Can you dress too young for your age?

Yes of course you can. Cmon. Every one knows it. Put a 65 year old woman in a short tight mini skirt, and cami top and send her off down the pub and see the looks she gets. Put a 65 year old man in a pair of tight skinny jeans, a muscle tee and send him off beside her and see the looks he gets.

doesn’t mean they can’t wear this stuff, but of course it’s too young for their age.

the stuff being mentioned though, jeans, hoodies, converse are ageless though , people wear them to their old age, that’s not dressing too young. It’s just dressing,

Wear whatever you like at whatever age you like.
Sick of this misogynistic shit dictating what women should be wearing.

Agree lol. Nothing would age you more than saying that phrase - it's something my grandma used to say. Not my generation.

The only thing I find a bit off is if I see adult women (of any age) wearing overtly childish clothes. Eg frilly dresses with ribbons and bows, white ankle socks, hair in bunches, pink barbie t-shirts - that sort of thing. Or men in tiny shorts. Older men in tracksuits also look a bit odd. But these choices are rare.
Other than that, if you want to go out in black shiny stiletto boots and a ton of makeup in your 80s, I say go for it.

I'm quite old! But I don't think it's about age. Even some young people don't suit pink hair or short skirts or whatever. My honest opinion is we should wear what you think you look good in. But then I give my head a wobble and think do you know what, if a larger lady wants to wear something that shows their lumps and bumps or if an older person wants electric blue hair, feels comfortable about how they look, and couldn't give a whotsit about what people think - then good on them.

@Disturbia81 I love their clothes! Great taste

Disagree with this!

There is a “gran” at my DDs school, her hair is an amazing vibrant pink or red colour, she looks fab, it suits her. I can’t imagine any natural colour making her look any younger.

I spent many years changing my hair colour, but anyone who has known me in the last 15-20 years only knows a very plain natural hair colour and boring styles on me as first I wasn’t allowed bold colours in work then I had children and my hair wasn’t a priority. I added a bit of pink a couple of years ago but wasn’t overly keen because I no longer go out much and style my hair, it spends most of its time in a ponytail or bun.

I actually envy women who go full on with their hair colours. But I do think there is a line with clothing styles were there are some clothes only suited for the young.

Because who wants to have an interesting discussion about the question in the OP when you can just abuse someone and shut them down

I feel that this thread needs some Baddie Winkle in it. 😉

I've never cared for trends if I'm honest. Assuming this is aimed at me. However I have been told I dress too young more than several times both online and in person.

Thank you, maybe I don't? I'm post grad educated and a clinician/tutor who knows she's a good person. I wear what I feel good in.

You may think that about me if you caught me at an event but if you take the time to speak to people maybe you'll find you judged them a little incorrectly.

I will add, I'd never dress to teach, or whenever it was totally inappropriate, in the sort of attire I described. I know how to behave. But on my down time yes, I'll wear what I bliddy well want.🙂

Are you joking? My DH is nearing 48, still wears hoodies and/or shirt jackets and a T-shirt under, with jeans or chinos. He's in good shape and still looks great.

Ditto. Pretty much wear this too plus bikers jackets and boots with either jeans or a dress. I know I don't look anywhere near my age - however I wouldn't suddenly change my style even if I did.

I duno the neighbour was complaining about a “40 something year old” out trick or treating with her arse hanging her shorts as if she was a teenager.

So I guess they certainly believe so. I also wouldn’t go out with my arse hanging out and I’m in my 30’s. Think that’s very much a teen or influencer gym bunny thing.

This was the best post on this thread:

@Disturbia81

"One day we'll be cold and dead in the ground.
Wear whatever the fuck you like! It really doesn't matter 🖤"

It is utterly and unarguably true.

People need to do what they need, dress how suits them and sod everyone else.

Likewise, if you judge someone, you are wasting valuable moments of your life you will never get back.

There are very few people who in their middle age look good in the type of clothes that they wore in their early 20s. Styles have moved on and their bodies have changed.

However, I do believe that people should wear whatever they want to wear - wear it confidently and this is usually enough.

People will always judge others, if this bothers you, maybe get advice from a friend who you feel dresses well and ask for pointers

@Tiredalwaystired

You seem to have theories which just don’t stack up. You can’t assume that people are going to consider a situation and come to the same conclusion as you. Everyone’s opinions are different… unless you have a totally hive mind.

The OP asked a simple question. I gave my opinion on the topic which you don’t agree with. That’s fine.

Yes

Absolutely. Such a shame to suck all the joy out of the harmless pleasure of women wearing clothes they like, by imposing all these rules and judgements.

In my humble opinion, dressing too young involves wearing clothes that do not work with your body shape. I.e wearing a mini skirt or hotpants when your legs have more cellulite than muscle. Although I'm not gonna tell you that you look like shit because you do you.
I have no idea whether I dress to young for my age, nor do I care. I mostly wear bright coloured leggings (currently wearing ones with cats on), long t shirts with jumpers if cold and a maroon newsboy hat and poncho if out and about.
If I'm mutton dressed as lamb I care not.

I didn’t say you had to stop. I just can’t understand why any woman wouldn’t reach a point in her life where she doesn’t have the lightbulb moment that all the Cosmoplitan magazine messages around what you “should” wear are all created by a fashion industry who design it in a way to make you feel inadequate if you dont fit some weird societal norm, just so you spend more on clothes.

As long as woman is comfortable and feel confident in what they’re wearing and aren’t wearing anything illegal then maybe just let them be..?

One day we'll be cold and dead in the ground.
Wear whatever the fuck you like! It really doesn't matter 🖤

Why? See the title of the thread.

I am joining in the discussion. I am entitled to my opinion. People have differing opinions on everything in life. You don’t seem to think that’s the case.

Wow. And you’re STILL judging other women for something that doesn’t remotely impact you?

why?

Some remain true, such as the mutton one and 'just because you can, doesn't mean you shoul'!