What screams frumpy?

[bradpittsbathwater]

What makes something/someone frumpy? It's hard to define. I know MN can get upset at this word.

The maroon/purple coat so.w women seem to start wearing aged 60 ish.

What is a waterfall cardigan?

Eh? You check people's age when you see them in a certain kind of coat?

Calf length skirts.
Cheap t shirts and tops from the supermarket.
Colours that don’t go together.
Shapeless jeans.
Non-branded trainers or pleather boots.
Walking gear for everyday, not when doing an actual hike.

I'm 60. My current coat is a vintage French Connection men's houndstooth (£6 in charity shop and really good quality).

Why hasn't it changed colour?

I have no idea. I'm 64 and have a lovely navy cashmere coat. Just checked - nope, not purple.

Calf length skirts

I don't like these as they are not flattering on me, but the shops are full of them. What are the alternatives?

Bitchy and ageist.
What colour should a 60 year old woman wear?

I have had my colours done and this colour absolutely suits me.

Oh and the absolute WORST is knee length denim shorts. Worn with a stripy supermarket t shirt of course, and unbranded trainers.

What colour should a 60 year old woman wear?

Sackcloth and ashes.

I have a bright pink balloon sleeved jumper from Oliver Bonas. I love it.

What's wrong with unbranded trainers?

I have never been able to understand people who are slaves to particular brands of trainers TBH. Just wear what you like the look of and what feels comfortable. Mine just happen to be Adidas because they are comfortable, not because they are branded.

Polyester midi large scale floral dresses. 🤮

I didn't suggest all people over the age of 60 ish wear a maroon/purple coat. I just have seen the look on ladies around that age and it immediately ages them/looks frumpy. I have yet to see it on a younger lady.
In my opinion.
But, you know, if you libe a purple anorak, go for it. That's fine.

As it happens, I think frumpy is subjective. I look hello frumpy in something floral and flounce because I'm short, fat and middle aged. But someone who is taller, thinner and the same.age may well look amazing. The same tall, thinner lady will likely loom frumpy in other clothes.

Buy I stand by the coat being frumpy. In my eyes.

Toast clothes. Frumpy masquerading as fashionable.

I’m probably the epitome of frumpy for most people on here, but you know what? I wouldn’t be seen dead in most of the stuff that gets raved about.

62 and my coat is black vicuna from Hobbs. I last had a purple coat when I was 13.

I have a purple Craghoppers coat for dog walking. I got it because I wanted Goretex and it was heavily reduced. Do I need to put it away until I’m 60? Or can I still wear it over my Fat Face / Weird Fish / White Stuff / Supermarket tops, jeggings and ill fitting jeans??

One thing that is particularly unpleasant in posters' designation of frumpy is when they are picking clothing from cheap shops eg supermarkets and specifying unbranded sportswear and trainers as being frumpy .

Given how short of money a lot of people are at the moment, no matter how much a person enjoys fashion they are never going to put their clothing preferences over paying bills .

Looking like you’re about to splash in puddles having made a cake sounds like life goals to me

You think she should get her tits out to me more stylish??!

she sounds like she has her look to me

Just me in general. 😂

I managed to be photographed in some holidays snaps last year, above knee/denim shirts and an over sized top. I think it looks terrible, but I see many women my age wearing it almost like a uniform for my age group….

@bradpittsbathwater "CurlewKate
I think I might collate this thread and send it to my very stylish dd and dil. I haven't done enough to destroy their confidence recently....

If you're so offended why read? You've commented a few times now."

I keep popping back to see if people are still being so vacuous and vile. And snobbishly insecure- "unbranded trainers"🤣🤣 And misogynist. And ageist. Sadly, they are.

or maybe I just need to find a local vicar to marry and be done with it

When I was a teen our vicar's wife was the talk of our small town for her short skirts

I would rather look a creased mess in linen than wander around in some ghastly man made fabric!