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Coloured tights?

10 replies

normaleggy · 09/09/2011 21:04

Can you be too old for coloured tights? I'm 33 and I love them but don't want to look like I'm trying to be a teenager. Any opinions?

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PennyFothaguy · 09/09/2011 21:06

Of course you arent too old. I'm 41 (with fabulous pins Grin) and I love 'em

tabulahrasa · 09/09/2011 21:06

I tried to buy some a couple of months ago and could only find them in M&S and Asda, so I think you're fine, lol

I'm 32 if it makes any difference

MissBeehiving · 09/09/2011 21:06

Nice ones in New Look last week. I love them.

I wonder whether something like an aubergine would be easier to start with before leaping in with mustard?

stripeybump · 09/09/2011 21:07

I think thick coloured ribbed ones are better than colourful opaques, and good with short shifts and loafers.

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normaleggy · 09/09/2011 21:08

Thank you, I have recently seperated from my husband and am re-inventing my wardrobe to cheer me up but have realised that I have over time lost a bit of confidence in my judgement, but am slowly getting it back!

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stripeybump · 09/09/2011 21:26

Anything he didn't like on you - buy it! Smile

CointreauVersial · 09/09/2011 21:28

A lady in my office, who is well over 40, always wears "cheerful" tights and boots when it's miserable outside - she looks great.

I agree, start with the slightly more restrained shades!

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normaleggy · 09/09/2011 21:35

I did actually buy a top that I'd seen on the internet that he had hated when I showed it to him. I love it and have had loads of compliments on it!

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Fuctifano · 10/09/2011 09:12

I love them and second that coloured tights and short shifts look. Go for the darker shades the aubergines and dark teal rather than mustard. But always team with very plain clothes so you don't look like this-
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queenmaeve · 10/09/2011 13:45

No you're not too old! I love tights and have a huge collection of different colours and patterns.

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