‘I requested the VINTAGE T-shirt as a 69th birthday present,’ explains Louise Chunn, ‘ My whole family loves it.’ Originally from New Zealand, the former-magazine editor...

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04.09.2025

Sustainable September: in praise of natural fibres & the benefits of shopping small — That’s Not My Age

Small independent brands are often the best starting point when shopping for sustainable clothing made from natural fibres. They work closely with their supply chains and have more control over...

That's Not My Age

27.08.2025

How the heat can affect heart-health — That’s Not My Age

This has been a heat-wave summer on both sides of the Atlantic. So whether you are currently in one, or planning to vacation in an unexpectedly hot spot, you should be aware of how high heat af...

That's Not My Age

25.08.2025

Keeping the summer vibe alive with a woven tote bag — That’s Not My Age

Nothing says summer quite like a straw bag (and an Aperol spritz)… Style becomes less serious, more easy-going during the warmer months – and when there are fewer garments to style ...

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08.08.2025

Stylish sandals you can walk in — That’s Not My Age

Sandals you can walk in seem to be about as popular as the dreaded penalty shootout, this summer. Overshadowed by The Row’s headline-grabbing flip flops (yours for £670), oh-so desirable...

That's Not My Age

01.08.2025

Queens of Europe: the Lionesses rule! — That’s Not My Age

I’m exhausted this week after all that extra-time, and penalties. It’s hard work putting the hours in on the sofa.

That's Not My Age

29.07.2025

Age is back on the agenda — That’s Not My Age

Good news: age is on the agenda, again. Recently, I’ve been asked by a couple of publications for my thoughts on ageing, including Stylist magazine which ran a whole pro-ageing issue.

That's Not My Age

11.07.2025

Three must-have summer accessories that you can't leave home without — That’s Not My Age

It’s official! There is no longer any shame to owning a portable fan, see Cate Blanchett and her very chic mother at Wimbledon last week.

That's Not My Age

08.07.2025

Magnificent magnesium: Why it matters in midlife and how to get more of it — That’s Not My Age

Magnesium: Involved in every cell of our bodies, it’s been dubbed the mineral of the moment. It first registered in my consciousness in a school chemistry lesson when we had to burn it – it...

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04.07.2025

The big reveal: age-positive T-shirts and sweatshirts for summer 2025 — That’s Not My Age

After a short hiatus, we are pleased to announce that the That’s Not My Age slogan T-shirts and sweatshirts are back. In glorious colour!

That's Not My Age

02.07.2025

In pursuit of the perfect summer dress — That’s Not My Age

One thing I realised recently as I sweated over what to wear for a meeting in 30+ degree temperatures, is that although I have numerous beach-ready frocks and WFH kaftans, I have fewer options ...

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25.06.2025

The thigh's the limit: how to avoid summer chafing - and please don't call it 'chub rub' — That’s Not My Age

My friends and I were discussing how much we adore summertime, except for one thing… thigh chafe is real! Also known by the more common term ‘chub rub’, it is a cringe-y term I will avoid...

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18.06.2025

The cotton pull-on-and-go top is great for the summer months ( and sightseeing!) — That’s Not My Age

On a recent trip to Milan, the pull-on-and-go top came in quite handy. For daytime dressing when you want to look stylish but not too try-hard, a simple silhouette with a little ‘e...

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11.06.2025

The Original Jane Birkin bag is up for sale — That’s Not My Age

The original prototype leather handbag made by Hèrmes in 1984 for the late Jane Birkin is up for sale, at Sotheby’s. Now, I am not usually one to get excited about designer bags b...

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06.06.2025

That's Not My Age: Live! What a wonderful event for like-minded women — That’s Not My Age

We had a lovely time at That’s Not My Age: LIVE! No surprise really with so many wonderful women in one room.

That's Not My Age

02.06.2025

Women who Bird ( it's better than meditation!) — That’s Not My Age

Last spring, I went on my first birding holiday. That is not a sentence I thought I would ever write – but as the author of a book on the Victorian women who founded the RSPB (who knew?

That's Not My Age

29.05.2025

The Full White Skirt ( things you never knew you wanted...) — That’s Not My Age

Late spring is full of surprises. The sudden smell of perfumed flowers in the air.

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22.05.2025

6 expert tips on improving midlife skin — That’s Not My Age

Self-acceptance, style and skincare were on the agenda at TNMA:LIVE! One of the star panellists Rebecca Hopkins is the co-founder of Balance Me, an award-winning, B-Corp Certified skincare bran...

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21.05.2025

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: The power of colour — That’s Not My Age

The hues you choose for your own slice of nature can affect your mood. As with dopamine dressing, the idea that wearing certain colours can boost our mood, the colours you surround yourself wi...

That's Not My Age

15.05.2025

Women over-60 are old enough to know best — That’s Not My Age

How lovely to receive some media coverage in the Wall Street Journal‘s Off Duty section at the weekend. Interviewed by the journalist Esther Achara on staying stylish over-60, six women s...

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07.05.2025

How hair changes we age & what you can do about it — That’s Not My Age

[sell]Dry, frizzy, sun-damaged or thinning ageing hair are issues that are easily addressed with care and conditioning

That's Not My Age

04.05.2025

Spring Things: what's on my radar right now — That’s Not My Age

The long weekend is here and I’m ready for it. Time to kick-back, watch some of my favourite TV shows and keep an eye on the Peak Goose situation in the park ( three couples on a r...

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01.05.2025

Making clothes last: The Grey Dress project by photographer Wendy Carrig — That’s Not My Age

Over the past decade, Wendy Carrig, a photographer friend of mine has taken pictures of more than 40 women wearing a grey polka dot dress that she found in a charity shop. And, I wanted to shar...

That's Not My Age

24.04.2025

See you on Saturday at TNMA: LIVE! — That’s Not My Age

Three days to go until TNMA: LIVE! Thanks to all those who have booked tickets for our super-stylish afternoon – I can’t wait to meet you in person.

That's Not My Age

18.04.2025

The perfect spring jacket — That’s Not My Age

Don’t you just love Jacket Weather? The period when bigger coats are packed away and layering becomes an art form ( or at least a bit more visible than during the winter months).

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15.04.2025

Things to do in and around Bermondsey Street, London — That’s Not My Age

If you’re in London over Easter – or coming to TNMA: LIVE! on Saturday 26 April at the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) – Bermondsey Street is a lovely, historic area to explo...

That's Not My Age

08.04.2025

Not your average T-shirt, this is a lovely linen T-shirt — That’s Not My Age

After a meeting t’other day, I popped into Uniqlo at Coal Drops Yard. The store is quite spacious and not overcrowded, fixed prerequisites for grown-up shopping.

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01.04.2025

Get set to sweat: why a trip to the sauna might improve your lifespan — That’s Not My Age

What better way to ease aches and pains, reduce stress and feel at one with nature, than a session in an outdoor sauna? According to the British Sauna Society, the number of Finnish-style sauna...

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26.03.2025

Join us for the inaugural TNMA: LIVE! event - where we will be talking about age, life and style — That’s Not My Age

One of the greatest joys of running That’s Not My Age is connecting with so many magnificent, like-minded women— both those I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing and featuring, and th...

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20.03.2025

The 20 best lip balms for grown-ups — That’s Not My Age

My lifelong love affair with lip balm started in the 80s with the Funburger Duo by Avon. It’s plastic hamburger packaging was ironic, Pop Art fashionable and the practical pink and peach gl...

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14.03.2025

Sneaker Chic: The best trainers to wear this spring — That’s Not My Age

I’m a retro-sneaker-freak at heart. This goes right back to teenage years spent kicking around in jeans and trainers, a classic style combination that’s stuck with me ever since.

That's Not My Age

06.03.2025

Get away from it all: why quiet travel means less stress — That’s Not My Age

The point of going on holiday is to take a break from everyday life, to rest, relax and, of course, return refreshed, but if your destination is overcrowded and too noisy you’ll struggle to s...

That's Not My Age

28.02.2025

Don't miss The Face Magazine: Culture Shift at the National Portrait Gallery — That’s Not My Age

If you love photography, music and style, you’ll love the latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. The Face Magazine: Culture Shift features more than 200 prints from the cult publica...

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21.02.2025

What women wear & why coats count all the way through winter — That’s Not My Age

In the name of style, we have given up waiting for a glimmer of spring and taken to the streets (in our Heat Tech) to see what women are wearing. Groundhog Day may have gone, but winter certain...

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19.02.2025

How to dress for a special occasion - just ask Isabella Rossellini — That’s Not My Age

Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards for her role in papal drama Conclave; Isabella Rossellini showed up in a glorious, floral coat-dress made especially for her ...

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30.01.2025

Boutique Of The Week: Pascale, Norwich — That’s Not My Age

‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or…beautiful.’ This William Morris quote is one Pascale Smets has always lived by.

That's Not My Age

25.01.2025

How to find your style after breast cancer - and a new book from Dr Liz O' Riordan — That’s Not My Age

When Dr Liz O’ Riordan asked me to be a guest on her ‘ So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer’ podcast, of course I said yes. The former consultant breast surgeon and three-time ...

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21.01.2025

Going grey – again! (Dyeing naturally grey hair a darker shade of grey) — That’s Not My Age

Going grey isn’t a lifetime commitment, or signing a pledge to stay grey, it’s just a choice. And I felt like a change. We’re not compelled to meekly accept the colour sprouting from our follicles.

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17.01.2025

That's Not My Age needs your support — That’s Not My Age

A quick reminder about subscribing and supporting That's Not My Age, financially. And all the extra features and benefits that brings.

That's Not My Age

09.01.2025

Second Act: Making the most of a midlife pivot — That’s Not My Age

The fifties pivot sounds like it could be a dance. Like the jive or twist.

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Wearing your age with pride: cool women in their TNMA T-shirts — That’s Not My Age

Sustainable September: in praise of natural fibres & the benefits of shopping small — That’s Not My Age

How the heat can affect heart-health — That’s Not My Age

Keeping the summer vibe alive with a woven tote bag — That’s Not My Age

Stylish sandals you can walk in — That’s Not My Age

Queens of Europe: the Lionesses rule! — That’s Not My Age

Age is back on the agenda — That’s Not My Age

Three must-have summer accessories that you can't leave home without — That’s Not My Age

Magnificent magnesium: Why it matters in midlife and how to get more of it — That’s Not My Age

The big reveal: age-positive T-shirts and sweatshirts for summer 2025 — That’s Not My Age

In pursuit of the perfect summer dress — That’s Not My Age

The thigh's the limit: how to avoid summer chafing - and please don't call it 'chub rub' — That’s Not My Age

The cotton pull-on-and-go top is great for the summer months ( and sightseeing!) — That’s Not My Age

The Original Jane Birkin bag is up for sale — That’s Not My Age

That's Not My Age: Live! What a wonderful event for like-minded women — That’s Not My Age

Women who Bird ( it's better than meditation!) — That’s Not My Age

The Full White Skirt ( things you never knew you wanted...) — That’s Not My Age

6 expert tips on improving midlife skin — That’s Not My Age

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: The power of colour — That’s Not My Age

Women over-60 are old enough to know best — That’s Not My Age

How hair changes we age & what you can do about it — That’s Not My Age

Spring Things: what's on my radar right now — That’s Not My Age

Making clothes last: The Grey Dress project by photographer Wendy Carrig — That’s Not My Age

See you on Saturday at TNMA: LIVE! — That’s Not My Age

The perfect spring jacket — That’s Not My Age

Things to do in and around Bermondsey Street, London — That’s Not My Age

Not your average T-shirt, this is a lovely linen T-shirt — That’s Not My Age

Get set to sweat: why a trip to the sauna might improve your lifespan — That’s Not My Age

Join us for the inaugural TNMA: LIVE! event - where we will be talking about age, life and style — That’s Not My Age

The 20 best lip balms for grown-ups — That’s Not My Age

Sneaker Chic: The best trainers to wear this spring — That’s Not My Age

Get away from it all: why quiet travel means less stress — That’s Not My Age

Don't miss The Face Magazine: Culture Shift at the National Portrait Gallery — That’s Not My Age

What women wear & why coats count all the way through winter — That’s Not My Age

How to dress for a special occasion - just ask Isabella Rossellini — That’s Not My Age

Boutique Of The Week: Pascale, Norwich — That’s Not My Age

How to find your style after breast cancer - and a new book from Dr Liz O' Riordan — That’s Not My Age

Going grey – again! (Dyeing naturally grey hair a darker shade of grey) — That’s Not My Age

That's Not My Age needs your support — That’s Not My Age

Second Act: Making the most of a midlife pivot — That’s Not My Age

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