I have a dress which I've been wearing since the 80's. Why? It is comfortable and flattering. Or at least it would be if it wasn't now thoroughly disreputable. I have searched in vain for a similar style for years now, so I can finally throw it out, but with no luck whatsoever. Oh I have seen similar things online, in America. Over there it's easy to buy simple denim dresses, flared or gathered from a high waistline, flattering and comfortable for the older woman. But here, designers insist we have waistlines, whether we have one or not. I have never had a waistline to speak of. In fitted garments I just look like a sack of spuds. There is a wonderful, and inexpensive range in the U.S. called Woman Within. Another called The Tog Shop. Over there they have a range for the disabled to make dressing easier and more dignified: Care Apparel. And so on. http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Fashions_for_Elderly_Women After much hunting I found one dress here in a similar style, in brown marl: a colour guaranteed to make me look like porridge. There is actually one British firm selling garments from Woman Within: tops and pants, no dresses. Why? Is it too much to ask? Am I the only person who wants this type of garment? I saw another designer wanting about £150 for a dress I would wear! I hate having to say it, but it seems the Americans have us beaten hands down when it comes to fashion for the elderly.
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