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Rosiebee Tue 30-Jun-26 15:01:26

Just been asked to go to a Take That concert tomorrow night with my lovely stepson, daughter in law and granddaughter. They have free tickets. What to wear!?!?!. I'm 74 and round and usually wear a loose top and either linen trousers or jeans if going out for a meal. It's at a football stadium and we'll be seated. I think I'm over thinking this but don't want to stand out like a sore thumb. Help!!

MT62 Wed 01-Jul-26 16:00:33

Your outfit sounds perfect, but wear some trainers & maybe pacaway jacket in case of rain.
You are lucky if you can stand for a good couple of hours.
Last concert I went to Styx’s at the Palladium seated 👍🏻 everyone stood up, so didn’t get to see that much 😩

YellowDaffodil Wed 01-Jul-26 16:00:55

You'll have a blast! Comfy clothes and shoes so you can dance your socks off! Loops (ear plugs) absolute necessity. Usually can pick some up at the accessible desk if you've not got any. Empty water bottle to fill up at water station (if you can find it!) There is nothing like live music to make you feel alive. Free tickets! Lucky lady! Have the best time.

YellowDaffodil Wed 01-Jul-26 16:03:11

Everthroptimest - now I am envious.

Doodledog Wed 01-Jul-26 16:28:39

Casdon

vickymeldrew

In the nicest possible way Rosiebee, what could you possibly wear that you think could make you ‘stand out like a sore thumb’?

A flowery crimplene dress, a cardigan, tights, and court shoes, topped with a beige anorak perhaps? I’m absolutely sure she wouldn’t dream of that though!

grin

I never feel I stand out too much when dressed like that, but I sometimes tone down the flowers on my crimplene frock - I don't like to be thought a show off.

knspol Wed 01-Jul-26 17:06:53

I would wear exactly what you said you normally wear ie loose top and linen trousers.
BTW I think the terminology now might be a 'gig' not a pop concert, you need to get the language right! (joke).

Oreo Wed 01-Jul-26 17:12:57

Casdon

vickymeldrew

In the nicest possible way Rosiebee, what could you possibly wear that you think could make you ‘stand out like a sore thumb’?

A flowery crimplene dress, a cardigan, tights, and court shoes, topped with a beige anorak perhaps? I’m absolutely sure she wouldn’t dream of that though!

A ball gown? A fur coat?

Northernsoulnanna Wed 01-Jul-26 18:20:17

Have a great time, wear what you feel comfy wearing,like everyone has said.
Saw Take That a few years ago atvthe football stadium Milton Keynes, were fantastic.
Im off to the Royal Albert Hall to see The Temptations and Four Tops this friday.
Im not sure what to wear i think it will get very hot in there.
Our hotel is 20 min walk from RAH will hopefully be able to cool down afterwards.
So many venues have no aircon, came out of a concert very hot and felt unwell, no aircon.
You will be fine ,as in the open.

Thisismyname1953 Wed 01-Jul-26 18:29:54

It’s Their circus Tour isn’t it. ? You lucky thing . I went to it several years ago and it was brilliant. I’d love to see it again but I wouldn’t be able to cope now due to mobility issues . It was so good we went twice when they did it at Old Trafford Cricket ground in Manchester .
We were so near the front I got to shake Gary’s hand ! Wear whatever you’re comfortable in. You will have a fab time .

GrannyGravy13 Wed 01-Jul-26 18:34:49

Thisismyname1953

It’s Their circus Tour isn’t it. ? You lucky thing . I went to it several years ago and it was brilliant. I’d love to see it again but I wouldn’t be able to cope now due to mobility issues . It was so good we went twice when they did it at Old Trafford Cricket ground in Manchester .
We were so near the front I got to shake Gary’s hand ! Wear whatever you’re comfortable in. You will have a fab time .

Yes, it is, I saw it last time as well, it was absolutely amazing then and this time 👍🎪🤹

Magenta8 Wed 01-Jul-26 20:18:40

vickymeldrew

In the nicest possible way Rosiebee, what could you possibly wear that you think could make you ‘stand out like a sore thumb’?

Nothing?blushgringringrin