Moving on from skinny jeans...

[cloudlessskies]

Hi all. I want to move my casual wear on from skinny jeans and a t-shirt. Reasons are - I feel I'm getting too old for them (31), had enough of wedgies when sitting/generally feeling constricted, want a laid back but classy look.

I'm not thinking skirts as I spend most work days in tights. So what do you all wear? This is just for weekend relaxed activities, shopping, a walk, seeing friends etc. Thanks

Well you're not too young for skinnies (or else I am much, MUCH too old :o) but I there are skinnies and skinnies. There are more relaxed ones and then when they even more relaxed they become a kind of skinny or slim boyfriend cut, which I think still looks good and modern.

There was a big thing about flares earlier this year but I just couldn't get into it for everyday really. Just feels too statementy.

Non-jeans wise, I like a maxi skirt with a t-shirt, you can add a little jacket too. There are loads around in the shops as well. Once you're used to it, it's a very comfortable look that also has a bit of glam about it. I know you said no skirts but you don't need tights with a maxi.

I'm late 30s and have grown tried of blue skinny though still like my Topshop black Jamies. Instead I'm wearing slim boyfriends with a sizeable turn up. They work well with my converse and birkenstocks during the day. I also like them with heels for a night out.
Moving away from jeans, I also wear khaki chinos.

31 is way too old for anything. Over the hill. Polyester slacks are the way to go.

Never giving up skinnies, although I switched to mainly black skinny pants as opposed to jeans recently. Banana republics Sloan and ankle zip are staples ( I just turned 33)
Waiting to see if topshops Joni or Leigh suit me then I'll add those to my capsule wardrobe. I do think the type of tshirt can be something you grow out of, so no slogan tees for me but rather silk or chambray blouses and knits.

Gap Girlfriend jeans.

Slim bootcuts or straight leg jeans?

31!

You could wear anything!

I think any type of jeans are in now. Flares, skinnies, bootcut, straight.

They all look ok to my eye.

But what would I know! I'm in my forties!

Thanks for the responses. I'm liking the mentions of slim cut with a turn up or ankle zip.

Wannabechic, good point about the t-shirts too. I had a good clear out the other day and did remove the one's that had silly slogans on them. I really lie silky loose fitting t-shirt style tops. Where do you get yours from? As this is the other thing, moving to buy from more grown up shops. I really notice the places I always used to shop like H and M, New look etc the fabrics are too cheap.

Thanks also for the shouts of not being too old for skinnies!!

Lol re beige slacks :)

Somebody better send Kate Moss the no skinnies over thirty memo

Hi cloud.. I'll be honest I just made my first boden haul but most of it's going back, their ravello top is nice but way too short on me I think my boobs and tum take up too much real estate they do have longline ones but all sold out last I checked. Next had some t- blouses that 1. Didn't fit, 2. Were very scratchy and polyester-y

The search goes on.

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One other style evolution... A real marmite thing I guess is mid heeled suede pointy heels ( d'orsay is good) in grey or black look fab with slim pants whether baggy like joggers or skinny

DM is in her sixties and wears skinnies. I think they have become the boot cut of the Teenies.

I meanwhile have moved back to Mom jeans which is what DM gave up only 5 or 6 years ago in favour of skinnies. I LOVE THEM. No builders bum, comfy, turn ups show off ankles and they make your waist look tiny. DH not keen so far, but whatevs.

Was not being anti skinny jeans btw, just think they have become a classic now and anyone can wear them.

I'm hunting for some good - fitted top, wide from the knee - flares. They suit me but I want flare-y not just boot cut and tight top not boyfriend.

squizita I bought some Topshop Tally flares in the sale today for £10. Really fitted at the top then flared from the knee. I bought a 32 leg when I would usually go for a 30 in Jamie/Joni as I plan to wear with heels/wedges. They are really nice.

Ooh I will go and look!