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Am I too old for this dress?

40 replies

Twoshoesnewshoes · 19/06/2023 21:12

Bought This dress today for holiday evenings (tavernas, maybe a local beach bar), I was really pleased with it but now wondering if I’m too old for it, particularly the puff sleeves?
I’m 48, size 8 (in this dress, it’s quite forgiving!)
thanks

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EarringsandLipstick · 19/06/2023 21:15

How could you be too old for it?!

It's gorgeous - enjoy.

TizerorFizz · 19/06/2023 21:15

No! Of course not. I’m nearly 20 years older than you and I’d wear it. It’s a fairly standard dress for 2023. It’s hardly “out there” in a fashion sense. You wouldn’t go wrong teaming it with espadrilles and a woven straw bag!

Showersugar · 19/06/2023 21:16

Anyone from 17 - 70 could wear that dress, it's ageless

pictoosh · 19/06/2023 21:16

It's quite unremarkable. Anyone could wear it. I don't think it'll appeal much to the under 25s.

MistyGreenAndBlue · 19/06/2023 21:25

I have a similar one in dark green. I'm 51

Twoshoesnewshoes · 19/06/2023 21:26

Aww great, thank you 🙏

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79Beastie · 19/06/2023 21:41

Why would you think that you're too old for that dress??? It looks lovely and classy. I would have worn that in my 20s 30s and now in my 40s. In fact I'm now tempted to buy it myself.
You wear it and make sure you feel good in it ❤️

jays · 19/06/2023 21:42

Definitely not too old, it’s gorgeous!

TonysGaff · 19/06/2023 21:46

When I saw the description as puff sleeves, I was going to say yes, anyone over the age of 5 is too old for puff sleeves 😂

They aren't very puffy though. It's gorgeous and you'll look gorgeous in it!

Twoshoesnewshoes · 19/06/2023 21:52

Thanks everyone! I’m looking forward to wearing it now

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Bideshi · 19/06/2023 21:56

Showersugar · 19/06/2023 21:16

Anyone from 17 - 70 could wear that dress, it's ageless

I'd wear it but I'm 75.

Blip · 19/06/2023 22:06

I don't think anyone is too old for this dress!

backtoworknextweek · 19/06/2023 22:07

Absolutely not. It's a lovely dress

NorthWestThree · 19/06/2023 22:09

TonysGaff · 19/06/2023 21:46

When I saw the description as puff sleeves, I was going to say yes, anyone over the age of 5 is too old for puff sleeves 😂

They aren't very puffy though. It's gorgeous and you'll look gorgeous in it!

I love a puff sleeve! I've got some really poofy puff ones 😁

NatashaDancing · 19/06/2023 22:33

NorthWestThree · 19/06/2023 22:09

I love a puff sleeve! I've got some really poofy puff ones 😁

Same here. I'm well over 5.

Maddy70 · 19/06/2023 22:36

Of course you aren't too old for it. It's lovely too

FelicityFlops · 19/06/2023 22:54

I would wear it (in navy) I am 64.

ElizaWinter · 19/06/2023 23:25

I was imagining something very different.

GettingStuffed · 20/06/2023 10:20

I'm rapidly heading to 60 and I have a very similar dress and I love it.

3peassuit · 20/06/2023 11:02

I’ll never see my sixties again and I’ve just ordered it.

QueefQueen80s · 20/06/2023 16:18

Wtf..

DaphneduM · 20/06/2023 16:54

Showersugar · 19/06/2023 21:16

Anyone from 17 - 70 could wear that dress, it's ageless

Indeed - I'm about to be 70 soon and have a similar dress. It's about to be put in my case for my hols!!!!!

FriendsDrinkBook · 20/06/2023 17:03

I'm close to your age and am always making puff sleeved dresses and tops for myself. Enjoy your new dress.

planthelpadvice · 20/06/2023 17:07

I think I have this dress - or one very like it - and I'm your age! I wear it all the time in summer 🙂

Peacepudding · 20/06/2023 17:22

I have this dress and I'm 83

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