Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 17:26     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


You need to find a fashion blog for 40+ women and follow it—someone who’s more focused on everyday style than high fashion. Here’s an example:

https://jolynneshane.com/

Those white sneakers look like she's had them for 5 years.


DP. They look fine.

I wouldn't necessarily want to dress like this person, but her Spring 24 trend forecasts aren't bad at all. And anyone looking to see what is in style for jeans -- her recent post on denim trends sums it up well.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 17:05     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Any jeans except skinny or jegging are in style.


Darn, that's all I have these days. I hate skinny jeans too, but I thought they were in fashion. Can I go back to my flares or boot cut? Love those, super flattering.


Yes, go back to flares or bootcut.


Agree, but not the ones you wore in 2001. Current flares and bootcuts have a higher rise and people are wearing them a little shorter. Not grazing the floor.


Accurate ^^

You can go back to flares and boot cut jeans, but not the old ones hanging in your closet...
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 15:31     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Any jeans except skinny or jegging are in style.


Darn, that's all I have these days. I hate skinny jeans too, but I thought they were in fashion. Can I go back to my flares or boot cut? Love those, super flattering.


Yes, go back to flares or bootcut.


Agree, but not the ones you wore in 2001. Current flares and bootcuts have a higher rise and people are wearing them a little shorter. Not grazing the floor.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 12:19     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
I’m only 36, but the styles and silhouettes that have dominated the last 15 years or so have definitely shifted. Tight/fitted clothing is out, and oversized is in. This is harder imo because the proportions and lengths of everything matter more in order to make them seem flattering and intentional.
Something that has helped me is seeking out influencers or bloggers that reflect my sense of style and “copy” their looks. You can also search on Pinterest (“how to wear straight leg jeans with boots” etc). Merrick’s Art is great for this!
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 12:16     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
I wear what is flattering on me, if it happens to be on trend great.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 12:10     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


You need to find a fashion blog for 40+ women and follow it—someone who’s more focused on everyday style than high fashion. Here’s an example:

https://jolynneshane.com/

Those white sneakers look like she's had them for 5 years.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 12:04     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Well....I'm 52, and I don't want to look 'old lady' or frumpy, but I'm not 20 either so no crop tops here LOL.

I try to strike a balance and not just give up.


Same. I'm 53.

Same. I'm 53, too
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 11:59     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Any jeans except skinny or jegging are in style.


Darn, that's all I have these days. I hate skinny jeans too, but I thought they were in fashion. Can I go back to my flares or boot cut? Love those, super flattering.


Yes, go back to flares or bootcut.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 10:18     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Any jeans except skinny or jegging are in style.


Darn, that's all I have these days. I hate skinny jeans too, but I thought they were in fashion. Can I go back to my flares or boot cut? Love those, super flattering.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 10:15     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Agree with PP that pretty much anything but skinny is fine at this point. What irritates me -- and answers your question about "do they hit your shoes?: -- is that it is pretty in style to flood. I hate the look, but it is what is in. You can see it with these flares and these straight leg jeans from Mother:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/mother-the-hustler-high-rise-frayed-flare-leg-ankle-jeans-in-howdy?ID=4866284&CategoryID=1206859

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/mother-the-tomcat-high-rise-ankle-fray-straight-leg-jeans-in-kitty-corn?ID=4818569&CategoryID=1206859

More of an edgy style with the wide-legs (I love it, it kinda reminds me of the baggy jeans of my youth) are seen here: https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/mother-the-half-pipe-high-rise-ankle-wide-leg-jeans-in-this-is-how-i-roll?ID=4877649&CategoryID=1206859

But as for your initial request, here are some older women killing it in jeans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTe2CPOjoK/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLD_OVgJ6R/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C20Nv4uoUYb/
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 10:02     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:Classics will always be in.

StitchFix is pretty easy/no brainer if you want to keep updated. I did that during most of my 30s while having babies and not having time to know what was happening with fashion.

I'm now in my 40s and get a kick out of seeing the sock trend at the gym and just tried it myself. Also, as someone who came of age in the stick thin/heroin chic 90s where body shaming was the norm, it's soooo refreshing to see younger generations wearing crop tops and stuff even with a roll hanging out here and there. It makes me brave enough to try it sometimes at the gym.


Stitch Fix had my sister looking frumpier than ever.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 09:17     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


You need to find a fashion blog for 40+ women and follow it—someone who’s more focused on everyday style than high fashion. Here’s an example:

https://jolynneshane.com/
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2024 08:33     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Any jeans except skinny or jegging are in style.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2024 22:34     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Ask yourself if you are depressed..it is a possibility. No shaming..but I am 73 and though I dress for comfort I don't "give up."
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 08:36     Subject: Middle age and having a hard time keeping up with fashion
Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand what’s in style for jeans. Can someone post a photo of a middle aged looking person wearing trendy jeans? Do they hit your shoes? How wide are they at the bottom? Hahaha I feel like a loser even posting this


Come ask these questions in the beauty thread. You’ll be likely to get more answers.