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

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I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks.

I've bought for my spring 'uniform' a couple of denim skirts. One from M&S & a pale feather weight one from H&M.
A couple of cotton M&S cardigans that are similar to the current Whistles one & can be worn off the shoulder when slightly unbuttoned over a vest top. Plus plain white ribbed vest tops from Primark.
All pictured ...

Forgot to say I'm 60 ☺️

I'm 61, 5'8", size 14/16. I have only bought this dress from M&S in black for the summer, in the long length. It's very similar to one Me+Em has done, and is a style that suits my body shape.
The only other thing I'm looking for is a pair of tan leather low wedge sandals. Ordered 2 pairs so far & all have gone back as rubbed as soon as I tried them on. Back to the searching!

Eek ! French markets it is then.

Or Mango for £60

I adore that Cos dress, but as a fellow shortish person are you not drowned in it?

I bought this. The side tie means it's as loose as you need it to be.
https://www.next.co.uk/g29529s3/350445#350445

Did the personal shopper find you anything?

I’ve got the black white spot it’s really nice and it’s cotton ( hurray) However the side split is high, so I will take to get it sewn up a bit , I can’t sew a button but I’m hoping the lady I go to will be able to sort it.

That side tie would irritate me!

Retired and short. I've just bought this and will have to shorten it but I loved it @ sainsburys. It's my colour, not sure what I'll wear it with yet but habe plenty of t shirts

Yes, she was very good. The last one, I took practically everything back. It was basically summer wear in winter! This time, trousers that fit, a nice blouse from Hush, a great little short jacket and a dress thats a contender!

@ViscountessMelbourne It seems ok it's light so doesn't feel too drowning on me. I haven't worn it out yet though, just waiting for a chance 😀.

Slightly younger but fast approaching ...

I've bought two next V neck cotton jersey tee shirt dresses - they are just above knee length / on the knee depending how tall you are

Next knee length linen shorts

A knee length fit & flare blue patterned sun dress which buttons up the front and has a drawstring to gather the neckline so you don't get the top gaping . Also from Next.

I tend to live in joggers/leggings and tee shirts at home but have got two UK seaside breaks booked in June/July and Croatia in September.

Yes, I also like the fact it is cotton

I'm just the other side of 60 and ordered this last week. I'm too old for most of the styles here but there are a few gems that I can get away with!

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/products/hemlock-button-detail-puff-sleeve-midi-dress?variant=43354372636829

I'm 70 and here are my recent purchases:

This top:
https://www.brakeburn.com/products/trailing-tropics-sleeveless-blouse-ss23?variant=40482105458749

and this one:
https://www.brakeburn.com/products/willow-vest-ss24?variant=41014808510525

and this one:
https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/sailor-striped-breton-top

Three pairs of M&S jeggings in Indigo, Ink and Black.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/high-waist-jeggings/p/clp22468863

This shirt (I wear it as a jacket)
https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/beach-road-longline-linen-shirt?color=19867

This dress:
https://www.lilyandmeclothing.com/spring-midi-dress-frieda

I am steeling myself to deal with the size 8 clothes I don't currently fit. I am a size 10 now and I just don't know if it's worth it eating less and exercising more to get back to a size 8. I mentioned it to a similarly aged colleague about losing the 5 pounds and she said, "But Spinning, think what it will do to your face?" Or is this a cop out and the thin end of the wedge? I was effortlessly slim right up to my late fifties.

I'm 61, 5'6, Size 14/16 and gave up work a couple of years ago. I really don't need much as I've got a lot of summer stuff already, and I don't need a work wardrobe, but (encouraged by DH) I bought this dress in H&M together with some cream wedge espadrilles also in H&M to go with it. Feels great on and will be lovely when we go to Greece later in the year. It runs large so I sized down to a Medium.

Balloon-sleeved dress - V-neck - Long sleeve -Green/Floral -Ladies | H&M GB (hm.com)

Loving this thread - thanks OP for starting it.
I am looking for an A line skirt, denim maybe, but otherwise any colour for summer .
I live in jeans / trousers in winter, but for hot days I need to upgrade with a new skirt.
Anyone seen anything lovely - preferably A Line (suits my boyish figure) and just above knee

Noooooo, @iwantavuvezela! I was just about to direct you to the perfect source, but you’re insisting on entirely the wrong length. Straight mini or ankle length. A line midi or floor sweeping. Otherwise you’ll look left over from the 70s. Why not be guided by what’s being sold in contemporary shops? Example:

Community Clothing

@KomproMatilda haha okay will try on - I was going on what suited my shape I suppose , will need to try some on, and do frequent our lovely small boutiques which have a range of European, uk smaller brands. Thanks for the link will look at that.

Oh God yes, steeling myself as I go up to an 18.

I do love this one https://communityclothing.co.uk/products/womens-jean-skirt-indigo-denim?variant=31308570820662

Each to their own, I guess!