momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 30, 2017 18:55:40 GMT
Bought a couple dresses today, but after started to wonder if i'm too old for a lace dress. I tried to find it on the site to show it, but it's not there. Anyway I bought it in Kohl's woman's dept, the brand is Chaps. I'm in my late 40's. So there is an under-dress that is black w/spaghetti straps. Then the over-dress is all black lace. It's long sleeved, regular neckline (as in tee shirt type neck.) I didn't feel like it looked too young in the store, but now after thinking about it i'm wondering if there is some unwritten (or written  ) rule about a lace dress. To me the brand name as well as style of their dresses didn't make me think too young, but i'm wondering what the peas think. |
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Post by elaine on Aug 30, 2017 18:57:32 GMT
Never too old for lace!
If you like it, wear it proudly.
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River
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Post by River on Aug 30, 2017 19:01:21 GMT
I love lace and the dress sounds beautiful. If you feel good in it, that's all that matters! I'm mid 40's and have quit caring about age appropriate clothes (well, except for hoochie momma clothes with all your parts sticking out).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:03:08 GMT
Never heard of anyone being too old for lace. Too old for certain styles of dresses maybe, whatever the material is, but lace itself...no. Go ahead and wear it if it makes you feel good  From your description it sounds lovely. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 30, 2017 19:03:16 GMT
knowing the brand, I would say no- it sounds pretty. it sounds like it could be kinda formal, depending on how it actually looks, but no, lace doesn't have an age limit.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 30, 2017 19:30:34 GMT
Never! Wear whatever you want. I'll admit to judging only if someone shows too much of anything |
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Post by peano on Aug 30, 2017 19:50:35 GMT
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I bumped a thread for you. Lace has been thought of as matronly in the past. If I were making the determination, here's my thought process. OK, lace. Does the garment also have ruffles, a ditsy floral print, or some other quality that makes it skew young. For me, lace great. Probably pass it up if it had any of those other things going on though.
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Post by epeanymous on Aug 30, 2017 20:26:46 GMT
I don't think there is a "too old." And I happily wear things like leggings and short skirts and shorts that are in the "maybe you are too old for this" category. *On me,* lace ends up looking matronly. But I have seen other women my age look stunning. So I think it is person (or maybe even garment) specific.
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Post by peasapie on Aug 30, 2017 20:53:53 GMT
Gee - my mom wore lace until she was 75. I don't think anyone can be too old, or young, for lace.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:54:55 GMT
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Post by darkchami on Aug 30, 2017 23:21:13 GMT
I am just about your age, and love my new lace dress. I think it looks classy.
Just to be clear, I often shop in a store that caters to the 20 something set. I am not rocking a midriff or anything. I choose pieces that I enjoy. If someone thinks it is too young for me, that's on them.
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Post by hop2 on Aug 30, 2017 23:22:54 GMT
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Post by PLurker on Aug 30, 2017 23:32:19 GMT
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I bumped a thread for you. Lace has been thought of as matronly in the past. If I were making the determination, here's my thought process. OK, lace. Does the garment also have ruffles, a ditsy floral print, or some other quality that makes it skew young. For me, lace great. Probably pass it up if it had any of those other things going on though. ^^^that was my initial thought, too. Funny how the old is new, what comes around goes around comes into play time and time again. Some "whippersnapper" made it new and cool again. If you like it, it's flattering and you're comfortable, I say go for it. |
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Post by turangaleela on Aug 31, 2017 2:07:21 GMT
Sounds pretty! I'm 45 and I'd wear it.
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Post by hop2 on Aug 31, 2017 2:12:06 GMT
Lol
I can see by this thread great minds think alike.
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Post by txdancermom on Aug 31, 2017 2:15:05 GMT
If you look good in it, and it feels good on - then you should wear it
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 31, 2017 3:09:24 GMT
When on earth was someone too old for lace? Wear it with pride! It's lace!!!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 31, 2017 3:10:17 GMT
(I am too old for itchy lace, though. I will not put up with scratchy itchy lace just soft pretty lace!)
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Post by smokeynspike on Aug 31, 2017 3:31:35 GMT
I'd wear what I wanted and felt good in and not worry about what other people think. Melissa |
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Post by busy on Aug 31, 2017 3:34:31 GMT
If you feel good in it, that’s what matters. Screw any outdated notions of being “too old” for things.
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) rule about a lace dress. 
From your description it sounds lovely.
