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Might it be easier if we just make the definitive list of what is NAFF?

130 replies

KingRolo · 09/07/2009 20:10

Fascinators
French rolls
Boden Mac

but not floor length skirts

and

T shirts with cartoon characters on

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janeite · 09/07/2009 20:27

Yes to Per Una.

Wetlook leggings - why would anybody want to go out looking like a frogman?

Obvious fake tan.

Black bra under white top.

KingRolo · 09/07/2009 20:27

Hecate - I agree.

I was making a joke about the top 5 threads in style and beauty all being 'is this naff?', 'is that naff?' like everyone is paranoid about being naff.

Some things are naff, obviously, no matter what. Massiveclown necklaces being one example.

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moondog · 09/07/2009 20:27

I think even wolf fleeces get a bit fat ok when you're 87.
At that age, you have a free license to do or wear anything.

ThePhantomPlopper · 09/07/2009 20:28

I'm trying to find the giant clown! It's usually an Argos piece!

moondog · 09/07/2009 20:28

People on MN often talk about those clown necklaces but i have never seen one.
Are they restricted to a particular geographical area?

FAQinglovely · 09/07/2009 20:29

ooo - another naff thing I own - I have several plain per una t-shirt tops - nothing fancy - just plain tops - but I love them

ThePhantomPlopper · 09/07/2009 20:30

here

EverybodyNeedsABosomForAPillow · 09/07/2009 20:31

I thought FAQ was going to say - another thing I own - a lovely big clown moving around on a chunky gold chain.

KingRolo · 09/07/2009 20:32

Clown necklace

It's nicer in gold.

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FAQinglovely · 09/07/2009 20:32

oh blimey no! I don't wear any jewellery - still waiting on a replacement wedding ring and my engagement ring is on the list of things to repair when we have more money than sense .

EverybodyNeedsABosomForAPillow · 09/07/2009 20:32

Wow, thanks PP. I never knew such a thing existed. What do people wear it with?

moopymoo · 09/07/2009 20:32

yes to per una very wag on the cheap.
crocs of course
..oh cant be bothered. Everthing that Other People Wear that Are Not ME

FAQinglovely · 09/07/2009 20:32

it looks more like a monkey to me

ThePhantomPlopper · 09/07/2009 20:34

They tend to wear them with this.

EverybodyNeedsABosomForAPillow · 09/07/2009 20:34

Yes, the silver one looks like a monkey and the gold one looks like tin man from Wizard of Oz.

janeite · 09/07/2009 20:34

When I am an old woman I shall wear a wolf-fleece,
with a moving clown that doesn't go and doesn't suit me,
and I shall spend my pension on wetlook leggings and summer wine and gladiator sandals and say 'we've no money for Prada' -
I shall go out in my flip flops in the rain and pick my nose in other people's gardens and write to Cliff.

Yes - I think at 87 I will wear what the heck I like! Probably a 1950s prom dress with a Queen Is Dead t-shirt and Chinese slippers knowing me. I have always thought I have good bag-lady credentials.

Eddas · 09/07/2009 20:36

can't believe some of you don't now what a clown necklace looks like!

Excuse the stupidity but if you can't wear black shoes or trainers with jeans what is ok? not that it matters as I shall continue wearing mine with trainers anyway

KingRolo · 09/07/2009 20:36

Janeite!

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EverybodyNeedsABosomForAPillow · 09/07/2009 20:36

Personally, I prefer this.

moondog · 09/07/2009 20:36

Accessorise with a pair of M&S jeans and midheel black boots

FAQinglovely · 09/07/2009 20:37

Eddas - apparently we're supposed to wear brown (or that was the last I heard about 2 years ago )

moondog · 09/07/2009 20:37

LMAO at the drunk on a chain

EverybodyNeedsABosomForAPillow · 09/07/2009 20:38

If only it weren't £372.48 eh?

KingRolo · 09/07/2009 20:38

You are only allowed to wear brown boots with jeans. It is the law.

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ThePhantomPlopper · 09/07/2009 20:39

Everybodyneedsabosom - you win! . That is hideous!

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