where can I buy clothes for old person

Errata

The M&S Classic range is especially designed for older women, and very nice it is too. I wouldn't dismiss out of hand all ranges that were aimed at older women. Apart from the comfy big granny knickers range :eek:

Bogof_Babe

You've got to be a bit careful though. Mutton dressed as lamb and all that.

I think elegant and classic is fine, but garments aimed at trendy youngsters look a bit inappropriate on people "of a certain age", and I include myself in that. In fact when I am charity shopping I'm always putting things back on the rail, saying to myself "remember you're 57".

margaretclare

I looked at the M&S Classic range online but I didn't see where it said that they were 'especially designed for older women'?

Classic is fine. Classic says to me: timeless, elegant, quality, can be worn to any occasion from smart to casual. I liked some of the M&S Classic as shown online, especially the long-line jumper and floral skirt, and one of the coats. To me, these were completely different from those in Rival Clothing's range.

On the TV programmes I watched recently about fashion for older women, I would not have worn any of the styles chosen. One of the ladies was tall and slim - although she had spent years baking her skin and ruining it with sun and smoking, she had a good figure and the height to carry it off, so she could wear almost anything and look good. Gok didn't like another lady wearing striped shirts and trousers - I thought she looked good in them. I didn't like what he chose for her.

The way I'm losing weight I'll need to replace all or most of the contents of my wardrobe by late summer next year. I've already gone from size 22 to size 18. By then, I'll be 75. Does that mean I'll need different styles from the ones I like, just because I'll be 75?

Bogof_Babe

I wouldn't wear any of Gok's choices either. Some of them looked more fit for a pantomime dame!

Understated is the way to go when you reach your 60's/70's (in my opinion anyway).

margaretclare

Yes, I agree, BB. 'Understated' correlates with classic, timeless, quality.

I'd choose some items from the M&S Classic range:

The frilled short-sleeve top will go with my existing plum velvet skirt that I plan to wear at Christmas.

The chocolate patterned corduroy skirt.

The chocolate beaded jersey top.

The camel mouflon coat.

But what's the point? At the rate I'm losing weight, buying ANY clothes at the moment is going to be a waste of money. But thanks to Errata for pointing me in the direction of M&S Classic.

Errata

Gok is a lovely bloke, but his show is light entertainment, and very entertaining it is too. I'm always amazed at the women who 'go naked' - some of them really, really shouldn't.

Here's a link for classic Duffel coats http://www.guardianoffers.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/GuardianOffers/_8285/-/Classic-Montgomery-duffel-coats-for-women

Harriett

margaretclare wrote: »

Similar to the one I wore at school, my school skirt in Lower and Upper Fifth, only not in those colours. Although some schools do wear a pleated check.

I haven't worn that style since 1951.

but surely just because it is not deemed fashionable it doesn't mean that it shouldn't be worn? everyone has different tastes, fashions, and i would never comment on another persons choice of clothing. If that is what they like wearing that's fine.

OP, duffle coat is fine for anyone. Who cares what is "fashionable"? Fashion changes every season, and cost can be prohibitive surely, if trying to stay fashionable is of prime importance how can a senior citizen keep up with continual fashion changes, i couldn't for sure.

I would get a selection of catalogues, magazines, ask her what she likes if possible. ask her what colours she likes it will make her feel like she has some choice in what she wears if she is not able to shop for herself or make choices.

Errata

margaretclare wrote: »

I looked at the M&S Classic range online but I didn't see where it said that they were 'especially designed for older women'?

This message on the front page of the Classic range gave me a clue -

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margaretclare

Some scathing comments here about M&S's lines for older women: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/3394984/Marks-and-Spencer-must-sell-clothes-women-want-to-wear.html

'Traditional corsetry'? Er, no thanks.

I made the comment about pleated skirts because IMHO they are soooo difficult to wear. But that's just my personal opinion, based on years of trying to get things to fit a 'petite' figure that has - up to now - always been carrying too much fat. I found that cleaner, straighter lines were better

No longer - fat is going!

stewart87

at Edinburgh Woollen Mill they have 3 for 2 on Everything until Sunday, I have just bought 3 lambswool jumpers £20 each for £40 ,great for pressies