This older lady on the train..

[KibbeMe]

I loved what she wore, and she looked so comfortable!
I wouldn't call it a style, or remotely fashion conscious, but she was obviously interested in clothes, if that makes sense?

She was 65+ or thereabouts, medium height, slim, with bushy hair in a lovely twist. She was wearing a long tweed, flecked coat, with a sort of jersey tunic under it with a modest pattern. She wore dark wool tights with socks and clumpy brown boots, with a cotton tote and gorgeous mustard coloured wool scarf.

I remember thinking that I rarely saw older women in shorter skirts/tunics, and she looked fantastic. What struck me most was how at ease this all looked, so kind of interesting but comfy. It did not scream money, but wasn't cheap at all, it is hard to describe it, as it wasn't on trend for any age group, but reminded me a little of a dance tutor I had in my 20's who was vaguely bohemian in a neater, relaxed sort of way (not trendy or frilly).

If any of this makes sense, I would love some recommendations. It all looked great quality but not in popular styles. The tunic looked like basic jersey with a scoop neck, wasn't baggy or tight. Colours were mixed but not obvious.
This was in March this year and I still haven't forgotten her!

I'm not sniping. I'm unwell with too much time on my hands.

This has really upset me but I thank you for the idea of the sleeveless dress. When I'm up and about I'll take a look.

I'm sorry you're unwell but so am I, registered disabled in fact, hence being on a low income and doing the best I can with clothing.

I apologise if I was harsh but a few people here have tried to help you by making suggestions of how to put together stylish outfits and it felt as if you were still being critical of expensive clothing brands... Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

I have asked for my comment to be removed. I apologise for upsetting you, that was not my intention.

@eggplant16 I didn’t actually mean you - it’s just a S&B trope. Women over 60 are apparently supposed to have zero interest in actual ‘fashion’ and to buy all their clothes from charity shops, or through unidentified bags of fabric on EBay. They’re allowed Em and Es shoes if they’re still working. And something cheap and dowdy from Coast / Phase 8 for their son’s wedding. (Daughter’s wedding, you take what she tells you to wear.)

Honestly it’s shit - I continue to post here with a sort of ‘under siege’ attitude. Possibly because I don’t want the Martians who discover the MN archives to believe that’s what all Earth Women Over 60 were like.

There's a brand called Heavenly Feet that do Dr Marten type boots in fancy designs

I happily spend on others and work hard so now I invest whatever I can into dressing well.

Would agree with pp who explained the muted pallet, it’s perfect for the UK weather in winter and autumn,

I’ve spent a small fortune on a capsule Autumn/winter wardrobe of Toast, Sezane, White Company, Celtic and Co, Sahara and some hand made knitwear from the Natural Dye company because they will last a very long time.

These pieces can be mixed with cheaper pieces and still look good.