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60 plus - show me what you've bought (clothes) for this summer!

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Nightblindness · 08/05/2024 21:34

I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks.

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awaynboilyurheid · 09/05/2024 19:58

I am well over 60 and off on holiday in August to somewhere hot and humid so bought this
Boden

awaynboilyurheid · 09/05/2024 20:06

Currently considering this too

awaynboilyurheid · 09/05/2024 20:07

Boden dress

Oblomov24 · 09/05/2024 20:09

I can't find anything I like atm.

Nightblindness · 09/05/2024 20:38

Thanks everyone. It has made me realise I really do need to up my game a bit. I think I still dress as though I am 22.

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quietpink · 09/05/2024 21:19

Oops
Forgot to say I'm mid 60's

Bignanna · 09/05/2024 21:29

Applesonthelawn · 09/05/2024 08:52

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.sleeveless-topstitched-midi-dress-turquoise.1221711002.html

https://www.modainpelle.com/sandals-c29/flat-sandals-c50/sh-imari-black-leather-p14347/s80812

This is a lovely relaxed look. I'm doing the whole cowgirl look with it, linen plain shirts/t-shirts from last year and a belt.

https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/leather-effect-dyed-midi-skirt-l05233523#colorId=742&style=1

I hate the sleeve length on most t-shirts because I have amazonian shoulders (I can easily look matronly) but these sleeves are super short and don't make my shoulders look like I left the coat hanger in. Also not as thin/see through like some of their other t-shirts which I had to send back.
https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/short-sleeve-tshirt-l06828114#colorId=717

I think it's this suit I bought although it fits differently than on the model - I bought 36 in the trousers but 38 in the jacket so it doesn't swamp me like some of their suits. It's also not really greyish green as described - more blue. Very nice heavy weight linen. Laid back smart look for work.
https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/100-linen-cropped-blazer-l06060970

This with jeans from last year, but badly tucked in to look scruffy.

https://www.withnothingunderneath.com/products/the-classic-linen-red-gingham?_pos=1&_sid=63ef480dd&_ss=r

Normally find The Fold frumpy but this was my first (probably only) purchase from them and it's very nice. Bought the extra small even though I'm usually a medium on top and it's not tight.
https://thefoldlondon.com/product/torini-knitted-top-vivid-red-linen/

That's me done until Autumn. I wear clothes for years so have plenty of old stuff.

If I had endless money and an occasion to wear this, I would buy it, but there's no way that's happening.
https://gb.maxmara.com/p-1221174306011-cennare-lavender

65 years old.
Loving Kompromatilda's stuff upthread.

The maxmara one does not justify the price tag imo!

mdinbc · 09/05/2024 22:33

I'm 62, and the one purchase so far this year is a cotton/linen top from Costco. I'm also Canadian, small town with no decent shopping, so ordering on line is my go-to, or hitting the shops while visiting my DD in Victoria.

My lifestyle is pretty casual, jeans/cargos with T and cardigan for work, and I tend to stay like that for evenings. In the summer I will change into shorts or a skirt for the evenings, but don't wear them to work (industrial environment).

We do have a few events this summer, so I will go through my wardrobe for suitable outfits; I have a few plain linen dresses from past seasons. I'm a fan of white jeans, so am looking for a new pair with a nice loose, but not baggy fit.
I like this look:

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https://www.thewhitecompany.com/us/Eco-Wash-Organic-Cotton-Brompton-Jeans/p/organic-eco-wash-brompton-jeans?swatch=White

Faceplantagain · 10/05/2024 07:44

I'm 63, and my style is fairly casual. I've got quite a lot of t-shirts, shirts already and enough summer dresses for when/if the weather turns nice. So, most of my purchases this year have been to fill in the gaps in my wardrobe, and cheer me up over the long, cold, spring!

This brilliant sweatshirt from Cos - https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/shirts/product.collared-polo-sweatshirt-blue.1213176001.html

This over-priced but lovely jumper from Toast - https://www.toa.st/products/cotton-linen-easy-sweater-garden-green?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=retargeting&utm_campaign=retargeting&utm_id=97039&cto_pld=ljjcANVrAAD6stJqWksrvA

Some green leather trainers from Camper, which were in the sale and I can't find a photo of, and also some white/grey veja trainers - which are these, I think https://www.veja-store.com/en_uk/campo%20chromefree%20white%20natural-suede-cp052429.html

Wide cropped jeans from Fatface - already have them in black https://www.fatface.com/women/clothing/jeans/wide-leg/keswick-wide-leg-crop-jeans/0001366.html?cgid=women-clothing-jeans-wide-leg&dwvar_0001366_color=VINTBLUE#filterIndex=4&start=2

The only really summery thing I've bought so far is some seasalt cropped trousers https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/albert-quay-cotton-twill-crops-trousers?color=26970.

COLLARED POLO SWEATSHIRT

COLLARED POLO SWEATSHIRT: COS leisurewear is made with just as much precision as the ready-to-wear collection. Washed a faded-indigo hue that resembles denim, this polo-style sweatshirt is crafted from soft organic-cotton jersey and cut in a relaxed sh...

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/shirts/product.collared-polo-sweatshirt-blue.1213176001.html

eggplant16 · 10/05/2024 08:21

quietpink · 09/05/2024 21:19

Oops
Forgot to say I'm mid 60's

Am i right in thinking the bag is £450? Love the dress.

awaynboilyurheid · 10/05/2024 09:10

Quiet pink
That dress is lovely! Wish I hadn’t came on here I’m v v tempted now! 🤣

BatshitCrazyWoman · 10/05/2024 09:14

awaynboilyurheid · 09/05/2024 19:58

I am well over 60 and off on holiday in August to somewhere hot and humid so bought this
Boden

Both the dress and the playsuit are lovely 🤩

Witchgreen6 · 10/05/2024 09:27

@Allthehorsesintheworld is the Azlee top ok?
The reviews seem v mixed - too small/skimpy. 'Don't trust this site ' etc

fluffiphlox · 10/05/2024 09:29

What are those little shoes pleas?

quietpink · 10/05/2024 09:34

awaynboilyurheid · 10/05/2024 09:10

Quiet pink
That dress is lovely! Wish I hadn’t came on here I’m v v tempted now! 🤣

It's really lovely and detailed. In black as well as oatmeal.
Go for it.

quietpink · 10/05/2024 09:35

@eggplant16
Yes, it is...
You can get very similar in French and Spanish markets for around €70.

awaynboilyurheid · 10/05/2024 09:37

quietpink · 10/05/2024 09:34

It's really lovely and detailed. In black as well as oatmeal.
Go for it.

Haha don’t encourage me! I’m 64 my girls say I have too many clothes already, its a weakness! ! I might send the link to my daughter instead (polishes halo) 😀

quietpink · 10/05/2024 10:33

@awaynboilyurheid
64 too
Daughters say the same!
You deserve it!

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