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Coloured skinny jeans

42 replies

cathkidstonbag · 28/04/2012 19:57

Just bought 2 pairs on a whim, is there an upper age limit to wear them? Don't want to get laughed at!!

Also what shoes to wear with them? I was thinking ballet pumps.

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needtogetalife · 28/04/2012 19:59

I was wondering this exact question, also if you are bigger is it a definate no no?

HexagonalQueenOfTheSummer · 28/04/2012 20:00

I'm thinking of getting some (I'm 35); I've seen some nice mint green ones in Primark. Yes, I'd probably wear ballet pumps with them, or just flat sandals once we get some warmer weather (Ha ha)

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cathkidstonbag · 28/04/2012 20:02

I'm 37. Bought bright green and lilac ones from primark.

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trixymalixy · 28/04/2012 20:03

I'm 35, I have worn my grenadine skInnies to death. I am wearing them with ballet flats today, but also wear them with long riding boots and I'm thinking of getting some ankle boots.

pantaloons · 28/04/2012 20:05

I have some burgundy high waisted ones from New Look. I've tried all the brights on, but find the darker shades easier to look at wear on my chunky thighs!

Alargeglassofred · 28/04/2012 20:07

Wear them all the time... Nudging 40!!! Just make sure you avoid the usual no nos!! ie thong showing, hoof(!) , or muffin top!!

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cathkidstonbag · 28/04/2012 20:12

And I'm thinking plain everything else, black tshirt and black ballet shoes?

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MrsMeow · 28/04/2012 20:21

I've got the burgundy new look ones and wear them with Fly London boots,they look great. I'm 32 and size 14.

mrsebojones · 28/04/2012 20:27

35 And bought a pair in jade green from next. Wear them with white t-shirt or navy breton. Wear with ballet flats or tucked into ankle boots.

UnrequitedSkink · 28/04/2012 20:30

36 and have them in jade, dusky pink and cropped ones in pale yellow!

OracleInaCoracle · 28/04/2012 20:30

I wear my dark green ones with ankle pixie boots, will swap to pumps in the better weather though, I'm 34.

OracleInaCoracle · 28/04/2012 20:30

I wear my dark green ones with ankle pixie boots, will swap to pumps in the better weather though, I'm 34.

MariahScary · 28/04/2012 20:30

Hmmmm. I bought some coral ones in March and havent been brave enough to wear them yet!

Alargeglassofred · 28/04/2012 20:36

Don't be too co ordinated. Black shoes and top too heavy IYSWIM! sandals once weather good.

ShotgunNotDoingThePans · 28/04/2012 20:37

I'm 48 49 next month and I'd be wearing them if it weren't for the fact my 14 yo DD wears them and I couldn't stand up to comparison.
They're exactly the thing that's been missing from my wardrobe for years but have always been poo-pood as kids' tv presenters' wear - until now. I'm gutted that now that their moment has finally come I don't feel able to wear them.
I think you should all get out there and enjoy them while you can, before your daughters get first dibs on all the best trends!

ShotgunNotDoingThePans · 28/04/2012 20:39

I agree black too heavy with pastels. Keep it light and fresh.

OracleInaCoracle · 28/04/2012 20:56

I'd go tan flats with pastels and another pastel, or neutral on top.

dingdong3 · 28/04/2012 21:00

I've been trying lots of different ways of styling them this week. White top with fitted denim shirt over was nice. This grey top from M&S was good also with bright blue ones. Also this one was lovely despite the dodgy pose & the fact that it's Per Una but a bit shorter in length so looked better with a longer vest under.

TheFallenMadonna · 28/04/2012 21:02

Well, I'm older and bigger than the rest if you (except shotgun who doesn't wear them...), and I am wearing a pair of plum Oasis cherry jeans. I have a green pair too and I love them.

dingdong3 · 28/04/2012 21:02

Sorry....forgot to say about footwear. Good with ankle boots and ballet pumps. Tried them with nude wedges and they looked quite good too. Not keen on them with long boots - always feel they look like jodhpurs. Prob influenced by DH asking me if my pony was tied up outside when I last sported that look.. :)

pantaloons · 29/04/2012 11:59

I wear my burgundy ones with balck flats and a loose fit wide breton striped top.

ujjayi · 29/04/2012 15:08

I am 41 and wear them. Have been wearing coral and candy pink for the last two summers and fully intend to bring them out again this year. I also have purple and red - although the red ones need replacing so if anyone has seen any good ones please recommend.

I wear with strappy flat leather sandals, Converse, tan ankle boots and hopefully something akin to Swedish Hasbeens this summer.

ujjayi · 29/04/2012 15:09

Forgot to say, I keep the top half simple but do wear a lot of scarves too.

dingdong3 · 29/04/2012 20:46

ujjayi I tried on these in French Connection last week. Still mulling over them. V stretchy, with zip at the ankles. Flat front waist with a side zip. Would defo need a longer top as high risk of camel toe but the colour & quality was lovely.

ujjayi · 29/04/2012 23:05

dingdong3 lovely colour but I am long in the body so those would create huge camel toe issues for me.