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Help me be the mum version of this model

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ChristmasCrumpet · 08/08/2023 22:25

I love this HC tracksuit. Love it.

Not bragging, just to state, I'm same build as the model, but probably a bit shorter, 5ft 6. Also, same colouring skin/hair (if that helps, I know certain colours work better, although I've never had the colours things done on me.)

However, I've just turned 40 and a mum of 3, and I think I need to accept with dignity, that my days of chin to ankle skin tight clothing with 3 inch metallic gold slogans the entire length of the leg, are behind me. Or they certainly are if I want teen DS to leave the house with me.

What's an alternative that's got this look to it, without being too young? And before anyone shouts me down, yes yes, you can of course wear what you like at any age... but moving past that, can anyone recommend a more age appropriate version?

Thanks in advance x

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ChristmasCrumpet · 09/08/2023 13:32

dramoy · 09/08/2023 13:27

I always think the point of the skin tight/logo thing is the logos so there aren't that many non logos option.

Perhaps, Google isn't serving much up.

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ChristmasCrumpet · 09/08/2023 13:38

Way back when, I had a Miss Sixty set.

Zip up dark green top, oversized collar that fell over one shoulder. Very slim leg matching bottoms, two small brass studs to the cuff/hem of the legs. So the "added extra" was the collar and tiny studs as opposed to multiple logos.

With those touches, it looked stylised and really great on. Without, I imagine I would have looked like a diver.

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Mummyoflittledragon · 09/08/2023 14:27

ChristmasCrumpet · 09/08/2023 08:40

Yes, I didn't realise some people would be so rigid in their interpretation.

The "fit" is what I'm after, not the particularly thin fabric, or something only labelled a base layer.

A very fitted tracksuit I guess.

Just fyi it isn’t a base layer to wear under something for horse riding despite what some people are saying. Equestrians wear this to ride in. My dd would love this outfit. She has Mochara, which doesn’t have all of the branding on it.

How tight do you want the bottoms? Nike Pro tight?

Beetleback · 09/08/2023 18:57

ChristmasCrumpet · 09/08/2023 13:12

So I typed in "fitted tracksuit" to Google.

First suggestion, the HC set Grin

Next is this, from Shein. Now. Ignore the dubious quality. Take the shite writing off the leg. Make the top a zip up, and keep the little brand/picture bit on the chest.

That! In grey, navy, khaki, black (at a push), tan, maroon.

Well, maybe less sprayed on, but definitely form fitted.

But...neither the HC one or the Shein one are tracksuits! Whatever google is telling you.

Do you or do you not want a tracksuit?

A fitted tracksuit would look something like this:

Navy Blue Premium Joggers With Rose Gold Trim (sosandar.com)

Navy Blue Premium Joggers With Rose Gold Trim

Model is Model is 5'9 and wears a UK size 8 Product composition: 96% Viscose 4% Elastane Product length: To fit a 31" inside leg Product code: A20LW043BE0003 Care information: Machine Wash

https://www.sosandar.com/navy-blue-premium-joggers-with-rose-gold-trim?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__EE92cuGZYqWkV6NkgdzuHoJ7y528UPPaTTh9qQjiX1sH59EFms5YhoCJcIQAvD_BwE#241=450&fo_c=2425&fo_k=4880e9b62c2522291267b60ea197f560&fo_s=gplauk

ChristmasCrumpet · 09/08/2023 22:08

Beetleback · 09/08/2023 18:57

But...neither the HC one or the Shein one are tracksuits! Whatever google is telling you.

Do you or do you not want a tracksuit?

A fitted tracksuit would look something like this:

Navy Blue Premium Joggers With Rose Gold Trim (sosandar.com)

That's actually really nice! Not as sleek as I'm ideally after, but I like the colour, and the rose gold hardware makes it a bit more interesting. Plus 20% off for new customer! I'm going to get one and see what it looks like.

Thank you!

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