According to new research, 50 per cent of women refuse to "dress their age" until they hit their 70s. And with older ladies like Kim Cattrall, aged 54, Dame Helen Mirren, who is 65, and Sophia Loren, who's 76, showing us how it's done, there's really no reason to pull on the twinset and American Tan tights quite yet.
90 per cent of over-40s confessed to dressing younger in a bid to hold back the years. With celebs like Jennifer Anistor, Courtney Cox and Elle Macpherson all looking fabulous in their forties, it's no surprise that the pressure is on to look young for as long as possible.
Personally, I think Dame Helen Mirren looks gorgeous, without the need for extensive surgery. She might have had a few fashion slip ups, but who hasn't? As long as you're dressing for your shape, size and, as you get older, your skin, I don't see the problem in indulging in some glamour during your seventies.
Hell, if you're going to dress inappropriately, why not do it during your retirement?
Will you be rocking low cut tops when you're seventies? Or will you be grabbing your shopping trolley and hitting M&S on the eve of your 70th birthday?