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Denim Jackets - any age?

38 replies

DuckyMcDuck · 01/04/2021 08:50

I've finally found a denim jacket I like after years of searching. Now having a wobble that I'm too old to wear it.

One of my regrets is that I have no fashion sense at all, no idea of the dos and donts or what suits me. Sad

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WeatherwaxOn · 01/04/2021 08:57

One of my friends who is 75 wears one and she looks great.
I stick by the following rules:
Do you like it?
Does it fit you?
Can you afford to buy it?
If yes then go ahead.

MerryChristmasToYou · 01/04/2021 08:57

Yes, you probably are.

I'm clueless too but I wear one. You don't want to look like me.

MerryChristmasToYou · 01/04/2021 09:12

Of course you are not too old.

Wear clothes that make you feel confident, and that suit your lifestyle.

When you get dressed, look in a full length mirror, check you are happy with the overall look, make sure that nothing bugs you (too tight/too loose/too short/no pockets) put a smile on your face and a spring in your step and get out there.

ZombeaArthur · 01/04/2021 09:18

I saw my 69 year old Mum yesterday and she was wearing a really lovely denim jacket. She looked great!

DuckyMcDuck · 01/04/2021 10:26

Thanks. I think I've been looking for so long, that I was worried I was past it!

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Mankyfruitbowl · 01/04/2021 10:30

... Is this where you tell us you're 35?

Seriously though. You can wear a denim jacket at any age.

MerryChristmasToYou · 01/04/2021 11:02

Unless you're a man and it's a light stonewash jacket worn with light stonewash jeans. Not even Justin T.lake could pull off that look.

DuckyMcDuck · 01/04/2021 13:14

@Mankyfruitbowl. I wish Grin. I'm 56.

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Trumpton · 01/04/2021 13:15

And I am 69 and love mine . I bought it last year.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 01/04/2021 15:48

I'm 56 too and love mine!
Wear whatever makes you feel good

PoTheDog · 01/04/2021 17:21

Search tu Sainsburys website for the Blue Denim jacket on there, the model looks amazing!

Alsohuman · 01/04/2021 17:21

I’m 67 and love a denim jacket, they’re a classic. Same as a leather biker.

thedevilinablackdress · 01/04/2021 17:54

Nobody is too old to wear a denim jacket.

Sunbird24 · 01/04/2021 17:58

At 43 I’ve got a light blue one, a dark blue one and a pink one - each goes with different stuff! As long as you go for something fairly classic style-wise you really can’t go wrong.

FindingMeno · 01/04/2021 18:00

Of course any age!

Franke · 01/04/2021 18:03

Yes, any age.

Chickenlicken15 · 01/04/2021 18:41

I’m tempted but would like a dark blue one but can’t find one anywhere

MrsMaizel · 01/04/2021 18:42

You will never be any younger than you are today 😬 wear what you want !

Alsohuman · 01/04/2021 18:43

@Chickenlicken15

I’m tempted but would like a dark blue one but can’t find one anywhere
I’ve just googled dark wash denim jacket, there are loads.
Chickenlicken15 · 01/04/2021 19:11

Thanks alsohuman but I’m after a navy blue denim style jacket if that makes sense ?

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 01/04/2021 21:04

www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-striped-3-4-sleeve-t-shirt/p/clp60165050?color=MEDIUMINDIGO

Per Una but no faffy frippery bits or sequin shit

I have this , it's quite straight , more shirt like (Bum Covering ) and not a bomber type which wouldn't flatter me .

I look bloody lush in it and I'm nearly 55 Grin

thebabessavedme · 01/04/2021 21:17

I'm 58, I have a vintage levi, a cropped abercrombie and fitch, a trucker style one in snake print, and one with a day of the dead skull patch on the back, you would have to prise from from my cold dead hands Grin, I love them!

bigbluebus · 01/04/2021 21:22

I got one for my birthday last year. I was 56.

Alsohuman · 01/04/2021 21:27

@Chickenlicken15

Thanks alsohuman but I’m after a navy blue denim style jacket if that makes sense ?
Dark wash is navy blue. There are loads of them.