Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jan 22, 2023 14:26:21 GMT
I know, I know, wear what you like… For the past few years since retiring I’ve worked from home. I decided I need more social interaction so I quit that job and I’m subbing. I have tons of clothes so I decided I’m going to wear as much of my wardrobe as possible and donate anything that I don’t love after wearing it for a day. I don’t want to be so out of fashion though, that people stare and wonder if I’m time traveling! So here’s the question. Are tall boots still wearable? And if so, with what? How about longer cardigans? Scarves? And what socks do you wear with clogs/mules in the dead of winter?
Does anyone else have fashion questions burning in their brain? I used to be quite on top of such important issues but since the pandemic I’m totally out of the loop. So all of you fashion guru Peas, help a girl (old lady) out!
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Post by gar on Jan 22, 2023 14:39:29 GMT
Take my 61 year old opinions for what they’re worth 😁 Long boots - yes, with skinny jeans mainly or with a longer dress and opaque tights. Long cardigans - yes, good for slimming effect visually, worn with said boots and skinnies for me. Socks and clogs 🫣No, they’re not meant to be worn with socks therefore they look silly imho.
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StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Jan 22, 2023 15:10:21 GMT
I still see tall boots a lot but I feel like it's a hard look to make look good. The times I like how it looks are usually brown boots with jeans and boot liners or tall socks of some sort. I usually see it with leggings, skinny jeans, or tights and a dress. I also see bare legged with dresses but I don't like that at all. I'm not a fan at all of black boots on me, I feel like Lord Farquad and end up singing songs from Shrek all day.
I always buy long cardigans and end up just wearing them around the house with leggings and a t-shirt because they make me feel frumpy. It's hard to make them look pulled together. I recently read an article that said nothing screams middle age more than an oversized cardigan and I think that's my problem with wearing them. I want them to hide my stomach, but they end up looking like tents with my boobs. I need something to highlight my waist to feel more confident. They're too comfy for me to be comfortable and confident 😌 I do have a couple that are cinched at the waist to make them not as flowy and that works for me. On others I like them paired with structured leggings, Ponte pants or skinny jeans- if it's flowy on top I go fitted on bottom and the opposite also applies. I see long cardigans with dresses and skirts often, especially paired with tall boots but it's a very Duggar look. Their show and church is probably where I've seen the look the most.
I like clogs with boot cut jeans and wool socks with a pattern to them.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 22, 2023 15:33:20 GMT
I think tall boots in cold or wet weather are always a yes, but otherwise a no. Long cardigans are not in. But if you feel good, wear them.
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Post by smasonnc on Jan 22, 2023 15:48:30 GMT
Tall boots: cold weather, rain, fine. I'm in Florida. Sadly, we only have 2 days we can wear boots.
Clogs with socks--I wasn't a fan until I went to Colorado in the winter.
Long, tailored cardigans are good. Frumpty Dumpty oversized cardigans are for home.
Scarves--keep them. They can change up a simple outfit.
You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 22, 2023 15:56:18 GMT
Don't see tall boots around here much anymore.
I see a lot of people with clogs and socks.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 22, 2023 16:01:17 GMT
The few days a year I can wear boots, I will only wear tall boots with skirts/dresses. I've never been a fan of clogs, but to me socks should never be worn with clogs or sandals, or even Uggs for that matter. Cardigans can work but you have to be careful. They should fit nicely, not oversized and sloppy. At only 5'4", I find that no matter how well they fit, they just chop me off so I stick with a regular cardigan. Scarves are always in! There are so many ways to wear them and they can really change up a simple solid color outfit. It's the one item I never purge from my wardrobe (unless damaged/stained). You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit. They've been out for a few years now. I know several women who are holding on to them with a death grip, but wearing them does indeed age you.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jan 22, 2023 16:30:12 GMT
I think everyone should wear what they like, and don't worry about what is "in".
I prefer short ankle height boots. I don't like how I look when I wear tall boots.
I love long cardigans. I am big chested and short cardigans make feel really top heavy, and that I look like humpty dumpty.
I don't currently have any clogs, but if I did...I would wear a thin sock with them.
I love capris!
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Post by Merge on Jan 22, 2023 17:03:46 GMT
Tall boots: cold weather, rain, fine. I'm in Florida. Sadly, we only have 2 days we can wear boots. Clogs with socks--I wasn't a fan until I went to Colorado in the winter. Long, tailored cardigans are good. Frumpty Dumpty oversized cardigans are for home. Scarves--keep them. They can change up a simple outfit. You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit. I want to clarify here that cropped or ankle pants are not capris. Cropped pants/jeans are very much in style. Capris are shorter, between mid-calf and the knee. I think certain scarves still work with a very classic, tailored outfit, but the trendy scarves of a few years ago - think infinity scarves - are no longer in style.
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Gennifer
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Post by Gennifer on Jan 22, 2023 17:07:07 GMT
Wear what you want, because everything is relative, and anything goes.
Capris may be out, but cropped wide legs and flares are in. What’s the difference? Hell if I know.
Cardigans are out but shackets and kimonos are in, both in regular or duster length. Again, what’s really the difference?
Every single jean silhouette is trending, so if skinny is your jam, wear them. If you want to rock a flare, go for it. Boyfriend, aka the “fat” jeans from 2 years ago? Sure. Overalls? You bet your ass.
I have decided it’s all about the attitude. If you love your look and own what you’re wearing, you’re in fashion.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 22, 2023 17:10:28 GMT
Socks and clogs (that word 🤢) is the old lady equivalent of old men wearing socks and sandals. Just don’t do it.
If it’s too cold to wear them in winter, then you don’t wear them in winter.
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Post by katlady on Jan 22, 2023 17:21:16 GMT
I cannot wear covered toe shoes without some kind of sock/stocking, so I would not be wearing clogs barefooted. I just don’t like the feeling of the interior of the shoe on my toes. And I am too short to wear tall boots. Plus I have big calves problem.
I am at the stage in my life where I wear what makes me feel happy. I don’t even pay much attention to what someone else wears unless it is really outlandish or something I like. So, wear what you like!
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Post by paget on Jan 22, 2023 17:30:41 GMT
Wear what you want, because everything is relative, and anything goes. Capris may be out, but cropped wide legs and flares are in. What’s the difference? Hell if I know. Cardigans are out but shackets and kimonos are in, both in regular or duster length. Again, what’s really the difference? Every single jean silhouette is trending, so if skinny is your jam, wear them. If you want to rock a flare, go for it. Boyfriend, aka the “fat” jeans from 2 years ago? Sure. Overalls? You bet your ass. I have decided it’s all about the attitude. If you love your look and own what you’re wearing, you’re in fashion. I’m going to second all this. Own it and it probably going to work - and if not, who the hell cares. That is the point of life I’ve reached and I’m glad to have arrived. 😂 I still wear taller boots with skinny jeans and with dresses. I like ankle boots but not with dresses - I’ve always thought that was a weird look (at least on me). When I look around at the groups of people I know, there’s no trends - it’s not “obvious” what’s in style, people are just wearing stuff. It’s more about how you put the pieces together and how they work with your own body type rather than the actual pieces, IMO.
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Post by Just T on Jan 22, 2023 17:30:51 GMT
I am another who says wear what you like. Most of what is in style right now looks terrible on me, and I think it is worse to wear something that is "in style" just to be in style, when it doesn't suit your body type. A good example is the short tops and sweaters that I see everywhere right now. I am tall with a long torso. I am not super overweight, but I do carry extra weight in my stomach. NO way can I wear those short little tops. I would look absolutely ridiculous. So while longer tops may be out, I'm going to wear them anyway. LOL
I had no idea cardigans are out. LOL I have a gazillion of them, so I will keep on wearing them because I love them. Also scarves. I love them, I wear them. I never got into the blanket scarf craze because I could never make them look good on me, so I don't have those.
I am old though, so what do I know? All I know is I honestly hate the fashion industry most of the time. I hate that we feel like we have to update our wardrobe so often just to stay in style. I want to look nice and put together, and I have to be comfortable in my clothes, so those are my main goals.
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Post by peabay on Jan 22, 2023 17:35:55 GMT
I also agree with wear what you want, but the knee high black riding boot trend? That's definitely out. If you have boots you love, wear them, but ankle boots or chelsea boots are more fashionable. And Doc Martens are always fashionable.
I think longer cardigans are more of a classic staple so you're fine there. (unless it has specifically trendy accessories like ribbon or oversize buttons that were in years ago.)
And I tend not to wear socks with clogs.
But really, wear what you love. It's the confidence that carries you and if you feel good, it's all good!
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Post by lindas on Jan 22, 2023 18:36:20 GMT
Unless you have a job with a big, fancy title working on the 30th floor of a building in a major city then don’t concern yourself about what’s in or out. Wear what you like, no one cares.
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Post by pilcas on Jan 22, 2023 19:18:59 GMT
Socks with clogs are a no no in my book but I don’t see anyone wearing clogs in my area.
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Post by Merge on Jan 22, 2023 19:52:05 GMT
I also agree with wear what you want, but the knee high black riding boot trend? That's definitely out. If you have boots you love, wear them, but ankle boots or chelsea boots are more fashionable. And Doc Martens are always fashionable. I think longer cardigans are more of a classic staple so you're fine there. (unless it has specifically trendy accessories like ribbon or oversize buttons that were in years ago.) And I tend not to wear socks with clogs. But really, wear what you love. It's the confidence that carries you and if you feel good, it's all good! Based on the number of cardigans in all lengths and styles that I see for sale at all price points, I don’t think they’re out. But I live in cardigans so I might be biased.
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Post by peasapie on Jan 22, 2023 20:25:56 GMT
I think everyone should wear what they like, and don't worry about what is "in". I prefer short ankle height boots. I don't like how I look when I wear tall boots. I love long cardigans. I am big chested and short cardigans make feel really top heavy, and that I look like humpty dumpty. I don't currently have any clogs, but if I did...I would wear a thin sock with them. I love capris! I'm so with you on this. I couldn't care one little bit about who says something is in or out - I wear what looks good on me. I've never worn capris because I'm not tall and they just split the leg and make me look shorter. I only wear socks with clogs that have a back, otherwise they would go flying off my feet. I wear a dressy scarf when my dress or top is too low and I'm covering cleavage. I think it's great you'll have a chance to try out your clothes and decide what you like and what to toss. I've been thinking of subbing also, but my neighbor told me the kids in middle schools near her are horrible ... so I'm thinking long and hard about it.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jan 22, 2023 20:47:29 GMT
I wear what I like, and what is comfortable. I like fleece because it is warm and easy to launder. And I work with small children, so I only wear something once. Fleece fits the bill. I like short boots and long cardigans-but I am tall, and long cardigans look better on me. I dislike ankle length pants, so I do not wear them.
I am far too lazy to be fashionable. I look presentable, but no one will mistake me for a fashion plate. And that’s ok. I am a big believer in wearing what you like.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jan 22, 2023 21:09:50 GMT
I think tall boots have been out of style for several years but some of the influencers I follow say they are still ok. But I never see them wearing them lol. Longer cardigans are also still in style from what they way, but for myself I noticed that I haven't been wearing them as much the last few years. I don't know if that has more to do with my changing style or my lifestyle (working from home part of the time instead of the office, but I do go to people's homes still).
Big patterns are also supposed to be out, but I think that might depend on the actual pattern. For me the biggest things I have changed is to pay more attention to the fit of things I am really short so longer, baggier shirts are not that flattering. I got rid of a bunch of things from Maurice's that were all really long and big patterns. Big chunky necklaces and scarves are also dated. I personally don't like clogs or mules at all, but definitely wouldn't wear them in the winter. I live where there is snow so wouldn't want my feet to be wet or cold.
ETA that I think it's interesting that the peas seem to have much stronger opinions on things like honey oak trim or cabinetry, carpet vs hard floors, or other household items while saying "wear what you like, who cares?"
I don't necessarily judge what someone is wearing, but I do notice if someone is wearing something I like and do think certain styles look dated. I wouldn't say I am always a fashion plate, but do want to look put together and I feel more confident if I look more current.
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Post by peabay on Jan 22, 2023 21:12:00 GMT
I also agree with wear what you want, but the knee high black riding boot trend? That's definitely out. If you have boots you love, wear them, but ankle boots or chelsea boots are more fashionable. And Doc Martens are always fashionable. I think longer cardigans are more of a classic staple so you're fine there. (unless it has specifically trendy accessories like ribbon or oversize buttons that were in years ago.) And I tend not to wear socks with clogs. But really, wear what you love. It's the confidence that carries you and if you feel good, it's all good! Based on the number of cardigans in all lengths and styles that I see for sale at all price points, I don’t think they’re out. But I live in cardigans so I might be biased. totally agree with you - they are a staple of my wardrobe for sure!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 22, 2023 21:12:12 GMT
I've been debating donating all my knee-high boots but maybe one pair. I haven't worn them in at least two years. They just don't seem 'in' here anymore and we don't really have the weather to justify them anyway.
I'm all about a good longer cardigan with the right outfit. It can really elongate the eye and create a slimming effect. I prefer ones that have less bulk and are more tailored.
I don't own and wouldn't wear a clog. I have a weird thing against clunky shoes. I don't do platforms, crocs, or those super thick soled tennis shoes either.
A classic scarf can be a wonderful touch for the right outfit.
And since the subject of capris came up, I'm a no on those. They just don't seem to flatter many people. Not to say I've never worn a pair, but I'm just as glad their popularity has faded away.
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Post by Lexica on Jan 22, 2023 21:29:42 GMT
I was looking for a cardigan online recently and I had something called a "coatigan" pop up along with the cardigans. It was just a longer sweater than a traditional cardigans. I had never heard the term before that, but as typically happens to me when I see something new, I start seeing them all over the place. So I assume since they are still selling them that longer cardigans are still okay to wear.
Scarves, yes. I don't care if I am the last person on the planet to wear them, I'm not giving them up. I love a beautiful scarf. It can brighten up a bland outfit. It adds a pop of color. It keeps my neck warm and I like them. And, I just discovered a woman who sews scarves with a zipper pocket in them! I had seen pockets along the bottom edge of a knitted scarf, but this is sewn on the inside side seam and closed with a hidden zipper. I had to order one. The one I bought was so soft and warm. It is an infinity scarf. I wore it shopping recently and put my phone, keys, and credit card and driver's license in the zipper pocket and headed out. It was so freeing not to have to carry a purse! They are made from a little bit thicker fabric to be able to support whatever you put in the pocket without it being obvious that there is a pocket.
I had a pair of leather clogs that I loved when I was in high school. I wore them all the time until my older sister stole them from me. I haven't worn clogs since then.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 22, 2023 21:34:52 GMT
Long cardigans are not in. But if you feel good, wear them. Yikes, I wear a long cardigan with pants every single time I go into the office during winter. Just as well I don’t give a shit about whether something is in fashion or not! 😝
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Post by hop2 on Jan 22, 2023 21:42:04 GMT
I don’t want to be so out of fashion though, that people stare and wonder if I’m time traveling!! Well since the both 80’s fashions & 60’s fashions are semi hot right now you’d have to go pretty far back to get that reaction.fashions rolls back around It’s the hairstyles that might date you- that 80’s high hair doesn’t seem to be coming back with the fashions. Lol
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jan 22, 2023 21:42:57 GMT
You didn't ask, but it's time to get rid of Capris. Wear long pants or shorts, but commit. I commit ~ to capris. They are a staple of my wardrobe especially when we travel to Europe. Capris are much more flattering than shorts on this 74-year-old body and it's usually too hot for long pants. At this age I wear what I want.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 22, 2023 22:53:46 GMT
Long cardigans are not in. But if you feel good, wear them. Yikes, I wear a long cardigan with pants every single time I go into the office during winter. Just as well I don’t give a shit about whether something is in fashion or not! 😝 yes - definitely a lot of freedom in not caring at all! Personally I find long cardigans about the least flattering type of sweater I could wear - so wouldn’t wear even if they were fashionable.
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Post by Gennifer on Jan 22, 2023 23:11:15 GMT
ETA that I think it's interesting that the peas seem to have much stronger opinions on things like honey oak trim or cabinetry, carpet vs hard floors, or other household items while saying "wear what you like, who cares?" I have very strong opinions on those things… for myself. I could not care less what people do in their own houses, but if someone asks my opinion, I’ll give it.
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Post by Gennifer on Jan 22, 2023 23:12:49 GMT
Yikes, I wear a long cardigan with pants every single time I go into the office during winter. Just as well I don’t give a shit about whether something is in fashion or not! 😝 yes - definitely a lot of freedom in not caring at all! Personally I find long cardigans about the least flattering type of sweater I could wear - so wouldn’t wear even if they were fashionable. It’s so interesting, because long cardigans are far more flattering on me than a shorter one!
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