'Old Lady shops'

my o is next to my i
My imagination is running riot 😲

MissAdventure

Sorry, my o is next to my i, and I'm having to useu right hand, and my sausage fingers (surprising on one as small as I, I know)

I use a stylus.

It does tend to make typos but better than stabbing the keyboard with my fingers.

MissAdventure

I think its the name "Chums" that does ot a disservice. That, and the contraptions that say "never be caught short again, discreet, foldaway.."

Yes, it is the name which is offputting.
Old-fashioned? A bit 1950s? Jolly good chums?

Must look up this contraption, it sounds interesting 😀

Oh and of course the wonderful (mentioned upthread) M n S cotton rich straight leg joggers. £16.
They do 4 leg length sizes and smooth not gathered elastic waist. I wear them when new for going out, then when they wear a little for everyday.

Sorry, my o is next to my i, and I'm having to useu right hand, and my sausage fingers (surprising on one as small as I, I know)

I'd never heard of Chums before now.

Most of my clothes are charity shop, (which includes Seasalt and even more upmarket) M n S for undies,

and what I like in Sainsbury's.

Sketchers shoes, bought online from Amazon: summer sandals, Clarks, online: lovely nighties, Amazon, one Cardi and one pair trousers from Next, Gym wear from Amazon basics range: I have not dresses or skirts that are not charity shop or reduced in Sainsburys.

My well off Sis shops online at Boden, she's a wee things and they do lots of real size 6's.

I think its the name "Chums" that does ot a disservice. That, and the contraptions that say "never be caught short again, discreet, foldaway.."

Scribbles

I will never be old enough for Damart or Chums!

Good for you!!!

MissAdventure

Nah, o simply don't care.
We used to take the mickey out of mum for buying from her Chums catalogue.
I feel rotten now.

DH bought some summer trousers from Chums years ago. They are ok and have lasted well, just plain cotton chinos.

Not sure about womenswear.

Nah, o simply don't care.
We used to take the mickey out of mum for buying from her Chums catalogue.
I feel rotten now.

I'm wearing a very old Dash top bought from a designer outlet years ago, straight cotton trousers from Cotton Traders and an ancient M&S cardigan which is a linen mix and has worn well.

But I'm Not Going Out.

Has Dash gone into administration? Haven't seen any of their clothes for years.

As I write, I'm wearing a Cotton Traders sweater, it's my favourite. I bought a pair of straight leg trousers from Bonmarchè and a bonus sweater as it was in the sale.
I don't mind where my clothes come from as long as I like them and they suit me.

Silvershadow

The trick in any shop is to shop wisely. When I’m at home doing chores or gardening a pair of Bonmsrche jeans is fine, equally M&S straight leg joggers. I’ve never worn designer clothes to do household tasks and I’m not starting now. I’ve had years and years of Jaeger (before it was in M&S) and Jigsaw, Kew and those types of brands. But that was then, and this is now. We adapt as we age, our bodies change and our lives change. Certainly if I were to dress up in designer clothes for housework or the garden my DH would be sending for the men in white coats. Regarding Damart their thermals are very good value. I’ve not tried anything else. My old dad liked Chums and always wore their cord trousers and checked shirts.

That’s a good point! For housework, gardening etc I wear stuff that’s not good enough any more for going out in. I also buy cheap tops and trousers from Asda or charity shops.

Last week I bought some white wide leg trousers from Asda for £12. Thought they’d be nice for summer. They are nice and floaty and 100% cotton. I also bought a WhiteStuff top in a charity shop for £5 to go with them. Black and white small polka dots which are very on trend this summer.

I had a great great aunt who lived to be 99, she only missed being 100 by a few weeks. She would only buy clothes from shops "That didn't just cater for old dears" and she never wore black because it made her look old.

kittylester

I suspect the point Rocketstop was making was not about the cost or the style of the clothes but pure concept of buying from Damart. I might buy something very similar from somewhere else - just not from Damart.

My vest doesn't show, kittylester because I usually wear something over it 😁

Although, I suppose I should remember my Mum saying "never go out with a pin in your underwear in case you have an accident".

Cossy

sixandahalf

I think it's rather unkind to posters or friends who shop at these places.

They are on the whole cheap and do the job.

We can't all manage Seasalt, Sahara,Jigsaw and so on.

Well said!

I don’t think it is unkind, because it’s just down to personal taste. It would be different if we were saying we liked top of the range designer gear, but we aren’t, I like Sainsburys clothes as well for example, because they have quite a few items that are stylish, plain, and in natural fibres, but the shops I don’t like, don’t.

LadyGaGa

I have recently discovered the most comfortable jeans I have ever worn. (I know you won’t tell anyone, but they are pull up ones from Cotton Traders 🫣👵🏻 )

Ooh, just ordered some!!

I bought a top from EWM the other day and everyone admired it. It was the only one I liked, though.

If I like it, I might buy it. If you're that worried about brands, just cut the label out and say you can't remember where you bought it if anyone asks.

How can anyone tell where they one from?
Precisely merlotgran.

kittylester

Was it Damart? A leaflet from them came today and I just put it straight in the bin on the basis that it's an old lady brand......and i'm definitely not an old lady!!

I bought three Damart thermal vests last winter 😁
Kept me toasty and warm.

I suspect the point Rocketstop was making was not about the cost or the style of the clothes but pure concept of buying from Damart. I might buy something very similar from somewhere else - just not from Damart.

At what age are we classed " old lady ?" Are we " old ladies " on how we are dressed? I browse in all types of shops and buy whatever I like and if it suits me and makes me feel confident then I buy it

I look at the clothes not the make. I am told my friends I am stylish and that’s enough for me.
I am certainly not snobbish about certain makes.

sixandahalf

I think it's rather unkind to posters or friends who shop at these places.

They are on the whole cheap and do the job.

We can't all manage Seasalt, Sahara,Jigsaw and so on.

Well said!

The trick in any shop is to shop wisely. When I’m at home doing chores or gardening a pair of Bonmsrche jeans is fine, equally M&S straight leg joggers. I’ve never worn designer clothes to do household tasks and I’m not starting now. I’ve had years and years of Jaeger (before it was in M&S) and Jigsaw, Kew and those types of brands. But that was then, and this is now. We adapt as we age, our bodies change and our lives change. Certainly if I were to dress up in designer clothes for housework or the garden my DH would be sending for the men in white coats. Regarding Damart their thermals are very good value. I’ve not tried anything else. My old dad liked Chums and always wore their cord trousers and checked shirts.

So, how do you all feel about Primark? Not expensive and not old ladyish.

I don’t feel ready yet for Hotter, Cotton Traders, Chums, Damart, Bonmarche or EWM. My Mum lived to 97 and it was only in later years that I took her to those shops. She was always happy with the Classic range at M and S but was quite choosy.