https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1518584 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:14:44 +0000 Helen11 1518584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, jackiec, Banoffi, and kerlyn. They are such happy shoes to me. I'm sure they'd lift the mood whenever I wore them.<br /> PS I did buy them. DD was delighted. Haven't taken them out of he box yet, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1518323 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 19:21:00 +0000 kerlyn 1518323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're never too old for colorful sneakers! &nbsp;In my normal day-to-day wardrobe I wear mostly earthy colors and neutrals, but my running shoes and tanks are always bright colors and neons. &nbsp;I think they give me a little boost!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1517809 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:44:43 +0000 Banoffi 1517809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 49 and I wear bright running shoes when I'm working out.&nbsp; I'll always wear black or grey leggings when I do though.&nbsp; If they make you happy, go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1517803 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:34:06 +0000 jackiec 1517803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get 'em!! My sneakers these days are always bright! I bought some practically neon yellow runners when I was training for a half marathon a couple years ago and I swear they give me energy. So now I always buy bright! They mix into casual wear too, why not? (I'm 42 too ;)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1517743 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:53:04 +0000 Helen11 1517743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness, I'm overwhelmed with all your responses! I'm delighted to have such encouragement (or is that enabling?) to try out bright shoes. Sorry to not reply sooner - sleep and work and all that in the way.<br /> Thank you Glory, crutcher, chadya, Ms Mary, rachylou, cjh, Maneera, Gigi Brooklyn and Dianne G, and CocoC.<br /> Beth Ann, I've heard these are very comfy shoes, and I sort of assumed they are designed for casual wear rather than serious running. They aren't what I'd consider cheap shoes, will consider whether they'll be good value for me.<br /> Peri, I like that you see them as fun and trendy, they do seem fun to me. Linda , I want to have some fun in my wardrobe. </p> <p>Unfrumped and Robin, this is the real question: are these my style? I think I could have fun with them, and see if I feel good in them as Deborah suggests.<br /> Alaskagirl, I hope it was a good flashback to school camp!<br /> Cheryle and kkards, I agree everything else would have to be kept simple with these shoes. Sandy G, I can do the basics. Sleek, maybe. Ironic might be beyond me... No jogging suits, though.</p> <p>I will go try them on in the local shoe shop, and see how they make me feel. Thank you all again for your wonderful replies. I'll keep you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old/page/2#post-1517723 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:11:19 +0000 Cococat 1517723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 56 and have a similar pair of Sketchers which I wear to the gym. In fact, I think mine are brighter. </p> <p>If my gym bag wasn't in the boot of my car in my carport 44 steps down, I would show you the evidence..lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517680 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:55:50 +0000 Anonymous 1517680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely not too old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517676 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:53:05 +0000 Brooklyn 1517676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rainbow sneakers are a birthright! You don't lose it with age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517671 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:43:32 +0000 Deborah 1517671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like them, and feel good in them... go for it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517642 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:19:05 +0000 Gigi 1517642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 42 too and don't think you're too old for them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517620 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:11:14 +0000 catgirl 1517620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want them too! They just flashed me back to sleepover camp, 7th grade, 1978. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517601 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:14:06 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1517601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As long as you don't wear them with a shiny bright green jogging suit a la the 90s, you will look fab. &nbsp;I am 52 and I like them and would wear them with the right outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517344 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:58:36 +0000 kkards 1517344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are one of those things that can either look fab at any age, or not so fab.....its all about what you wear them with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517339 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:54:34 +0000 Nebraskim 1517339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 60 and all my running shoes have rainbow colors. My faves were turquoise and lime green. Right now, I'm running in Brooks Ravennas that are bright neon blue, pink and orange. Be a warrior. Wear colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517326 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:39:08 +0000 SandyG 1517326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure! Wear them with a touch of irony, and really sleek basics. Enjoy!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517320 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:25:51 +0000 unfrumped 1517320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of asking the better question--are these your style or aspirational style? That includes taking "style" not too seriously, as in, I wear what I want, but at heart you will have some inner compass or criteria you apply nonetheless.<br />So, "rainbow" might be all&nbsp;that is needed for fun&nbsp;and happiness,&nbsp;or someone might want <u>colorfu</u>l and <u>rainbow</u> but in a different style.</p> <p>That helps me in trying to add things that are fun but still hit the note I want. It's not an age thing, it's what type of sneaks do I love and want to wear, and how do they help me "get out the door" for casual activities ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517278 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:31:40 +0000 rachylou 1517278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh no. Rainbow sneakers are forever </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517273 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:15:24 +0000 Maneera 1517273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely not!!!! Age is just a number.....don't take it too seriously. Go with how you 'feel' inside.....and wear all the color in the world if that's what your heart desires!</p> <p>Ps: You're only as old as you feel </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517269 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:52:24 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1517269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 48 and colorful clothing and accessories are part of my style and probably always will be.&nbsp; There are no age limits to having fun with fashion.&nbsp; Wear what you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517268 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:43:47 +0000 Robin 1517268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do they fit with your overall style? </p> <p>If so, then you'll look fab in them and to h*ll with anyone who says: "But...but...she's in her forties!" *insert horrified gasp* </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517264 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:08:52 +0000 Peri 1517264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colorful sneakers are just sneakers! They hardly make gym shoes in sedate colors anymore. There is no age limit on colorful sneakers. They just read fun and trendy, not actually childish.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517259 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:49:37 +0000 MsMary 1517259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 56 and if those sneakers are wrong, I don't wanna be right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517258 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:46:27 +0000 Beth Ann 1517258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Skechers with memory foam (mine are grey and aqua) and they are awesomely comfortable.&nbsp; I will say that the soft, cushy sole does wear down over time -- they won't last quite as long as as a pair of New Balance or Nike, but your feet will be so happy, you won't care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517245 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:21:27 +0000 cjh 1517245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 60 and I want them. They would fit in my collection of Cons - I have light teal, purple and dark olive - and sandals - royal blue, hot pink, mint green, dark coral - you name it. Colorful shoes are appropriate for any age.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517243 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:19:54 +0000 always trying 1517243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>when you get as old as me there is no such thing as age appropriate!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517236 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:08:47 +0000 chadya 1517236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The time for basic white sneakers is 99 or in the box </p> <p></p> <p>My spouse wont go for any sneakers with any color, I finally got him into something basic with some grey.&nbsp; The while ones are too old-manish </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517231 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:00:08 +0000 crutcher 1517231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect shoes...Wear them with excitement and smiles... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517226 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:49:14 +0000 Glory 1517226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about the twilight zone and your comment on the shops. On top of that I have 2 teenage DDs and see so many wonderful things that they wear. I haven't sorted the right approach and often ask myself if something is too young as well.<br />In the case of these sneakers I would say go for it. They look great and in my neck of the woods all ages wear excellent colourful sneaks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517216 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:35:45 +0000 Helen11 1517216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The twilight zone - just what I feared! I often feel very lost with what is age-appropriate. If you're 20 it's easy. The shops advertising as 40+ always look more like 60+ to me. (Which is why I joined YLF, to try to get some better ideas) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-too-old#post-1517210 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:30:19 +0000 Helen11 1517210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sterling, bettycrocker and chadya. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who finds them appealing<br /> Archer, that's a very wise idea. My sister is only a few years younger than me, and always has fantastic colourful shoes, so she'd look great in these. I can't see my friends wearing these, but I suspect they don't have the same love for rainbow stripes that I do..... </p>