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Are these jeans flattering and suitable for me at 57?

127 replies

Stylehelp2345 · 08/04/2026 17:05

Are these jeans flattering? They are a perfect fit , I am 5’2 and I haven’t worn jeans in years. I am old 57 for context and I am not sure if jeans are good at my age . They do feel really comfortable.

Are these jeans flattering and suitable for me at 57?
Are these jeans flattering and suitable for me at 57?
OP posts:
THisbackwithavengeance · 08/04/2026 19:39

You look amazing. Stylish and slim. Who on earth would you think they wouldn’t suit you?

ExitPursuedByABare · 08/04/2026 19:40

I’m 66 and wear jeans all time. I’ve lost a shed load of weight recently and probably look like a bag of spuds with a belt holding them up.

You look very chic.

PenelopeAsks · 08/04/2026 19:42

Stylehelp2345 · 08/04/2026 19:36

It from Reiss @PenelopeAsks

I thought so. I’ve seen it on the JL website. Thanks.

Besafeeatcake · 08/04/2026 19:42

Super cute! Very stylish.

Gillthepill · 08/04/2026 19:44

Love this outfit on you. Try it with all sorts of footwear.

Loppidoodle · 08/04/2026 19:50

That looks VERY nice.

Also, I do get what you're saying when you're mentioning your age. It's not a popular stance on here, and I can't justify it logically, but there are definitely styles that I reject now as being too "young" for me. Mostly (for me) it's a question of wanting to look powerful, rather than frivolous, although I'm explaining it very poorly with those words. Anyway, I recently sent back a pair of massive flappy wide jeans because they looked too "young" and not the look I was going for. But your jeans look brilliant.

Off to check out Reiss jeans now...

Stylehelp2345 · 08/04/2026 19:52

THisbackwithavengeance · 08/04/2026 19:39

You look amazing. Stylish and slim. Who on earth would you think they wouldn’t suit you?

I wasn’t sure about them being cropped, but the majority of comments are so positive. It’s been a real confidence boost. You are such a kind group of women ❤️

OP posts:
Silverbirchleaf · 08/04/2026 19:53

I live in jeans and am similar age.

OneAmberGoose · 08/04/2026 20:03

I think they look very stylish on you! 🩷

SleepQuest33 · 08/04/2026 20:06

My mum is in her 80s and she wears jeans!

Sallyischatting · 09/04/2026 11:05

Nomura · 08/04/2026 19:10

@OP I love the shoes you're wearing in the 2nd photo, I've forgotten what theyre called??? pointed, Please where did you get them from. You're one of those people who just throw on a scarf and looks parisian chic with no effort. By the way, I'm also 57 (next week infact) and 5ft 2.

Edited

I second this , you look fabulous op

TasteOfOnion · 09/04/2026 11:42

55 here and 5 foot 2 and love wearing Reiss petite jeans. Never thought I couldn’t!

wherearethesnacks · 09/04/2026 12:24

Lovely on you. Will try them for myself as also petite.

Stylehelp2345 · 09/04/2026 14:31

@wherearethesnacks They seem to be doing more petite now , definitely worth a look.

OP posts:
iamnotalemon · 09/04/2026 14:33

They’re great and I love your style

Tel12 · 09/04/2026 14:43

I'm in my 70s and I have black, light and dark blue and sage jeans, mainly Lands end and M and S. TBH I don't really care what people think. I'm off to have a look at Reiss now.

ItsaFairWind · 09/04/2026 14:47

I'm 56 and wear jeans most days, wouldn't occur to me that my age makes a difference. Currently sporting wide leg flares.
You look smart.

JudgingJudy · 09/04/2026 15:06

I'm 59 and think I'm young! (Notions 😂)
I bought a pair of Marella jeans with a kind of side stripe and a gauzy white shirt today. I don't like tight jeans anymore - I think my shape has changed and I carry more weight around my bum. For that reason I veer toward baggy shapes. But also i have vaginal atophy and tight jeans can chaf my lady bits. I love fashion though - the only jeans I wouldn't wear would be the ripped ones, a la Zara, but i don't think that these look especially well on anybody.
Yours are lovely!

Papyrophile · 09/04/2026 16:22

You look lovely and you've styled yourself with great elegance. You look current, and the shoes finish your outfits beautifully. I must have a look at Reiss: there isn't one within 100 miles of me.

Deadringer · 09/04/2026 16:24

You look very slim and stylish.

Whoops75 · 09/04/2026 19:19

Yes fabulous.

Whatinthedoopla · 09/04/2026 19:24

Very nice!

Eatally · 09/04/2026 19:26

Absolutely. They look great on you.

devicelab · 09/04/2026 19:29

I’m 58 and a big fan of a barrel leg jean from M&S. I find them a flattering shape and very easy to wear.

echt · 10/04/2026 00:12

You look fab, @Stylehelp2345

I wear mostly Levis, straight leg and wide, also their baggy dad shorts for summer. Some older stuff is Uniqlo boyfriend jeans and some very old Toast carpenter style. The Toast ones got lots of Millennial compliments as they were pre-wideleg current fashion, well ahead of the curve.
I'm 71.

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