Is 41 too old for this dress? Advice please.

[bamboostalks]

www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/ASELLA-Zip-front-bodycon-dress-Black/p/119937-00-BLACK

I have tried it on and it looks good but think it might be too young.

Any thoughts? It's not my usual style so not feeling too sure.

Thanks.

[Millymollymama]

Good heavens no! It is fine for soeone who is 50! (As long as you have the legs!). It is not something an 18 year old would wear is it?

[DayLillie]

I'm not sure age has anything to do with it.

I would not wear this at 50, but did not wear anything like that at 20 either.

I know someone who is 65 who wears dresses like this. If you feel happy in it, why not?

[bamboostalks]

I'm clueless really. Wouldn't an 18 year old wear it? It's not as short in real life so legs look ok.

[lornathewizzard]

I have to admit I was expecting something a bit crazier than that! You're overthinking it, you've tried it, it looks good, go for it.

[rookiemere]

If you have the figure for it then definitely go for it.

I think the key is how you style it, so I'd go for streamlined simplicity with your accessories a bit like they have with the model.

[bamboostalks]

I think it's the the zip. Is it a bit much? This was the alternative which looks ok and is very sensible.

www.jigsaw-online.com/products/v-neck-lace-dress-11158

[bamboostalks]

Ok thanks I am very conservative when it comes to clothes so this is crazy for me!

[Millymollymama]

Bamboo- it is a bit too grown up for an 18 year old and a bit pricey! That is why it is ok for you at 41. It is great with a statement necklace and clutch bag. If you are worried about the zip front - don't be. It is just decoration and if it looks good, go for it!

[bamboostalks]

Thanks so much. Now have to find necklace! Also will wear this with black heels. Should I have black sheer or skin tights?

[rookiemere]

I'm not sure on the tights - I suspect that black sheer are a bit passe, but someone with more up to date experience will advise.

Re the necklace, I'd be a bit careful on this. Have a look at the pics - the model has no necklace or earrings. Whilst I think you should have some on, you'll already be wearing a statement dress, so I'm not sure you need a statement necklace as well, i'd be keeping it simple.

[JeanSeberg]

For goodness sake don't get the Jigsaw one, it's beyond frumpy!

[OnlyLovers]

Lovely and not too young. I'm a bit confused by the fabric though; it says 'top silk' and 'bottom polyester and something else' but the whole dress looks the same in the pic.

Tights: nude, definitely (or bare legs).

[hookedonamoonagedaydream]

It a great dress, definitely skin tights or bare legs. I did read on here that on one wears black sheer tights anymore (just as well IMO).

[Karbea]

No it's lovely, get it!

[bamboostalks]

Thanks all. It's actually a very flattering dress. The ruched bit is silk at the back and top so that covers a bit of back fat which is my problem area. The rest is a sort of lycra which holds you in. It's v good if you have ample bust as there's stretch and thick shoulder area so can wear good bra. I agree re necklace as actually don't need it on a retry.

Will get skin tights.

Thanks all. Am sending jigsaw one back. Feeling quite chuffed now.

[Oly4]

I'm almost 39 and would wear the Ted Baker - avoiding the ageing Jigsaw one in a flash! No brainer.
I usually always go bare legs unless it's freezing. I'd wear my amazing red heels with the TB one as well.

[Chewbecca]

Yes, bare legs & coloured shoes with the TB dress.

[specialsubject]

if you've got the figure then age is irrelevant. Add a smile, the right underwear and some non-fugly shoes (all wrong on the model) and you are good to go.

no rules about tights, either - I think black sheer look very good.

however I'd shop around; the zip is too short and the dress is badly made, it is pulling on the right side of the picture. £10 primark job, not what they are charging.

[tbtc]

Personally I think it would be absolutely perfect w/o the zip, but that's just my opinion. 41 is certainly not too old to wear such a dress.

[RaphaellaTheSpanishWaterDog]

I'm 48 and I'd wear the Ted Baker one.....but definitely not the Jigsaw!

Agree that a statement necklace would be overkill though.....keep jewellery/accessories simple imho.

[WaggleBee]

Glad you're keeping it. No way is 41 too old for it! Nude tights not black.

Jigsaw one is very frumpy, weird length and too much lace.

[lornathewizzard]

Coloured shoes would be great I think, though I suppose it depends where you are going.