Dresscode for twentysomething women!

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

So heres my question.

For those of us born without an innate fasion sense, myself included, how are we supposed to know that the stores are wrong and crazy when they try sell us things like leggings and a miniskirt?

Because after a certain age, you know what is age-appropriate. Unless your name is Mariah Carey...

When in doubt, err on the conservative. You've also been around long enough to know that fad clothing isn't worth the investment. Keep a wardrobe of classic staples and add a fun piece or two so you can experiment with the wacky fashion suggestions thrown off the runway.

And note: if you feel funny coming out of the dressing room to peek at yourself in the mirror, then chances are the look doesn't work for you!

[AlphaFrog]

Also, does it look good on YOU? You can get away with things that aren't high fashion do's, as long as it fits YOUR shape.

[GeekyPenguin]

I really like the croxfords...to wear on our boat.

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

I really like the croxfords...to wear on our boat.

please tell me you're joking

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

please tell me you're joking

She just wanted to use "croxfords" in a sentence. It'll be ok.

[tunatartare]

Oh thank you. My heart nearly skipped a beat when I read that.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

please tell me you're joking

I do like them, but just for on the boat! I think they'd be nice for on the boat - not too slippery and water wouldn't stay in my shoes.

[tunatartare]

If your 11 year old cousin and her friends would wear it, or if they sell a look just like in Limited Too, then you should not be wearing it.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Because after a certain age, you know what is age-appropriate. Unless your name is Mariah Carey...

When in doubt, err on the conservative. You've also been around long enough to know that fad clothing isn't worth the investment. Keep a wardrobe of classic staples and add a fun piece or two so you can experiment with the wacky fashion suggestions thrown off the runway.

And note: if you feel funny coming out of the dressing room to peek at yourself in the mirror, then chances are the look doesn't work for you!

I get that to an extent, but it's not the only thing that we're told is "in" I can't think of a good example at the moment.

Clearly leggings on me would not be cute, but I don't think they're the end all of fasion disasters

But reading the fasion magazines don't help, half the stuff in there is crap too. AND it tends to cost 300 dollars a sleeve... Almost NOTHING on a runway model looks good in real life without drastic changes. I've seen weirder outfits on models than on the homeless. Sigh, where's the fashion for the rest of us?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Clearly leggings on me would not be cute, but I don't think they're the end all of fasion disasters

Let's review:

Originally Posted by AXiD670

Care to edit?

[tunatartare]

Those leggings would look hot with the lime green crocs.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Those leggings would look hot with the lime green crocs.

And a black micro-mini, and an off the shoulders turquoise dance sweater.

Don't forget the neon scrunchi or banana clip for your hair, either.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Let's review:



Care to edit?

Ok, THOSE leggings are the end all of fasion disaters...

But I still think it would be cute for teen-ish age.