https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:07:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103643 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:43:14 +0000 Ledonna N. 2103643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been a fan of your style from the time I used to lurk on this page. I feel like Billie has been influenced by you.</p> <p>I know I have. Style is what you make of it and you rock hard</p> <p>It’s challenging taking care of a parent I know first hand. It changes your life hang in there </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103609 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:44:32 +0000 Gaylene 2103609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Janet said! &nbsp;And big KD Lang and Billie Eilish fan here— two women who march to their own beat. How can that kind of confidence and authenticity EVER NOT be stylish? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103603 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:24:22 +0000 annagybe 2103603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So ShopBop is having a Spring Event, and they were able to apply the discount to most of my order. So Yay, it'll be a bit cheaper.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103587 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 18:34:07 +0000 Beth Ann 2103587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that snakeskin top --- wear it to grocery shop, wear it to the library, wear it anywhere you want to go!</p> <p>Caregiving is important, and very challenging.&nbsp; Your dad is fortunate to have you (maybe you can get him an electric blanket and turn down the heat?????) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103518 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:52:14 +0000 Janet 2103518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of like the idea of middle aged Billie style! You always manage to rock a singular style that challenges norms in the best way. I say keep on rocking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103429 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:25:30 +0000 Bijou 2103429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Annagybe dealing with sick parents is incredibly tough, emotionally and physically and can be a long road. If you clothing is comfort or armour, then why not? You have fab style and so does Billie. Not many people can dress like you do and look authentic, but you are the real deal. I seriously wish I could wear this style too because it is so cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103408 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:57:46 +0000 Kate 2103408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all the items in your finds, particularly the sherpa jacket and COH jeans. I'd wear those in a hot minute.</p> <p>Speaking of hot... .For the last 10 years before my mother died, she would paralyze me into a heat coma whenever I stayed with her. No windows open, ever. And my childhood home is on the water! Nice breezes, fresh air—nope. Just heat, blasting heat, no matter the season.<br />And the heating bill was enormous. You're such a trouper!</p> <p>I love androgynous clothing and always have. And love confounding expectations even more. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103382 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:16:03 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2103382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been leaning into hoodies and glitter sneakers this month, and carrying my quilted chain trim backpack all the time. Also growing my hair tho no interesting color. I was thinking It was a spanish countryside effect (I was almost late for a conference call today due to a goat traffic jam) — I think I’d rather call it homage to Billie (or you!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103332 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:45:17 +0000 Liesbeth 2103332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know your style well enough to comment on this direction. But I know when I was looking up tomboy style on pinterest I got so many results of/for/by lesbians and other queer folks. I don't mind much as I'm all for gender fluidity, yet I do take some offence to the idea that an interest in menswear is an indication of one's sexual preference. Anyways, this is no doubt a fraction of the prejudice that actual lgtbq people face. So I suggest you wear your outward fluidity with pride, the more of us there are the more people will learn not to judge so quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103316 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:33:00 +0000 Jessikams 2103316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seriously laughing at hot flashes plus old guys who want the heat cranked up! Different life stages clashing.</p> <p>I am often assumed to be gay too. It’s the short hair I guess, plus somewhat androgynous dressing. I hardly think about it anymore, except every once in a while I realize that somebody I know has been operating on a wrong assumption all along...! Kinda funny. I figure it’s the sign of a limited imagination, to imagine that “straight” equals “feminine”. This is all evolving quite a lot these days.</p> <p>Anyway I think your new style direction sounds fun! Enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103315 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:56:53 +0000 slim cat 2103315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going for looser and bigger sized clothes/getting old stuff out of holding zone - totally understand that. After disastrous sorta date I wanted to dress and look like HID ( as you aptly put it ) and get all men running &nbsp;away from me .<br />Like all &nbsp;your finds and love snake skin printed top. Maybe there would be occasion or just the day you want to wear it.<br />Billie Eilish is cool and makes fashion houses bend to her will - respect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103309 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:29:35 +0000 Jaime 2103309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Billie Eilish's style and popularity is one of the bright spots in the world today. Go for it. Assuming people are lesbian or anything else because of what they wear is completely dated.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103307 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:32:50 +0000 rachylou 2103307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In is in. Cool is as cool does. And apparently hot flashes are in, because I’m fairly certain I’m suffering from them. Followed by chills. Last but not least, my bff tells me I’m a gay man trapped in a woman’s body. He’s hilarious. *Whatever* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103298 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:59:25 +0000 kellygirl 2103298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see the similarities. I love Billies style and I love yours. What Angie said about looking current and being authentic. I hope you posts some WIWs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103296 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:42:01 +0000 Angie 2103296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May need to wear shorts at home with Dad cranking up that heat!&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>Sweet&nbsp;<b>Anna</b>, the items look like stash that work and fit in marvelously &nbsp;with your fun and unique style persona. Always off-kilter in an interesting, current and very fun way. Brought back to balance with confidence and authenticity. There is usually a back story, intrigue, and lots of passion. Always GOOD :)</p> <p>Gender is very fluid these days. That in itself is part of your intrigue.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103288 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:29:55 +0000 Carla 2103288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 :-(<br />#2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103285 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:07:25 +0000 annagybe 2103285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Carla, she's only 19, but thanks for the compliment.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA Carla, I looked up her Chanel outfit for the Oscars, I watched the Oscars, but missed that. I really liked her performance though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103284 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:05:56 +0000 JAileen 2103284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sherpa jacket. &nbsp;I’ve wanted one for quite awhile. &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>Nearly 20 years ago my mother and I went to the wedding of a childhood friend of mine. &nbsp;My husband stayed home with our son because it was the middle of the school year. &nbsp;I’d known my friend since kindergarten. &nbsp;She is lesbian and someone asked me something that made me realize they thought I was too. &nbsp;Except for the wedding itself, I wore my typical casual clothes that included Patagonia fleece. &nbsp;Maybe Toronto was dressier than here. &nbsp;I’m not sure.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103279 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:55:51 +0000 Carla 2103279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally get this, but I would say the Billie Eilish is a 20 something Annagybe! &nbsp;:-) &nbsp;I don’t like what happened to her in the Channel recently, but in general appreciate her style, and LOVE the Vogue cover with the tropical jacket. &nbsp;She did an interview for CBC radio that was quite interesting, during which she addressed her style. &nbsp;She claims that she doesn’t want folks commenting or speculating about her body or size. &nbsp;Interesting that she is now making a splash in the fashion world.</p> <p>Liking ALL your FINDS very much, and contemplating elastic waist paper bag jeans for myself. &nbsp;</p> <p>Rock on, Anna!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103270 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:38:30 +0000 cindysmith 2103270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hot flashes suck. I'm dealing with them now. (((hugs))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/middle-aged-billie-eilish-and-other-musings#post-2103267 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:07:33 +0000 annagybe 2103267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I'm not so sure what is happening with me. I redid my hair, a bit darker and brighter, goth rainbow unicorn, as we dubbed it. I'll try to upload a pic later.<br />I've been wearing a lot of sweatshirts, I got some cool hoodies in Kyiv from a Ukrainian/German artist, one has the phrase "Inhale Art, Not Cocaine". And straight to baggier jeans, older Gap pants, and basic black leggings with fancy sneakers. Recently bought an XXL men's sherpa jean jacket.<br />Honestly, I feel like an much older and fatter Billie Eilish (especially after seeing a few of recent performances on TV). And not very feminine. Except for the ruffled H&amp;M dress, but that also has no shape.<br />A while ago, I came up my own descriptive acronym, after talking to my coworker in the elevator while leaving work. I was wearing cowboy boots and loose jeans, we were discussing KD Lang. I realized that it was a very lesbian conversation. I came up with HID (Heterosexual In Disguise), told my coworker the next day, she thought it was hilarious. More than once in my life people have assumed I'm a lesbian, which probably doesn't help my dating life (another topic). At this point in life, I don't get offended, just more WTF. Funnily enough I got less of those assumptions when I was skinnier.<br />I did just do a bit on online retail therapy from ShopBop, the tops are more fitted, though they may not fit. I see UmmLila got the snakeskin top a while ago.&nbsp; ShopBop is not good at sizing info.<br />It's a bit of foolish purchase, because I have nothing in my social schedule coming in the near future.<br />Trying to figure out if this direction is a good thing, or just some weird comfort/armor situation.</p> <p>ETA On top of dealing with Dad, I'm pretty sure I'm in perimenopause and that ain't helping at all. Yay hot flashes with scrawny old man who needs the heat up</p> <p>ETA 2: The sweatshirt artist&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.artzakharov.com/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.agzakharov.com/">http://www.agzakharov.com/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/art__zakharov/">https://www.instagram.com/art__zakharov/</a></p>