DD says this isn’t fashionable for me

[Verbena17]

I keep going back to the Passenger website and really loving this warm cosy fleece.
However, DD (20+) says it’s camouflage and not fashionable at all.
I get Alaska/fat face outdoors dog walking type vibes from it and think it would be so lovely and warm instead of my old boring waterproof.

Now this isn’t waterproof clearly but on rainy days I’d wear my waterproof. But on fine days, I’d just wear this with my jeans.

Even my mum says she doesn’t like it.

Any other ideas for cosy fleece for dog walking if not this?
I thought it was really cool but I’m clearly past knowing what ‘really cool’ is anymore ….im under 48 and over 45 😂 and would probably need a 16 or 18, although reviews say it’s relaxed fit.
https://www.passenger-clothing.com/products/sefton-recycled-sherpa-full-zip-fleece-fir-tree?variant=42009216024771&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GBR_Adv%2B_Conversions_PC019_Womens_Fleeces_Collection_Dec_24&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAF-vyeYZEBHfR2f3UHavMpZ10vY4tesns-TdlUVEJ-zzierC1vEJiC1dRbybkTeVdB8Q_aem_TZ6mW2ShYdYTUN0hIqm6qQ&campaign_id=6520244055377&ad_id=6575538042977&audience=new_customer

That's much better.

I don't think it's possible for that type of fleece to be fashionable or stylish. None of them are- it just comes down to personal preferences in colour.

I like this one and I like the green camo (not blue so much.)

I don’t want to particularly dress like a 20 year old. I’m happy to be a well dressed 45 year old. I’m also happy to decide that if I like something then that is part of defining it as stylish 😀 As in, decide you are the arbiter of style for you!

I understand the concept of ditching style for practicality and warmth. I don't understand the concept of ditching style for something that doesn't keep your butt warm.

I prefer the wolf fleece.

This is what I was wondering! Is "walking the dog" code for some sort of dating activity? Not dogging, obvs, nobody cares what you wear for that 🤔 Where the fuck do you walk your dog, that requires up-to-the-minute fashionable attire and concerns over apparent thigh chunkiness? I thought women who do fashion dog walks carried their tiny pooches in Gucci tote bags.

Mystified, that's me. Still, OP - no, I don't like your camo fleece and I don't see why you should give a shit. You might not like my yellow Cotton Traders walking jacket, but I do 🤷‍♀️ It's not a fashion statement, it's a fucking rain jacket.

Try the brand Finisterre. I’ve had a quick look and this might fit the bill but they only have a size 18 left.
Quality outdoor clothing with a nod to fashion trends. Good sales too.
https://finisterre.com/products/womens-recycled-bolster-full-zip-fleece-navy-oatmeal-olive

I have the same age DD and if I only wore items she approved of, I would have a very small wardrobe.

As per a pp I also live in another country, and I would not even take note of someone wearing this style of jacket. Yes it has a bit of a hunting theme going, but it's just a normal patterned fleece.

If you have your heart set on it, keep an eye out for one coming back into stock. It might have sold out as you posted a link here and people who also liked it and ordered. That in itself is a good sign if others also liking it matters to you.

This item is not fashionable, I don’t think it has ever been fashionable

Comfy and cosy probably

I might wear it for outside work in the cold but wouldn’t go out of the house in it

I think it's quite masculine - whether that matters to you or not?

I'd wear it - if I was being held at gunpoint. I try to buy practical clothes but that's just awful. It's not so much that it's not fashionable - was fleece ever fashionable - but that it's really ugly. I think you can buy something much more attractive that is equally warm.

I personally think it's horrible, but why does my, or anyone else's, opinion matter if you like it? Why it is so important to you to be 'fashionable' and 'acceptable'?

I like it. I'm your age so my unfashionable opinion is irrelevant but the cool mums here wear passenger and a lot of stuff in that style. And it's back in stock in all sizes. Go for it.

My 23 year old DD would love that!

I like the design but not the 100% polyester bit

All the posters saying it's not fashionable - have you actually seen what late teens/early 20s are wearing on a day to day basis? I have 3 DDs in this age category. All would wear it - and one of them works in fashion.

It’s actually very fashionable. That 80s look is really in now.

But more to the point, you like it. Don’t be dictated to!

But lots of very cool hipster-type young people (usually men) wear similar, and I've seen a fair few cutting about in wolf fleeces. Just buy it if you like it OP, although you might prefer it in a plan colour if you don't like standing out.

Me too!! Better be quick OP, we will all be grabbing one 🤣. Wear what makes you happy. There’s a reason I don’t wear what my 18 year old says is fashion, about 20kgs of them…

There are loads of patterned fleeces in the shops like new look and primark this year, so they clearly are in fashion!

that looks outdoorsy and cosy and pretty nice for a fleece. Go for it

I like it but in the blue - I am 47

Would love this when taking the grandchildren to the park or taking the dog out

I'm not sure why a dog walking fleece needs to be fashionable.

Get the one you like and be cozy.

*please don't get the one with the life preserver top half-that one will scare the dogs!!

I like it

I’ve got a large butt so generally like something to cover it 😂

Patterned fleeces are very fashionable! Loads of trendy people in London wearing retro patterned Patagonia fleeces.

I quite like it- but also it's dog walking not a fashion show so i DGAF if it looks good or not, I have loads of fugly practical outdoor clothing for daily wear when I work.
However- depending on budget have a look at Fife clothing. I've bought from their on black fridays as they are way too £££ for me normally. But although your DD will probably still sneer, their clothes make me think more 'slightly posh horsey lady on a dog walk' rather than slob in polyester 🤣