https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:22:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere/page/2#post-2238916 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:09:52 +0000 Zaeobi 2238916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I see, that makes more sense - thanks! Technically it's supposed to be 'winter' here but it's 22C lol - so my new stompy boots are still languishing. So sick of sandals already! </p> <p>Ah, my bad - both skirts are lovely either way! They work well with the boot height </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere/page/2#post-2238839 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:12:43 +0000 Suz 2238839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are fantastic looks on you! My favourite outfits of yours so far! You look comfortable, relaxed, easy, and cool! Definitely not too old for stompy boots (I love those boots, by the way) and they are brilliant with the skirts!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238786 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:42:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2238786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw plenty of boots at the fancy concert last night, some stompy, some less so, but all looked warm, practical, and appropriate for the evening. Not a lot of heels except on some of the performers. In the audience, my pumps were definitely outliers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238784 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:36:19 +0000 Brooklyn 2238784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course you are not too old! All these outfits are winners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238759 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:23 +0000 Irina 2238759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these look lovely. Including the stompy boots :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238756 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:50:14 +0000 DonnaF 2238756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Age 68.5 here and plan to wear stompy boots past the time they're *In* since big toe boxes, lug soles, laces, and low heels seem to be the best thing for my cold, fussy problem feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238532 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:28:33 +0000 Jaime 2238532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these - they all look great. And, if you have not been told enough, there is no such thing as too old for stompy boots! Absolutely not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238518 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 22:40:28 +0000 Sally 2238518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> - Thank you!&nbsp; I had to look up what SIMPAT was and then found a really interesting blog written by you.&nbsp; I do think the pandemic has changed our views around fashion and clothes but we can still enjoy it as a creative process.&nbsp; During the 90s I was at university and travelling so I remember those years well.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sal</b> - Thank you!&nbsp; I am enjoying the longer skirts and boots (and in summer sandals).&nbsp; I might look into the stompy sandals as they sound like a keeper.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni </b>he would be in his 60s himself and he probably just said it as that is something that is occupying his mind at the moment.&nbsp; I don't think his heart is in the job anymore and he has purchased a lifestyle block and when he is online teaching, you can hear the chickens in the background.&nbsp; I burst out laughing and said "come on (name) I"m not that old that I would be thinking about that..".&nbsp; Its the kids or young teachers that think I am young.&nbsp; I guess it is because if they have mothers (or some of them grandmothers) they have a certain perception of what that person looks or behaves like.&nbsp; Thanks for the inspiration.&nbsp; &nbsp;I think older women who maybe have had kids, then gone through the menopause (or are going through) and have built great time management skills do amazing things in those years and if there is energy it is good to keep going.&nbsp; One of the ladies that assists me with refugee students and other students is in her late 60s I've been told.&nbsp; She is incredible and does twice what anyone else can do, she is filled with brilliant creative ideas (I have to tell her to hold off sometimes)&nbsp; and I told her she is not allowed to retire until I leave.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238514 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 21:51:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2238514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I am sorry about that question you got from the teacher in the next class! Was that teacher very young? I do remember with embarrassment thinking at about age 30 how old people in their 50s and 60s seemed. The boot is on the other foot now, as the saying goes!<br /> At 50 I actually took on one of my biggest work roles ever, Chairperson of a large organisation, and stayed in the role until age 56. Now I am 60 retirement feels more in my sights, but I am not longing for it at all since on the whole I still appreciate working. Just looking to reduce amount a bit. I feel at 50 the world is still your oyster!<br /> And thanks for the That’s Not My Age blog link- awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238494 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:02:07 +0000 Sal 2238494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this direction on you Sally - the midi skirts and boots seem practical and stylish and very much in keeping with your look.</p> <p>And - you can get stompy sandals too… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238491 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:59:56 +0000 Angie 2238491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These looks SCREAM the '90s is a way that simply put - SUITS YOU :)</p> <p>You are nailing SIMPAT Style.</p> <p>#3 and #4 are my faves!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238483 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:42:57 +0000 Sally 2238483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for your encouragement.&nbsp; Oh No <b>Approprio </b>do not get me wanting more shoes.&nbsp; I do have birkenstocks which I wear all the time in summer.&nbsp; but yes as <b>kkards</b> mentioned they would go well with sneakers and sandals which I will wear them with.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>Jenni nz</b> I guess they can make you feel powerful because there is a no nonsense element to them.&nbsp; Found this great article about stompy boots&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://thatsnotmyage.com/style-inspiration/why-im-living-in-stompy-boots-right-now/">https://thatsnotmyage.com/styl.....right-now/</a><br />love the line where she says "</p> <p>Rediscovering bovver boots in my fifties feels like coming home. They’re part of my style DNA, in them I feel powerful, like I can get shit done."&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm surprised at all the love for the tulle covered skirt as that is the skirt I like but not as much as a couple of others but it is the one I have got the most compliments on face to face as well.&nbsp;<br />Yes <b>Zaeobi</b> I am in NZ and we are about to go into our hottest time of the year next month so its too warm to wear these clothes.&nbsp; Mind you it is pretty rainy at the moment.&nbsp; Trelise Cooper's is the first skirt and she is based in NZ and very well known here.&nbsp; I'm not sure what style the floral skirt is but @<b>Stagiaire fash </b>&nbsp;- it is polyester and I am ashamed to say how cheap I got it on an online auction.&nbsp; and&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<b>Katerina&nbsp;</b>thank you. The denim jacket is sized down so I thought it would be much more fitting. Thank you<b> slim cat.</b>&nbsp; It is a different colour from my other one. I wondering if two denim jackets in a wardrobe is sensible or a waste of space.&nbsp;<br /><b>kellygirl</b>, <b>Janet</b>, <b>nuancedream</b> and <b>madeline</b> - thanks for all the inspiration for stompy boots. And <b>Star&nbsp;</b> I guess I asked that because I don't know many women my age or older who dress like that or dress in any way that draws attention to themselves.&nbsp; You're right <b>suntiger&nbsp;</b> 50 is not too old for anything ...just perceptions from others leads us to doubt ourselves.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> thank you for that boost...though I did get asked "how many years do you have until retirement? " from the teacher in the next class the other day.&nbsp; <b>Rachylou </b>I guess when they are too heavy for me to lift my feet, I wont care anyway :)&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<b>Jonesy</b> I'm such a keen thrifter its dangerous.&nbsp; We call it opshopping (usually if the proceeds go to charity) or just second hand (if its private sellers).&nbsp; The only problem is with essential items which you need to cover a gap and I do tend to get my shoes new and spend more on them.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238456 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:00:58 +0000 Jonesy 2238456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great, love your thrifting finds! The longer length on the denim jacket looks really chic, IMHO. Absolutely NOT too old for lug-soled boots, or any kind of footwear, really!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238450 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:44:43 +0000 madeline 2238450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the looks. #5 is my fave.<br /> Stompy boots here at age 65.<br /> Not planning on leaving them in the closet any time soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238448 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:39:30 +0000 kellygirl 2238448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, love all of these. Great variety of skirts and you have paired them with such great tops. Anyone can wear stompy boots--I'm older than you and will wear them as long as I possibly can! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238436 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:02:30 +0000 slim cat 2238436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots and new denim jacket ( pretty light blue ) - looks good on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238435 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:57:12 +0000 nuancedream 2238435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are really fab, Anne. I really like the floral skirt in pic # 5. I just turned 60 last month and I am firmly on Team Stompy Boots. They're great for stomping on age appropriateness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238434 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:45:55 +0000 kkards 2238434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others have said, I don’t think there is an age limit on stompy boots.<br />i like how you’ve styled the skirts here, and looking at them, they all feel like they would work just as feel with a tee (or tank) and sandals or sneakers,&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238431 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:24:49 +0000 JAileen 2238431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the boots look great on you. &nbsp;I really like the floral skirts, especially the one in 5. &nbsp;I would gave guessed you were in your late 30s. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238421 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:33:03 +0000 Star (Lise) 2238421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your skirts and boots.&nbsp; Not sure how you can be too old for stompy boots, are they only reserved for the young? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238418 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:23:57 +0000 Janet 2238418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! And if you are too old for stompy boots then I’m a dinosaur — 56 here and I’m basically stompy boots for life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238408 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:31:30 +0000 Anonymous 2238408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #5 too- and 50 is not too old for Anything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238401 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:05:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2238401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi, she’s in the wrong hemisphere for it to be winter right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238399 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:00:39 +0000 Zaeobi 2238399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All those looks are great - I agree with @rachylou that you're only 'too old' for stompy boots once they become too uncomfortable. E.g. can't do heavy toecaps myself, &amp; I prefer padded cuffs for comfort </p> <p>Thanks for introducing me to Trelise Cooper - didn't know the brand before but I like their cuts &amp; pattern (that fishtail* skirt suits you particularly well).<br /> (*Or is it a mermaid? Or a trumpet? Can never remember the difference between those shapes, lol.) </p> <p>Sorry I'm a little confused by 'wrong' hemisphere though - are you from the UK but currently in NZ (where you're experiencing summer now) or are you from NZ but currently in the UK (where you're experiencing winter)? That would help me to better understand the context of your frustration in this post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238397 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:50:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2238397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too old for stompy boots? What does that mean? Asking for a friend</p> <p>I like that patterned skirt—it fits you very well. What’s it made of? You could try summer versions of the looks, if you wanted to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238391 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:28:57 +0000 Katerina 2238391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all these skirts and the outfits are smashing. The skirt in 3 - 4 is stunning, love this floral pattern and the colours on you. It looks great the way you styled it with black and the new denim jacket (which is excellent btw).<br /> The last outfit is just beautiful. You look gorgeous in all these outfits. As for the stompy boots - there is no too old IMO. Only the question of if it is your style - which it clearly is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238388 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:02:19 +0000 rachylou 2238388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is fantastic. I think one is only too old for stompy boots when they become too heavy for you to lift your feet… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238382 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:30:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 2238382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I definitely don’t think too old. Stompy boots are not really my style, I have had some pairs that are just a little bit stompy and I think they did make me feel more powerful when I was going into battle for primary health care in meetings with the district health boards! I think your new boots look great and will juxtapose nicely with your pretty skirts especially the one in pic 5 which is my all-time favourite of your skirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238380 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:38:41 +0000 approprio 2238380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s the ticket. You are never too old for stompy boots. As long as they’re comfy and roomy enough for a woolly sock.</p> <p>I think they will look great with the skirt in 5.</p> <p>if that’s too warm, you’ll need a pair of stompy sandals next… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-winter-in-the-wrong-hemisphere#post-2238375 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 06:27:40 +0000 Sally 2238375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Anne.&nbsp; Outfit 5 is the one I wore with my old boots.&nbsp; They are pull on ...maybe not as stompy as the new ones.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>