https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:47:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355580 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:23:01 +0000 Sal 2355580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your jeans Dee!</p> <p>I have been thinking and don't know the answer here - I have changed my perspective on trends.&nbsp; I am still influenced by them and will sometimes choose being "trendy" over a conventionally flattering shape.&nbsp; I like the ebb and flow of trends.</p> <p>But I am a bit more contrary about some trends too and avoid them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think I will wear mini skirts this time around, nor crop tops but I have enjoyed puffed sleeves and wide leg pants and am currently wearing an oversized bomber jacket....And I would wear body con again in the right piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355574 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:19:56 +0000 Angie 2355574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dee </b>and <b>Suz,</b> and NOW the link works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355570 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:11:32 +0000 Carla 2355570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Checked links from Florida based WIFI and got item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355558 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:10:05 +0000 Suz 2355558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's weird, <b>Angie</b> -- the links go to an item for me! It is all a mystery!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355553 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:38:19 +0000 Angie 2355553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for trying, <b>Dee,</b> The links do not link to an item, but to the MNG home page.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355516 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:55:03 +0000 Dee 2355516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie maybe this US link might work </p> <p><a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/women/jeans-mom--slouchy/high-waist-slouchy-jeans_57005974.html?c=TO" rel="nofollow">https://shop.mango.com/us/wome......html?c=TO</a></p> <p>This link calls these jeans high-waisted slouchy mom jeans with the number I entered from the price tag on my jeans.<br /> However there was another label attached to the jeans as well, calling them cropped balloon jeans. Go figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355508 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:07:46 +0000 lyn67 2355508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Dee- article nr. picked up from the links worked for me--- but not available in any size, unfortunately (on the EU webpage)...:-(. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355497 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:25:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2355497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s weird Angie, both of them did for me this morning and again just now over 9 hours later? I’m on my phone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355480 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:55:32 +0000 Angie 2355480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dee</b>, the links don't go to an item, unfortunately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355473 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:24:29 +0000 Anonymous 2355473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear what you like, like what you wear. There’s nothing wrong with an “old person” going with current fashion trends. Life is too short to deal with nitpicking criticism. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355446 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:03:06 +0000 Dee 2355446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> its pretty confusing but I went with the jeans number on the price tag 328AGATA which lead me to this link</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.mango.com/ca/women/jeans-mom--slouchy/high-waist-slouchy-jeans_57005974.html?c=TO">https://shop.mango.com/ca/wome......html?c=TO</a></p> <p>Seems just like Everlane they have different names, because the other attached tag on my jeans calls them cropped balloon jeans</p> <p>Here is the link for the regular length balloon jeans :</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.mango.com/ca/women/jeans-mom--slouchy/high-waist-balloon-jeans_57036021.html?c=TO">https://shop.mango.com/ca/wome......html?c=TO</a> </p> <p>Hopefully you can find the proper US link.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355444 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:42:35 +0000 Angie 2355444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dee</b>, can you please provide the link to the jeans from MNG when you have a moment?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355439 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:26:11 +0000 RobinF 2355439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these jeans on you! I bet you will get lots of use from them.</p> <p>I would echo a lot that has been said already. I am 62 and worry about looking current without trying too hard and looking ridiculous. Where I used to know instinctively what I would like, now I doubt myself way too often. It is definitely age related for me. I feel like I need to be extra careful about looking dated, but often don't know what that even means. It's a struggle for sure.</p> <p>Anyway, the jeans are fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355437 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:08:28 +0000 Dee 2355437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lyn67</b> - I happened upon these Mango jeans while shopping in person at a local department store. I’m not sure what season they’re from, I made a custom find below, but they appear to be out of stock online.</p> <p><b>Helena</b> - Yes its tricky keeping up with trends, just when I think I’ve got it sorted they’re already moving onto to the next trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355432 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:36:10 +0000 Helena 2355432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee these look fantastic!!! I'm so glad you tried them. So good.</p> <p>As to trends ... No answers but I am grappling with this. I did some shopping last week in Florida (taking advantage of US shops, although I didn't get much!) and lamented that while I used to 'jist know' what was on trend, no I really have to work at it and am less sure of myself. Haven't solved it for myself yet!</p> <p>Also agree with Brooklyn ... Practicality, etc. are far bigger considerations, and I don't want to waste resources on clothing that doesn't go the distance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355424 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:16:54 +0000 lyn67 2355424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you share article nr or a link for these,pls- looking fab on You!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355388 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:34:04 +0000 Dee 2355388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all for your interesting perspectives and your positive feedback on the new jeans,.</p> <p><b>Style Fan</b>- Yep, definitely no more crop tops for me either,<br /><b>Jamie</b>- I too am more aware of how certain body parts have changed as I’ve aged.</p> <p><b>Cjh</b> - Fab that getting older has provided you with some extra income to treat yourself now.</p> <p><b>Carol</b> - I agree that certain trends may have a more youthful appeal, so I tread carefully with some of these ones.</p> <p><b>Kkards</b> - I feel too that getting older has given me <u></u>the wisdom now to not go “whole hog” with these trends. They have to be adaptable to me and not the other way round.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends/page/2#post-2355376 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:22:07 +0000 kkards 2355376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love. Love love the jeans! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Re the trends…I do think a lot more about the trends today vis via which ones I think are appropriate for me….not age appropriate….because I don’t see most fashion that way, but appropriate because as I’ve gotten older I’ve become better at buying for my current lifestyle and my closet. In my youth to try a trend I’d often buy a whole outfit-ie foe these barrel legs jeans I need a shorter top and different shoe, you get the picture. &nbsp;But today I’m more about does it fit with what I already have, will it work in the places I go and the things I do. I’ve also gotten better and knowing which trends I like on other people vs which trends I ;Ike for me. (Not 100% there, but I’ve gotten better)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355369 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:40:30 +0000 Carol 2355369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee...those jeans look GREAT on you, especially with the sneakers you chose.&nbsp; They look easy.</p> <p>As I age, I find I have to be careful about what youthful looks I choose. I do live in a town that is rather allowing of older men and women to dress young. And I say young, because not all trends are young, but it's the young ones you have to be careful with.&nbsp;</p> <p>I bought some orange Nike sneakers, and everyone loved them.&nbsp; I got a black mini-dress from Forever 21, thrifted, and my (ex) boyfriend thought I looked great.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Trends like square toed pumps are probably easier for all ages, but for anything more youthful, you have to decide if it matches your personality.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355367 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:22:46 +0000 Joyce B 2355367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those jeans look fab on you! Enjoy that great find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355364 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:29:18 +0000 cjh 2355364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super great jeans! They look fab on you and you look very happy wearing them.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>As for myself, my age has very little if anything to do with my clothing and wardrobe choices. Maybe the most influence is that I’m fortunate to now have a little money for splurging, which wasn’t so much the case when I had kids at home or otherwise lived on a tight budget.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355336 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:34:30 +0000 Jaime 2355336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans are a homerun! I am not sure how I feel about the new trends issue. On the one hand, I am all in on trying new things when I have the chance, and certainly wear things that lead people in thrift shops to hand me some pretty loud and out there pieces to try . On the other hand, I am self conscious about certain body parts that weren't really an issue when I was younger which does affect what I will wear. I am trying to get over it though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355328 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:31:30 +0000 Style Fan 2355328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee, the jeans look fantastic on you.&nbsp; I don't worry about my age to answer your question about aging and trends.&nbsp; I am getting close to 70, and I wear what I like.&nbsp; My jeans and bottoms are usually more trendy than my tops.&nbsp; I would not wear a cropped top these days.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355312 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:05:18 +0000 Dee 2355312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April</b> - Haha, welcome soon to the 60+ club, I agree that along with practicality &nbsp;and comfort, I want to be more sustainable and so any purchase I make should be something that will work for me for a long time. Hope you enjoy your new barrel jeans.</p> <p><b>Eliza</b> - I agree that feeling like myself in a new trend is really key in deciding whether to adopt it or not and they’ve got to work with most of my comfy footwear now or its a no-go for me.</p> <p><b>BrieN</b> - Thanks so much, I think my hesitation with this style was because when I explored some other trendy pants before like the cargos, they actually looked and fitted okay &nbsp;but I felt like an imposter wearing them and I feared the same for this style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355280 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:16:44 +0000 BrieN 2355280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those jeans looks great on you! My gosh. It’s funny to think you might have hesitated on the style when they look that good. And I like the whole outfit too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355276 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:27:00 +0000 Eliza 2355276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee- those are a great look and I find a denim update both fun and impactful in my usually casual, driven by comfortable shoe needs (high five) wardrobe. I am likely older than you and when I think about it, it’s feeling like myself in outfits that drives my choices. And seen through that lens, it’s no different than it ever was. There are always trends ignored and some to try. Enjoy the jeans. New silhouettes can propel us to try different pieces that work well them and a side benefit is feeling more current. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355273 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:31:37 +0000 April 2355273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee, in under 3 weeks, I will join you in the 60-and-up category. As many others have said, I now focus much more on practicality and comfort (also quality and sustainability) but almost never think about my age when considering trends.</p> <p>Will let you know when my own Everlane barrel legs show up. And as I assemble the pieces, will model my wedding-in-May outfit.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355272 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:56:15 +0000 Dee 2355272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b> - i think you’re so right, its trying to get the right combination of classic and trendy that helps me feel more comfortable with a new trend. Otherwise it doesn’t feel authentic on me<br />Excellent points on how we can adapt new trends to suit us as we age such as more stretch in the fabrication, wearing a longer length or less exaggeration in the silhouette etc..</p> <p><b>Slim cat</b> - Yep, the is this “too much on me” question definitely creeps up in my psyche whenever I try a new trend. Or the “am I trying to be something that I’m not” question as I experiment with a trend that’s a little different from my usual style.</p> <p><b>Bijou</b> - Feeling comfortable with our own style certainly helps to overcome any anxiety about trying new trends, but I’m also finding that as my body changes with ageing, my perception of who I am now is changing too which often causes me to question my fashion choices more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355261 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:18:05 +0000 Bijou 2355261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look brilliant on you and authentic in a fashion forward way. I don't let my age bother me and will always try different things on in the changeroom. That said, I know my own style and only choose current trends that appeal to me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aging-and-trying-new-trends#post-2355259 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:04:37 +0000 slim cat 2355259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jeans - keep rocking!<br />I get some "is it too much on me?" from time to time ( about certain pieces/combos ), or just "Am I getting too old for this? ( 58 this spring )". I think it's more about our own confidence, enjoyment and way of caring ourself. Some days I'm brave, and some - playing it safe. </p>