Dressing your age- 30ish and up

CheleLynn44

I have always dressed pretty understated I woukd say. Solid tops and Jean Capri bottoms!! I'm in AZ so I can get away with this pretty much year round. I always felt that being big I didn't need to draw more attention to myself.

But now that I am dropping some weight I have added a little color (I still love my black shirts) to my wardrobe. As I sit here posting in a black top, Jean capris (that are two sizes smaller) and my black converse!! LOL

I will get there!! But I say wear what you like and what you are comfortable in!!

Seminolegirl97

I do think there comes a time when you have to realize you look like a fool in junior clothes and I don't think anyone looks good in sparkles unless your 5-12, that's just me. I am almost 56 and cannot find a pair of jeans that aren't Mom Jeans though. Snce I lost weight, I have to go to the junior section and then they are so low my Arss sticks out when I sit. That was fine in the 70's but I'm a Grammy now. :explode::grumble: :ohwell: :laugh:

You shouldn't have to go to Junior's to buy jeans...hit up a Macy's in the regular sections...Calvin Klein, etc. I *never* shop in Juniors!

I've tried. No one has size 4 that aren't straight legs. I'm just not a straight leg kind of girl. It's so frustrating.

Have you tried Banana Republic??? I love their jeans and never fell like they are too low.

TOYGRRRL

I do think there comes a time when you have to realize you look like a fool in junior clothes and I don't think anyone looks good in sparkles unless your 5-12, that's just me. I am almost 56 and cannot find a pair of jeans that aren't Mom Jeans though. Snce I lost weight, I have to go to the junior section and then they are so low my Arss sticks out when I sit. That was fine in the 70's but I'm a Grammy now. :explode::grumble: :ohwell: :laugh:

You shouldn't have to go to Junior's to buy jeans...hit up a Macy's in the regular sections...Calvin Klein, etc. I *never* shop in Juniors!

I've tried. No one has size 4 that aren't straight legs. I'm just not a straight leg kind of girl. It's so frustrating.

I personally love my Levi's! They don't go to low in the back but are modern in the fit on hips and below belly button in the front.

I dress in what flatters me and does not make me look like I'm trying to return to my 20's. Though apparently some of my lazy day clothes could cross the line. Yes I have a pair of skinny jeans but I wear them with appropriate tops for my age as a general rule when I'm going out.

srp2011

Hmmm, I didn't know there was a cut-off age for skinny jeans - I'm 45 and I love them (though not the super low-rise - too much of a pain to keep them up). And I'm looking forward to splurging on a hot new wardrobe when I get to my goal weight. I think it's about how you combine clothes, and the context of where you wear them. As you get older, I think you can still wear young, trendy clothes, but maybe not all at once like you did when you were younger. Pair a trendy piece with a more classic piece. And wear appropriate clothes in appropriate settings (whatever your age - being young doesn't mean you should dress like a ho in the office) - my clothes for work are very conservative, but when I'm away from work, I let loose and wear what I want. Like someone else said, it's about finding clothes that compliment you, whatever age you are.

k8blujay2

As a 30 year old... I totally plan on rocking some things that I would have when I was 22... Maybe not necessarily the booty shorts (ok, maybe the booty shorts)... hell, I may even shop in the juniors section again... I totally think you can rock glitter and not look like you are trying to be 12.

LorinaLynn

I'll be 40 in June, and I wear skinny jeans, mini-skirts when I wear skirts, things that sparkle, I love Hello Kitty, Happy Bunny and Paul Frank's monkey, and I currently have purple streaks in my hair.

I love WNTW makeovers, and I would love to dress like Stacy London, but that just wouldn't fit my lifestyle. I'd like to see her take my dog for a hike in our local park aptly called "The Bog" in her pointy toed heels.

dis5150

My mom is always complaining about clothes I buy her and saying, "This would be really pretty on you, but you know I am too old to wear this. What would people think, if I went in public wearing clothes too young for me?!"

She has an amazing figure in general, and not just for a 50 year old, and looks better in some things than i do. It just makes me sad because she has set in her mind that being 50, you are suppose to dress a certain way or others will look down on you. Even though she likes a lot of the same clothing I wear (i'm 23), she will always only wear polo and button up shirts and high waisted jeans.

So, I think, if you still feel confident in your body, wear whatever you like. There is no age restriction on clothing.

I agree! My 22 year old daughter got me a lot of the clothes I wear, or was with me when I bought them. I am 43 and love my Seven, Abercrombie, and Old Navy jeans! And in the summer, I live in flip flops! Who cares what people think? Who decided they get to be your "clothes police"?? As long as all the required body parts are covered up, wear what makes YOU feel good and confident!

Firefighter_Jay

I wear whatever is clean and comfortable. I really don't care at this point. Going back to Cuba next year tho, if my wife will allow it, I'm gonna try to rock a speedo. Hahaha. (by her allowing it, I mean her not making fun of me excessively) hahahahahha

k8blujay2

I do think there comes a time when you have to realize you look like a fool in junior clothes and I don't think anyone looks good in sparkles unless your 5-12, that's just me. I am almost 56 and cannot find a pair of jeans that aren't Mom Jeans though. Snce I lost weight, I have to go to the junior section and then they are so low my Arss sticks out when I sit. That was fine in the 70's but I'm a Grammy now. :explode::grumble: :ohwell: :laugh:

You shouldn't have to go to Junior's to buy jeans...hit up a Macy's in the regular sections...Calvin Klein, etc. I *never* shop in Juniors!

I've tried. No one has size 4 that aren't straight legs. I'm just not a straight leg kind of girl. It's so frustrating.

I personally love my Levi's! They don't go to low in the back but are modern in the fit on hips and below belly button in the front.

I dress in what flatters me and does not make me look like I'm trying to return to my 20's. Though apparently some of my lazy day clothes could cross the line. Yes I have a pair of skinny jeans but I wear them with appropriate tops for my age as a general rule when I'm going out.

I too love my Levi's... I don't have to wear a belt to keep them on my butt...

blv0267

I didn't know there were fashion rules for my age.....45

Some may not like this but.....if my husband wants me to wear a short, tight mini skirt out - then I'm wearing a short, tight mini-skirt out.

christy_frank

34 & I wear what looks good on me and I feel good in. PERIOD. I do not try to dress younger than I am though. Nothing wrong with glitter. LOL

becoming_a_new_me

I will not now nor will I ever dress or act my age. Jus' sayin'

qtiekiki

I don't know if I dress my age, and I had wondered that more than a few times. I am 32 and still wearing jeans from AE. They fit me perfectly. I wear dresses/skirts that hit mid-thighs. Skinny jeans... yup. I wear what look good on me for the appropriate occasions, and that works for me.

robinogue

I know I don't dress my age, and I probably never will... I didn't get this body until my late 30's and I'm surely not going to hide it now. I shop in the juniors department, I don't wear short skirts, short shorts (my thighs won't allow it or I'd be tempted) I do LOVE my skinny jeans and low cut tops... Uggs oh yes, they are the bomb!

jenalderman

What is age but a number! I sincerely believe in the old adage "you are only as old as you feel". I won't say that anything is necessarily off limits. I will say that for me there has to be an element of "class" but I will in fact wear anything that I can manage to feel confident in while projecting what (in my opinion only) is the right level of sophistication for me. I have to admit..... I cringe at bare mids.

Perisylpha

I just wear whatever I feel comfortable in. I don't wear revealing clothes as I've never had the confidence, even when I WAS slim. Mostly I wear jeans and t-shirts..and yes, I do wear skinny jeans with converse trainers. I'm 36 and I have seven year old dreadlocks that hang down past my butt...if people don't like how I look, that is their problem.

Rosiered2

I think you can wear what you want, until you notice all the 20 year olds laughing as you go by......then it might be time to take a good hard look.....I'm amazed at how oblivious people are on "what not to wear" and how they don't notice how others are looking at them. I think "classy" doesn't have an age! :flowerforyou:

Perisylpha

I will not now nor will I ever dress or act my age. Jus' sayin'

Good for you!! : )

Kymmu

I think it's all about the cut and the fabric.
Not so much the rule like no minis or no skinnies.
If you have great legs why not show them off?- provided it's not pornographicly short obviously.
I love my skinnies and get many compliments on my figure when I wear them. I've worked hard to get to a size 2, I'm not going to wear matronly clothes - I'm 42.
You just have to take things down a notch, as skin tone begins to change.
We must stay classy!

CharityPearce

I wear skinny jeans when I'm feeling skinny. I'm 41, who cares. I don't dress like a teenager, but I love the skinny jeans. I don't wear midriff bearing tops because of the 3 sons that came out of my body, and my consideration for those around me. I don't want to be the old lady people are pointing at because she thinks she's 20, but I also don't want to be the mom running around in jeans to my rib cage and big, bulky color-block sweaaters. There is a balance, as far as I'm concerned. And dress in what you like. That. Is. All. lol

Moeblessings

I've seen What Not to Wear...and there ARE some things I wouldn't wear at my age (will be 45 on Friday) such as:

- Tight miniskirts
- Super tight skinny Jeans
- Shirts showing midriff

But there are other things that I will wear that perhaps most my age would not:

- Miss Me Jeans
- Sequined Uggs (I have the silver ones, they're awesome!)
- ANYTHING with sparkle or glitter

I never want to look like I'm trying to be 20 again (trust me, I am not) but on the other hand I feel awesome at this stage in my life and enjoy my 'younger' clothing items (and really don't give a good shiz what others think about that).

30 somethings and beyond, do you always follow the fashion "rules" for your age?

Funny how you bring this up, I was just talking to my friend about this because I am going to be 30 this year and I told her that I feel like I need to grow up a little bit as far as my wardrobe is concerned. I think there are tasteful ways to wear certain things. For example, wearing mini skirts...I like wearing these only I balance it out with a buttoned down collar shirt. I wouldn't wear a mini with an equally revealing top. I think as long as you have the confidence to wear it then why not? It also depends on the type of job you have. I work at a law firm so I can't wear my leopard print skirt at the office per say, it wouldn't be "office appropriate" Gosh I miss working in a hair salon:sad: :sad:

oddyogi

Random. Am I the only person that never wears belts? They're annoying. I generally hold my pee till the last minute, and taking off a belt only delays my relief.

..again, sorry. Random.

FitN50s

Try New York & Company. They have great jeans in different cuts to flatter most anyone. Plus their sizing is crazy, I can always buy a size smaller there than anywhere else, lol.

monicalynne68

I wonder who wrote those rules. I've seen some really cute clothes at Forever 21 and Deb that if I had the body for them, I would wear them in a heartbeat! Heck, my 21 year old daughter has some cute stuff in her closet. If I lose enough weight, I might just borrow them. Of course, that's gonna take some time. After all, she wears a size 0...yeah I said 0. I know! That's just unnatural. lol But who says I can't wear them just because I'm 43!

sylvuz323

Almost 41 and if I was in the right place for it, I would still rock a mini skirt. I will wear short shorts (nothing hanging out) and tank tops all summer long. I don't shop with my age in mind, I focus on colors or patterns that I like and then see how it fits on me.

marekdds

I will be 60 in May. I refuse to dress like a granny. I have clothes from Anthropologie, Bannana Republic,, Limited, Express.etc. I don't dress trashy, I have taste.My daughter bought me Citizens of Humanity jeans. But you won't see me in a lime green polyester pant suit. I told my chidren if they ever see me in a blue-hair perm bubble cut to kill me, because I have lost my mind. Don't much care what petty people think.

rockinsue285

well 2 years ago before going from a 12 till what I am now ide wear short skirts in the summer on hols I was 49 then now if and when I GET BACK INTO SHAPE im gonna wear anything I fancy wearing, lifes too dam short and hey if youve got it flaunt it and ive gone 2 years without flaunting any dam thing plus if you feel younger why not dress younger

mgmlap

I think you wear what you feel comfortable in. I will also say that you should dress your size....I am 43 yrs old but I look way younger..I do wear skinny jeans tucked in my boots..but I have always dressed accordingly...if I see it and like it..and it looks good..I will buy it..regardless if its in the juniors or misses dept..

As everyone has said..life's too short not to wear what you want..

Donnacoach

Heck no!! I still dress like the Tom Boy I was when I was growing up. Jeans, T-shirts, Warm ups, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and shorts that are long enough to cover my knees. Wear whatever makes you happy. If others don't like it, they don't need to look.

i_am_losing_it

I've seen What Not to Wear...and there ARE some things I wouldn't wear at my age (will be 45 on Friday) such as:

- Tight miniskirts
- Super tight skinny Jeans
- Shirts showing midriff

But there are other things that I will wear that perhaps most my age would not:

- Miss Me Jeans
- Sequined Uggs (I have the silver ones, they're awesome!)
- ANYTHING with sparkle or glitter

I never want to look like I'm trying to be 20 again (trust me, I am not) but on the other hand I feel awesome at this stage in my life and enjoy my 'younger' clothing items (and really don't give a good shiz what others think about that).

30 somethings and beyond, do you always follow the fashion "rules" for your age?

My birthday is on Friday too!

I guess it's just whatever you are comfortable in. I'm turning 37, but I'm a jeans and T-shirt/collared shirt kinda guy. No fancy designer stuff or popped collars and such

Happy birthday to all of us! Mine is Saturday. :flowerforyou:

Hee Hee birthday thread takeover, my birthday is Friday too! I will be 46 IF I had the body that I would feel comfortable wearing younger styles, I would definitely rock them! More power to the confident older women who do!
-Donna