needs to be a fitted t shirt rather than baggy?

Nice pyjamas

Navy vest top tucked in...

I like the trousers, but not with the stripes. Try a plain top?

And thank you

I’m not a regular in S&B and this a very new look for me! I’m normally tunics & jeans or dresses but saw the trousers in Seasalt and fell a little bit in love with them!

Crossposted - thank you except to AnyFucker

You don't look size 18. Both items are really nice on you and it doesn't look awful but both would look better with a plain top or bottom. You have a great figure.

Eh I like the clash of patterns actually. Flattering trousers!

The shape of the t -shirt is perfect.

Too much pattern. You need a plain top.
Are you really an 18? Surely not.

Take no notice of me Phanny

If you like 'em that's all that counts. But the top needs to be plain.

I like them but I think it needs a plain white or navy T-shirt/long sleeve top. Not too baggy, the fit of your T-shirt is perfect.

Love the patterns, I think you look great! And not that it matters, but I wouldn't peg you as a size 18.

I love 'em both, but not together! Agree tucked in navy top would look great with the trousers.

I normally love a pattern clash but here I think a crisp white tee would look great! Love the trews

Very kind apileodballyhoo - def a size 18 but tall and hour glass shaped which helps

I think that’s why I liked the trousers - they are elasticated waist at the back so actually fit my waist and the wide leg masks my thunderous thighs! I watched enough Trinny, Susannah and Gok back in the day to know that it’s all about showing off the good bits

I’m also a bit of a bugger for mixing patterns/colours so like the busy look BUT realise it could be OTT and ruin a good outfit

Better? Not a great top but the right colour?

Definitely better. Now you're streamlined.

Skinnier straps but colour is ideal!!

I think it’s a rather fine combination! Add a decent leather belt and a good plain jacket - plus sunglasses and ... hmm ... flatforms for balance and height - clever outfit.

(On holiday you could try a printed silk scarf belt but keep a tailored shape of jacket - adds gravitas.)

And yes, you look skinnier than an 18 ...