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I’m too old for this arent I?

131 replies

Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 18:07

I’ve had a bit of a revamp in style, I wish I were 20 years younger! I like this. I’m only 5ft5 so wouldn’t be as short on me and I’m a size 6-8
I’m also 37.
Too old?

I’m too old for this arent I?
OP posts:
user1494055864 · 02/06/2021 18:35

Great for a fetish nightclub.
Hideous for any other reason.
Wear whatever the hell you want. apart from that

Iminaglasscaseofemotion · 02/06/2021 18:37

I don't think anyone of any age should wear that dress!

StopCryingYourHeartOut · 02/06/2021 18:39

That is gopping.

Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 18:40

God. I wish I were 20 years younger. I squandered my youth wearing really plain and boring stuff - floral quite often.
I hit 35 and had some sort of midlife crisis. It’s no longer floral thank god but because I’m old I’m having to be restrained. My clothes are boring.

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StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind · 02/06/2021 18:42

Oh OP if you love it then buy it- you should wear whatever you want at whatever age! But you're 37 ffs! I'm 33 and I'd wear similar tbh and I don't care what anyone thinks 😂

Lan2020 · 02/06/2021 18:42

Personally I think it's hideous and wouldn't wear it but if you like it and you'd feel comfortable in it then go for it.

Bagelsandbrie · 02/06/2021 18:43

I think it’s absolutely hideous but you crack on! Grin

Cotswoldmama · 02/06/2021 18:45

It's not my taste but I definitely don't think anyone is too old to wear anything. If you like it wear it!

Beetlewing · 02/06/2021 18:45

I just read the title and came on to say no. No you're not too old for anything and 37 is the perfect age to be wearing that dress. As are all ages.

SpiderinaWingMirror · 02/06/2021 18:46

Generally speaking if you have to ask for an opinion, you dont have the nerve required to carry it off.

Sading · 02/06/2021 18:49

Buy it and enjoy it. I’d probably not wear it with heals or boots though. A trainer maybe?

NerrSnerr · 02/06/2021 18:50

If you like it, wear it. Life is too short to worry about what others think of your clothes choices.

C0nstance · 02/06/2021 18:52

It's horrible! But you're only 37. Dont rule out clothes because you're too old when you're in yr 30s!

DobbyTheHouseElk · 02/06/2021 18:56

No one should wear that. It’s awful.

Northernsoullover · 02/06/2021 19:01

@Sading

Buy it and enjoy it. I’d probably not wear it with heals or boots though. A trainer maybe?
Left or right trainer? 😂
Time40 · 02/06/2021 19:08

You're young enough to wear anything, OP. Truly. I wouldn't start worrying about whether or not something is "too young" for at least another ten years.

MrsNutNutsmarriedaphilanderer · 02/06/2021 19:10

You don't have to wear boring clothes but unless you have lots of invitations to tarts and vicars parties I can't imagine you'd get much wear out of that dress?

It sounds like you have a great figure OP there are loads of nicer dresses out there.

SusannahSophia · 02/06/2021 19:14

It’s a bit Suzy Quattro’s mum. (Not gran)

MrsNutNutsmarriedaphilanderer · 02/06/2021 19:16

Oh dear god, there's a country and western version!!

www.riverisland.com/p/black-faux-leather-fringe-mini-shift-dress-795490

The 'designer' at River Island must be having a laugh!

partyatthepalace · 02/06/2021 19:16

I think it would look hideous on anyone OP. But that's the fake leather and lace, not the length or cut.

FrumpyBetty · 02/06/2021 19:18

I was going to come on saying it doesn't matter how old you are - wear what you like and what you feel good in.

But that's a particularly hideous dress for any age.

Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 19:19

My mother says my arms are fat and I should cover them up 🙄

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pickingdaisies · 02/06/2021 19:20

I remember seeing Debbie Harry on TOTP when she was 36. She was wearing stuff like that and looked bloody amazing. Try it on, OP. If you spent your twenties doing florals, you've earned the right to try a new style!

Letsgetreadytocrumble · 02/06/2021 19:21

If you are a size 6-8 you could wear a bin bag and it would look good on you, so I would say this dress is perfect! Grin

MrsNutNutsmarriedaphilanderer · 02/06/2021 19:22

Binbag meets Dynasty

www.riverisland.com/p/black-faux-leather-shirred-waist-shirt-dress-786577

and pleather cycling shorts should not even exist