What now looks dated

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As in looks you've worn in recent years that now look wrong or frumpy? (no Mumsnet debate on the word frumpy please!)

If denim jackets and cardigans are dated, what are you all wearing over summer dresses when it gets cold?

It exists in Liverpool and Newcastle. As well as other Northern towns like Wigan, Barrow etc. There has always been a more glam look in those places than in London or Manchester though.

I used to be in Liverpool alot. And remember Fridays, with young women walking around with their hair in curlers and big scarves and a face full of m'up. Ready for the evening. Loved it.

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I think the majority of people on this thread still wear both.

Heels, a tan. Lip fillers.

If denim jackets and cardigans are dated, what are you all wearing over summer dresses when it gets cold?

They are bang now ( except perhaps delicate thin cardis ) if you look around.

That does make them 'dated' for some fashionistas. But for everyone else they're great.

Me too! Wearing a tunic dress and leggings today. Skinny jeans tomorrow!

I DGAF about fashion. I wear what’s comfortable and pleases me. But it has to be said that styles do denote eras. Dated, though is a peculiar concept. Modern stuff, like boyfriend jeans or high waisted jeans look really dated to me. High waisted jeans look like Mom-jeans, especially with no belt (which is how I believe they are worn!) and baggy ones, and all the really flappy jump suits and culottes look very, very 90’s, when you got lost inside your clothes as standard! You just need a huge sweater shop sloppy jumper, and you’re good to go! Especially with awful clunky shoes or massive trainers. What is it with them? I’m pretty sure I was wearing long print skirts with denim jackets and massive shoes in the 90’s as well.

I assume this is because I’m Gen X, and was forming a lot of my personal grown up style (such as it is) in my twenties in the early noughties. It took me a LONG time to warm to skinny jeans because they looked so 70’s/early 80’s to me. But if you grew up with your mum in skinnies and leggings, the baggy style probably looks very fresh and different.

I can’t imagine the (not-extremely-skinny-or-baggy) jeans, Breton top and blazer look ever not looking classic, but for the nuances. Maybe not on trend, but that’s the point, isn’t it? Trends always date, they have to, or they couldn’t be a trend. On the whole, I think most high street fashion looked absurd then, and it looks absurd now. I’m picky though. I make most of my own clothes that aren’t stretchy (stretchy is a pain to sew). I dare say they look fairly stupid if you’re not me, too. Fortunately, I am me!

Nooooooooooooo

They are bang now ( except perhaps delicate thin cardis ) if you look around.

I'm old. What does this mean?

It is hard to call anything dated at the moment, when the ‘youth’ is all dressed fresh out of 2002!

If I stopped wearing skinny jeans or dresses/tunics with leggings and cardigans, I'd be naked most of the time, that is basically my wardrobe! Very glad of the move from heels to trainers though. I'm 6 months pregnant at the moment however so I'm mainly just wearing whatever still fits

You can still wear denim jackets.

I either go oversized and longer so it’s bum length, or cropped and boxy.

I also still wear cardigans. Same concept applies; either longer and bigger, or cropped and boxy.

Very few of my jackets are form fitting which makes outfits look a bit stuffy (in my opinion). Oversized adds a relaxed vibe and it’s a hell of a lot comfier to chuck on over something, too.

Cropped items tend to scare people off but I think they’re really flattering, especially if they stop just above your waist, as that really nips you in. If you’re conscious about your tummy (as I am after having 2 kids and 2 c sections), a line silhouettes skim over your tummy and high waisted items work really well.

@AnnaFF

Cardis are being worn by all ages, everywhere right now. 😀😉

This is good to know and thank you.

Hard agree. Less formal than a jacket, more practical than a jumper. They are the perfect clothing item.

No debate on the word "frumpy" ?!
I don't think you get to decide the terms! 😂

Yes! This is certainly the case where I live.

I feel leopard print is a bit done, especially in the usual brown colours.

Cold shoulder tops and dresses.

Tulip shaped skirts

Skirt suits

Yep. It'll take more than some weak accusations of dated frumpery to get the cardigans off my back.

The vast majority of people there to enjoy the music will be wearing comfy clothes with trainers so that they can dance so please don't worry. The posers will be too busy taking photos for their Insta so won't be looking at what you're wearing so please don't feel embarrassed, enjoy your gig.

This whole thread is like someone is listing my wardrobe 😂😂

I'm OK with that though. I wear what I like even if very clearly no one else likes it 😂

I have DDs of 21 and 18 so they keep me on trend.
OUT- skinny jeans, court shoes,
IN- wide leg jeans and trousers, heeled sandals or trainers, baggy sweatshirts or cropped tight vests with baggy jeans.

I don’t do the cropped vest bit at 51.😀

A poncho crocheted from orange nylon fibre.

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️👌🏻 Just what I wanted to say!

Clinched waists and wedges and a cardi all todays offering from primark