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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off "
you're 44 not 64  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off
you're 44 not 64 "
I know, but I don't wear skinny jeans, the clues in the name, I want to dress current, but not look like a bloke who is wearing his son's clothes  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off "
Nowt wrong with a cardie |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You need a woman to take you shopping they have a tuned eye and know what looks best on a guy.
I hate shopping but a woman will save you hours trying on stuff you shouldn't IMO.
Plus they love it if it's your money their spending and get a trip to the shops and new pair of shoes for them thrown in. ha  |
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off
you're 44 not 64
I know, but I don't wear skinny jeans, the clues in the name, I want to dress current, but not look like a bloke who is wearing his son's clothes "
Me and my lad swop clothing all the time although I do draw the line at skinny Jean's. They looked chap when they was last in fashion and still do now |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It's difficult for men in their 30s too. My husband can never find anything because everything is either for teenagers/students or dads. I think there's a big gap in the market for (non-designer/non-ridiculously expensive) clothes for men in the 30-45 bracket. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Buy a vespa, get a young chick, have her bring you croissants and coffee in the morning and have her dress you in lofas and patterned silk scarf's. The rest is will be mustard. "
Lol, I've got a Vespa  |
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"Buy a vespa, get a young chick, have her bring you croissants and coffee in the morning and have her dress you in lofas and patterned silk scarf's. The rest is will be mustard.
Lol, I've got a Vespa "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off "
This is exactly how I feel!
I've been told I shouldn't be wearing hoodies, skinny jeans, trainers........all sorts! OK, I'm pushing 60, fair enough, but thing is, I feel only 30! 
Oh well, is Dunn & Co still trading?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Buy a vespa, get a young chick, have her bring you croissants and coffee in the morning and have her dress you in lofas and patterned silk scarf's. The rest is will be mustard.
Lol, I've got a Vespa
Shakes head and walks away "
Why, has your motorbike broken down again |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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Wear what you like, walk with confidence, and fuck anyone who tells you what they think is "appropriate".
My tastes have always been a bit...outré, but the older I get, the more I'm willing to embrace it. Hence the animal print, sequins, flowery patterns, etc.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Buy a vespa, get a young chick, have her bring you croissants and coffee in the morning and have her dress you in lofas and patterned silk scarf's. The rest is will be mustard.
Lol, I've got a Vespa
Shakes head and walks away
Why, has your motorbike broken down again
Wash your mouth out with soap young man. My bike is a pampered pooch. It's gets the best of everything including macanic me. It's cogently sat in its heated garage. Yes I even fitted a radiator for it. How sad am I "
I just love it in the summer when I can go out on it in a suit, and not have to worry about messing it up |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've developed my own style with a bit of help from Debenhams, M&S and John Lewis and bargain designer stuff on sale. It also helps that I've shed nearly 3 stone since last new year. I wear what I like and I'm in the process of getting shot of my 'Dad' clothes..
Funnily enough I can fit into some of my son's cast offs that were hardly worn and they look good too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I couldn't be happier with the options available to me. I've never felt better about my wardrobe.
The advantage with not having a teenagers mentality when it comes to my dress sense is that I can be fashionable without having to follow fashion. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I'm a bit happier now, I've just bought 2 pairs of Chelsea boots, one brown and one black, and a pair of brown leather leisure shoes saving nearly £150 |
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Yes, it's a problem - especially when you're single and don't have a woman's input when you go shopping. I have zero sense of colour coordination!
I wear a suit every day for work, with a nice shirt (always double cuffs / cufflinks), sometimes a tie for more formal meetings and a nice pair of shoes.
At weekends, I generally go very casual and wear (skinny-ish) jeans / t shirts (usually music related) and in the winter months I'll wear an open (checked) shirt on top.
A lot of the stuff in the men's departments at the larger Marks n Sparks is good (I never have said that 20 yrs ago), and the female sales assistants are always willing to help you match up shirts with suits.
I've bought some decent stuff from FatFace (casual shirts) and Timberland (boots) - but their clobber is pricey for what it is.
In summary, I'm happy with my wardrobe / look - and I hope I don't look too much like "old ram dressed as lamb" |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm a bit happier now, I've just bought 2 pairs of Chelsea boots, one brown and one black, and a pair of brown leather leisure shoes saving nearly £150"
Can't beat Chelsea boots... good call. I don't know about you Mr Butler, but I gave up wearing t-shirts a while back (just didn't feel right), but truly enjoy the feeling of a nice crisp linen shirt (white or other), smart dark jeans and a thin lambswool jumper (dark grey, or dark green is my preference), roll the sleeves over the rolled up arms of the jumper does me okay. I quite like to wear a waistcoat occasionally |
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"I've had a look on the Internet for inspiration, while updating my wardrobe, and I've found that unless you are under 30, and don't know what carbs taste like, there is very little in the way of inspiration, for the man over 40.
Does this mean I have to go and get my old man dressing kit, and become a beige drawstring/elasticated waist trouser wearing old codger, never again to see the inside of next?
I feel a bit writen off "
Oh you are not! I think it depends on your budget, but lots of good ideas exist. You may want to start with Pinterest. Just follow 'men's styles' and you get updates on lots of suits, jumpers etc. TM Lewin, Pink, and Charles Tyrwhitt (my favourite) does good quality clothes with really good service. So you can easily look stylish whatever your age. Good luck ! |
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"I'm a bit happier now, I've just bought 2 pairs of Chelsea boots, one brown and one black, and a pair of brown leather leisure shoes saving nearly £150"
I got slated by a few folk for starting a thread about me wanting to buy a pair of Clarks shoes for £98  |
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By *arksMan
over a year ago
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"Buy a vespa, get a young chick, have her bring you croissants and coffee in the morning and have her dress you in lofas and patterned silk scarf's. The rest is will be mustard.
Lol, I've got a Vespa
Shakes head and walks away "
Nothing wrong with owning a good scooter |
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By (user no longer on site)
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L'Aragosta
Casadisartoria
#me, myself & I
Sprezzatura-Eleganza
Suggest u look some of these up on t u m b l r and u might finds a style then start ur collection ...
Just changed my style a month ago .... every two years it's fun to be someone else xx
Have fun  |
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I actually talked to an online style coach, who helped me find my 'style', whilst explaining why things look good, what suits me, etc.
He was really good.
PM me if you are interested and I'll give you his details. |
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"I actually talked to an online style coach, who helped me find my 'style', whilst explaining why things look good, what suits me, etc.
He was really good.
PM me if you are interested and I'll give you his details. "
I think this kind of thing can be useful as a confidence boost. I've never done it professionally, but I think, for whatever reason, women are more open to the discussion on developing a style.
Presenting yourself well matters to many people. There's nothing wrong with that if it's what you need x |
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Once you decide what your style is, you then just need to find the suppliers of the component trousers, tops etc - coordinate the look, then the colours. Some things are good staples that will support many styles.
For trousers, get your measurements and then select from the huge range of cuts. There's a lot more than skinny out there. |
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