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Thinking Allowed: Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life

18/12/2013

Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life

The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.

Laurie Taylor discusses a study exploring the links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.

Fashion and dress in later life: Laurie Taylor talks to the sociologist, Julia Twigg, about her study into the links between clothing and age. Throughout history certain forms and styles of dress have been deemed appropriate for people as they get older. Older women, in particular, have been advised to dress in toned down, covered up styles. Drawing on fashion theory and cultural gerontology, Professor Twigg interviewed older women, fashion editors, clothing designers and retailers. She asks if the emergence of a 'grey market' is finally shifting cultural norms and trends. The broadcaster, writer and fashion enthusiast, Robert Elms, joins the discussion.

Also, Research Student, Eloise Radcliffe, discusses her study into how couples cope when one develops a chronic illness.

Producer: Jayne Egerton.

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