https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:52:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans/page/2#post-1755143 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:24:53 +0000 RAD 1755143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks racylou &amp; cynthiawalkersmith...;o} </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1755038 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:04:18 +0000 cindysmith 1755038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking along the same line as rachylou. They're not "def leppard in the 80s" distressed, which would be a bit much for anybody that isnt into full-on post-apocalyptic dystopianism like I am (and even then, at 46, I would probably only wear some def leppard jeans for yard work or something LOL)</p> <p>I think they're fine and will be a great addition to a casual wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1754983 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:44:57 +0000 rachylou 1754983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They sound quite cool to me. Maybe not what you'd want to wear to the Ritz Carleton unless you were a rockstar, but appropriate everywhere lively!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1754978 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:27:40 +0000 RAD 1754978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a pair of Levi's high rise skinny jeans that are faded &amp; distressed at the knees (holes), I'm 60 (yikes)...I love the look but am really wondering if they would be inappropriate, my hubby doesn't like them but doesn't tell me what I can &amp; can not wear. I love to sew &amp; wear current looks/fashion that I feel comfortable in. There is definitely a line I will not cross but love being fashionable...do I keep them or do I take them back...?? Would love feedback...thanks ;o} </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1732632 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:12:34 +0000 April 1732632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness -- I'm 52 and it never occurred to me that I was too old for distressed jeans. &nbsp;I wasn't interested in them and then I was, so now I have a pair and I wear them a lot. &nbsp;</p> <p>Let's see, are there things I feel too old to wear? &nbsp;Sure. &nbsp;Tiny swimsuits. (Actually never wore those, ever anyway.) &nbsp;Anything very short or lowcut &nbsp;(again never wore this sort of "clubwear" type of clothing either.) &nbsp;Heels, because the older I get, the more problematic my feet become. &nbsp;Honestly, anything with a &nbsp;serious V or scoop -- not because they're too sexy, but because they expose skin that I am now more cautious about protecting from the sun. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1732434 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:56:37 +0000 Staysfit 1732434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm quickly heading to 52. I don't wear them myself, but my neighbor, who is 10 years older, maybe more does, and she looks great! I say do whatever you want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1732429 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:44:52 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1732429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heck yes. I'm 52, and I do. I don't consider myself "too old" for anything. It just depends on the look and vibe I want to project.</p> <p>At first, I didn't like the idea (not because of age, just that I didn't see the point). But I've found they juxtapose well to "dress down" dressier items, and I'd wear them with casual things too if I felt like it. Depends on the context (and possibly regional expectations of dressiness level, which can vary). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1732415 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:01:38 +0000 Tonia 1732415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I was to old to wear distressed jeans. I bought my first pair last week and I love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387513 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:46:29 +0000 minimalist 1387513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't see this thread the first time around.</p> <p>No comment on age-appropriateness of anything, but for plus-size boyfriend-fit jeans, I've converted to actual menswear. It takes some shopping to find the right fit, but then it's no problem to find dark wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387468 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:26:46 +0000 Style Fan 1387468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 59 and I wear distressed jeans.&nbsp; I posted a WIW a few weeks ago with a pair of relaxed skinnies.&nbsp; If I was more technology advanced I would put the link here.&nbsp; I am not.&nbsp; I can not find the picture.&nbsp; Sorry.&nbsp; I also have a pair of very distressed BF jeans with patches.&nbsp; If it feels good and makes me happy I wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387462 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:13:20 +0000 CocoLion 1387462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't comment on Old Navy distressed jeans, but as for distressed jeans, I think it's fine to be 50 plus and wearing them. &nbsp;I noticed this thread is 1+ year old. &nbsp;I've lately not been feeling distressed denim as much as I used to. &nbsp;More into clean washes right now. &nbsp;And giving boyfriends a break right now and back to skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387441 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 19:47:43 +0000 Anonymous 1387441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never worn them and if I started wearing them now, my family would make me go to a therapist. It just doesn't fit my style. That said, I don't think it's my place to tell anyone what's age appropriate. I think it comes down to one's personality and self-confidence. If you have to ask, then maybe there's enough doubt to keep you from pulling off the look. If you love the look, you shouldn't have to ask for permission to wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387422 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 19:14:10 +0000 MsMaven 1387422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A couple of months ago I was certain I'd never wear distressed jeans. Then I saw a poster here who looked great in them, and then when shopping for jeans and trying on a dozen pairs I ended up with distressed Rag &amp; Bone that fit perfectly and were so comfortable I couldn't resist.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I'm 20 years older than you. Now they are&nbsp;my best fallback jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear them with longer tops, and there are places I wouldn't wear them (with people my own age who wouldn't "get" it) but I do wear them shopping, out for a casual meal, and so on. And no one has looked at me askance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387308 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:57:39 +0000 Anonymous 1387308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most definitely. &nbsp;If you look fabulous, you will feel fabulous. &nbsp;It will translate into so many other aspects of your life. &nbsp;Go for it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387254 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:51:27 +0000 Karie 1387254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MizzouMom, I have a rectangular shape and tend to be in-between two sizes. The ON distressed BF jeans didn't fit me very well (I do fit nicely into their full length Diva's). I like the fit of Joe Fresh and Gap much better.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1387104 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:37:59 +0000 FineArtist23 1387104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone tried the OldNavy distressed boyfriend jeans?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054326 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:19:36 +0000 Angie 1054326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054310 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:01:27 +0000 viva 1054310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wore these to book group last night. (I'm 50, and they are distressed.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054281 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:43:42 +0000 JayS 1054281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another +50 here who owns distressed jeans. They are heavily distressed and I love wearing them. I wear when I'm wanting to dress down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054241 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:39:23 +0000 Robidi 1054241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054152 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:09:49 +0000 kkards 1054152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another over 50 who has a pair of distressed jeans. &nbsp;its how you style them that helps to determine the appropriateness.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1054137 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:35:15 +0000 Bianca 1054137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds to me like the distressed jeans fit your personality and style, so yes, you can wear them!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053443 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:00:43 +0000 rachylou 1053443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These two pairs are good to go They're "fashion distressed" - which is part of what makes it ok - not "heavy metal distressed." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053393 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:08:46 +0000 Wendi1984 1053393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think very slightly distressed jeans would not raise any eyebrows at all. I would be a little more surprised to see a woman in her 50s+ wearing jeans with big holes in them, but I wouldn't think she was out of bounds.</p> <p>I have a pair of white Old Navy boyfriend jeans that have a couple of spots of distressing on them. I would prefer they didn't have the distressing, but I love the fit on me, and they're comfy (and cheap). (I'm 46.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053364 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:50:49 +0000 cade 1053364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am over fifty and would never wear a distressed jean. I am tall and slender but I have never understood the point of buying ragged looking clothes. And if the distressing is somewhere on your body to which you do not want to call attention, a nice tailored jean might be a better choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053314 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:45:44 +0000 Anonymous 1053314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have the personality for it, by all means do it! Life's too short not to wear what you love.</p> <p>&nbsp;I think with anything related to age appropriateness, it largely depends on one's personality. If there's any uncertainty or doubt, it's probably best to forego whatever it is you want to wear.</p> <p>I say that because I'm over 50 and have&nbsp;never worn distressed jeans. If I decided now to start wearing them, I'm sure my friends and family would scratch their heads and wonder what came over and possessed me to do such a thing. Seriously, with color or style or anything else, personality trumps all rules.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053272 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:57:19 +0000 viva 1053272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in your age group and have a pair of mildly distressed boyfriend jeans (a double whammy of young-sounding trends!) and I really like how they work with more structured tops and heeled booties. I think it's a matter of balancing the effect rather than diving into the grunge, and it sounds like that is just what you are doing. I'm in favor! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053264 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:52:26 +0000 Anonymous 1053264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like they are not too distressed and that you can style them to minimize the distressed look. How do you feel in them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053259 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:45:08 +0000 Janet 1053259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm almost there myself (48) and have a pair of distressed jeans -- holes in the knees. I style them pretty carefully so I don't look too trend-obsessed, and it sounds like you are doing the same. Denise (Cocolion) is also in our age group and an absolute master of incorporating all kinds of jeans in her looks, so do check out her posts for styling ideas. </p> <p>So I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-women-over-50-wear-distressed-jeans#post-1053252 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:35:21 +0000 Suz 1053252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These sound totally fine the way you are suggesting you'll style them. Several of us here wear distressed jeans and are over 50. I wouldn't wear them to a formal setting, obviously. But for casual wear, for sure.&nbsp; </p>