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Post by smalltowngirlie on Sept 25, 2016 11:38:16 GMT
So do you wear your ankle boots inside or outside of your skinny jeans and do you wear them with dresses?
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Post by JoP on Sept 25, 2016 12:03:02 GMT
I'm wearing mine outside my skinny jeans
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 12:07:36 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly, It is probably because every time we turn around, young people tell older people that they shouldn't wear certain things or we will look ridiculous, or that we are trying to hard, or not dressing our age or some other kind of nonsense. That's very true. OP, I think that style is ageless and you should go for it! |
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 25, 2016 12:11:15 GMT
I hope you've bought your boots jmad122 I was trying on flat ankle boots yesterday tucked my skinny jeans inside - hubby laughed and said it looked ridiculous until the shop assistant told him otherwise  So I purchased them - I'm 53  We may be married to brothers. My DH still can't handle cropped pants! And he told me blue doesn't go with brown. He's 62. Maybe I'll totally freak him out and wear white pants today, after Labor Day, gasp. |
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Post by Suziee2 on Sept 25, 2016 12:39:09 GMT
I'm well over 50. I love ankle boots and wear them with all sorts of jeans. If you like them, go for it!
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Post by SockMonkey on Sept 25, 2016 12:42:15 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly, It is probably because every time we turn around, young people tell older people that they shouldn't wear certain things or we will look ridiculous, or that we are trying to hard, or not dressing our age or some other kind of nonsense. It gets to be sometimes that we, those of us of a certain age, feel like we have to have validation before we start wearing items that are not common to our normal wardrobe choices. We also get told about all the things that supposedly make us look older too. Stinks really, you can't win. The great beauty of getting older is that you begin to give way fewer fucks what anyone thinks, including younger people. Last night I rocked skinny jeans and ankle booties. I'll be 42 in November.  |
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Post by terri on Sept 25, 2016 12:52:23 GMT
So do you wear your ankle boots inside or outside of your skinny jeans and do you wear them with dresses? I usually wear dresses so that is what I wear them with. My style is kind of boho and they fit right in. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 25, 2016 12:55:18 GMT
It is probably because every time we turn around, young people tell older people that they shouldn't wear certain things or we will look ridiculous, or that we are trying to hard, or not dressing our age or some other kind of nonsense. It gets to be sometimes that we, those of us of a certain age, feel like we have to have validation before we start wearing items that are not common to our normal wardrobe choices. We also get told about all the things that supposedly make us look older too. Stinks really, you can't win. The great beauty of getting older is that you begin to give way fewer fucks what anyone thinks, including younger people. Last night I rocked skinny jeans and ankle booties. I'll be 42 in November. Oh, I agree. I am 50 and honestly, these days, I buy clothes that I like vs. clothes that 'appropriate.' I have always been a bit of a ... free spirit ... when it comes to clothes (my mom claims I was that way even as a little kid) so I am not one to particularly listen. But it sure does get old when you are surrounded by the youth culture that tries to dictate your whole life based on chronological age. I can absolutely see why we ask the question 'is it okay?' Even the fashion industry wants the not sweet young things to be pigeon-holed into a dark fashionless corner filled with polyester pants and shirts with bands on the bottom and not encroach into the world of cool stuff. |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Sept 25, 2016 13:29:23 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly, I just wanted to make sure that they wouldn't look too silly on someone my age. i think certain clothes items do have a age limit. Maybe booties aren't up there with cropped tops, but thought I would put it out there. I tend to dress quite conservatively. Just a simple question. Your age? That hideous ripe old crone age of 45? GTFO You know, statements like this make the old age stereotype even more entrenched.  Age has nothing to do with boots. Or skinny jeans. Or sleeveless shirts. Or, even, really anything. SaveSave |
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Post by maryland on Sept 25, 2016 13:32:33 GMT
Wear them! I never understand why people think a fashion trend is not appropriate based on their age. I think you would love ankle boots! I can't wear many shoes at all because of bunions and I hate that! If I didn't have bunions, I would love ankle boots!
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Post by Zee on Sept 25, 2016 13:56:31 GMT
I bought a couple pairs last year and I get so many compliments on them, including from my 20-something fashion conscious cousins and daughter.
I wear them alone with a dress, or with leggings or skinny jeans. I actually got them at Old Navy and they're surprisingly comfortable.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Sept 25, 2016 14:23:20 GMT
I live in ankle and knee high boots all winter. it cold and sometimes snowy here. I love my ankle boots with tights and a kicky skirt. I'm 51.
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Post by amom23 on Sept 25, 2016 15:56:34 GMT
So do you wear your ankle boots inside or outside of your skinny jeans and do you wear them with dresses? I wear my skinny jeans and leggings tucked in (or more so slouchy) since they don't fit over any of my boots. Bootcut style jeans are the ones that work to wear over your boots. |
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Post by melanell on Sept 25, 2016 16:32:42 GMT
In my humble opinion, no one is ever too old too do anything that they enjoy doing or to wear what they enjoy wearing. |
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Post by Country Ham on Sept 25, 2016 16:38:17 GMT
You can wear ankle boots at any age, I think. You don't have to do the skinny or ankle jean either; they can be worn with boot cut jeans too.That's how I usually wear them. Personally for *me*, I can't get the ankle boots and skinny jeans to work. I know it's the current trend, but I think I look wobbly or something. I feel better wearing riding boots.  I think it looks awkward on a lot of folks. But they like it so I guess I just shrug and carry on. |
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Post by ModChick on Sept 25, 2016 16:41:01 GMT
Just bought the cutest pair of Cobb Hill ankle boots to wear with my skinny jeans and I'll be 40 in a few weeks. I plan to look and feel 29 forever though so I won't worry about the so called "older people fashion rules" !
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Post by ModChick on Sept 25, 2016 16:43:29 GMT
So do you wear your ankle boots inside or outside of your skinny jeans and do you wear them with dresses? So I admit to going on Pinterest and searching ankle boot outfits and decided to cuff my skinny jeans just above the ankle boot which you see in many do's and dont's of ankle boot wear. Yes I followed that "rule" and got many compliments on my outfit last night so success? Plus these boots are too cute to cover with jeans. |
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Post by JoP on Sept 25, 2016 16:44:10 GMT
I hope you've bought your boots jmad122 I was trying on flat ankle boots yesterday tucked my skinny jeans inside - hubby laughed and said it looked ridiculous until the shop assistant told him otherwise :  : So I purchased them - I'm 53 :  : We may be married to brothers. My DH still can't handle cropped pants! And he told me blue doesn't go with brown. He's 62. Maybe I'll totally freak him out and wear white pants today, after Labor Day, gasp. I think we probably are mikklynn  |
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Post by LilyRose on Sept 25, 2016 17:16:28 GMT
Absolutely fine.
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Post by stittsygirl on Sept 25, 2016 17:17:58 GMT
The great beauty of getting older is that you begin to give way fewer fucks what anyone thinks, including younger people. Last night I rocked skinny jeans and ankle booties. I'll be 42 in November. Oh, I agree. I am 50 and honestly, these days, I buy clothes that I like vs. clothes that 'appropriate.' I have always been a bit of a ... free spirit ... when it comes to clothes (my mom claims I was that way even as a little kid) so I am not one to particularly listen. But it sure does get old when you are surrounded by the youth culture that tries to dictate your whole life based on chronological age. I can absolutely see why we ask the question 'is it okay?' Even the fashion industry wants the not sweet young things to be pigeon-holed into a dark fashionless corner filled with polyester pants and shirts with bands on the bottom and not encroach into the world of cool stuff. I did some retail therapy on Thursday, and shopped at a few of the stores that cater more to the young - American Eagle, Buckle, and Victoria's Secret. Most of the women also shopping in those stores that day were my age or older. It was nice and even validating to see. I also now live in a place where just about anything goes fashion-wise, and I'm slowly becoming more adventurous in my style. It's been fun . |
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Post by inkedup on Sept 25, 2016 17:21:05 GMT
Of course you're too old to wear ankle boots. I think you are required to wear orthopedic shoes at your advanced age.  If you like the boots, then enjoy them. I hate those stupid "rules" about what women over the age of x should or shouldn't wear. If you like something and it's appropriate for the occasion....wear it and enjoy! |
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Post by seikashaven on Sept 25, 2016 17:26:41 GMT
If you like them, buy them. Age be damned.
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Post by annabella on Sept 25, 2016 18:03:02 GMT
Ankle boots are totally find over 40. The Express has some nice ones, I have the third shoe on the top row in gray. Gray shoes look really good with black jeans. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 25, 2016 19:15:23 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly, It is probably because every time we turn around, young people tell older people that they shouldn't wear certain things or we will look ridiculous, or that we are trying to hard, or not dressing our age or some other kind of nonsense. It gets to be sometimes that we, those of us of a certain age, feel like we have to have validation before we start wearing items that are not common to our normal wardrobe choices. We also get told about all the things that supposedly make us look older too. Stinks really, you can't win. Ah, but with age comes wisdom. At 68 I have the wisdom to not care what the crap other people think. I also wear leggings on occasion. And you know what ~ I rock them!! |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 25, 2016 19:35:26 GMT
I had never seen the Sheaffer blog ~ I don't really read blogs since I'm old  ~ but she is hilarious. I loved her Bachelorette recap for the finale. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 21:13:47 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly,  I have never understood why some people care what others think regarding their style and manner of dress. Obviously, you won't ever see me on the cover of Vogue. |
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Post by Dalia on Sept 26, 2016 0:12:42 GMT
Of course not, I'm 42 and I still rock ankle boots with skinny jeans. You're never too old for fabulous shoes.
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Post by AllieC on Sept 26, 2016 2:10:14 GMT
What does age have to do with boots? I really don't get people who even think this way, honestly, It is probably because every time we turn around, young people tell older people that they shouldn't wear certain things or we will look ridiculous, or that we are trying to hard, or not dressing our age or some other kind of nonsense. It gets to be sometimes that we, those of us of a certain age, feel like we have to have validation before we start wearing items that are not common to our normal wardrobe choices. We also get told about all the things that supposedly make us look older too. Stinks really, you can't win. I am 50 and have never had these things said to me. Very sad really. I think people should wear what they want to wear and feel comfortable in, stuff what anyone else thinks. |
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Sept 26, 2016 2:32:20 GMT
So do you wear your ankle boots inside or outside of your skinny jeans and do you wear them with dresses? So I admit to going on Pinterest and searching ankle boot outfits and decided to cuff my skinny jeans just above the ankle boot which you see in many do's and dont's of ankle boot wear. Yes I followed that "rule" and got many compliments on my outfit last night so success? Plus these boots are too cute to cover with jeans. Yep, I'm a cuffer too. I like it and it makes me feel good. Rocking 45! I use Pinterest all the time to get dressed. I just bought army green pants because I saw a photo of them with a chambray shirt. |
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Age has nothing to do with boots. Or skinny jeans. Or sleeveless shirts. Or, even, really anything. 
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I have never understood why some people care what others think regarding their style and manner of dress.
