Fashion 'no go' areas over 45?

[purplegadget]

Even if you genuinely have the figure for it, are there still some things you really shouldn't wear if you're over 45? If so, what?

[Greenmug]

Marking my place with this one!

[Tanfastic]

A cropped top

[TunipTheUnconquerable]

hair in bunches

[GirlWithTheDirtyShirt]

I used to say leggings. Actually for anyone who could remember them first time round! I've come round to them as a winter alternative to tights but am not a fan otherwise. Especially not as evening wear.

[cerealqueen]

Dungarees, unless you are in a Cbeebies scottish drama.

Thinking this myself as a very youthful looking 45 yr old. Contemplated some distressed ripped and repaired skinny jeans the other day but decided nay so would add them to the list.

[nilbyname]

Pig tails, bunches, pink, fluffy jumpers, purple funky hair ala Sharon Osborne

[alemci]

watching too.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

Leggings No-No isn't just over the over 45s though

My DD is a trim size 6 (she's 11) and even she knows that leggings should only be worn if they are respectable, your pants don't show through, and no labels are on show. No thongs either.

[500internalerror]

See through blouses, especially black one with a pale bra underneath.

[Thants]

Nothing! Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

[LynetteScavo]

I think leggings with a dress and pumps look really good on older women.

I think mini-skirts. Even cord ones with opaque tights.

[Bonsoir]

The rules are the same whatever your age: only expose or emphasise those bits of you which deserve admiration!

[Bonsoir]

I love mini-skirts - very short ones . I will be 48 this year.

[cerealqueen]

I still wear a denim mini with thick leggings, slouchy jumper and boots!

[HoneyandRum]

Purple and red streaks in funky hair is a uniform for most women over here in Germany so strike that.

There're not many 45 years that look good with hair down to their bum however.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

Sleeveless tops, unless your upper arms are like Michelle Obama's.
Bikinis.
Frosted eyeshadow or lipstick.
Anything strapless.

[burnishedsilver]

Polyester.

[DrNick]

i used to think mini skirt ere ok regardless of age

Now I dont

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

No one should ever wear polyester.

[cerealqueen]

I don't reveal too much skin these days so no scoop necks, more boat / slash necks. Nobody needs to see my knees either. I often think of SJP in Sex and the City 2... for me, too much flesh on show and the clothes were wearing her, not the other way round.

[DrNick]

skirts that are too short just look desperate

and i have GREAT legs

[purplegadget]

I'm with Bonsoir on the mini skirts (only with opaque tights though) and I'll be 48 this year too.

[Ifancyashandy]

Bar your hair in bunches and tutus, wear what the feck you like, suits your shape & makes you feel good.

I have had strangers comment (positively) on my legs. I work hard in the gym. Damned if I'm not going to wear mini skirts, leather leggings and the like. I'm 45.