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Marley

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Hi Everyone - long time no WIW post! My DH uses our camera for his job now so its almost never at home anymore - but today he forgot it - hahahahaha! - so, I can post a WIW! Woo-hoo!
I have several questions and I'd appreciate honest answers, OK?

1) Are these distressed jeans inappropriate for me (a women over 60) to be wearing?

2) Disregarding how you answer #1, which length is the best? #1 - or #2 and #3? (They are cropped so I can't wear them full-length.)

3) Which footwear would you recommend with these? #s 1 - 3 are ankle strap sandals. #s5 and 6 are white booties.

4) I am wearing a short necklace in these pics. Do you think that is the right length - or, should I go with something longer?

Any other ideas you might have is greatly apprediated!

And, for those who are interested:
AG Ex-Boyfriend crop jeans
Express white "silky" tee with Michael Stars metallic tank underneath (ordinarilly I wear a white tank, but they are all in the laundry)
2 Target skinny metallic belts buckled together and then wrapped around my waist 2 times
Sandals - Steve Maddon
Booties - Jeffrey Campbell
Handbag - BCBG Generation

ETA: oops - pics were out of order - I think I've got it sorted now

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Latest reply was from rachylou

Anonymous

No- not inappropriate
Both shoes are great (love those booties)
Shorter length with sandal
Either length with bootie, you could even wear them unrolled with the bootie.
Nice to see you post a WIW, you always look FAB.

Gaylene

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On you, the distressed jeans are fabulous (and I'm not a big fan of distressed jeans).

Love both the shoes--and I agree with Tracina that shorter length looks good with the sandals. The small necklace is fine because it is unobtrusive; I'd actually like the outfit with nothing at the neck--that would give it a clean simplicity that looks modern and fresh. Well done!

suzyq

I'm not qualified to answer styling questions but you look awesome! Love the booties and always wondered how I would wear them well you've got that sorted out for me. You do NOT look inappropriate. You look like a lady who knows what she wants and means business.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

You look killer beautiful, Marley. So nice to see you post again. I love the almost white from head to toe. It's so chic and pretty - although you bat for Team Tough.

Here's my 2 cents, and you know I am always honest:

1. The rips are not inappropriate because they are still very covered - no huge gaping holes that show big patches of skin. And nothing is tight. It's baggy and light, which makes the difference to my eye. You also added in the chic with the silk, wearing white, silver belt, and good shoes. This is not a look that every 60 year old can pull off - but you do. There is no doubt in my mind that this look fits with your persona, Marley. Extremely well in fact. (And on that note - I am 43 and I would not pull off this torn jeans look because it's just not me. It would not mesh with my strict and neat persona. Not authentic - and would not work ironically either. It would feel and therefore look wrong). I'm rambling, but I hope that makes sense.

2. I prefer the shorter lengths.

3. Both pairs of footwear are equally fabulous.

4. Short necklace is perfect. I like how it adds a sense of refinement to the torn jeans.

I'm thrilled you're having fun shopping again. SO lovely to see you. xo

shedev

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I like how you styled the jeans.

Anonymous

Love how you have styled this -- not inappropriate at all. Love it with te booties in particular. Your hair is looking great too.

Transcona Shannon

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You wear these jeans with panache Marley and they look fab on you. Absolutely LOVE the look in pic #4.

FlorenceFearne

Honesty, full speed ahead.

1) I don't think distressed jeans are inappropriate, especially since your style generally is a little edgier and that makes them look deliberate.

2) I prefer the shorter length, as the jeans are a loose fit and the higher cuff shows off your slender ankles and gives you shape.

3) Sandals are definitely more traditionally "pretty" as they accentuate the aforementioned slender ankles, but the boots are great also.

4) I think short necklace is a good call since you already have added interest lower down with the metallic belts.

All that said, I do not love this specific wash of denim. I saw a lot of it growing up, and no matter how many times it comes back, I just cannot love it. You look lovely, every single other thing about this is a 10, but I have a personal dislike for light denim. Still, I don't think there's any reason to believe that anyone else feels that way; Angie is the resident expert, and had no such criticism.

Jules

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Are you kidding? You look freaking amazing. Haven't seen any of your WIWs that I can recall, love your style here. This 39 yo is going to need to seriously upgrade my faded/distressed BF looks!

JulieJohn

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I don't care for really distressed stuff on anyone. That said, I think you wear this beautifully for your age or any age. Your hairdo is so fresh and rocker cool! The shoes I prefer are the booties, which are drop dead fab. What a creative idea to buckle two belts together. You are chic and ageless, and you always will be.

Krista

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This is such an awesome outfit, Marley! It is not inappropriate AT ALL, it is 100% fab. I prefer the length in #3, I love it with the sandals, but the booties are good too. The necklace is a very nice addition. Y.L.F!!!

Suz

(website)

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Oh, Marley, you made me sigh with delight. I just ADORE you in both versions of this look (booties and sandals). Far from being "inappropriate," it is absolutely right for you and perfectly expressive of your personal style. Tough, yet pretty. Current. In the know. And also comfortable, practical, easy to wear. Unpretentious.

To me, you're showcasing in a perfect way how a woman over 60 can be age-appropriate AND completely on trend. As Angie says, your jeans may be distressed, but your overall outfit is covered, modest, and fresh rather than heavy. You glow.

I like the pants rolled shorter to showcase the footwear. I like both footwear options equally for different purposes. I like the necklace this length - or not at all.

YLF!

kellygirl

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You must have DH forget the camera more often. These are fab looks--both with sandals and boots. I'm wearing my light wash ripped jeans today too but I don't look nearly as fab. LOVE your WIW's! Totally age appropriate too.

catgirl

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Marley, I am speechless. You are so fab and I'm in awe.

Kari

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Angie said it beautifully, but I think that the jeans are absolutely appropriate. They work with your style, and I love the pairing of the jeans and the dressier but still slouchy blouse. I like the jeans worn at the more cropped length. Such a fresh and beautiful outfit, and I'm very glad that you stopped by to post again.

Jaime

(website)

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Angie and everyone put it so well. These jeans are not in the least inappropriate on you - 60 year old Marley wears them perfectly. Agree that both shoes are fantastic, the necklace works and you look all around wonderful!

Marley

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Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for all of your nice comments! And, for giving me "permission" to wear the distressed jeans Also, Angie - thank you for explaining why this outfit works for me - I sort of knew, instincitively why it did - but you put it into words so nicely, that now I can actually verbalize it when trying to put outfits together. And, you are right - this perfectly captures my persona - and that's why I feel so comfy in it. I just wish that I had a little bit of your strict and neat genes, because sometimes I go over the edge of RATE and its not pretty!
So, thank you again everyone for your feedback. It feels nice to be back on the "WIW Circuit!"

Debbie

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Marley I love this look on you! I think it fits you perfectly. I love those boots.
Have your husband forget the camera more often.

cciele

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I love everything about these looks, Marley. Totally suits your edgy persona, and the muted tones are very sophisticated. And I'm really liking the Everly's in white!

In My Joi

(website)

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I love this look on you Marley!! I hope to look as fabulous when I am over 60!

1) I think generally I wouldn't think so, but the way you have styled them knocks my socks off

3) I love the white booties with it, it is edgy and trendy

4) The neckline looks perfect to me

rae

(website)

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Higher roll, either shoe, NOT inappropriate! With your sass, I think you can pull off most anything. Especially when the fit of these items are nice and fluid and elegant, rather than tight and teenybopperish, if that makes sense.

Beth Ann

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I'm in agreement with Angie and most of the others regarding your styling questions, but I wanted to pop in and say that I need to see different visions of "appropriate" dressing in women my age and older, and indeed, of all ages. It seems to me that personal style is everybit as key as environmental expectations. Even though we have very different bodies and styles, I learn about what is possible from your beautiful posts.

You look amazing!

Ingunn

(website)

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Initially I would think that distressed jeans would look a bit off, but your photos prove me SO wrong! You look sensational, and very hic. I love both pairs of shoes and all your accessorizing. You look fantastic!

Marley

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Beth Ann - you are so right - we really do need to see different visions of "appropriate" dressing from all ages of women - and, like Angie's example in her comments (about how distressed jeans would not work on her - a 40 something women) "appropriate" dressing has as much to do with personal style as it does with age and environment! It would be good to explore that more! Gotta' run now - but will be thinking about this and may pop back in later! And Beth - thank you!
And - Rae - I knew that you'd know exactly where those jeans should be rolled (you're soooo good!) - and thanks Ingunn for your confirmation that this outfit works for me!

texstyle

(website)

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I love this look on you - it seems appropriate and fun and stylish. Both shoes are so fab you could easily go either way but I have a slight preference for the boot style with the tough jeans.

Lisa

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I don't think age is a factor for this or any outfit. It's all about fit and personality and I think thees fit nicely and work with your personal style. I like both shoes but prefer the booties, but I am a boot gal anyway. These soft colors are lovely on you!

AviaMariah

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Over 60? I just about fell off my chair. I would never have guessed. I am blown away by #4. LOVE those JC boots!

Caro in Oz

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I love this on you Marley & I love what Angie said - it is to do with personality NOT age. YLF - your hair looks amazing.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Marley, it's great to see your post. You look terrific in this outfit. Even though my comments will echo others here, I'll add them anyway, just because! The distressed jeans suit your style; your haircut has edge, and so dressing with edge is totally congruent, in my view. I love the pretty sandals with the light and floaty looking top. I also love the airy booties for the bit of toughness they add to the outfit. I like the shorter roll better. The necklace works better than a long one might, I think, but I wonder if you could fasten it just a little bit shorter, so the pendant clears the edge of the scoop neck a little more. I love the polish of the clutch with this look, too!

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