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26 replies

LemonSherbetFancies · 16/06/2021 15:04

stop wearing trainers with a glittery stripe on the sides and back?
I'm in my fifties but really like the look of some trainers I saw yesterday. Yet I worry I will look silly at my age wearing them?

OP posts:
Welikebeingcosy · 16/06/2021 15:04

Life is too short to worry what other people think

AnneLovesGilbert · 16/06/2021 15:05

Wear what you want. Why would anyone care?

Mabelface · 16/06/2021 15:19

The only thing you shouldn't wear at your or any age is the weight of other people's opinions.

SamW98 · 16/06/2021 15:25

Where what you want and sod what anyone else thinks

I'm over 50 and I live and die in blingy trainers, pattered Vans and even platform trainers (silver and gold ones)

If anyone thinks I'm mutton - I really don't care

Sirzy · 16/06/2021 15:31

If you like them wear them.

SoapboxFox · 16/06/2021 15:32

Think about it again when you're 872.

Until then, go ahead and enjoy them!

DrSbaitso · 16/06/2021 15:33

However old you happen to be once you decide you don't like them.

Fangsalot89 · 16/06/2021 15:35

There is absolutely no should!
If that’s what you derive pleasure from, life is too short to give a shit what others think. I’d love to see a lady in her 50s bust something like that out.
I’m 37 and constantly berate myself for wearing jeans, slip on vans and (today a point horror T-shirt.) I dress like I’m 15 and when I’m at the school gates I always feel rubbish because I don’t look like other more adult looking parents but .... it’s whatever makes you happy!

Aquamarine1029 · 16/06/2021 15:38

I'm 48 and I'll wear whatever I like, as should you. I think those trainers sound fabulous.

Justmuddlingalong · 16/06/2021 15:41

Until just before the lid of the coffin's screwed down.

BumCat · 16/06/2021 15:43

People worry far too much about being ‘age appropriate’, women in particular. whenever I see anyone 50+ With glittery footwear/luminous clothing/striking hair, I think it’s bloody brilliant!

I used to colour the hair of a lady in her late 60’s who had it everything from shaved and bleached with leopard print to fuchsia pink. She always wore amazing coloured faux fur coats as well. She was a bit of a local celebrity and she said never got a hard time about her style choices, but she got a lot of appreciation.

If you love it, wear it. Life is too short. Be brave, be bold.

EnfieldRes · 16/06/2021 15:47

Go for it!

No one is too old for a cool trainer.

Wrotten · 16/06/2021 15:49

Let's see.

Cocomarine · 16/06/2021 15:54

Do people really worry about this?!
Look around you… not that previous generations of women should have had to worry, but it’s obvious now that there’s no longer an obvious shift and should/shouldn’t wear about age and clothing.

TheDogsMother · 16/06/2021 15:57

Late 50s here and love my pink sequinned Supergas.

NotMineToTell · 16/06/2021 15:58

Wear whatever you like.
I'm older than you and still dress like a 90's clubber.
Converse trainers and combats forever for me.

OrangeRug · 16/06/2021 16:02

Buy them!!! Own it.

NotTheCatsWhiskers · 16/06/2021 16:16

Wear them!

Whyhello · 16/06/2021 16:37

Wear them. I don’t care about other people’s clothing at all, I only really notice if it looks particularly nice or if it’s obscenely revealing.

Slub · 16/06/2021 16:43

@Whyhello

Wear them. I don’t care about other people’s clothing at all, I only really notice if it looks particularly nice or if it’s obscenely revealing.
Yep this. Buy them OP
teenagetantrums · 16/06/2021 16:46

I'm 54 soon l bought some silver trainers this week l love them..l didn't realise there was an age cut off🤣

SleepingStandingUp · 16/06/2021 16:51

stop wearing trainers with a glittery stripe on the sides and back?
stop caring what other people think of my fashion choices?

Now op. Stop now and buy the trainer's

Slub · 16/06/2021 16:52

I just bought some sparkly silver loafers and love them and have no fucks to give

Alpinechalet · 16/06/2021 17:01

YABU you are never too old for glitter

Camomila · 16/06/2021 17:04

Just buy them if you like them Smile My DMs 65 and today she ordered her self some flowery bright rocketdog trainers (bit like converse, tend to have stripes or flowery patterns)