https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:01:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-578433 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:24:37 +0000 Aziraphale 578433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, you look fabulous and fashion-forward in your colourful skinnies. You don't look like you're "trying to dress too young" because you've styled them really well. To echo what others have said, it's all in how you style an item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-578393 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:45:54 +0000 ButterflyLady 578393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great doesn't have an age limit - I think that lady (sorry, I can't remember her name) looks fine - maybe I wouldn't wear exactly that, but that's more to do with my own personal style, rather than thinking it's 'wrong'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-578382 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:34:19 +0000 catgirl 578382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A resounding NO from me. And if people think it is inappropriate, the only way to change that is to wear them anyway and shift the paradigm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577817 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:32:27 +0000 taylor 577817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the record CoCo, I think you look awesome in your colored skinnys:) I am not personally a fan of the bright jeans and don't own any...but I love the softer colors such as a butter yellow...but likely would never buy any.</p> <p>As far as Kris K. I absolutely love her outfit from the waist up..even her Fab bangles and huge earrings and I would totally wear it...from the waist up. I think this outfit would be a 10 with white skinnies instead of the red and different shoes...keeping in mind that I don't like red jeans on anyone at any age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577726 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:23:13 +0000 Irene 577726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on the overall outfit, personality, attitude and bodyshape. On you, they look amazing, no matter your age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577720 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:59:58 +0000 MsMary 577720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, seeing the closeups I LOVE that jacket!! I would totally wear that outfit, minus the earrings and most of the bracelets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577702 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:31:58 +0000 CocoLion 577702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap and all the other ladies who touched on this -- I agree! Just when we feel we are coming into our own, our society starts to put these new pressures on us. First, it was pressure to have it all -- successful career, family, and to look stunning while doing it. Now when we have put years of effort behind looking good, and therefore have the knowledge, skill and income to do it, we are told to apply the breaks. Don't wear this. Don't wear that. It's as if society says, the woman who goes after and gets what she wants is a "Yay" when young, but when she gets older, that chutzpah need not be applied. </p> <p>Velvetychocolate -- I really appreciate your perspective that style is ageless. I would add that good taste is also ageless. I feel where Kris gets it wrong is that she's a little lacking in taste. But that would describe the way often Kim and Khloe are dressed as well.</p> <p>ManidipaM -- thank you for elaborating on the journalistic aspect. You write beautifully and I feel excited whenever I get to savor some of your perspectives. I also think Kris wants any kind of attention, as it was she who posted 16 pictures of herself in this outfit on her own blog:<br /> <a href="http://krisjenner.celebuzz.com/spring-is-here-03-2012" rel="nofollow">http://krisjenner.celebuzz.com.....re-03-2012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577401 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:50:01 +0000 Anonymous 577401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I am quite a rebellious soul. It is getting to me that us women, have to deal with this "expiration date" issue and the "age appropriateness" issue, so often. Nah, I say celebrate who you are at each and every age, wear what makes you happy and have fun!<br /> And no, colored pants are now mainstream and can be worn at any age. It's in all in the styling! Plus, I think you dress very well for you style persona and lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577269 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:28:24 +0000 ManidipaM 577269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, first off, you look fabulous! Let NO ONE convince you otherwise! (And I hear you about wanting to be liked by everybody and getting occasionally a little wobbly on the confidence from there --- it's my own bane.)</p> <p>With that said, since I'm hearing about this lady for the first time, I'm also going to say --- as I see it from having no Kardashian-shaped baggage either way --- I think she looks just fine in terms of age appropriateness. I *personally* would not make some of her fashion choices --- *really* skin-tight skinnies, added to lots of other on-trend items like the statement jewellery and moto jacket and leopard heels --- but that's a purely subjective judgement (apart from the fit bit). Yes, it's ALGO, but if that's the way she wants to play it, then more power to her!</p> <p>I am a little leery of the whole 'age inappropriate' issue --- to me, the only obvious no-go is childishly cutesy, which I personally think doesn't suit teens any more than it suits adults. Everything else, I'm liable to agree with Victoria --- what looks 'wrong' is wrong at almost any age. If I don't want to see a glimpse of a 60-year-old's thong underwear, I'm not sure I want to see a 16-year-old's either. If there's too much boobage on display in a too-small bikini, it is *too much* at 20 as well as 80 --- it isn't that there's anything wrong with showing boob; it is that the damn thing clearly doesn't fit and you're un-stylish enough to wear something 3 sizes too small to show your boobs!</p> <p>There *is* the issue of what can be worn as rebellious or ironic varying with age and era; but that's not the same as 'age appropriate'. When I wore baggy oversized shirts in pop brights and abstract and tight jeans in the 80s, it was a reaction against the 70s flares and fitted paisley silk shirts of my parents' generation from just a few years ago. My wearing it was rebellion and advertisement of my 'youth' and 'arrival' and 'newness'; my mother wearing it *would* be a case of MDAL to most people --- but I suspect it would be more about her being the wrong generation, and trying to dress 'young'. Some trends are meant as a 'breakaway' and wearing them is tricky if you've just been wearing the opposite. And me trying to wear 80s-inspired trends now requires a certain level of toning down (not as in-your-face emphatic as my preteen/teen self) or an awareness, an indication of the 'revival' that shows a wry sense of humour. In this sense, you can wear any trend and any style at any age, but you can't wear it EXACTLY the same way each time it comes around!</p> <p>Final comment, from the perspective of a journalist who has hung around, entirely too long for comfort, awfully close to the tabloid-ish and sensationalist writing that this represents: This is not about her age and her clothes so much as a judgement on her life and lifestyle. And it is most emphatically not a piece written *because* of her clothes, it is only centred *around* her clothes --- seemingly. *She* is chosen possibly due to the Kardashian association; they wouldn't be saying this of Helen Mirren in a Bo Derek-esque bikini, right? They need carpy copy (Really. Am 100% serious. There is an understanding that bitchy gets eyeballs, as it equates to 'attitude' and it is hard for many less-than-stellar editors to stay within the bounds of 'entertainingly opinionated' and not stray over into 'catty for cat's sake'). They need novelty (Kardashians done to death; who's up next?). They need mainstream appeal (I may not recognize her, but I sure as heck know the Kardashians --- see how wide this net is spread? Taking any random grandma off the streets will not do it). THAT is what this article is about --- a side of the industry that revels in 'taking the high and mighty down a peg', something that was once relegated to the spirit of carnivalesque and considered bad taste and bad attitude most days, but now every day is a party!</p> <p>Oof! Sorry about that. Rant over. But seriously, this article has little to do with serious dissection of age appropriateness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577218 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:34:18 +0000 velvetychocolate 577218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Deborah - it's not age, it's the styling - well said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577215 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:31:33 +0000 Deborah 577215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As with most things I think the success of an outfit is often in the overall styling as opposed to the age of the wearer. I think you wear colored skinnies with great sophistication and style. In fact Denise you inspired me to try colored skinnies... And just for the record, I'm in my 40's. I don't particularly love how Kris Jenner has put her outfit together, but that's not about her age... in my opinion it's the styling. With some tweaking I think she would look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577176 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:50:23 +0000 Debbie 577176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise I have not read the comments but here's my opinion. You look wonderful in your colored skinnies. Age appropriate to me is in how you wear them. Your outfits are always chic and put together. I just ordered my first pair of colored denim as I have been inspired by the woman on the forum that wear them.<br /> Now off to read what everyone else said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577160 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:33:12 +0000 velvetychocolate 577160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in your coloured jeans! </p> <p>I am starting to think that it's not really a question of 'age-appropriateness' after all, and that it's more a question of taste and style. Just because you can get away with something because you're younger - if said 'something' isn't appropriate on an older person - then I have to question whether the outfit/item is "all that" to begin with, if that makes sense. </p> <p>You look sensational in your coloured jeans - and the thing is - your outfits would *also* look just as fabulous on someone who was 19. </p> <p>I'm starting to think that this is the true test of style and grace. If it works on someone who is 19 AND on someone who is 59 or 75 or what have you - then it's a winner, as far as I'm concerned. </p> <p>Your outfits would work for anyone, no matter what their age. Do you see what I mean? It's not that you need to try and worry about whether it's 'too young' or not - the real question is whether someone much younger or older could also wear the outfit. Your outfits pass that 'test' - in the sense that they will look fabulous on anyone, of any age. </p> <p>I would not hesitate to wear your outfit combos at 19, 29, 35, 44, 55, 63, 72 or 79 - you get the idea. </p> <p>Your outfit in #6 is going to look just as amazing on someone who is 19 as it will for someone who is 63. The outfit is *that good* and you've just helped me realize something - style is ageless. </p> <p>In the meantime, you look gorgeous in your coloured jeans outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577145 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:16:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 577145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise - I've never once seen you or thought of you as dressed inappropriately. There are elements in Khris Jenner's skinnies outfit that it make very different than your's - the overly tight skinnies with sheen to them, the high heel animal print boots, the too much make up, the too much bling....although truthfully I don't see her outfit as being as bad as was portrayed.</p> <p>Trust us - the YLFers would never let you dress inappropriately! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577125 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:32:33 +0000 Jaime 577125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really the color of her jeans is the least of it in the picture of Kris Jenner. Age inappropriate is also the least of it as far as I am concerned. You look great in the outfits you posted and not age or otherwise inappropriate in any way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate/page/2#post-577120 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:28:47 +0000 Jonesy 577120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think so at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577091 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:49:43 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 577091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I hope not! I turn 42 next month and have a pair of yellow skinnies on order! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577058 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:37:46 +0000 MsMaven 577058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and very classy. </p> <p> I saw the article before and thought it was mean-spirited. Why all the effort to push women into age categories? The only change I'd make in Khris's outfit is the earrings--they should be toned down so as not to compete with the jacket. I'd like to see her rear view--that could be very unflattering because of her curvy hips. But I'd have to see it--she might look great.</p> <p>I agree that colored jeans can be worn at any age. Just like other items of clothing, they have to fit right and be styled in a flattering way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577028 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:49:43 +0000 christieanne 577028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kris Jenner has ALGO in the shot they used (which as we all know from trying to take photos of outfits - it's easy to pick a bad one if you want) and does work a certain diva kind of look. But she is what she is and seems to be thriving with the attention her choices garner. That's her thing. I wouldn't pick out the colored denim as a reason to think she is dressing age appropriate or not.</p> <p> You look great in all of your denim looks ( I love your tuxedo jeans) and mix and match in your own distinct, slightly edgy funky style. It's you and I hope you keep evolving to find whatever makes you happy. It's hard to make trends and styles your "own" and not just copycat but you do it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577023 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:44:42 +0000 krishnidoux 577023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to chime in and say that I find you so fab in those colour skinnies. You wear them well, they fit you perfectly, they integrate your style. You give off a vibe that makes me want to know who you are, what you are all about. Don't toss your wonderful style because some journalist didn't know what to write about one boring afternoon. Yes bad mouths will always criticize, especially when jealous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577022 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:39:48 +0000 Janet 577022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Kyle said. I haven't seen anyone here styling their colored skinnies in an age-inappropriate way. Least of all you, Denise! Your looks are perfectly simple and restrained while still being interesting.</p> <p>I don't think Kris Jenner looks bad in that picture, exactly, but yeah, the combination of shoes, jeans, earrings, accessories does read a bit "trying too hard." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577021 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:38:58 +0000 Sharon 577021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just had to chime in to say how STUNNING you look in #6! I had not seen that outfit before and you look totally gorgeous.</p> <p>WRT the other lady, I don't like her look because it feels like it is all too, too much for my tastes. But I don't think it is age inappropriate. I think there is a tendency in our culture to expect women to fade into the background once they reach a certain age and those who wear attention-getting clothing violate that expectation. An MDAL label can be an easy way of forcing us to fade back into the background. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577016 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:29:24 +0000 harmonica 577016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>and coloured jeans are not age inappropriate. it comes down to fit and styling. if it's right and reflects *you*, it can be amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577010 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:26:56 +0000 harmonica 577010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! - and I love coloured skinny jeans (though I don't have any) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577003 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:21:20 +0000 vickie 577003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love skinny jeans, its just a matter of fi ding the right lenght of blouse, long, and not too tight, im 55 i wear them in colors with matching long tunic, and a nice pair if heels or flats, i have skinny legs, but i feel they should be covered by the hips, kris looks to me trashy, the way she dresses, not my cup of tea, and for the photos from 2 to 6 ladies you lok great!!!!!!!!, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-577002 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:20:53 +0000 MsMary 577002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that theory, Vildy. It's similar to my theory that says as long as I am decently covered and dressed appropriately for whatever activity I am engaged in (work, Date Night with Hubby, housework, gym class, lunching with the ladies, etc,), I will necessarily be dressed appropriately for my age as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-576996 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:15:44 +0000 Vildy 576996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm nowhere near an expert like Angie but I have my own theory about the dread Age Appropriate: I think anyone can wear anything so long as they are seen to be busy or attending to life. (being dressed to be photographed for the tabloids because you need to generate p.r. doesn't count for this category of "busy.")</p> <p>IOW, let's say the 80 year old is wearing a mini and working on her motorcycle. Are you gonna interrupt her to criticize her outfit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-576990 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:02:46 +0000 christy 576990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, you have an TERRIFIC sense of style and every outfit here is absolutely appropriate! I saw this article and it got me thinking too...this photo of Khris Jenner does not make me think women of a certain age (and who are the fashion police to determine what age that should be?!) shouldn't wear skinnies - but it did make me think that she's just got too much going on in this outfit. And that has nothing to do with her age. These same jeans styled with a longer top, different shoes and toned down jewelry could have a more sophisticated vibe that would communicate an intent to keep up and have fun with the current trends without being a slave to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-576989 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:02:14 +0000 Anonymous 576989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in the colored skinnies, Denise! I promise you will never be mistaken for a blonde Kardashian. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-colored-skinnies-age-inappropriate#post-576978 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:47:06 +0000 CocoLion 576978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind words ladies! I admit to being that kind of co-dependant person who *still* cares what everyone thinks. This made me insecure when I was young. I don't feel insecure any more but I would say I'm still a people-pleasing, wants everyone to like me kind of person.</p> <p>... And to think my own mother is 180 degrees away from this. Sometimes the apple does fall far from the tree.</p> <p>As for Khris, I thinks she pulls off this look even though it is too overdone to my taste -- too much make up, too much footwear, too much jacket, it all competes. However I would think of this regardless of age! But when someone is younger, they are allowed indiscretion. Whereas when they are older, you expect wisdom rather than indiscretion.</p> <p>As for the Kardashians, they are intensely media hungry and Khris is the ultimate stage mother. However, I feel a little defensive about her. I'm admitting here I have my "trash Tuesdays" -- my day off when I watch bad reality tv the Kardashians included. So I know she has been dealing with body image issues, feels unattractive. It looks like she got into shape in this outfit. Why shouldn't she feel good about herself?</p> <p>And Mary, you are NEVER age inappropriate to my eyes. Never, ever. </p>