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Can I still wear jeans at 70

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Lilypops Sat 28-Jan-17 22:28:53

I need a new pair of jeans, I have always worn them , but hurtling towards 70years old I wonder if I can still wear jeans and then I can't decide on what style, I like the skinny look but I don't have skinny legs, I would love to look effortlessly chic in jeans ,What do other GN,s think?

varian Sun 29-Jan-17 16:26:16

Sorry, jeans wearers, I should have said I have never seen anyone over fifty wearing jeans and looking good, men or women, even very skinny folk. It does not mean that you personally are not one of the very few exceptions to the rule, but obviously I've never noticed you. Sorry.

Christinefrance Sun 29-Jan-17 16:28:15

Bijou & varian age is a number not a fashion statement. You have offered a valid opinion but for most of us we know by now what suits us and what we feel comfortable wearing. Don't let age be a barrier to anything if you can help it.

Leticia Sun 29-Jan-17 16:34:16

I see a lot of people not looking good in jeans - but it is not age related!
Anyway the great thing about aging is no longer caring what others think!

varian Sun 29-Jan-17 16:51:23

I agree with that Leticia

Crazygrandma2 Sun 29-Jan-17 16:56:01

Can you still get into them? If yes, then wear them :-)

Peaseblossom Sun 29-Jan-17 18:32:18

If jeans suit you I can't see the problem. Personally I don't like skinny jeans at all, but better on the young. Definitely not on men. I've seen them on a few men and they look terrible, very effeminate. I don't like skinny jeans either. I prefer boot cut jeans.

shirleyhick Sun 29-Jan-17 18:42:03

I am 53 and live in my jeans I only own one pair of trousers I call my funeral trousers. My neighbour who sadly recently passed away was 93 and all she owned were jeans and she looked fab. I am only a size 8 so can get away with skinny jeans but I much prefer the bootcut type. The problem I have is getting some in my size most shops seem to start at a size 10. So I say go for it wear what ever jeans you are most comfortable in.

Bellanonna Sun 29-Jan-17 18:46:52

Can someone p,ease explain what bootleg jeans are? I have seen them. Presumably for wearing under knee length boots? I don't have any hence don't buy them..

Bellanonna Sun 29-Jan-17 18:47:20

Over

Jalima Sun 29-Jan-17 19:07:23

Slightly larger at the bottoms than straight leg ones but with a slimmish leg, indeed to fit over short boots.
Like these, but other makes and stores are available
!
www.artigiano.co.uk/art/the-artigiano-ultimate-jeans-boot-cut-atrj137ind14l?cm_mmc=pla-_-google-_-shopping-_-ATRJ137IND14L&gclid=CIqms66G6NECFYe77Qod7tYGAA

GrandmaMoira Sun 29-Jan-17 19:28:42

I mostly wear M&S jeggings in various colours. I buy a size larger so they are not too tight and are very comfy. I also have jeans from Country Casuals but unfortunately they have closed down so back to M&S. I tried M&S straight leg jeans but they are hard and not stretchy. If you are worried about being too old to wear jeans, the coloured ones are better I think. I've not found any that fit in other shops.

Cherrytree59 Sun 29-Jan-17 19:28:42

Bella Bootleg are wider at the bottom, they become wider around calf area & seem to visually balance the bum/tum area
They are good for wearing with ankle boots (which I love) they IMO also look nice with trouser shoes.
If I'm wearing shoes that you can see the top of your foot I like that bootleg covers it over

If could wear ballet pumps I would wear straight or skinny Jean (a la Greece stylegrin)

Jalima Sun 29-Jan-17 19:35:45

M&S straight leg jeans seem to stretch as you wear them. If you think they're too tight when you put them on after washing, by the end of the day they feel comfy!

Bring back CC

NanaandGrampy Sun 29-Jan-17 19:59:14

Luckily I don't care if someone else thinks I don't look good in my jeans .

I dress for myself smile

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:35

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:27:36

Jeans are so versatile and comfortable, I can't imagine anyone giving them up at any age. If you're worried about your legs feeling too snug, choose a straight leg or a'comfort' fit. I like 'Land's End'. They offer a nice variety of options and in some cases they even do hemming.

www.landsend.com/

willa45 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:29:14

Guys...don't know what happened. My post appears way too many times. I only entered it once...really!

Bobbysgirl19 Sun 29-Jan-17 20:36:57

Love my jeans, and almost live in them. I always buy bootleg, find them easier to get into and they balance my shape better. Usually buy Per Una, but do have a pair of M&S Indigo too which are very comfortable. The thought of being too old for jeans has never crossed my mind!