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If you have a mum in their 70s or 80s....

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Parisbanana · 20/08/2013 19:53

Where do they buy their clothes?

My mum is approaching 80 but doesn't look or act it! However she really struggles to find clothes she likes, that are comfy but not frumpy etc.
We have finally got through to her that beige/fawn/taupe/cream/pale khaki do nothing for her and she is wearing stronger colours and looks a lot better for it Smile
But she just doesn't get inspired shopping, doesn't have the energy to traipse round all day but isn't into trawling the Internet either,

She asked me to ask you where your older mums get their clothes Smile

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camtt · 20/08/2013 19:56

a fair bit in M&S, plus some boutiques that she has been going to for years in local towns. She buys good quality things in the sales mostly and certainly doesn't dress the way her own mother did in her late 70s. Actually when I am home I often let my mother choose clothes for me and although there are a few fails she usually chooses well.

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buttercrumble · 20/08/2013 19:57

Bon marche and matalan unfortunately ,I gave up years ago Blush

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Trumpton · 20/08/2013 19:59

MIL is a very stylish 90 and likes Eastex , Viyella, some M&S. I totally agree about the bloody beige, she looks fab in brighter colours.

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PeriPathetic · 20/08/2013 20:00

Department stores and small boutiques usually. Well made and well cut stuff life Viyella. Well, that's the only brand I remember. Never M&S.

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LynetteScavo · 20/08/2013 20:00

M&S, or Country Casuals.

Or some weirdy organic fair-trade cotton kaftan brochure.

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SunnyRandall · 20/08/2013 20:06

M&S, BHS, Bon Marche etc. Always looks nice though although she won't listen to my MN bra fitting advice

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dexter73 · 20/08/2013 20:07

My mum is a huge fan of Per Una, with a bit of normal M&S thrown in. She particularly likes all things 'speziale' Hmm.

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cece · 20/08/2013 20:19

Good quality stuff in the sales. Country casuals, viyella, Edinburgh wool mill, jaegar, John Lewis and debenhams.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 20/08/2013 20:27

Organic fair trade catalogue here too, plus outlet type shops (Edinburgh woollen mill etc), plus lots of other mail order places that I've never heard of. She has avoided the beige trap and is tall and slim and doesn't really look her age.

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Marylou2 · 20/08/2013 20:28

My mum's in her 70s. Loves Boden, Jaegar, M&S, House of Fraser, John Lewis.

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celticclan · 20/08/2013 20:35

My mum loves New Look, she is 76!

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kiwik · 20/08/2013 21:04

John Lewis - if they don't sell it, mu Mum doesn't buy it.

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LogonMounstuart · 20/08/2013 21:14

John Lewis for mine too.

I am turning into my mum already.

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ggirl · 20/08/2013 21:31

My Mum lives in Canada wher the clothes shopping is truly dire..she gets excited in Mackays ,M&S and East.

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bigTillyMint · 20/08/2013 21:36

My DM is 82 and has dressed the same way for as long as I can rememberSad She is not remotely fashionable and is still wearing clothes that she made herself, both sewn and knitted. Other than that, I think it's mainly M&S or Edinburgh Woollen Mill type stuff. Beige features as well as dull prints that she puts with home-made natural colours jumpersConfused

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HappyAsEyeAm · 20/08/2013 21:47

Gerry Weber.

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Parisbanana · 20/08/2013 22:15

Thanks everyone.
I think my mum needs to head to department stores more. She tends not to spend much on clothes, a hangover from when they were younger and we had very little spare cash. She can afford better quality now and think she should push the boat out a bit and will probably find more.
I'll pass on all your suggestions.

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SandStorm · 20/08/2013 22:17

M&S, Debenhams, BHS and my DD1 has just introduced her to Primark which she has taken to with aplomb!

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MyBoysAreFab · 20/08/2013 22:20

My mum is 75 - she shops mostly in charity shops but is a complete snob about it and only buys "good makes". She actually usually looks very stylish and is not averse to being a bit quirky. She does love a Per Una cardi with mixed coloured and shaped buttons tho' Grin

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Chubfuddler · 20/08/2013 22:22

Mine keeps pinching my clothes, so Boden, top shop, new look etc. when she buys her own its debenhams and m & s.

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Chubfuddler · 20/08/2013 22:23

Could you book her a personal shopper session in John Lewis or somewhere like that?

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TSSDNCOP · 20/08/2013 22:25

M&S jeans, skirts or trousers.

Autograph or Coast tops for best which I buy her.

Casual t-shirts/jumpers rest of the time depending on season.

She has UGGs too. She's 76. She likes to spot fakes Grin

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MrsSchadenfreude · 20/08/2013 22:28

Pruner for special occasions - or should that be speziale occasions? Grin
Primark, Asda and "Mataland" for every day.

She is very fond of pink. She has dyed pale orange hair. Hmm

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OhDearNigel · 20/08/2013 22:28

Next, saisnbury's, coast, phase eight. My mum looks amazing at 70

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OrangeOpalFruit · 20/08/2013 22:41

My mil is 75 and looks very stylish most of the time. She buys a lot in M&S but doesn't mind splurging on the odd item, especially coats. She has lovely ones from Jaegar and Barbour. She enjoys shopping though, and will hunt and hunt for the right item once she decides she needs a new skirt or whatever. I think she looks everywhere but House of Fraser is definitely a favourite.

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