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Style Makeover HQ home. Using a mix of science and art I show you how to discover your style and look great every day. Find out more about me here. Search Style Makeover HQ. All rights reserved. Click for Menu. I have a long black knit cardigan. The best length depends on how tall you are. Instead of leggings, you can also try jeggings or stetchy skinnies that are not super tight.
A top underneath is usually better fitted. I have thin legs and arms,its just my upper body, I just dont know how to play this down , any suggestions? I like leggings with tunics or button down shirts depending on cut and length. I do not like leggings and regular dresses. They just look like dresses with knit stockings that I would wear in cool weather. The exception is the Asian style another poster mentioned above, they work much better.
So informative! The comments are helpful too. Love how you also talked about what shoes to wear, always a mystery to me. Thanks again! So pleased that it helped you. Yes, leggings can be tricky to wear, but they can also be really versatile, stylish and comfortable. Love em. You can get them on Evine. Hides my over 50 belly and Im very comfortable all day. In my opinion, leggings are fine to wear as long as they are both loose and not see-through. I am overweight and wear leggings all the time, but I follow my own rules for looking decent.
I am 64 years old. If you wear them correctly they look fabulous Age should have. O bearing on them. I mean look at the less than stellar bodies as society calls them wearing them at a younger than us OLD ladies. Thank you. I do not think many women who are not well proportioned, under a size 12 with naturally pretty legs can look elegant in tight pants.
As a former image consultant I hope women will avoid trends and wear clothing that creates a lovely silhouette, emphasizing their best features and disguising others. This is a silhouette difficult for most to wear. Concentrate on your body being fit and a beautiful line will be readily achievable with more but never unlimited options.
Hi — I love leggings with tunic type tops. Mine are bamboo fabric — so comfortable. Comfy leggings lead to a longer life! M Rena makes two great waistbands in leggings. One is a high waistband and the other is a high tummy control leggings. I highly recommend the tummy control. They really smooth things out!
Is it ok to wear colored leggings? I am 70, and would like to wear long tunics or short skirts to work, but in an age-appropriate way- i. Absolutely, although I find that leggings look better when you go for one of the more neutral colors or if the color nicely blends in with your tunic. I have to say, I have not fully taken advantage of a legging. I have a pretty cream dress which is too short and I always wear it with green slim trousers and leopard pumps.
A black legging could give me another option. I think leggings can be fantastic. If you wear it in the right way of course! I have mixed feelings about leggings. I am petite and tops that just cover the butt or are asymmetrical look best. I need to show as much leg as possible. I rarely wear them outside the house except to exercise because they remind me of thick stockings, and I never wear them in our mhumid summers. I prefer slim pants. I have worn leggings since I was 6 years old.
I feel comfortable and warm when I wear leggings. I wear leggings when I run and when I go to the pool. I feel happy and healthy when I wear leggings. I am in total agreement with your advice on how to wear leggings.
I am in my mid 60s, am a full figured woman and I am tall. I absolutely love my leggings and find it hard to wear regular slacks now. Anyway, I have a good friend who is in her late 60s who wears leggings all the time. She pairs leggings with short, fitted tees, etc. I sure wish she would wake up! She needs to read your article.
I found it so helpful. We like to style even as we age. You will want to choose tops that accentuate your slimmest pant. All wide is just going to make you look bigger so find tops that are a bit tailored in the waist. Empire tops can work too although it does not work for all apple women. A grat pair of leggings which I wear almost exclusively know is Spanx…Coverage is really good and they hold you in.
Comfortable, yet sleek. I love leggings and the assets shapewear ones in particular! But my only gripe with them, is that because of the fact that most womens behinds are larger than their thighs, the material over the bum stretches and allows the skin and panties to be more visible than liked!!
So in short, make the bum area denser material, but the leggings themselves should be worn as women see fit!!! Fabulous article! Can you tell me when it was written? I appreciate dates on either articles or comments. There are over articles here to inspire you Robert. I am just turned 71, as I remember I wore a lot of leggings in , when I was in college. In fact I still kept some of them until now.
Just last week, I tried them on and they fit! I love your blog! Thank you for the tips with leggings. I forgot what I had been missing. So comfortable. Okay, you advised that people with big calves not wear form fitting leggings. What should we wear? You cannot, and should not exclude us. Good on you. What about the rest of us? There are so many other options to wear.
You could still wear skinny style pants but choose styles that skim the legs, not hug them. You may like to have a look at the body type guides in this section where I have written many articles for all kinds of body types. I like to wear leggings ,so im little short and how can I wearing shoes to ,if the leggings ower the ankle.?.
High heels is good or not.. I like to know from you.. Yes heels can work in a similar way as they are worn with skinnies. Help this is a great article. I would like to wear them with shorter knit dresses, but my slips are too long. Any suggestions for preventing knit dresses from clinging to knits. Should I just wear tights and buy some shorter slips if I can find them. Why do you need a slip? The shorter knit dresses cling to knit leggings. Sometimes cling can be reduced by rubbing a fabric softener sheet onto the fabrics.
Just use a good pair of sissors and cut the slip to the desired length. A slip is just an extra layer and it should not bring any attention to itself. In cold climates, a snug undergarment is good for thermal layering. Target has a long camisole the length of a slip that is available in the maternity department.
This may be a solution for you. All your advice seems to be for women who are short with apple or pear shapes. I suppose your advice would be to do the opposite to what you advise. I love your advice though. I give advice to women of all shapes. I am short, and have short legs, so tunic tops make me look stubby.
A good length is to shorten to the tips of your fingers with your arm extended at your side. Thank you for your tip, I am built like you lol and have terrible trouble buying clothes that fit and suit, I am 51 and 5ft and believe me every single lb shows up and is hard to loose. I am going to invest in a sewing machine and get snipping x. Do you have any advice about wearing a Tulle midi skirt …I am 67 size 12 waist and would like to wear a black tulle skirt to a wedding…..
The wedding is in Paris and is a black themed wedding. This is my humble opinion. Leggings are too rugged for a tulle skirt, especially to a formal wedding. Secondly, if the wedding is in Paris, you need to be extremely confident about what you choose to wear. Parisian women have an effortless and elegant style. I say go for simplicity and put your effort toward a really good, elegant pair of shoes that will accentuate the skirt.
As well as having a successful career as an IT Architect. I wear leggings with my Vans tees and trainers all the time. If you are still toned and have the figure to get away with it then why not? Great blog btw. I agree. I wear leggings with a sweater all the time, and sometimes with t shirts.
Sometimes it covers, sometimes not. Totally agree Karen, if you are fit and look good why not indeed. However I think the article is talking generally, Id bet the vast majority of over 40s 50s are not snowboarders or indeed i assume would look good in leggings and regular size tees.
I admire your fitness, I was a PT for over 20 years until fibromyalgia took a hold and now most days I can barely walk around the house, I still want to look good though lol but now comfort is a very close second.
This article was written to give women ideas to hide their big bellies, if they have one. This article is very helpful to women like me. Yes, I love to wear leggings. I think this isy third time around. I wear them for casual and dressy. I also wear leggings over tights and under long johns in the winter. Oh I so love that cream, sleeveless boat neck tunic with the asymmetric pleated hem.
Perhaps a legging might work better than thick tights with that cream dress of mine. Grey perhaps??? But I have no money left. Oh well. Great guide! Is it OK to belt a long tunic or dress? I love the cream leggings and outfits. Very elegant. I am in a wheelchair and age My legs are ugly and I have poor circulation so I have to wear support socks or hose.
So I always wear pants. My daughter is getting married in the fall and I have a off white vintage type tunic with a small gold embellishment between the breast she picked it out and plum color leggings. Should I keep the flats or try to find something in the leggings color to match. Any other suggestions would help.
Thank you so much. Age is not a factor to affect your looks, if you carry off what you wear with confidence. Belief in yourself is the key to fashion in the slightly higher age bracket. I have them in very many colors and designs … even in pastels yes ;-. I though do not like animal prints, except zebra, so this is not an issue for me. I had already started wearing skinny jeans and pants as soon as they made their comeback by , mostly with short dresses.
When it comes to shoes, to my opinion, everything goes but low sneakers which make me look as heading straight to the gym, though high sneakers are ok. Totally love my Adidas animal print grey leggings and have been wering them for 2 years now. Great for sightseeing in NYC see current post or everyday life. I just dont feel that comfortable wearing them the Chanel-style. Love the pics here Silvia though.
But not for me. Makes me feel hidden. Have a nice day! Sabina Oceanblue Style. I have black leggings but when I wear them they are somewhat wrinkley looking or slightly bagging when getting up from sitting around knee area. Totally agree with you Sylvia. Was just thinking the same thing. I keep coming back to this post because leggings can be so stylish and material mix can make a difference too.
So love your advice here! I like either way short or longer tops. Usually that would be a coat. I agree Sylvia. My mother is 83, and looks wonderful in loose fitting leggings. In paisley and other very flattering prints, they look great. Which is the comfort standard I always strive for.
Leggings look utterly ridiculous on anyone over When worn right, they can look really good. My long time girl friend who was a buyer for Marshall Fields just got me onto leggings. I am in Florida and worn with a lovely summery top, look fantastic. But with so many styles and brands out there, where should you start? We have the answer. While they are not as short as cropped leggings, they typically rest higher on the leg than an average pair of sports leggings.
It is worth noting that some brands, such as Beyond Yoga and Onzie , call their version Midi leggings, but the same principle applies.
The fashion-forward style of these leggings offer a sleek silhouette to those who choose to wear them. They neither cut your legs at a random point nor drown you in fabric, which is why, for many, they are the perfect fit. You may already be familiar with capri sports leggings.
Regardless of their name, these are leggings that stop just below your knees, on your shins. There are many advantages to capri leggings; they allow you to move freely, look attractive, and are ideal during the warmer summer months. Combining both fashion and functionality, these leggings are a breath of fresh air. Leggings are wonderful in so many ways, including their ability to blend style and comfort in one clothing item.
For so long leggings have been constricted to activewear. However, in current times leggings have become so much more than just a pair of workout pants. Being mindful of where you wear your leggings is still super important not to a wedding, duh!
You can wear them with a button-down long shirt belted around the waist and ankle boots, or with high boots and a long blazer for a sharp and classy look. Try accessorizing with a baseball cap and a pair of sunglasses for a street style vibe, or lots of jewelry and a purse for an upscale runway look. Trust us on this one! Leggings should fall just above the ankle—anything shorter automatically creates a stinted silhouette by cutting you off at the shin.
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