I’ve entered my eccentric grandma era – wearing a velour robe out of the house

Images: 1-3. A woman with a red face and short dark curly hair, standing near a white cart with flowers and sparkling wine in a metal bucket and wine glasses on it. She’s wearing a long light blue jacket printed with Parisian streets and motifs on it – landmarks, flowers, butterflies etc – over a long mint and lilac dress and boots. Macaron, wine and cheese and carousel brooches are pinned to the jacket. She’s smiling, looking to the camera and to the side. 4. A selfie of the woman smiling in the sun, close ups of the brooches. 5. Carly and Candice at high tea.

I have entered my eccentric grandma pyjama era and bought a velour robe, meant for wearing inside the house, to wear outside the house.

I had it tailored to better fit me (and make it look more like a jacket) – darts at the back, the sleeves cuffed and a button at the front.

I just love this print – it’s Parisian streets – and thought it was too beautiful to only wear inside the house. I pinned on a few Parisian themed brooches to give it a 3D effect – a box of macarons, cheese and wine and a carousel horse.

A few years ago I’d worry people would snigger at me wearing a dressing gown to high tea. But dressing like a rainbow, choosing comfortable clothing and the supportive communities I’ve built online and IRL meant that I’m not worried anymore. I got many compliments, and people were intrigued when I said it was a dressing gown.

Honestly, if you see a piece of clothing that you love, but you worry it’s a little too quirky, try it on anyway. If it makes you feel fucking fabulous, and you can afford to buy it, get it. There aren’t any rules – you can wear anything you want at any time of the day.

(The velour robe is from Blue Illusion. These pics are from last weekend.)