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Too old for coated jeggings?

38 replies

sphynx · 25/11/2012 19:19

I was thinking about buying some black coated jeggings as an alternative to black skinny jeans for going out. Now I am wondering if 41 is to old to wear coated jeggings. I tried a pair on today and liked how they look. Do any of you ladies over 40 wear them and how do you wear them?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/11/2012 19:21

I've got some, if by 'jeggings' you mean the M&S skinny jeans. I'm 42. I wear them with a mid thigh length jumper and ankle boots plus a biker jacket for casual and with heels and a longish silk top for evening.

bishboschone · 25/11/2012 19:25

I'm 38 And I'm going to get some Smile

MikeLitoris · 25/11/2012 19:27

My 50yo mum bought some today.

They looked fab on her.

I can't wait to borrow them off her.

shopafrolic · 25/11/2012 19:35

I have coated skinny jeans in black and wear them with this
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They look great with a chunky knit......

shopafrolic · 25/11/2012 19:35

Sorry
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GeorginaWorsley · 25/11/2012 19:56

Am 45 and wear them.
Have got the Marks ones Remus mentioned in chocolate.love them and wer them alot in daytime.
Have also got Dorothy Perkins black ones which I wear in the evening.They are pull on style,Marks ones more like jeans.

cathyandclaire · 25/11/2012 20:30

Was going to get the dp petite black ones cos they're 30% off... But I'm 46...I thought they'd be ok if you're not too muttony in the styling.

Beaverfeaver · 25/11/2012 21:58

What are coated jeans?

Olivermoliver · 25/11/2012 22:26

I'm (just) 43 and wear them, either with a chunky knit during the day or more dress top for evening.

If you like them, get them!

lurkingfromhome · 26/11/2012 08:12

I have the Primark black coated jeans and I am 45. They cost peanuts (£11 or £14, can't remember) and everyone admires them. I wear them with chunky (long) knits and long drapey tops and they are by far my favourite jeans. Do it!

noddyholder · 26/11/2012 08:18

I think the coated ones look a bit cheapy as they are everywhere. Not too old for skinnies though if younare in good shape. I am 47 and wear them. Be prepared though for not being the only one wearing them at the party! I went out to lunch on sat and saw about 5 pairs all on mums. I think really black tight skinnies look better but just IMO

GlitKnit · 26/11/2012 08:20

iywym that they look leather.. i have the shorts and leggings
i plan to wear leggings like this here but less shapeless top

GlitKnit · 26/11/2012 08:20

(im 72)

noddyholder · 26/11/2012 08:29

The shorts are lovely.

BIWI · 26/11/2012 08:30

Why the ageism?

If something fits you, suits you and you like it - wear it.

Eliza22 · 26/11/2012 10:27

You're all crackers! You can wear whatever you want at you're tender age! I'm 50 I don't consider it time to start wearing twinset and pearls! Wear them and if you're a larger lady and they make them in your size, wear them! That's why THEY GO UP TO YOUR SIZE!

jessiegeesusinamanger · 26/11/2012 19:25

I'm 52. If they suited me I'd wear them. I love Zara's coated ones and their shirts and jerseys and I see loads of women my age and older in there trying stuff on and looking amazing.

JudeFawley · 26/11/2012 19:29

I've got the Dorothy P ones, I wore them to a party this weekend with a slouchy black glittery jumper and high heels and looked ok fabulous!

noddyholder · 26/11/2012 19:58

I prefer the proper jeans I have zara ones and they aren't jeggings

EllieorOllie · 26/11/2012 20:06

remus if you return to this thread can you explain what you mean by longish silk tops, possibly by way of some links...?

I bought some coated skinny jeans today (oasis premium denim, 10 quid off, amazing btw) and would like to wear them to a party on sat night, but not sure what to put with them tops-wise... It's going to be hot in the venue so can't do sparkly knit wear.

MrsCampbellBlack · 26/11/2012 20:06

The warehouse ones are better than the DP ones I think. The DP ones appeared to have room for a willy.

And god - I'm now 40 and feeling sad at the number of threads about older people and they mean my age Sad

noddyholder · 26/11/2012 20:09

MrsC I am 47 and don't give 2 hoots Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/11/2012 20:27

Pmsl at 'room for a willy.'

Longish silk tops - generally these are from Warehouse and are sort of bum length. Unfortunately they seem to be doing fewer and fewer silk things nowadays.

I've also got a floaty sleeveless thing which isn't silk but comes to just below bum length and looks good with the skinnies and heels and a blazer.

Not silk but this shape nice under a blazer for going out

Or this sort of thing but minus the long bit at the back Again, not silk though.

They don't seem to have any silk ones now, which is v v annoying.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/11/2012 20:28

But if you're not fussy about fabric, they have some nice tops that will go with skinnies - in fact, most of them have been styled with skinnies.