to sadly accept that long tunics over jeans are no longer a cool look

[Summerbreezing]

So handy, so comfortable, so versatile, so good at hiding a multitude of sins........

I know but I am referring to this thread not life in general. I do hate tunics over leggings though have never seen it look good except maybe on helena christensen I know I would look terrible in them! I don't agree with this 'covering sins' though think its negative

Yes, but you can also care about looking fairly up to date without being some shallow fashion victim. But some people on this thread don't seem to get that either and think they hold some kind of higher moral ground because they're not the least bit interested in what's fashionable. There's just been a few (and only a few) smuggish, self righteous posts on here that I found a bit grating.

Anyways, as OP said, it was just a light hearted thread (or was meant to be).
There is always that glorious moment when you and fashion seem to sync perfectly and it's always a bit when it's over.

"I don't agree with this 'covering sins' though think its negative"

I think there is a justifiable reason to dress for your shape though. For example I look awful in skinny jeans, but have a pair of very flattering slim straight Levi's. I can't wear tube/bodycon dresses as I am too pear shaped, but a skater style looks fine on me.

I find exposing all my 'sins' more negative TBH.

I think I like fashion because I like change but at 48 I am certainly not a slave to it! I try and make the best of myself because it makes me feel good not because I feel pressure.

I don't see anything negative about 'covering your sins'. It just means dressing in a way that highlights your better features and hides the ones you feel less comfortable about. Nothing wrong with that.

I don't consider my body in terms of sin thats probably it! I am aware people are probably looking at me thinking maybe I should but that is something I don't really think about. I have just never seen a tunic over trousers look good but maybe I am thinking of a different look

I wear what suits me shape and my face and I think I look great. Sometimes that means dresses, sometimes jeans and (shock horror) tunic tops.

I think there should be more tunic tops in the world. There's far too much camel toe and belly shelf on show these days.

I think it was a very nice look when done properly. It could look quite floaty and bohemian and has been one of the nicer fashions of latter years. Obviously, when it became very popular, it often got put together quite badly or was worn by people it just didn't suit - but it could look lovely sometimes.

Some bits of us need covering. Trust me, you wouldnt want to see my torso, it would put you off your lunch. And your dinner and your breakfast.

Daisy, youre reading in a lot of stuff that isnt really there. Are you a bit sensitive to percieved criticism in this area?

I would like to be cool though or trendy or whatever. Why shouldn't I be just because I'm in my 40's? I love clothes and take care with the way I look.

These threads always irritate me because there will be 6 pages of people saying such and such isn't 'cool' but no clue as to what actually is!

Any idea what we should be wearing at the moment?

Could you explain Grockle. As far as I'm aware I've just said that a small number of posters have been a bit irritating with their condescending posts about 'it's not cool to want to be cool.

You should be wearing whatever the hell you like

"Any idea what we should be wearing at the moment?"

I don't like to be told what I should be wearing. I tend to look at what is around and buy what suits me and not what doesn't. I want to look stylish not "cool".

I think the trick is to have a broad idea of what's fashionable but know how to adapt it to suit your age and figure. I mean, if you've great legs but you're 50, thigh high skirts aren't a good idea - but above the knee would still look good.

I wear what suits me and don't think too much about age. If I really love something and I am not supermodel looking in it I still will try and find a version that does suit! I like simple basic shapes always have and still wear shorts in summer and bikinis etc as my legs are ok. I wouldn't wear short tops but I never did I think fashion is fun and I enjoy the whole thing though If I didn't i would think sod it too much hard work

I suppose we're all different, but I think age has to come into it a bit. There are things that teenagers and twenty somethings can get away with simply because they're young. But what can look a bit quirky and fun on them, could look silly on someone older.

I think its a gradual thing though you know yourself. I am not a rules person though.

That's very true. I have to admit I look at young people today and sigh with envy. I was a teen in the 80s when we all dressed like Princess Di or a pirate

Hulababy I completely and absolutely disagree and I find that attitude v depressing. I think that from 40+ you are better placed than ever to look cool because (ideally) you know what suits you and what you can afford. You are less likely to have your head turned by the latest unflattering craze (because you know what you look awful in). Your weight is also less likely to be fluctuating with pregnancies/bf-ing etc, so you can probably spend a bit more on a good jacket without wondering if it will still fit in 6 months.

Some of the most stylish celebs, for example, are 40+ (Victoria Beckham springs to my lazy, uncaffeinated mind).

"Cool" does not mean looking 19, it means looking stylish, relaxed and nominally aware of current fashion. Or Tilda Swinton (53). One or the other. :)

I think one of the things Trinny and whatsher name got right was saying that covering a big bum with a long top will only make it look even bigger.

Not necessarily Nancy - depends on the top and what you're wearing on the bottom. Skin tight jeans and a short fitted top on someone like me with a more generous shaped bottom (ahem) doesn't make my bum look smaller, whereas a pair of straighter legged trousers and a longer length top does.

I too am very loth to let that fashion go. I have long slim legs but a flabby stomach so it suits me down to the ground. Shit, will have to find something else to help me avoid dieting flatter my figure.

I agree with notyou you can be old and cool and young and uncool. Being stylish stays with you i think I know lots of older women who because they look after themselves and have more money plus know what suits them look amazing

I'm scared of leggings. I just need to take the plunge.