where can I buy clothes for old person

Bronnie

Ah! Thank you. I didn't think of Cotton Traders:doh:!

The first ones look suitable and the elasticated waist would be comfy for him. They would be cool in the summer too.

Will have a browse. Thanks again!

jackieb

margaretclare wrote: »

Bit patronising, isn't it, to imagine that 'clothes suitable for an 80-year old woman' will be any different from anyone else's clothes? Or that an 'old person' will necessarily settle for a different style/colour/quality than anyone else?

My mum is 77 and shops in normal shops such as M&S, Debenhams, M&Co, etc. She's not mutton dressed as lamb but she's far more fashionable than me - she puts me to shame. Clothes for older people don't have to be polyester dresses and the like.

foreign_correspondent

Bronnie, it may be worth googling to see of they have an outlet shop near you - I have been to one at one of those retail outlet places and they have some bargains! I actually got myself a really nice black microfibre cowl neck jumper from there too!

Savvy_Sue

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

She will not wear tights (thinks they are unhealthy!) but did used to wear trousers. I want to buy her some easy to put on warm fleecy trousers, or jogging bottoms, and I wonder if anyone has any suggestions?

High street preferably...

They need to be a short leg, but reasonably roomy round the waist, (size 16-18 I think) as someone else commented earlier, like so may elderly ladies, she has developed a curved back and rounded tummy, which combined with a lack of waist, means she is holding most of her skirts up with safety pins.

If you have a branch of Ann Harvey anywhere near, I have several pairs of their jog bottoms which look VERY smart, are easy to take on and off, and have pockets and elasticated waists. What more could a lady ask for? Oh, they also do different leg lengths, and also have a petite range (but it all starts at size 16!) Sale now on ...

Bronnie

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

Bronnie, I have found some nice things from cotton traders for my dad - they wash and wear well in my experience too.

Would anything like this be useful for him?
http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=1394

or these, perhaps in the chocolate or stone colours?
http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=7886

Success! have just ordered a couple of pairs of these trousers in mushroom and fern.
http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=7739
They have side elasticated bands as well. They are (sort of) the type of slacks he has worn all his life and are what I think feel appropriate and comfortable to him (as far as I can tell!).

Also got one of these for him to try
http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=8411
He'll probably wear this not tucked in!

The nearest branch is Cheshire Oaks and the prospect of going there at this time of year fills me with :eek::eek::eek:. Managed to find a free del code for Cotton Traders on the Vouchers and Codes Board, so pleased with my purchases. Thanks for your pointer, fc!!

foreign_correspondent

No probs, hope they suit him. I bought my dad two of these for christmas, in navy and mid blue - they are nice heavy quality, (he feels the cold nowadays) from a retail outlet place for a fiver each! Bargain!
(they are unisex, despite the pretty female model!)
http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=9193

foreign_correspondent

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

If you have a branch of Ann Harvey anywhere near, I have several pairs of their jog bottoms which look VERY smart, are easy to take on and off, and have pockets and elasticated waists. What more could a lady ask for? Oh, they also do different leg lengths, and also have a petite range (but it all starts at size 16!) Sale now on ...

thanks, I will take a look!

dianasnan

My Dad's nursing home used to undo the back seam on the residents trousers and let in a triangular piece of fairly matching stretchy material to give the extra room needed when sitting in a wheelchair. Often it was only the waist size that needed a bit extra at the back and this didn't show whilst sitting down. Saved throwing away perfectly good trousers.

Hope I have explained that ok

this is proving to be such a useful thread- will have to get my MIL some of those M & S joggers.

foreign_correspondent

I have managed to find her two pairs so far, a grey velour type pair from a local factory shop, (which I think are M&S) and a deep but bright purple/blue pair from asda! - I wasnt sure she would like them but she is already wearing the grey pair, and loves the purple ones!! (but I need to take them up for her as they are a bit too long) - will be checking out some of the other suggestions too so I can get her a few pairs!
thanks folks.

margaretclare

I like velour trousers for this time of year. I seem to be practically living in the same pair! Mine are navy velour from David Nieper, not cheap but I can get them made for me in the right length - shorter than normal!