Clothing Choices for the Middle Aged

[Julia9054]

How about these:

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I like that outfit.
What would be the female equivalent?

 

[Sara_H]

My mate who is 53 came round the other night after a clothes buying trip. He proudly showed me his new stash of clobber. These included boot cut jeans, trainees with springs attached and all the colours of the rainbow, and a variety of hoodies with huge logos everywhere. I pointed out sympathetically that, given our advancing years, he dressed like some weirdo old bloke that hung around the gates of sixth form schools. He took the hump at this, accusing me of dressing like Bear Grylls dad.

I had a bit of a think about my dress sense when I approached my fifties. Levis and Ben Shermans for smart, hiking kecks, fleeces etc. for dossing about. Don't want to look like some old fool trying to dress trendy, but also not ready for the diamond pattern zip up cardy and elasticated pants.

What solutions have you come up with to this sartorial minefield?

*Edited coz at my age I struggle with predictive text.

My OH (Age 48) sports the climber look. He is a climber, so I guess this shouldn't be a surprise. I quite like the climber look. Rugged.

 

[Sara_H]

Man. That's the word that's missing from the title.

Should I start a ladies thread? Cropped chinos and a jersey top/t shirt/ blouse of some variety. Flat comfy shoes or merrell sandals.

 

[nickyboy]

I like that outfit.
What would be the female equivalent?

Lovely, but a little impractical in a crosswind methinks

 

[User32269]

Should I start a ladies thread? Cropped chinos and a jersey top/t shirt/ blouse of some variety. Flat comfy shoes or merrell sandals.

Was never meant to be male specific! I'm liking the look!
I can't help thinking thread might have turned out a bit confrontational if my op had been about a female friend? Ladies of a certain age, ditch the mini skirt and hello kitty vests and dress your age!

 

[EltonFrog]

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The oldest swinger in town....

I like the Dicky Dirt and the Milton's and the rhythm & blues, but the almonds are a big no no.

 

[Rezillo]

The answer is in my avatar. Simply put on this reproduction helmet from Lanercost Priory and you can wear what you like as no-one will know who you are.

 

[I like Skol]

The answer is in my avatar. Simply put on this reproduction helmet from Lanercost Priory and you can wear what you like as no-one will know who you are.

If it is anonymity you are seeking surely this is the answer for any self conscious middle aged man (or woman).

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I think my oldest tshirt is coming up for 20 years old. So I just carry on wearing what I've been wearing since my early 30's. Body shape still the same, so why not?

 

[Rezillo]

Aaargh! Where's the Dislike link?

 

[Hyslop]

Anyone remember C & A?

Still open in Carlisle,were that far behind

 

[John the Monkey]

I like the Dicky Dirt and the Milton's and the rhythm & blues, but the almonds are a big no no.

 

[John the Monkey]

The same

Quite so. A more tailored jacket, perhaps, if madam prefers.

A google for "Tweed Run Ladies" would turn up some inspiration, @Julia9054 , e.g.
http://www.preposity.com/2011/11/tweed-run-–-the-ladies/

 

[John the Monkey]

What do you expect for £7 from a charity shop?

I think mine were all between £5 and £6! I can't help feeling the need for a predominantly green tweed though, having acquired a couple of greys and a brown.

 

[Hyslop]

[QUOTE 4805331, member: 9609"] View attachment 352814 modelling my self styled off down the workshop gear[/QUOTE]
Goodness Me!You look like a Reiver.An Armstrong plugged in to the mains.Why are you plugged in to the socket by the way?Frightening idea in this part of the world,terrifying if youre a CCer in Penrith or Kendal.Doesnt scare me