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Embellished pockets on jeans over 40?

Mo

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I saw this at the Tampa zoo yesterday, and I see it a lot still in Tahoe in general. (I think that may be a regional thing honestly) But anyway, I know that some have deemed this a juvenile look, so does it follow that if you are sporting it over 40 you may be aging yourself?
I own 2 pair, both by Miss Me, and it's sort of a trademark thing for the brand. But I continue to have a little tiny voice nagging at the back of my mind about whether it's time to retire them. Problem is, they both fit great and are in pristine shape! Oh, and fleur de lis have an extra little spot in my heart since I fell in love with my sweetie in New Orleans and we consider the city our special place to go. Exhibits A and B in pics.

Yay - it is a trademark, much as the arcuate pockets on Levi's, don't worry
Nay - time to get the sparkles off that booty!

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rachylou

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I don't understand why embellished pockets are supposed to be a juvenile look. Today's child wears The New Drab. Totally sans embellishment.

???

shiny

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See, there are always exceptions to every rule.

I particularly like the white pair of jeans on you and they are not reading juvenile to me. They look nice and dressy to me. I vote yay for sure with those!

RoseandJoan

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I think the fleur de lis is okay in my opinion Mo, where I find the look jeuvenile is when the bling escapes the pockets onto the thigh area or is overly cute as in butterflys or hearts.

Gaylene

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Maybe the fact that the younger generation has moved on to a different look might be what makes embellished jeans look dated, especially on an older woman?

That said, I hate the idea of "rules" at any age. What you wear should be a combination of what you like to put on your body and where you plan to wear it. Embellished jeans on a 40 year-old might be a bit strange at the office, but, in the evening, at a rock concert, why not?

As long as you like them, Mo, wear and enjoy your embellished jeans. When the tiny voice changes to a scream, then it may be time to re-think.

RoseandJoan

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Mo

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Oooh, furry pockets lol!!!
Thanks for the reassurance ladies. I don't want to veer into Jersey Shore looks or being Cougariffic, if you know what I mean. I think there can be a balance . . . I just didn't want to be 'that' girl. @@

CK

I don't think they look juvenile, but perhaps a bit dated. But then, I am not really a bling sort of person - I don't even wear much jewelry. I do like it better on the white pair.

biscuitsmom

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With your ass? Hell yeah!

rachylou

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No, what are those pants... they look like they have a gross disease...

...@gaylene - I think you may have a point about the young'uns having moved on and the dating of embellished jeans...

The white jeans are pretty awesome, tho, "dated" or not.

Mo

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BM you really did have me laughing out loud just now!
Cindy, I totally get that . . . I feel the same about leopard print in general (and I still have a leopard top LOL!)

biscuitsmom

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shedev

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I feel the old rules about what to wear at 40 are dated, much like not wearing white after labor day. You look great in the jeans.

Anonymous

I agree, the jeans look great on you! But, having recently posted the am I tool old for flap pockets post, I'm not the best judge of this. I don't know, maybe it's all in *how* you wear them. They way you've styled them, they aren't over the top because the rest of the outfit is not flashy.

Anonymous

What BM said!
Oh wise words lol

rae

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I think it is a generalization... Embellished pockets can and do look juvenile *and* dated to my eye in many instances. However. This is the Miss Me logo, it's a meaningful symbol to you, and it's done in a way that is very tasteful. Makes all the difference.

CocoLion

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The jeans look good on you Mo. And it makes sense this look is popular in places like Tahoe/Reno, given the fun, glitz and glamor of the gaming industry. OK there's tragedy in the gaming industry too but I won't get into that LOL.

Marley

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The jeans look fantastic on you Mo! I wouldn't be so concerned about the juvenile aspect as perhaps the dated aspect - but even then, I'm kind of a rebel when it comes to what is "in" and what is "out." If you continue to wear these, I would make sure that the rest of my outfit (especially the top) is structured with a modern classic cut!

catgirl

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I love this style - I need all the booty help I can get. Is it dated? I see it around here all the time. That could easily be a sign that it's a dated look. But I don't care, because I like it anyway.

Laura

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You look great in these jeans. However, I wouldn't wear them in my 40s. Sorry to be the lone dissenting voice

Angie

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These jeans are sentimental and for that reason alone I like them as well as how great they fit your curves.

That said, I don't think it's an age thing as much as a dated thing. Although in Vegas - these would not look dated at all.

Anonymous

Ditto what Rae said. Actually around here this sort of pocket treatment is most often seen on the very young (or used to be. They have moved on) or older women who pile on the bling. It has special meaning to you so you should keep wearing them and not worry about whether they are dated.

Anonymous

Ah I've been scratching my head thinking if I had seen those around these parts, as to judge dateness, but I can't come up with an answer. Seeing Angie's answer, perhaps is time to consider retirement.

Echo

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Hmm, it is always harder to answer a question honestly when someone is wearing the item in question. No one wants to offend. I am not a fan of embellished pockets in general, whether the wearer is 20 or 40. Highly stylized items of any sort naturally date faster than others.

Mo

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Echo, I do understand your hesitation, but by all means, don't hold back on my account. I can definitely separate dated clothing from my own person and not take offense!! And thank you for being honest
Also thank you all for weighing in.
Angie, the point about sentimentality totally hits the nail on the head here. I wouldn't think of wearing this kind of jean in a cross, or wings, or whatever other styles are available, but the fleur de lis do make all the difference (to me). I am not racing out to buy any more, by the way, I just want to enjoy these as long as it's not a total faux pas

Angie

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That style spirit sounds perfectly fab to me

shiny

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This is a great thread and I'm so glad Mo you started it, and gave us pictures too.

I was one on other thread that said bling on the rear of jeans looks juvenile. Then I saw your photos. And it gave me pause. I was absolutely NOT thinking about dated-ness of a trend. I was thinking only about my own self here... and projecting.

You see, I'm only 5' tall. I am starting to finally look my age, but I have spent decades being confused for someone far younger, which you'd think would be nice, but is actually quite annoying and frustrating. I got mistaken as the nanny rather than the mom routinely. In business I got mistaken as less experienced than I actually was, based on initial impressions. I got carded not just at bars, but buying nicotine gum -- you have to be 16; I was friggin' FORTY.. and with my teens.. and the clerk still thought I was *younger* sister... this is happening less and less these days, as my skin/hair is finally catching up to my age.

Needless to say, I'm VERY sensitive to this. I have made it a lifelong practice to try and dress my age. But when you are only 5' and size 14 jeans in the children's section of places like Old Navy work on you... well... you wind up with some of those in your closet.

Which is the only reason my eye says "no" to the embellished jean idea -- it has nothing at all to do with trends.

But then I see them on you, Mo, and I read this thread.. and I have to ask: why is this any different than the whole sequin trend?

See, I like the white jeans on you because I can totally see doing that for a holiday type party. Or dressed down but just adding a nod to sequin trend.

They aren't pink or baby blue or rainbows. The embellishments seem tasteful and adult. I may not personally opt for these because I'm only 5' tall... but... What am I missing here?

Carole

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Well let me just add, I would never had thought you we're over 40!

Mo

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Carole, I'm just a bit older than Angie (sshhhhh)

Shiny, I get that we all have our own preconceptions and personal experiences that affect how we feel about and judge some things - but I had also heard this 'juvenile' comment elsewhere . . . maybe on What Not To Wear?? Interesting thought about the sequins and beading on skirts or tops being a big thing, so what is different with studs and silvery thread on jean pockets. Hmmm . . .

April

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What Laura said.

To me, it's one of those situations where something can *look* good but not *feel* right at a certain age.

Now, I'm far closer to 50 than 40, so consider the source.

And I'm also aware that you're in two places (Florida and Tahoe) that I have spent enough time in to know that dressing there differs considerably from the Northeast., so my thoughts may not reflect the reality of your surroundings.

If it's not an insane question, what does SO think?

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