My DH suggesting I'm "getting old" because I've ordered from Seasalt

[WoofWoofBeachLife]

I saw a lovely wee dress last night on Seasalt, I have some money saved for a clothes makeover and decided to go for it. My DH said last night it was nice but isn't Seasalt for older women 😆 I'm 51 in July and I don't think it looks like an OAP website. Now I'm thinking, shit should I send it back?
I just want a few quality pieces I can add to, I've not bought myself anything in a long long time due to illness. We are going shopping to a shopping centre on Sunday and I'm reluctant to browse with him hovering now x

tell him off for being an ageist berk. Everyone should wear clothes they feel comfortable in that fit them.
If they look and feel nice, then fuck everyone else.

I have just looked at their website. They're fairly expensive, do they have their clothes made locally (it's a Cornish company, right?) if so that's a reason to support them. I've heard their quality is good.

What's not to like if you find something that appeals to you?

I give a stuff what I wear.

Why I give a toss what MNers wear?

im 32 and quite like a lot of stuff on their site. Bags and pjs!!

I think you can pick up nice pieces from all over the place to be honest. you might not like everything someones sells but there will be the random thing that can catch your eye. I buy bits and bobs from all over. And its how you style it too. And anyway you wear whatever you like. If I offend your aesthetics don't look at me. I'm happy.

You see this is the kind of holiday thing that would actually suit me (61) although I'm not a big fan of white- as I'm a bit messy!!
and I refuse to think it's frumpy - have seen similar though in all the chains people are slagging off

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/hoxton-gal/oversized-3-slash-4-sleeves-lace-detailed-v-neck-knee-length-dress-in-white

Looks a lovely dress, don’t worry what anyone else says. Pretty rude of DH to make such comments tbh.

I’m 45 and have been buying from seasalt for years.
If the clothes are your style what does it matter? They’re quite classic clothes that can be really good staples.

Who cares what your DH thinks!

That's really lovely @Crikeyalmighty, although it wouldn't suit me, and it would go yellow round the edges from sun cream.

They couldn't go together better!
It's 101 of colour theory to put opposite colours together.

Heh, is it? I think it's really ugly.

I had a look at their website..I can see what he means, some are rather 'safe' mumsy floral coverall frocks.

For some reason, {some} men detest floral frocks.

But the tops and trousers are OK.

@WoofWoofBeachLife Tell him they have a 20% off sale on MENSWEAR 🤣

I think people are mixing together age and style and that’s how it gets tricky.

You can be young (25) and love seasalt clothing because that’s your style or you could be older (65) and love Zara because that’s your style etc.

It doesn’t matter if clothing is old or young - the reason you buy stuff you like is because that’s your style.
If you love an item of clothing, buy it.

Am I the only one that doesn’t have s style? I wear what I like. Some days jeans and hoodie, some days a dress. I buy clothes I like, are good quality and last. Currently at work (education) in a Craghoppers long sleeved plain walking top, Marks cream cropped trousers and vans shoes. I buy mu stuff from all over - often second hand too.

@WoofWoofBeachLife 51 you are in your prime!
Wear what you love.

I agree with this. I love all of the above, I'm 53 and not ready for my twinset and pearls just yet!

That looks pretty- surely it's more of a case of deciding whether it look dowdy on rather than caring about the brand. I don't think of Seasalt as for older people and I'm in my 30s.

*looks

I am 51 and I dress for my age...no mutton dressed as lamb here but I wouldn't wear Seasalt,Joules,Fat Face,White Stuff etc.
It is a matter of taste at the end of the day,if you like it go ahead.

Another interesting thread ....

What I find irritating on S&B is the assumption that those who favour a particular aesthetic are deemed to be uninterested in what they look like. It is quite possible that they chose that look deliberately as it appeals to them.

I follow fashion trends from afar and some I find quite aesthetically displeasing so would never countenance wearing them. I have an idea of the look I am trying to achieve and whether or not I am successful in achieving it is a matter of opinion. To the outside world, and probably many self declared fashionistas on here, I may look like I am not interested in fashion. They would be wrong. I am influenced by trends but I don't slavishly follow them because they don't always appeal to me.

Btw, I too think those Batsheva dresses are pretty hideous, but that's my opinion. Others clearly love them. Surely there's room for all sorts. I don't think one should ever assume that someone else is not dressing purposefully just because it doesn't tally with their own opinions.

This woman in pic is in her Eighties...She's fitter and more flexible than me, ..she mainly buys from charity shops..Gives hope for us all.

I find sea salt a little older style but I have my own issues. I'm 49 and still buy from urban outfitters lol. I never know what the hell to wear getting older

She looks amazing

I am 56, and I think they are very old/aging. The prints and styles are just..... meh. To a pp, they are nothing like Fat Face or Joules, where I do shop!

@RampantIvy Yep- and it only goes to a 16 and one size- so suspect it wouldn't fit !!

I bought this in the end- I'm sure it's not trendy but will get a lot of wear!! With or without leggings!!

I do like this brand- they support a lot of small individual brands, nice styles , some sensible, some a bit funkier and are are UK based unlike a lot of those things you see that look lovely but come from China and are hard to return (I don't have any connection with them ) - I don't really like buying clothes online - but hey sometimes I really struggle at the high st- especially after closure of Debenhams, Wallis, Dotty perkins etc

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/mela-london/zip-detail-tunic-dress-in-black

Had to google Batshiva- hideous!
And a bizarre look to some of the stuff with a bondage vibe going on with model encased in rubber bands and polythene- yuck.