Fashion 'no go' areas over 45?

[purplegadget]

Even if you genuinely have the figure for it, are there still some things you really shouldn't wear if you're over 45? If so, what?

Marking my place with this one!

A cropped top

hair in bunches

I used to say leggings. Actually for anyone who could remember them first time round! I've come round to them as a winter alternative to tights but am not a fan otherwise. Especially not as evening wear.

Dungarees, unless you are in a Cbeebies scottish drama.

Thinking this myself as a very youthful looking 45 yr old. Contemplated some distressed ripped and repaired skinny jeans the other day but decided nay so would add them to the list.

Pig tails, bunches, pink, fluffy jumpers, purple funky hair ala Sharon Osborne

watching too.

Leggings No-No isn't just over the over 45s though

My DD is a trim size 6 (she's 11) and even she knows that leggings should only be worn if they are respectable, your pants don't show through, and no labels are on show. No thongs either.

See through blouses, especially black one with a pale bra underneath.

Nothing! Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

I think leggings with a dress and pumps look really good on older women.

I think mini-skirts. Even cord ones with opaque tights.

The rules are the same whatever your age: only expose or emphasise those bits of you which deserve admiration!

I love mini-skirts - very short ones . I will be 48 this year.

I still wear a denim mini with thick leggings, slouchy jumper and boots!

Purple and red streaks in funky hair is a uniform for most women over here in Germany so strike that.

There're not many 45 years that look good with hair down to their bum however.

Sleeveless tops, unless your upper arms are like Michelle Obama's.
Bikinis.
Frosted eyeshadow or lipstick.
Anything strapless.

Polyester.

i used to think mini skirt ere ok regardless of age

Now I dont

No one should ever wear polyester.

I don't reveal too much skin these days so no scoop necks, more boat / slash necks. Nobody needs to see my knees either. I often think of SJP in Sex and the City 2... for me, too much flesh on show and the clothes were wearing her, not the other way round.

skirts that are too short just look desperate

and i have GREAT legs

I'm with Bonsoir on the mini skirts (only with opaque tights though) and I'll be 48 this year too.

Bar your hair in bunches and tutus, wear what the feck you like, suits your shape & makes you feel good.

I have had strangers comment (positively) on my legs. I work hard in the gym. Damned if I'm not going to wear mini skirts, leather leggings and the like. I'm 45.