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Can a middle aged woman wear these?

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SpottyShoeBow · 17/02/2020 20:55

What say you?

Can a middle aged woman wear these?
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MikeUniformMike · 17/02/2020 21:07

If you like them, wear them. Age has nothing to do with it.

They are in the Clearance for a reason.

ladybee28 · 17/02/2020 21:08

I can absolutely see Iris Apfel rocking these and she's in her 90s and almost certainly more stylish than any Mumsnetter who would say you 'can't' wear these

YewandOak · 17/02/2020 21:08

I'm 55 and would wear them,they're gorgeous!

SirVixofVixHall · 17/02/2020 21:09

Yes of course ! I know a few middle aged women who wear shoes like that. You like them, you wear them.

megletthesecond · 17/02/2020 21:09

Grayson Perry could wear them.
They'd look fab on someone over 70. No one else needs them though.

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SpottyShoeBow · 17/02/2020 21:10

But then I do have to say that some of the items referenced in S & B.. Eg some of the classic ballet pumps etc I wouldn't wear for love nor money. They are horrible imo.

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VerbenaGirl · 17/02/2020 21:11

I’m middle aged. I like them. I would wear them.

dottiedodah · 17/02/2020 21:17

Surely if you like them thats all that matters! Maybe not to everyones taste but if you to then go for it!

FuckingHateRats · 17/02/2020 21:18

Oh no. No. No no no.

sauvignonblancplz · 17/02/2020 21:19

They are lovely - wear what you like

JohnMcCainsDeathStare · 17/02/2020 21:20

They certainly look better for the feet than court shoes.

OhLook · 17/02/2020 21:20

I love DMs in general, but thst kind of style look like over grown toddler shoes and have a kind of DDLG vibe. Not my cup of tea at all.

Roominmyhouse · 17/02/2020 21:21

Love them! Where are they in the sale?

TheWordmeister · 17/02/2020 21:21

They are foul.

But a pet hate of mine is middle-aged women in wacky shoes.

GrockleRock · 17/02/2020 21:22
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Lucked · 17/02/2020 21:22

I think if all this hate is making you defend them and want them more then you have your answer.

Oblomov20 · 17/02/2020 21:22

Vile.

TorkTorkBam · 17/02/2020 21:24

My best friend who is 50 would wear those and look amazing. Probably with orange cord flared cropped dungarees. And look amazing. Because she goes all in. You know it is a deliberate look not a mistake. She works in The Arts dahling.

Me I work in boring and dress boring with an edge. I would not wear those shoes. Never ever.

Racheyg · 17/02/2020 21:24

Not to my taste but I wear what the hell I like so I say go for it!!

LuxuryWoman2020 · 17/02/2020 21:25

I kind of like them, not my taste at all but I can see with the right outfit they could work. If you love them get them.

mum29919 · 17/02/2020 21:27

Absolutely! I love them! I'd wear them with ankle grazer black jeans or a plain ish midi dress. Your age shouldn't matter, if you like them wear them!

BettyBooJustDoinTheDoo · 17/02/2020 21:28

Why would you want to look like an over grown toddler?

Frenchw1fe · 17/02/2020 21:29

They look like a child’s party shoes to me.
Your money your choice.

OneOfManyDays · 17/02/2020 21:33

Oh my. These are really quite horrific! But each to their own!

RaisinsRuinEverything · 17/02/2020 21:33

They look comfy. Are they Dr Martens?

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