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Today, I have committed the ultimate Sartorial Faux Pas....

185 replies

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 25/07/2022 15:47

I accidentally wore double denim, then because I was rushing, I considered it and went "Nah, CBA". Yes, I am old enough to know better. No, still not bothered. There may be a special circle of Hell reserved for me (7.5a?) but I still can't bring myself to care very much. Is this is a bonus in exchange for everything heading south, rapidly? getting to a certain age? Will I start wearing purple soon, and moaning about the price of butter? Tell me your fashion things, that you're not bothered about, please. TIA.

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 26/07/2022 06:56

It will be argued on here it's Parisienne chic but to be honest it's more I'm going on holiday next week and don't want to dirty the good stuff 😂

Ravenclawdropout · 26/07/2022 06:57

The big knicker wearer in our house is my 19 yr old dd. Start as you mean to go on. So proud.

liveforsummer · 26/07/2022 07:01

Boot cut jeans - they are back too. Some of the young fashionable girls at work wear them. I eye them knowingly thinking 'wait til it rains'

liveforsummer · 26/07/2022 07:02

LunaLoveFood · 25/07/2022 17:24

I wear crocs, out of choice.

Crocs are also back 😆

SaltyCrisp · 26/07/2022 07:06

I'm going to play my trump card.

<deep breath>

My hair is worn in a bob.

LaTangerina · 26/07/2022 07:09

Blueuggboots · 25/07/2022 15:59

I wear boot cut jeans. Shoot me!

They're back in fashion!

HairyMcLarie · 26/07/2022 07:20

Googling 'work outfit woman black trousers' reveals a bunch of images of black trousers paired with a neutral. White, beige, earth colours, grey. No 'brights'.

As in this... not sure if leaning is optional or indeed doing your work duties in a motorway underpass or whether that is now 'de rigour'

Today, I have committed the ultimate Sartorial Faux Pas....
StarlightLady · 26/07/2022 07:27

What’s all this about “embracing”(?) big knickers? I often don’t wear any knix at all in the warmer weather including at work. I don’t wear short skirts or do cart wheels, so for me an air conditioned under carriage sets me free 😂.

miserablecat · 26/07/2022 07:35

HairyMcLarie · 26/07/2022 07:20

Googling 'work outfit woman black trousers' reveals a bunch of images of black trousers paired with a neutral. White, beige, earth colours, grey. No 'brights'.

As in this... not sure if leaning is optional or indeed doing your work duties in a motorway underpass or whether that is now 'de rigour'

The pic is stressing me out because I'm thinking about all the grime she is going to get on that white top by leaning against an outside wall!😂

Titsflyingsouth · 26/07/2022 07:40

I wear my t-shirts loose rather than doing the 'French tuck'.

Expecting a formal police caution any day now...

Maireas · 26/07/2022 07:54

@HairyMcLarie - I just look at that picture and think, she'll get sore feet in those ridiculous shoes.
Also. Silly handbag.

Maireas · 26/07/2022 07:55

SaltyCrisp · 26/07/2022 07:06

I'm going to play my trump card.

<deep breath>

My hair is worn in a bob.

Is it chin length? Is a fringe involved?

PeachMelba78 · 26/07/2022 08:06

I saw it upthread but black trousers and a coloured top is only outdated IMO when it’s a bright shade of top.
I regularly wear navy, grey, cornflower blue, white or a pale pink with my black trousers. I also wear patterns such as a black and white print or even (gasp!) leopard.
No idea if it ages me but I’m not trying to compete with 20 somethings, just trying to feel good about myself!

Dacquoise · 26/07/2022 08:11

I've been wearing purple since my twenties 💜 . I have a purple pashmina, purple coat and purple yoga mat, belt and leggings. Been wondering why there's a no fly zone around me. Will meditate on it and get back to you.

CandidaAlbicans2 · 26/07/2022 08:45

Thongs...I wear thongs, have done for 30+ years, and I love them! Have tried big pants but hate the feeling of the legs drifting over my bum, it's like my arse is trying to eat them. I've tried boy shorts etc and have given up. Nope, I love my thongs, don't like the look or feel of belly warmers. Can't even feel them on as once they're in place they don't move at all. So comfy.

Oh, and I like Crocs! They're foot shaped, unlike so many shoes out there

MacKenzieMcHale · 26/07/2022 09:36

Guys - I've completely fucked it today. I'm wearing a Breton, skinnies and flats 😁

StarlightLady · 26/07/2022 10:40

@CandidaAlbicans2 - Why anyone would opt for belly warmers on a hot summers day is beyond me.

I’m also guilty of wearing a blue bra (straps showing a tad) and white dress today; I’m expecting a summons. ‘Better though than a so called white bra going grey in my book.

With this whole thread the courts are going to be busy.

GrilledWatermelon · 26/07/2022 10:50

I wear a bra strap keeper to stop the straps slipping down my slopey-shoulders/fat wrestler arms. The last time I saw one of these in the wild was on an episode of Catfish, and the wearer was the vastly massive catfish.

There I've said it. I'm free.

catfunk · 26/07/2022 10:54

*backs out of room wearing cold shoulder top

IheartJKRowling · 26/07/2022 11:27

I'm in my mid 50's and last week sinned gravely, I went out in mini shorts that were at least 7 inches above my wrinkled knees and a matching strappy top that (TRIGGER WARNING) showed my bingo wings and you could see my clashing bra 😳

I'm wondering if I will be considered too high risk for the general prison population and be made to serve my sentence in solitary where I will be forced to wear outfits exclusively from Toast and my feet will be permanently clad in the de rigueur Mumsnet saltwater sandals 😳

StarlightLady · 26/07/2022 11:41

@IheartJKRowling - 😂😂😂

SummerLobelia · 26/07/2022 11:42

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 25/07/2022 16:24

Please don't even start on Lady Garden Maintenance! A quick trim is as good as it gets. Grin

Highly recommend developing a large stomach.

I can't even see my lady garden.

Purpleavocado · 26/07/2022 11:43

I look like a refuge from Stranger Things today - lime green top, black trousers, denim jacket and leopard trainers. Plus I can't be arsed straightening my hair anymore. And IDGAF. Why would I want to impress an 18 year old, I'm almost 51!

Maireas · 26/07/2022 11:49

IheartJKRowling · 26/07/2022 11:27

I'm in my mid 50's and last week sinned gravely, I went out in mini shorts that were at least 7 inches above my wrinkled knees and a matching strappy top that (TRIGGER WARNING) showed my bingo wings and you could see my clashing bra 😳

I'm wondering if I will be considered too high risk for the general prison population and be made to serve my sentence in solitary where I will be forced to wear outfits exclusively from Toast and my feet will be permanently clad in the de rigueur Mumsnet saltwater sandals 😳

I think I love you.
Saltwater sandals remind me too much of the ones I had when I was 8.

Maireas · 26/07/2022 11:50

@SummerLobelia - 😂😂😂😂