Ditch These Fashion Trends if You're Over 50! What To Wear Instead!

[@carolegrant5668]

I’m 64 and I’ve recently been wearing loafers, socks and a shorter skirt (with tights)! Oversized jacket. I always agree with you, but still wear what I fancy to stay current. I hope I look ok and get compliments!

[@annapetryk]

If you're pulling this off, just go for it ❤

[@mhtammi]

I’m 64 as well and I’m enjoying wearing all different kinds of styles depending on how I feel when I get up. My nieces have been an influence. One is a soccer playing engineering student and the other is a ballerina attending art school. I love how what they wear is a reflection of their personalities.

[@traceytrotter9934]

Same age same here!

[@TheGreeneyes181]

I am 33 but I hope at the age of 50+ I will still wear what I want and don’t give a f…

[@barbararupert4774]

I agree with ALL your opinions on "don't " especially BoHo.

[@pippinhillhaviland1147]

Agreed!

[@nikkisue1715]

Love hearing your opinions. 57 is still considered young. I am going to be turning 68 next month and I am still embracing wearing loafers, but I agree that wearing short skirts and ankle socks will NOT be something I will be styling. I gave up leggings years ago, but I like the English look of wearing them tucked into a riding boot and worn with a wool blazer. I like to stick to a classic look most of the time.

[@aikanae1]

A lot of those things wouldn't be noticed and don't make a difference to anyone else. What I dislike most about the way fashion is used is it encourages us to be petty and judgy of each other.

[@Ryanneey]

Are you judging the judgment 😅 it's like judgment inception!

[@emilyevans6989]

I know a lot of women who have always incorporated bits of Boho in their looks. Maybe just a few elements. If they’ve been rocking it a long time, I think it’s GREAT. If someone isn’t confident in it, it kind of goes wrong quickly.

[@Lol-bb6gg]

Boho touches can be lovely for example a paisley scarf or fringed bag, but not top to toe. You can run the risk of the mad cat lady look🤣

[@LisaFaiss]

I agree with most except on the Boho. I live in an artsy town and many older women here wear Stevie Nicks style and look great. I’m planning on sewing a Boho style top to pair with jeans because I don’t want the flouncy material to overwhelm my petite frame.

[@ChristellaLuna]

I agree. Stevie herself still dresses boho, and she is in her mid 70s.

[@pippinhillhaviland1147]

I so agree!

[@AnneHewitt]

Usually I am in agreement with you, but I think almost all of these trends could be worn well by women 50 and older. I think the key bit of advice you gave was that you have to make some updates and adjustments. It is wet and cold where I live right now and I am wearing chunky chelsea boots and chunky loafers on repeat. I feel that they give my preppy leaning style a little edge. I am also on the lookout for a pair of vintage Frye engineer boots. I think they will add some tension to some of my tweedy-tailored items. Finally, I love some boho touches, especially in the summer. I often wear embroidered tops or tops with a little beading. From a practical standpoint they add interest to my outfits without me needing to add layers or a bunch of jewelry. There are some gorgeous older woman on social media right now who are breaking all of these rules and looking beautiful while at it.

[@vickielarson5444]

I don’t like chunky loafers . I love the traditional slim classic loafers!

[@BornToRun.]

I agree 💯 with your suggestions. Fun video!

[@honeybee12566]

Regarding Boho. We can't all look like Stevie Nicks. I saw her in concert this year and quite frankly, it looked like it took a lot of money and effort or her to pull off. She didn't jsut pop into a thrift store and pull together an outfit. And those tresses couldn't have all been hers still. But we do love her, and her looks. But that's show biz stuff. I recently stopped dying my hair and decided to grow it out long. It was just too much upkeep. It is very curly and lots of grey. I have a vision in my head that I'd like to appear ertherial and artsy as I enter my 60's. Perhaps like a mermaid witch who reads Tarot cards, grows herbs to make tinctures and paints. However, I know I probably can't pull that off without a full on stylist to help me put outfits together. So I think that incorporating just a few boho peices into my otherwise preppy wardwrobe might be the key. In jewelry perhaps, or some sparkly eyeshadow and a fun boot and vest. Not over the top. I tend towards the monochrome look now, and try to incorporate one statement piece, like a hat, a sparkly leopard boot with a cashmere poncho. It's not quite boho unless I do big hair and a fun statement necklace or something drapey. It seems to only work for evening atire. Not practicle for daytime activities. However, those of us who are no longer worried about the male gaze or trying to impress a boss., who just want to have fun with fashion, where can we turn for examples? It is harder to pull off the trendy styles as we age . The world is less forgiving of us when we seem to sidestep our "place" in society. The younger trends are aimed at being sexy. And when we copy sexy, we get tagged as "hipsters," trying to attract, or appear cool to the younger generations. That gives way to the queston,; After a lifetime of responsibilities and pleasing our bosses, husbands, children, once the husbands have gone off with their younger partners, the kids have grown and the workplace has shoved us out the door, shouldn't we be alowed to rebel a little with our style? Can we not start our own trends? Or have we already, and we are simply being overlooked? Rather than copying the youthful trends, I would love to see more examples of older women doing their own styles and showing off our fun and unique personalities. I think some of us incorpoorate things from past decades that we enjoyed the most. The NY/Paris runway might not choose to display the older women's (and mens), styles, but certainly we can be found in the streets of ordinary places. And I'd say that we are due for more representation and our own lane in the fashion world.

[@jeanneo.6268]

I love shiny and metallic clothes this season, it brings me joy, I make sure to balance as well. I love, love my leopard jacket it looks so good on and is warm, it’s a classic. I grew up in NYC and we are pros at mixing highs and lows. Fashion is about fun, experimentation and coming up with your own personal style. It’s about balance, joy, fun, and most of all expressing yourself through clothes. Happy holidays 🎉🎄💕

[@valinatoussaint5485]

Stopping by for the first time, honey the clothes shouldn't wear you, you wear the clothes, find your style and go for it, everyone is an expert, smh, life is too short for someone on the internet to tell me what to wear.

[@pippinhillhaviland1147]

Boho is timeless and looks great at any age often as a single thoughtfully chosen piece worn with understated other pieces. A great flowy blouse in an ethnic print looks unique and lovely worn with a nice classic pair of jeans for example.

[@honeybee12566]

I'm 58. I have an issue with the Untucked preppy style. That half tuck thing for me is so difficult. Especially at the point where the untucked portion meets the tucked. It just doesn't look good at that transition spot. Especially if one is trying to hide a bulde and show off an asset, so to speak. Is this style going out? I know it started with the men. They stopped tucking in their shirts in sort of a rebellion to having to grow up, er, dress up. Right? Now there are companies who design "dress" shirts with hemlines that fit well untucked. Where is this going? I hope it trends back to tucked just as the ripped jeans are fading back to whole jeans again.

[@deniseyounger6004]

I agree with pretty much everything! Im 68 still love fashion but do need to be careful to not go overboard

[@eileencarroll6418]

Shiny pieces are often intended with a little tongue-in-cheek. This week, make your intentions clear by styling with a red and white Santa hat. This is the week to wear your collection of sequin vests and satin button-ups in the context of last minute shopping, delivering end-of-year-tips, wrapping presents, decorating cookies and come-as-you-are cocktail pop-ups. Or if you're Nordic, glög parties. If you're not into pickled fish and glög, substitute with Irish coffee or hot cocoa and schnapps. Perhaps more important to your sense of personal style is a sense of humor, good humor, generosity, kindness and a twinkle in your eye. ❤️🎄❤️🧑‍🎄

[@ldelair8998]

I agree with all in this video. The boho look is hard to pull off.

[@lindaadams1008]

Leonie, I'm amazed that every item you brought up is a no for me also... I remember early on watching an influencer and buying into the chunky boot... I bought two pairs and ended up donating them to the thrift store after a couple of wears... I made that same mistake with a fringe suede jacket, which I donated as well... I love more of a sleek cleanline monochrome style... I want a look that appears effortless but stylist at the same time... Thank you for your wonderful videos...😊❤😊

[@bebe1597]

I fully agree - german woman, 57 here. Thank you, I'm truly greatful for your confirmation of my inner thoughts. Sometimes I tend to question myself, as many women are. Now I will forget about it.

[@bebe1597]

Grateful, btw ....😆

[@lynnpetti3817]

Great video.

[@charlottejohnk6712]

I agree with you on all counts, and as always there will be exceptions but overall these are insightful recommendations. I’ve always liked the boho look and for whatever reason it just doesn’t suit me, I end up looking like a mess.

[@grammyet]

Yes! You nailed it!!! 😊

[@KimberlyPerrotis]

I agree, Boho is only for those youngsters who are wearing it for the first, and hopefully last, time. I did my time in Boho, never again. I always thought those Teddy coats and leopard faux fur coats look cheap and I still do. That’s because they are - cheap polyester fleece. I’ll stick to my modern classics🙂

[@vickielarson5444]

Presence speaks volumes!

[@dogunn0333]

Love Boho and some 70’s chic ❤

[@jyancoo9902]

Agree with your suggestions! May I also add duffle coats with horn toggle buttons. They’re too cute for me who’s in her 50s. Regret buying one 10 years ago😂

[@StephanieHinds-z5l]

I'm 43. I think wearing some of these trends is fine. No matter if it's trendy or classic, the look should always be intentional with details and proper grooming.

[@AnitaDrake-x9q]

Definitely don’t like BOHO for me-

[@BrendaLeigh]

Me either. I tried it & I feel uncomfortable wearing that style.

[@ymangune]

I wear those loafers when I was in Elem/HS, I don't follow all the fashion if it doesn't look good on me. I only wear leggings/skinny when wearing boots and dressy boots when wearing wide leg jeans.

[@DesireeGonza]

I agree with all your recommendations. The most important is leggings don’t look good on over 60. I saw this lady wearing leggings and it seemed from behind like she was wearing diapers. It cheapened her so much.

[@KindraKS007]

Agree with all! That said I have an 80+ yr young friend--petite, creative/spiritual and on her boho sings.

[@Afiajustifiee]

The Boho style appears to be a bit gaudy now. So Avoid:-) Thanks, Leonie

[@Kelly-pp1et]

It’s only for the summer and it still has to be polished to look current

[@AnyonesWorld_]

I gasped at shiny ✨ 😅

[@KimberlyPerrotis]

I agree, age 64, San Francisco.

[@henriettebjarneykjeldgaard]

Never really liked the boho style. Not even when I was young.

[@vickielarson5444]

Soft shoulder pads are perfect I like a slightly fitted blazer.

[@lindaadams1008]

Leonie, I'm amazed that every item you brought up is a NO for me also... I remember early on watching an influencer and buying into the chunky boot... I bought two pairs and ended up donating them to the thrift store after a couple of wears... I made that same mistake with a fringe suede jacket, which I donated as well... I love more of a sleek cleanline monochrome style... I want a look that appears effortless but stylist at the same time... Thank you for your wonderful videos...😊❤😊

[@traceytrotter9934]

Boho Forever!

[@Angela-yn6hp]

You can not be serious LOL!!!!

[@vickielarson5444]

Softer lines no matter the age. So much better. Lol! I guess I truly do like classy presentation than harder lines & all that exposure. First impressions do count & brush up on your vocabulary. Doesn’t everyone want respect . Fashion can be fun if done with good taste. Shows you have deeper thoughts & presence & intelligence. Let’s clean up girls we don’t have to look cheap no matter what the trend! Make it classy! 🥰

[@vickielarson5444]

Moderation is key. I also believe in leaving some things to the imagination . Some skin but not showing all your goods so to speak.

[@lakamatte4975]

I agree about shool gorl look would be funny but with others I disagree.No one over 50 want to dress like an old lady.

[@marianne7122]

Yup, yup and yup 🙂

[@Bonnie-cu5hx]

Even if I were younger I would never wear stirrup leggings and heels, looks horrible even on younger women.

[@pinklaura1961]

You just made my day with the comment “call girlie” i am literally laughing out loud and couldn’t agree more 😂

[@opaloushi]

Your shirt/blouse (as nice as it is) is making kind of reflective, wavery movements, which is hard on the eyes.

[@annettetigoulet3230]

Thank you Leonie. I must say I agree with all you say. Have a good day!

[@caling1743]

Yes and for yunger ladys to dont wear pants or legings with camel toe please! Almost forgot : Are thouse shouse with separatores for toes!Dont wear thouse look like camel toe too! My humble opinion mater I hope!🤣🤣

[@vickielarson5444]

I like knit leggings with tunic sweaters & tops with boots or booties .