Dungarees for the over 40s - yay or nay?

[Snowdrop30]

Maybe the heat is going to my head but I quite fancy a pair of these lucyandyak.com/products/organic-originals-navy-blue?variant=8179677364327 Size 14 with big boobs, mid 40s. Am I mad?

They are pretty loose. The sizing has changed since I last ordered some.
They were S, M, L then. Mine are more loose than the one the model is wearing.

It’s a definite nay from me, I don’t think anyone over the age of child looks good in dungarees.

However, I am also firmly of the belief that you shouldn’t give a damn what I think and if you like them, wear them! In that context the Lucy and Yak ones are pretty nice as dungarees go.

Can I have some recs for comfy dungarees with slight stretch, please? The L&Y are a bit ubiquitous round here, but I'd like something comfortable that I can wear with sandals and with trainers, ideally not denim. The Run & Fly ones look a bit stuff/thick. Any recommendations gratefully received!

There are plenty. I had some lovely light stretch twill ones but I sold them and I can't remember the brand. I think it began with O and was two words.

They were comfy and flattering but I had too many dungarees.

Monki might have some.

I bought a pair of the Umi's about 6 months ago. The size I ordered seemed too big, so I reordered in the next size down.

I've worn them once and now they won't even look at my ever expanding ass.

Upsetting.

But once I get my fat self sorted, I'll definitely be buying another pair.

I don’t think it’s an age thing. Some women love them and if you do, go for it. I love jumpsuits, but don’t feel dungarees are me at all.

@Laquila

Can I have some recs for comfy dungarees with slight stretch, please? The L&Y are a bit ubiquitous round here, but I'd like something comfortable that I can wear with sandals and with trainers, ideally not denim. The Run & Fly ones look a bit stuff/thick. Any recommendations gratefully received!

The run and fly are quite comfy, I have the twirl ones and they are not too thick. I received a pair of Lucy and yak shirt dungarees yesterday and they are very wide around the bum and hips, I don’t think they are flattering unless your plus size, I will only be wearing them at home or whilst doing gardening. I have a few hippy tie died dungarees that I bought from a local shop that are really comfy and thin cotton, great for the summer but I got caught on a door handle wearing a pair and they ripped 😬.

An update on my Lucy & Yak order.

Ordered the original dungarees and went I size down as I previously read they were quite baggy, so little concerned about the fit.

But honestly, I love them and the fit is good for me, only one small gripe is the bib size could be a little wider, other than that could not be happier with them very comfortable and the fine needlecord is great as is the colour.

So after the usual comments about painting/children's entertainer....and so on from my DH, he just said wear what you want to wear!, Good for me I am now converted thanks Snowdrop30 for starting the tread!

Great to here you're happy with them Lowlifeinhighplaces! Which colour did you go for?

I'm wearing one of their midi pinafore dresses today, which I like as an alternative to dungarees.

*hear! I never confuse here/hear usually

That's great @Lowlifeinhighplaces. What colour did you get?

I was about to say I want some cord ones but I've already got some needlecord dungarees. Hmm.

I bought the berry colour, really like the shade.....have my eye on the blue as well ILoveShula

Dont think I would suit the dungaree dress nordica but think others look great in them

I don't like the mini pini because it has no side pockets

Oh bugger. Damn you Lowlife, I want berry ones now.

I have two pairs of dungarees and love them. I'm 42. I'm not a massive fan of the Lucy and Yak ones as they're not really my style. I have run and fly black soft skinny denim ones (lovely fit) and a pair of Gap denim boyfriend ones which are my favourites.
I only really wear mine in summer with a vest top or skinny rib T shirt underneath and with either flip-flops or sandals.

I have the gap denim ones and some lovely gap cord ones.

I'm going out in my gap denim ones for a meal in the pub, i have put a vintage Toast blouse on underneath, my Swedish clogs and I've brushed my hair. That counts as glamour for me.

If you like ‘quirky’ prints, Popsy do dungarees. I haven’t got them because I know I would look like a Teletubby-come-CBBC-presenter but I think they do look good on some people. The fabric looks like jersey though, which does cling if they’re a bit tight. Lots of pics on their Facebook page.

You are all making me want denim dungarees though, which I haven’t had for thirty years!

@Chicchicchicchiclana

No. It slightly makes me cringe.

Agree. They are all kinds of wrong. Dungarees shouldn’t be worn by anyone over the age of ten.

I'm 50 and have the cord ones.
I love them

I'm 54 and am wearing some black baggy ones right now. So comfy and I think they look great 😊

Am also 54, and recently dipped my toe in the dungarees pool, buying a Fatface denim pair pre-owned from eBay. I absolutely love them, but they still seem to be something I mostly wear around the house - can't quite shake off the "too old" feeling.

I do think they look a lot better worn with a pretty blouse than with a teeshirt or jersey top. Cropped or rolled to show some ankle, not too tight or too baggy. And I avoid primary/bright coloured tops, or DH starts cracking Play School jokes.

I'm 53 and a half and have two pairs, make a nice change from jeans, i couldn't face buying the high waisted "Mum" jeans or bootlegs that are back in the shops.

Wear whatever you want to wear as long as you feel good!!!!

Do these work on people who have a big arse?! I ask because I have one…

@Lavenderpillow, The L&Y ones do.