Look, it's lovely Celia Birtwell, again. The 70-year-old designer concurs with Mary Portas when she says shopping beyond a certain age isn't easy:
'There's nobody who designs for us. I find it really difficult to get dresses now, I'd love to do something like that. But people (in the fashion industry) are scared of it. They say, "Oh no, nobody buys clothes when they're over 60! Old people don't shop, only to go to a party or a funeral." I've had that,' she says. 'Somebody quite important said that to me.'
Do you have difficulty finding flattering, age-appropriate clothes? And don't you think Mary & House of Fraser should commission a Celia Birtwell range?
Photo: Independent
Quote: Telegraph
Absolutely! I say she should go for it. I think we all deserve to where what we like. I found myself looking thru a catalog this morning loving what I saw but wondering if I was too old. It was very frustrating!
ReplyDeleteI need a new frame of mind. )
Jeanne xx
Well, I am 58 and my blog is all about the flattering clothes that I find for women of a certain age. But, the more the merrier in fashion.... with the over 50 crowd in mind!!
ReplyDeleteYes! We are a huge demographic with more disposable income than most - and we still love to shop, from all I can tell!
ReplyDeletePatti @ NotDeadYet Style
I think there should be a bigger market for 'older' ladies. For me clothes are more important now, then when I was younger. And many of us are inspired by really old ladies looking great. It IS more difficult. So many of the hip styles are too short for us. I've just published a very inspiring presentation from Darryle Pollack on this very subject (that women over 50 seem to become invisible to marketing and image makers). It's important that things will change! http://beautystylefashion.com/why-women-over-50-should-not-be-ignored/
ReplyDeleteyes, yes, yes. it really cannot be that hard, can it?
ReplyDeleteAh, in an ideal world . . . wouldn't it be lovely?!
ReplyDeleteThere'll be some kind of fashion revolution when companies work out that the population is getting older and there are almost one million under 25s unemployed. surely it makes economic sense to widen the demographic a little?
ReplyDeleteJust found your wonderful blog all the way from Spain, altho' I am a fellow Londoner. Love your posts!
ReplyDeleteWow, I had not yet realized that all the nice things in the shops are really not meant for me!
ReplyDeleteOkay, there could be more good quality choices for adult women and less of the cheap bling bling.
Wouldn't it be marvelous to know that you couldn't be accused of dressing up as lamb because the stuff was meant for you - without having to buy the modern equivalent of crimpelene trousers?!
ReplyDeleteHi there-would love to see Mary do this, some gorgeous pieces would be on offer for sure!! Have a good weekend xx
ReplyDeleteooh how brilliant...I do love a bit of Celia!!
ReplyDeleteyes definitely. All women shop don't they,regardless of age
ReplyDeleteHell, I'm only 45, and I find it quite difficult to find flattering clothing that appeals to me. I'm not ready for elastic-waisted pants, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm coming up to seventy and think that ageist fashion is a load of tosh. If I see something that I like, and most importantly, if I feel happy when wearing it, then that is all that matters. Having said that, short skirt lengths are a problem as my legs aren't fit to be seen!
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