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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?
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Maireas · 02/06/2021 19:57

@MrsNutNutsmarriedaphilanderer

Binbag meets Dynasty

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

and pleather cycling shorts should not even exist

Now that's interesting. No laundry, just a quick once over with a wet wipe!
Maireas · 02/06/2021 19:59

@Sunbeamvan

Yeah my mother has made comments like that all my life and I’ve never been bigger than a size 10. I suppose my arms aren’t that toned.
Tell her you'll remember that when you're choosing her care home..
Maireas · 02/06/2021 20:01

@MaMelon

You could carry it off at your size, but do you really want to?! I mean, out of all the gorgeous dresses out there...
Aren't they mostly ruched, tiered, flowery polyester monstrosities? At least this is different.
Maireas · 02/06/2021 20:03

Finish it off with a nice cardi, mind. It gets chilly in the evenings.

Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 20:03

I like this too.
Rather different and never sure to go for a 6 or an 8 with MV. Sometimes I need the 6 and sometimes the 8. I’m a 7 in there 😂

I’m too old for this arent I?
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Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 20:04

Rather different from the pleather I mean.

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WhatsGoingOnHereThen · 02/06/2021 20:04

I'm 36 and wear whatever I like that looks nice (to me at least).

That dress would great on some people of any age, especially slim and tall (I'm neither Sad)

Suzi888 · 02/06/2021 20:05

@SimonedeBeauvoirscat

Nowt wrong with a geriatric dominatrix
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I’m not a huge fan of it but I just don’t really like it. Get it, try it on and if it looks good then go for it!

Unsubscribed · 02/06/2021 20:07

The second dress is nice

Bimblybomeyelash · 02/06/2021 20:07

37 is young as far as I’m concerned. That dress is a bit much though! You don’t get many people dressing like that round my way so it would definitely raise a few eyebrows. Maybe if you are from Liverpool or Essex?!

tentosix · 02/06/2021 20:16

Wear what you like, but that is like some gone wrong bondage outfit

Tistheseason17 · 02/06/2021 20:19

37 is young. If you love it - wear it!

MsRinky · 02/06/2021 20:36

Bonnie Tyler would wear it and she's 69. I mean, you may not wish to emulate Bonnie ( I wouldn't) but don't decide on the basis of your age.

TheMoth · 02/06/2021 20:54

I don't like the frills. And won't you be dripping in sweat?

flashbacks to summers 98-2002 and the assorted pleather clothes I slid in and out of

FindingMeno · 02/06/2021 21:06

Nothing about age, but I don't get high necks and short sleeves. The material and neck would be a bit suffocating in warm weather, and in cold weather you'd need to wear something to cover the arms.
Like the second dress very much, but much less of a going out dress.

userxx · 02/06/2021 21:08

@MrMeeseekslookatme

Are you still alive?

Then you are not to old to wear anything.

👏 👏. Yesssss!!

JinglingHellsBells · 02/06/2021 21:10

It's a trying too hard kind of outfit.

omgthepain · 02/06/2021 21:10

@SimonedeBeauvoirscat
@TulipVictory

I was the same I was wetting myself

But god no tacky at any age unless your taking money for services rendered

Hideous

omgthepain · 02/06/2021 21:12

@MrsNutNutsmarriedaphilanderer

I'd go as far to say anything pleather should be banned it's revolting and incredibly tacky

FourTurnings · 02/06/2021 21:14

I don’t like it but I think anyone should wear what they want regardless of age.

Sunbeamvan · 02/06/2021 21:16

Pleather trousers are ok?

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NerrSnerr · 02/06/2021 21:16

@omgthepain why is the dress the OP has linked revolting?

I think people should wear what they like.

polexiaaphrodesia · 02/06/2021 21:19

If you like it then get it! The only opinion that matters is your own Smile

fantasmasgoria1 · 02/06/2021 21:22

Not again with the I'm too old to wear this. You should wear whatever you want to wear. I'm 46 and I wear what I want to. Life is too short.

misskick · 02/06/2021 21:24

I'm 34 and I would wear it. Why not