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37, style crisis, trainers, what's trendy, what's not?

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itscomplicatedlife · 07/02/2022 11:04

I'm a 37 yo woman, not hugely fashionable as don't have time to be, I don't dress frumpy generally for my age, I wear skinny jeans a lot, & plain crew and v neck tees/ long sleev tops, people usually think I'm much younger 27/28, im a size 8, feel like I could be making more of myself and i know I'm not not making the most of being more fashionable but I'm crap with it! I Chuck on mostly black skinny jeans in winter with black and white sketcher summits slip on trainers which are comfy and practical! I don't have time to work out what would suit me then the time to match bits together to make an outfit, it takes ages then I get stressed and just go back to trusty skinny's with jeans. Prob fact I'm a mum to a 3yo & I just don't have the time but see many very fashionable woman my age & older! No idea how they do it with family too. Also read somewhere skechers are frumpy 👀 I don't want to rock frumpy but huge thick sole trainers are def too Uber trendy for me, so what brands/types of trainers sit best for my age but fact I look younger for my age? 🤦‍♀️

These are my currents I need to replace... they're so well rated and they aren't to me hugely unfashionable looking either or is that my age telling!!...🤷‍♀️

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Cheekypeach · 10/02/2022 16:28

[quote itscomplicatedlife]@MangoLipstick the New balance pastels are lovely! [/quote]
😭 don’t do it OP, not unless you want to look like a 90s CITV host anyway

Rummikub · 10/02/2022 16:35

Oh no what’s wrong with sketchers? I was planning on getting some to wear with black skinnies. I mean I’m hardly a style icon in my cardi but I dont wish to be judged!
My feet hurt in my current boots

ouchyoubiteybugger · 10/02/2022 16:38

I'm 41 and love my stan smiths although I'm a bit more boho stylewise, but classic white vans are my back up although they dont do the ones i love anymore

Indecisivelurcher · 10/02/2022 16:51

I am more boho too @ouchyoubiteybugger and can't bring myself to wear white or pastel trainers!

megletthesecond · 10/02/2022 16:54

I'm 47 and wear Nike Internationalists. They're good for when I have to break into a run.

StripyLlama · 10/02/2022 16:55

I’m going to slightly agree with the poster who said no to skinnies and trainers, but only as the OP was wearing them with socks. Trainer liners and roll your jeans up a little to show some skin, or hi tops.

I’m terms of trainers, I would say New Balance 327s, Stan Smiths or Nike Dunk Lows. For hi tops, Nike blazers or converse.

I would be cautious about wearing anything like Air Force 1s or Nike 270’s as I think they look a little bit too young/try hard. I say that as having both but they were hand me downs from my teens and I feel a bit weird wearing them!

To the poster who said she can wear what she likes, of course she can, but this is style and beauty and she has asked what is trendy,

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 10/02/2022 19:03

Oh @itscomplicatedlife please bin the sketchers-so many great ideas on this thread-

Speaking of which @Hereforthedramaz I have just bought those fab Onitsuka corsairs!!! Love them!!!!

Hereforthedramaz · 10/02/2022 19:10

@mumsiedarlingrevolta

Oh *@itscomplicatedlife* please bin the sketchers-so many great ideas on this thread-

Speaking of which @Hereforthedramaz I have just bought those fab Onitsuka corsairs!!! Love them!!!!

Yey! I'm so pleased to spread the Onitsuka joy! I wore mine today in fact!
Hoolihan · 10/02/2022 19:19

Those Skechers are heinous. I've got Nike Air Max (NOT AF1s - strictly for teenagers), Hoff, New Balance, Saucony.

evilharpy · 10/02/2022 19:59

I own these Skechers and I'm not even sorry! To be fair I use them as exercise trainers, not everyday wear. I wore them on a 4 mile walk today.

This is a dangerous thread. I love trainers and have far too many but have seen a few here I'm so tempted by.

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FuggyPidding · 10/02/2022 20:03

I have white canvas superga's - but know if they're cool / trendy!
I'm 40 🤷‍♀️

Rummikub · 10/02/2022 20:06

@evilharpy

They’re the ones I was going to get! Are they comfy? For me this is a big step.

evilharpy · 10/02/2022 20:08

[quote Rummikub]@evilharpy

They’re the ones I was going to get! Are they comfy? For me this is a big step.[/quote]
Yes! They are amazingly comfy. I could walk/stand in them all day, I've even taught fitness classes in them. They are probably the comfiest pair of shoes I own.

They're also a lot lighter than my Saucony running shoes.

If you zoom in on the photo you can see they're a lacy sort of fabric.

IWasFunBeforeMum · 10/02/2022 20:11

I'm 38 and wear new balance or Adidas ones. Vejas are 'cool' but so expensive!

Rummikub · 10/02/2022 20:24

@evilharpy
Thank you!

I will get these then after much deliberation.

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 10/02/2022 20:25

I have new balance 574 and just treated myself to a pair of allbirds. But I know these aren't everyone's cup of tea but so so comfy!

honeyfox · 10/02/2022 20:33

I'm on my third pair of Saucony Jazz and about to buy a fourth. Great range of colours and super comfortable!

Indecisivelurcher · 10/02/2022 20:35

Can anyone tell me how new balance come up size and fit wise? Are they true to size or come up short? Do they gave a decent toe box or more of a straight fit? Tia!

Blankscreen · 10/02/2022 20:36

I've got some vejas and they are the most uncomfortable trainers ever.

My Nike air Jordan high tops are my favourites they are so so comfy. .

I'm now deciding if I need a pair of Nike dunks.

I'm sorry but I think the sketchers and the black and white nikes are both equally awful and look like school PE shoes.

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 10/02/2022 20:45

@Indecisivelurcher small I would size you but they come in half sizes

FuggyPidding · 10/02/2022 20:49

@FuggyPidding

I have white canvas superga's - but know if they're cool / trendy! I'm 40 🤷‍♀️
That should read 'don't know' !

They're heavy but comfy.
I wear them with skinny jeans.
I don't really know fashion though (as may be evident!!)

evilharpy · 10/02/2022 21:44

@honeyfox

I'm on my third pair of Saucony Jazz and about to buy a fourth. Great range of colours and super comfortable!
Funny enough it's never even occurred to me to look at Saucony as everyday trainers. These are my running shoes, I'm not a fan of purple at all but it was all they had left in my size. They are the best running shoes ever. I'm now going to investigate Saucony for non-running purposes!
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EllaPaella · 10/02/2022 22:06

@Blankscreen I am coveting a pair of burgundy Nike Dunk. They are absolute trainer perfection 👌