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| Nigella Lawson in her burkini, Bondai Beach, Australia |
Everything tells me that I should abhor the following list which gives the cut-off age for wearing various revealing items of clothing - but, especially since it targets my age group exactly, I actually find it hysterical.
Interestingly the list was compiled as a result of a UK Diet Chef survey who interviewed 2000 women (not men, as you might assume!) It must be something to do with British reserve. Evidently we women are very definitely supposed to grow old gracefully and not embarrass ourselves in the process.
According to this list, for me, mini-skirts are out, so are boob tubes, leather trousers and belly button piercings. I must admit, the last 3 are no great loss but I am a bit sore about the mini-skirts - not that I wear them often - but I think that with tights we might be able to extend the deadline to at least 43 don't you? I did worry about having to cut my long hair at 40, but it seems I now have a reprieve until 53 (as long as I don't tie it into a ponytail after 51). Phew!
The list gets horribly restrictive once you've hit 40 though - and that age is creeping up only too fast for me... Women - you are harsh!
The age women believe you should stop wearing....
• Bikini, 47
• Miniskirt, 35
• Boob Tube, 33
• Stilettos, 51
• Belly button piercing, 35
• Knee high boots, 47
• Trainers, 44
• Leather trousers, 34
• Leggings, 45
• Ugg boots, 45
• Swimsuit, 61
• Tight vest, 44
• See-through chiffon blouse, 40
• Long hair, 53
• Ponytail, 51
In East Africa conservative dressing is still very much the norm. Ladies still where petticoats here - very definitely no minis. Most people would chose oversize clothes rather than tight. (There are no public displays of affection either - very socially non-u).
I laughed last night while watching an episode of Silent Witness that was filmed in Zambia - in the story, villagers assumed Emilia Fox in her role as Nicky - was a prostitute because she was wearing jeans... This might put a whole new complexion on the list!
Interesting list. I never knew that it could be boiled down to exact ages for cut off points!
ReplyDeleteHere in Florida, it's the opposite to where you are, people walk around half naked a lot of the time! You see a lot of human flesh! But given the humidity and heat, I think it's practical on some levels.
Paul
http://fromsheeptoalligators.blogspot.com/
Just curious about what one is supposed to swim in if bikinis are out from 47 and swimsuits from 61!
ReplyDeleteI think that the implication is that from 61 you are pretty much banned from the beach?!
ReplyDeleteThey didn't make any reference to Nigella Lawson's burq-ini though. Perhaps that would be okay. Will post a photo!
Well that is it then - Nakumatt here I come in my swimsuit! It seems that is all that I am allowed to wear. A bit chilly in July I think!
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