Chicken bald back

[Space Chick]

Erm -what's Harajuku?

 

Well you did ask.

 

I can't see me pulling this look off at work somehow.

 

 

How many hair clips does one person need

 

Nah, I think I shall miss that trend and stick to my Grumpy Old Woman wardrobe

[Charlottechicken]

ive never heard of Deichmann before, just had a look on ***here*** they have some good stuff, and its not expensive either

 

 

(step away cathy )

 

cathy

x

 

 

Yes, step away, NOW!!!!

 

[Kirstine]

Thanks Eglutyne!

[Lewis]

My brothers gf had some jeggings ages ago - I thought they were really clever

 

 

I like Topman and they always have bargain rails but will shop anywhere really, primark, H&M, TK Max + Burton.

I hate people that are obsessed with a brands ... who really looks inside your clothes and checks the label?

[Reikiranf]

My brothers gf had some jeggings ages ago - I thought they were really clever

 

 

I like Topman and they always have bargain rails but will shop anywhere really, primark, H&M, TK Max + Burton.

I hate people that are obsessed with a brands ... who really looks inside your clothes and checks the label?

 

 

That reminds me of the time a Doctor at my work told me that the label was sticking out of my top, I said "quick tuck it in, I don't want people knowing how fat I am" he said "it's ok you can't see the size, it just says next"

[docsquid]

I'm 51, but size 6, and hate leggings as they make me look like I have little spindly legs and much skinnier than I actually am. I don't really like tight/slim fit jeans for the same reason, unless I can wear big clunky boots with them. I prefer baggy/boyfriend jeans which hide the skinny pins.

 

I do prefer a low waist on jeans but that is because my belly button is low, so if I have a standard waist it is actually pressing on my ribs!

 

I've kind of come round to the tunic plus jeans look rather late, but really prefer a fitted top with trousers. I used to follow fashion a lot, but now I pick and choose what suits me in terms of styles and colours. I tend to buy things from Boden or M&S or Next as they do size 6 in some items, jeans from Republic, and other stuff from the La Redoute catalogue. I'm stuck with places that do my size and very few do size 6 and those who do, don't do stuff appropriate for my age group! I prefer to buy a few good quality items rather than lots of cheap stuff. I also like practical and warm - rather a colder house and a cardy than waste the planet just so I can wear a t-shirt indoors all year round!

 

I rarely wear anything other than trousers or cropped trousers in summer. I have tried eating more but it doesn't work

[The Dogmother]

I do like loose clothes and White Stuff and Fat Face suit me just fine, although I do have to be smarter at work

 

Leggings do NOT suit me Rosie made me try a pair on today - those black ones - they looked all wrong - she said my legs are too muscly... that and me being too short methinks

[Charlottechicken]

 

Leggings do NOT suit me Rosie made me try a pair on today - those black ones - they looked all wrong - she said my legs are too muscly... that and me being too short methinks

 

I'm quite well endowed in the thigh department Clare (I appear to have the thighs of a Japanese speed skater ), and I only ever wear leggings with tops which come to almost the knees, otherwise I fear the 'Max Wall' effect

[The Dogmother]

I think I was hoping to look elegant in them, but they definitely didn't have the desired effect

[Chook n Boo Mum]

ive never heard of Deichmann before, just had a look on ***here*** they have some good stuff, and its not expensive either

 

 

(step away cathy )

 

cathy

x

 

I feel some boots may have to find there way to my daughter's feet.........I'll show her tomorrow & at that price I hope she likes them

 

If I used that many hairgrips, beads etc I'd be disowned

 

I mentioned today that my DD isn't a girly-girl & I wished she'd wear a dress/skirt etc....then looked down at my jeans, jumper & boots............no real surprise she's like she is

 

Sha x

[Chickvic]

Never heard of jeggings either - I'll be a Grumpy Old Woman with you Debs

[Space Chick]

Thanks Chicky

[Chickvic]

Although obviously not quite as old

[Busybird]

I haven't been round clothes shops this year (saving money) so have missed all this. I do spend too much time in trackies and a hoody though - not a good look in someone my age .

 

For some unknown reason my friends in the village are 'yummy mummy' types - I do wonder sometimes if they like spending time with me because I make them look good

 

If I can lose the weight I am aiming to then I should fit into the existing clothes at the back of my wardrobe - perhaps by that time they will have come back into fashion

[A chickychickychick-ENN!!]

Try Evans, Ubereglu. They do shoes for wide feet and big feet. They go up to a 10. They cover all the shoey bases everywhere else misses, the prices aren't bad, the style range is wide in the bigger shops or online and the sales are fantastic - £90 stuff down to a tenner. And they do big calves for people who struggle to find boots to fit.

[Space Chick]

Although obviously not quite as old

 

Those 2 months make all the difference hey Chicky

[jlo]

Try Evans, Ubereglu. They do shoes for wide feet and big feet. They go up to a 10. They cover all the shoey bases everywhere else misses, the prices aren't bad, the style range is wide in the bigger shops or online and the sales are fantastic - £90 stuff down to a tenner. And they do big calves for people who struggle to find boots to fit.

 

The trouble with Evans is that their shoes tend to be wide. From what Ubereglu says, I am guessing that her feet are like mine - long but quite narrow. Long Tall Sally do big shoes now and Brantano has a limited supply. My favourite big shoe shop is Ellie Dickins. She is not cheap but some of the shoes are really lovely and it is so-o-o--o nice to have some choice!

[Chickvic]

Although obviously not quite as old

 

Those 2 months make all the difference hey Chicky

 

Of course

[sadietoo]

to hijack the thread slightly..you know you are getting old when you breeze into the office and say..Hey dessert boots are back in fashion and know one knows what you are talking about

 

also though when you say..wow Neil Young is on at the I-O-W festival and everyone says "who"Showing my age I know..

 

I would not wear jeggings (i'm 53) but my age wouldn't stop me..just the fact that I have footballer's knees and would look like a pea pod supported by lumpy matchsticks

[Alis girls]

When I see puffball skirts and ra ra skirts I will know I am old - I owned one of each and had the legs for it Now a size 14 and look like a chicken drumstick in leggings so wear jeans. I never had a clevage then but now have summat up top - a couple of eccles cakes might cover 'em Oh the joys of ageing. would love a bit of botox but don't fancy a trout pout so its just as well I cant afford it isnt it?

[docsquid]

When I see puffball skirts and ra ra skirts I will know I am old

 

They never worked for me the first time round (I did try them) and they don't work for me now either! It is quite amusing watching the local youngsters making the same faux pas as I did many years ago though.

[Busybird]

Does anyone else remember when 'boot shoes' were last in? Although I am sure that around our way we called them 'granny shoes' - and no, we weren't making fun of them

 

I loved my desert boots! Are they back in fashion? I might have a pair somewhere...

[ubereglu]

Try Evans, Ubereglu. They do shoes for wide feet and big feet. They go up to a 10. They cover all the shoey bases everywhere else misses, the prices aren't bad, the style range is wide in the bigger shops or online and the sales are fantastic - £90 stuff down to a tenner. And they do big calves for people who struggle to find boots to fit.

 

The trouble with Evans is that their shoes tend to be wide. From what Ubereglu says, I am guessing that her feet are like mine - long but quite narrow. Long Tall Sally do big shoes now and Brantano has a limited supply. My favourite big shoe shop is Ellie Dickins. She is not cheap but some of the shoes are really lovely and it is so-o-o--o nice to have some choice!

 

Yep, you're right about that. Brantano in Yeovil doesn't usually have a good selection unfortunately, and some tend to be too small in an 8, but too big in a 9...It's a big problem I have with Hush Puppies, as they changed their sizing.

 

Luckily I fit into joules clothing shoes, generally they're really well made and their 8s come up big!

[chickenNutter]

I hate the marketing profession.

 

I have started getting catalogues for elasticated waist crimplene trousers through the post. I know I'm in my 40's but perleeeeeease!

 

It's only one step from the giant sheepskin slipper you put both feet in. Aaaaaargh!

 

I'm heading for the Saga generation! Help!!!!

[A chickychickychick-ENN!!]

I want that double slipper! Bring it on!