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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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HasaDigaEebowai · 19/02/2020 10:21

They are horrendous. You can wear them if you're a children's TV presenter dressed as a clown. Otherwise fuck no.

Haggisfish · 19/02/2020 10:25

I bought the children’s ones and they were super comfy. They look better without the bow.

Floisme · 19/02/2020 10:28

Op all those posters are doing is telling the world what limited imagination they have.
I know someone who wears classic clothes with Irregular Choice shoes. Is it my thing? No. Does it work for her? Hell yes.

EngagedAgain · 19/02/2020 10:32

@Icecreamdiva, your post brings me to say, that it's funny isn't it, how the very young can get away with wearing just about anything, ditto the very old. No one takes any notice.

@Spotty, wear your new shoes with pride! From the sound of it they compliment the rest of your outfit, so you made the right choice.

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 19/02/2020 10:33

Aren't they just silver dms? I like overgrown toddler shoes and I'm oldish.

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SpottyShoeBow · 19/02/2020 10:38

They are just silver DM's (albeit older children's).. But the bow is controversial. DM do sell adult shoes with bows though, but in the black not the silver.

For the poster who asked, these go up to an "older size 5". I take a 6/7 in DM boots and the 5 fits me like a glove. They run a bit big.

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SpottyShoeBow · 19/02/2020 10:41

My other DM's

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Lordfrontpaw · 19/02/2020 10:44

I had a red pair of boots when I was a teenager (painted - yes painted - them myself because they didn’t really make coloured ones - black, chestnut, oxblood). I’m sure I bought a green pair later on. I never really liked the shoes.

EngagedAgain · 19/02/2020 10:46

It's amazing how many variations they make now isn't it? I can see the attraction, just got to get the right pair for me. They have something for everyone.

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 19/02/2020 10:48

They're comfy and very long lasting so probably quite an anti consumerist thing to buy?

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 19/02/2020 10:48

And quite waterproof.

Dizzygirl00 · 19/02/2020 10:55

Go for it! Life’s too short to worry if others don’t like your shoes 😊

FilledSoda · 19/02/2020 11:02

I like them but is the ribbon detachable?
It's going to get grubby .
I'd totally wear them though .

GingerGingerGingerGinger · 19/02/2020 11:04

Yes, but I'd cut the bow off.

yellowallpaper · 19/02/2020 11:13

No. Would suit a 10 year old

MaidenMotherCrone · 19/02/2020 11:19

Absolutely. Be individual. Why would anyone want to be an acceptable sheep? Wear whatever you like. I'd have worn them in my 20's/30's/40's/ and now in my fifties.

Starbonnet123 · 19/02/2020 14:19

You wear what you like , i love your red boots . I bought a questionable crocodile patterned dress a few years ago and absolutely love it other people don't but i really dint care anymore Smile

Bluewavescrashing · 19/02/2020 15:41

They have arrived 😍 I've taken the ribbon off. Am wearing them round the house to break them in. Smaller size fits perfectly, thank you for sizing advice!

SpottyShoeBow · 19/02/2020 16:02

So glad you like them, that's made my day, thank you Flowers

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SecretWitch · 19/02/2020 16:04

@Bluewavescrashing, how exciting! Any chance of a picture? I have fairly small feet (a US size 7, which I think is a U.K. 5?) I’m beginning to really consider trying to find something like you two have bought.

Bluewavescrashing · 19/02/2020 18:34

It's very hard to capture how sparkly they are! Incredibly comfortable like they are the exact shape of my foot. I have narrow small feet and sized down.

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Trumpton · 19/02/2020 18:53

They are fab . >
And I had some Doc Flora boots that I had to sell on as they got comfy for me ....ah well .

Trumpton · 19/02/2020 18:56

These are the ones that fit me .

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Haggisfish · 19/02/2020 19:10

Huzzah! We shall rule the world with our sparkly docs! I got dd a matching pair-it’s marvellous!

Bluewavescrashing · 19/02/2020 19:24

Omg don't tempt me with the matching. DD and I have done matching beach shoes before. I may need help 😁🏖️