New Look. Not a brand I normally would go for. But should I?!

[YoureBreakingMyHeartCecilia]

I’m morning the demise of Oasis and more importantly Warehouse where I have got lovely summer frocks in the past.

I don’t have the budget really for Hush or Jigsaw, especially not for summer frocks that get stained with ice cream/sun cream (I have young kids) and don’t last that well from one year to the next, however much I’m not into fast fashion.

I’m 43. I would have assumed New Look waaasy too young for me.

But I just had a look and they have some pretty dresses, obviously well priced.

Not all Polyester either which I had assumed they would be.

Should I take the plunge and try a couple of things or will they be just WRONG at my (not-very-advanced) age?!

I would say you can wear New Look etc at any age. HOWEVER I am not able to wear New Look due to them not allowing for boobs in the cut of their items 😂 So you're never to old, but you can't be too booby!

Oh I’m embarrassingly ill equipped in the department of boobage so that may help!

I'm 55 and have been buying clothes from New Look since they came into existence. As I've got older there's less choice simply due to the styles keeping up with changing modern trends that aren't always suitable for the mature woman but still plenty of great outfits that I can choose from

I find they have the odd gem which fits into my wardrobe of oasis and warehouse. I like their tops and dresses. Quality isn't great and I sometimes have to size up though.

It's one of those shops that's always worth a browse. The quality is hit and miss but for a cheap top or skirt I sometimes dont mind. They have a brand in there called apricot- I actually quite like it. It's more mature and the clothes are better quality.

If you have a mum-tum, i'd steer well clear. Last time i was in their changing rooms i was practically in tears by the time i came out. Everything was skimpy stretchy viscose and made me look about 6 months pregnant! What i wouldn't give for some affordable structured clothing to skim the right bits and accentuate the right bits!

Yep I’m 40 and have rediscovered them about 5 years ago when they had their shake up, having not shopped there since my teens. Definitely the odd gem to be found in there for sure. Also great for cheap work shoes, if you have to be smart but don’t want to spend money on something you don’t really like (I hate dressing in office wear).

I am 55 and use New Look for some clothing and footwear
I also find H&M is often reasonable and bought some lovely bits in the January Sales from there.

Go for it op. I've got a few nice dresses and pairs of trousers from New look. I would say that I send back 50% of what I buy though , due to cut and/or quality.

I used to shop at Oasis too and while the quality is lower at NL I'd say that that's reflected in the price.

I'm 39 by the way.

I’m 62 and have just bought two dresses from NL. I usually find a couple of things there I like every season. It’s never occurred to me I shouldn’t be in there. I do size up though - just one size usually. They do a lot of viscose now, which is a fabric I find quite comfy to wear, and I do tend to wash carefully.

Thanks everyone!

I like this one

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/casual-dresses/black-short-sleeve-mini-smock-dress/p/652402401

Cotton and loose! Suits my style.

I’m usually a 10/12 so should I go for a 12 or a 14? Bearing in mind the style is a loose one.

Not very exciting, but sure it will look fine if you want to blend in.

My gran used to shop at new look in her 80s! Go for it if you like it! Oh and no she wasn't super trendy would just buy the odd tshirt or cardigan.

And this one.

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/summer-dresses/green-floral-empire-waist-midi-dress/p/656238939

I’m a sucker for emerald green and haven’t found anything much affordable elsewhere.

I’ve got that black smock dress (I’m 43 btw!). It gorgeous but big fitting. I’m a generous size 14 and I got a 12 (I had a winter version so I knew what size to get).

My mum bought long summer dresses & skirts from there at the end of last summer. She's 71.

The sizing is all over the place. I think you need to buy in the shop.

@YoureBreakingMyHeartCecilia I love New Look and have 34F boobs and find their clothes fit well.

Same I'm a 32H and never have an issue with boob fitting in NL!

I don’t think you should feel restricted to what shops you can buy from/what you can wear because of age. And in any case, even if you are concerned about that - the two dresses you linked to OP are very safe/bland and unlikely to be seen as ‘young’.

I love the green one. I was browsing last night and it caught my eye. I'm 52

Nothing wrong with New Look!
Peacocks and H&M are also worth looking at 🙂

I am 44. I have bought several things from New Look recently, they are all lovely.

They’re very financially shaky so I personally wouldn’t place a big online order with them at the mo.