Is this mutton dressed as lamb?

[Twodogsonthecouch]

https://www.nobodyschild.com/en-ie/products/black-velvet-balloon-sleeve-jupiter-mini-dress-d254744blk

I just started a thread on what to wear to my husband’s 60th party. Is this too young? It’ll be longer on me as I’m short

And just because you like something does not mean you should wear it. That's a pretty dress though, and if it would be longer on you then it should be ok.
For the record, I am not as much offended by 'mutton dressed as lamb' (which can refer to anything that is 'dressed' to look like something else, and 'dressed' in the phrase refers to cooking method) as I am by those who seek to take colourful expressions out of a language without understanding where they come from and what they mean.

The ones who say stuff like this always then share the same middle class mummy dresses that are absolutely ghastly

Really like the green Hobbs dress.

Please post a pic with you trying it on when it arrives!

It does look stunning, but the reviews would put me off.

Whatever stunning means.

I hadn’t even ordered it so have not tried it on yet. Obviously I liked it enough to ask the question.
Looking for opinions is not the same as looking for approval. I will make up my own mind at the end of the day but I’m open minded enough to ask for opinions

👃😂

Ahhh!

I always wondered why the metaphorical mutton would try to disguise itself as a lamb by dressing up as one. This makes much more sense! 😆

It’s definitely not too young (I’m 56 and short and wear similar) but the smocking bit may be dodgy on. It’s one of those dresses you have to try on, also if you are petite the sleeves may be really long on you.

See I think that’s hideous. Completely shapeless and what’s with the weird feathers coming out the sleeves. It’s also an odd length.

Yes, those of us who have objected to it understand what ‘dressed’ means. If you like your,‘colourful phrases’ to be misogynistic and ageist then go ahead, but it doesn’t mean everyone should just accept it.

The colour is ok but agree with you.

It's a 'this will hide my mum tum' dress.

Something like this?
(Sorry. I can’t get the link to work so had to settle for a screenshot)

Mutton or lamb, wear what you feel good in. Have a great time. ['Mutton dressed as ram' is the male equivalent. A fig for the ideologues.]

You say this then you talk about a dress hiding " a mum's tum" ! 🙄🙄🙄

@LeChiffre26 , 'this will hide my mum tum' dress:

Not sexist or ageist.

I do like that.

I disagree. It is insulting and you further added to it.

Not intended to be on my part.

Maybe @Twodogsonthecouch didn't mean to be either?

I'm glad you have ordered the Hobbs one OP. It is by far the classiest and most elegant of the bunch, but it's still giving party vibes. Hope it works out.

Congratulations on your weight loss.

Go into an actual shop and try on a selection of dresses in different styles and colours.

See what suits you now, take a friend whose judgement you trust, if you that would be useful, or you could book a personal shopper if you have access to a Department store.

I really didn't want to look 'cute' at nearly 60.

I don't think it is either. It is of its time. At that time, there was an older woman way to dress and a younger woman way to dress, strict social rules to follow. Nowadays it is socially acceptable for older women to wear younger styles. So it is an anachronism.

Now, "nagging" I take exception to, I think that is misogynistic.

Exactly

As long as you don't stand too close to fashion conscious relatives or friends. You don't want to cramp their style.