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

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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

I lived for ages in a town where seasalt was one of the only shops so started wearing it as a teenager. It's stupid to say it's all for old people, they do everything from socks to coats so while there's a lot of stuff they do that is very reminiscent of my mum's septuagenarian friends walking their dogs, there are always some really nice things too. I often get complimented on dresses from there as they fit me well and suit my body shape (and they do a great sale! look out for it) - and that's what matters in terms of looking good. It's not compulsory to buy enormous printed linen dresses or smocks.

Well I got a new dress last week - with pockets which I love and I will be wearing it with my 'soon to be' new gladiator DM sandals. Just don't know which style to go for - probably the Blaire I think. And that is not a frumpy look, not in anyone's book

…. Having said that, they do seem to be quite popular with 30s mums..

You mean you think you are too hip for MN?

Seasalt and Boden are endlessly criticised on here, and toast a fair bit.

Seasalt is for people who like more classic styles and who also like to dress more conservatively/modestly.

That can sometimes correlate with age, but can also correlate with class, background or religion.

To me, they’re like a more casual/daywear Hobbs.

NB: I’m in my twenties, if it matters.

I wear Seasalt all the time and I’ve never had one of their dresses so maybe you’ve got a rather restricted view? If you expect us all to be guided by what your 85 yo mum wears, you’re doomed to failure, my lamb.

I obviously made a huge error in choosing a Seasalt jersey floral dress to wear as my wedding dress 5 years ago. It cost me about £60 and I am still wearing it now as it washes up brilliantly. I think I should have bought a ‘proper’ wedding dress that I can look at every time I open my wardrobe. My husband even bought a coordinating tie from shock M&S. I am now convinced after reading here that I committed a huge sin in looking frumpy. Funnily enough though it was the best day of my life and I couldn’t stop smiling. PS, husband knows I am ‘getting old’, he is too, I married him on his 60th birthday.Such fun!

I'm currently wearing a Joules gilet 🤣🤣🤣🤣

My 22 year old daughter buys clothes from seasalt! I think it might be a style/regional thing because it's pretty much the clothing of choice (see also fat face, white stuff, joules) around here (coastal)

The trouble is a lot of people would say basically every shop you can actually walk into is either for old people/for teens. Which doesn't leave a lot. We can't all go round having our clothes made to order.

I like Seasalt, even tho I am probably their target demographic.
But the point is 1) so what if you are "getting old"? So is everyone else!
And 2) what business is it of your husband's what you wear? Buy whatever you like and tell him to F off - he has no right to dictate to you about how you look.

Seasalt have lovely stuff - great quality cottons and linens

@Outdamnspot23

Do you live in my town, we have a boutique that carries seasalt, otherwise it's only peacocks or the charity shops ... seasalt is very popular (also mistral which also carry)

I don’t give a stuff what any of you wear.

I'm 49 and having just had a look at Seasalt I would say that it looks like perfectly safe, slightly dull, natural fibre clothing with a few nice prints (although would prefer as cushion/upholstery fabric). There's nothing to scare the horses there, it's clothing for women who don't want to be noticed. I completely understand who the clothes appeal to - women of all ages who are not particularly interested in clothes, trends or fashion, but want to look presentable and feel comfortable. They quite possibly enjoy gardening and outdoor swimming.

I'm not sure why I'd pay for their iteration of basic linen shorts over M&S or Next though? The only thing that really seems to differentiate Seasalt from other high street brands is their use of nautical/coastal themed prints.

I struggle with is the ageist view that women over a certain age have to transition into wearing staid and sensible clothing and footwear. Whilst a lot of women may embrace the invisibility that comes with being in your forties/fifties with an element of relief, it's not for me. I've always been interested in fashion and adapting some trends for my own shape and age, but I certainly have friends who buy Seasalt clothing, as does my 88yo mother.

Batsheva, and all the other fugly sister wife dresses, can get in the bin though.

I’ve just had a look at ME+EM and Essential Antwerp. My god, those clothes are hideous (to me!). I would look such a frump in them, even if I was younger.

Hopefully it will look bloody smashing and makes a change from my daily walking attire which is leggings, t shirt and sometimes a Joules gilet 🤗 walking boots or wellies. Are Le Chameau frumpy too? 😄
Thank you for the comments you have all made me smile and laugh. Xx

I'm 34 and wearing a seasalt top right now. I also like their trousers. I don't wear their dresses, but purely because they're never cut very well for my shape (long back, short legs).

Sounds like sea salt is in fact your style then :)

Yes, I actually agree with you. I think I'm not really any kind of leader in fashion😐in fact absolutely not and I want to some extent to fit in, makes me sound very shallow (just realised that). I do really like jewellery so that's what I'm mainly interested in spending my money (too much) on. The quality is amazing and yes it is more about how it hangs on someone. I have only just aquired a cleavage due to changing shape in early 40s so maybe that is why it didn't look great on me before.

There's nothing to scare the horses there, it's clothing for women who don't want to be noticed. I completely understand who the clothes appeal to - women of all ages who are not particularly interested in clothes, trends or fashion, but want to look presentable and feel comfortable. They quite possibly enjoy gardening and outdoor swimming.

That’s exactly it for me (although I’ll pass on the gardening and outdoor swimming). I want to be comfortable, presentable and wearing something
I think is pretty.

Well, it is not cutting edge, nor at the forefront of fashion. It’s very sensible and practical and largely shapeless, so flatters many people. But it’s nice quality and usually natural fibres.

It probably ‘washes well’. Although that’s not what I look for from my attire, I understand why it appeals.

You obviously do as you've commented enough 🙄 🤣

I don't understand what makes this style while Joules is not.Those colours should never go together. https://www.meandem.com/merino-cashmere-relaxed-patchwork-cardigan-oatmeal-dijon-violet

Interesting, I'm coastal x