https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031727 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:13:51 +0000 Ingunn 1031727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to a punk rock concert with my teenagers last week, wearing a leather jacket and Chucks but styled very grown up and age appropriate. I remained in the background and let them do the "mush pit" thing without me to avoid too much embarassment. Later they told me that it was cool to have me there! As for knee tall boots with short skirts, I think it's all about the styling wether it reads "young" or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031722 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:59:55 +0000 dakotacheryl 1031722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought my OTK boots last year after seeing a talk show with Jane Fonda and saw her wearing a pair with a nice heavy weight legging...she rocked the look and I decided in my mid-50's I could too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031709 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:37:05 +0000 Anonymous 1031709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knee high boots are for any age. <br />As for embarrassing the kids, well it's my only fun in life ;)! That's what parents are for </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031648 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:53:22 +0000 Gaylene 1031648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Anna, those boots are awesome. OK--taking vinyl, see-thru boots off the banned list.</p> <p>In all seriousness, though, Trisha, I think age-appropriate dressing is more about personal style, confidence, and context than do's and don'ts. I suppose the only guideline that makes sense to me is to ask myself if what I'm wearing is something that an adult would wear in that particular setting. If I'm not sure about an item, or trend, or style, it's usually a sign that I might want to think a bit about how I could wear the look in a more sophisticated way or, perhaps, in another setting. If I'm still unsure, I take it as a sign it's time to move on and explore other options because wearing the same look over and over as the decades pass is just too dull in my books. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031609 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:35:01 +0000 froggiebecky 1031609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, you would rock those boots. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031580 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:14:35 +0000 Lantana 1031580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Embarrassing the kids can be fun. Problem is, they grow up and lose their easy scorn and it gets harder to shock them. In fact, they actually start to be proud of Ma and Pa's quirks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031579 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:13:46 +0000 annagybe 1031579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But, but I like these clear boots:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hkfashiongeek.com/2013/01/shoerotica-acne-parker-plastic.html">http://www.hkfashiongeek.com/2.....astic.html</a></p> <p>But for the record, I'm 41, I wear tall boots and OTK's. It's all in styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031574 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:09:16 +0000 Echo 1031574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you will embarrass your kids unless you show up at school in a mini and OTK boots with stiletto heels. Knee high boots are very appropriate at all ages (it is heel height that could be more of an issue, IMO). And yikes, I've heard of people reconsidering their wardrobe at 40, but 30 is still quite young (as is 40, actually)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031568 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:01:20 +0000 Trisha Jackson 1031568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just don't want to come off as trying to be young. I also don't want to embarrass my kids. Sometimes I think my shorts or dresses may be short but I love my legs. I guess if you wear it with confidence you can pull it off. Thanks ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031419 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:59:07 +0000 deb 1031419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 'older' than 30 person wearing them again this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031371 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:10:52 +0000 Caro in Oz 1031371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm over 60 &amp; will be keeping &amp; wearing mine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031370 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:09:58 +0000 Gaylene 1031370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fashion rule to follow in this case is as long as you zip them up (or get someone else to help you, in a pinch) you can wear it. That rule, by the way, applies to jeans, jackets, dresses, and other items of clothing, as well as boots.</p> <p>Seriously, haven't we demolished these myths about what you can, and supposedly can't, wear at xx age. I'm a big advocate of age-appropriate dressing, but these kind of mindless, blanket "guidelines" make me want to strangle someone. And, I think I'd have a good chance of getting off if I could fill the jury with women of a "certain" age. Just who are these @%*?@ whippersnappers (now there's a nice old lady word, for you) who would dare to tell me what I can, and can't wear!</p> <p>**Making an exception, though, for Rachylou's vinyl, see-thru, thigh-high boots-- on reflection, probably best to leave anything vinyl, see-thru alone once you are collecting old age cheques.** </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031366 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:07:36 +0000 qfbrenda 1031366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom is in her 70s and rocked her knee high black boots and jeans with leather-look strips on the side today.&nbsp; She looked awesome.&nbsp; :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031328 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:29:16 +0000 viva 1031328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am about to turn 50 and I love my knee-high boots. I wear them with skinny pants tucked in and also with skirts. They are a staple to me! Could not get through fall and winter without them. Enjoy them!! You've got at least 20 years, as far as I am concerned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031305 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:18:16 +0000 Janet 1031305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If knee high boots are wrong for anyone over 30, someone is gonna have to pry them out of my 70-year-old hands someday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031302 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:15:53 +0000 rachylou 1031302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. Unless they're vinyl see thru ones. In which case, maybe no one can wear them ;&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031268 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:32:57 +0000 Anonymous 1031268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031266 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:31:54 +0000 Suz 1031266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If knee high boots are inappropriate on women over 30, half the female population of Canada (where I live) is in serious trouble.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031256 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:23:45 +0000 Marley 1031256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never thought of knee-high boots as being something that only those under 30 could wear.&nbsp; They are totally appropriate to wear over 30!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031254 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:22:19 +0000 Glory 1031254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031251 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:18:28 +0000 Stephanie 1031251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love knee high boots with skinnies or skirts/dresses for the fall and winter.&nbsp; Being in your 30s is definitely not too old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031248 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:12:35 +0000 MsMary 1031248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh.&nbsp; </p> <p>Yes, it's okay to wear knee high boots over 30. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-over-30#post-1031245 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:10:12 +0000 Trisha Jackson 1031245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am updating my fall winter wardrobe, some of my outfits I am going to wear knee high boots. Is that ok? I don't want to look like I'm trying to be 20 because I'm not. Just asking. Thanks </p>