Fashion And Age - Appropriate Dressing

[Whitelinen]

What about, say, visible underwear? Too tight clothes? I am interested in knowing what you think what is non-appropriate age wise and what is always non-appropriate.

And does anyone know more about the dressing etiquette? If I could find a modernized version somewhere?

 

[Beautiful Stranger]

I don't have a problem with visible underwear if it's nice. I hate tanga's showing though. Too tight clothes i'm not a fond of on the wrong body, however, people might consider my own jeans too tight. It's really hard to think of un-approiate-cause-of-age clothing as i hate rules in fashion..

 

[laurette]

Age appropriate dressing

As cosmogirl suggested, I've started this new thread
So, here's my problem:
what do you think would suit a 16-yrs old (not in general, but in "the french way" link)?
I am so insecure and keep on buying "sloaney-like" stuff which bores me to death, any advice would be highly appreciated
I already have
*nice balet flats (navy satin ones, black leather ones, red ones and brown suede ones which I don't like anymore)
*well fitted jeans (d.blue, straight)
* black pants
* turtlenecks
* blouses
I love skirts and high heels, but feel over-the-top wearing them...
Moreover, I don't know whether to focus on navy, black or brown? i need to get a new bag but can't decide which colour is the most versatile.
If you need any informations, please do not hesitate to ask
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[Whitelinen]

Well, what do you think would not suit a sixteen-year-old? What do you look for in clothing for your age?

This is a great idea for a thread, by the way. There's a thread about a similar subject, but I hope they don't get merged as this thread's idea is a little bit different.

I would like to know the etiquette of dressing, but I am not sure whether this is the right thread to ask for it.

 

[laurette]

^imo everything CAN look good, I've seen many girls my age wearing high heels with skinnys and it looked just fine. If I imagine myself wearing this, it feels totally overstyled
e.g. i totally love these looks, but wonder whether I could wear them or not.


edit:style.com

 

[Whitelinen]

I like the trench outfit very much, and I think it looks rather casual. However, I know your problem. I always feel overdressed if I am wearing heels at day time.

 

[Beautiful Stranger]

To me, it's all about contrasts. Dressing down an outfit, dressing it up. Example, yesterday, i wore a really worn-out bed tee, but dressed it up w/ shiny cords & some gold necklaces (later switched to vintage pearls). Tomorrow, i might wear my all-over sequin tank, and then, i will dress it down w/ black jeans, all stars, a black cardigan and a vintage scarf.

For the bag, i think black would be most versatile, as it can be worn w/ close-to-every colour.

 

[mediocrityrules]

i have decided that the key is not to compete with the girls...
and to just embrace being a woman...

Softgrey, I would love to do this! But how??

Meaning what sillouette, palette and style do you ultilize?

So many younger women do the "look, I`m dressed boyishly, but I`m still so hot!" and I find it hard to compete with that.

Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!!!!

 

[Antigone]

Ok, I'm 28 years old. Can I still pull this off and how?

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webap..._category_rn=49422&productId=288573&langId=-1

Thanks!

Nice thread btw

 

[mme]

I don't know if my advice is 'reliable' or whatever, but maybe try black tights and a nice jacket? Or you could try wearing it under a long sleeve.

I have some questions of my own. I am (almost) 16... and my wardrobe is so inconsistent. I have stupid so-called "trendy" teenager things that I've bought, and then more mature basics. My family thinks I'm trying to hard, but really I'm not! Just because I go to more mature stores and would rather buy nice, basic clothing doesn't mean I'm trying to look older, it just happens so. And then I end up looking stupid since I am very petite. And people think I'm wearing older clothing to try to hide the fact that I'm small, and I also look younger than my age. Everytime I get these remarks I just tell myself that I know when I have a COMPLETE wardrobe, everything will make sense. I'm just trying to evolve it slowly. I know how I want to look, and what my style is, but I just need to get there. It is so frustrating how no one can believe me. Isn't it just like a fashion show? You see the whole vision but you just have to build it up? Now I don't even know what my question is. Maybe I just wanted to ask what I should think, or say to these people.

 

[Beautiful Stranger]

Ok, I'm 28 years old. Can I still pull this off and how?

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=67420&parent_category_rn=49422&productId=288573&langId=-1

Thanks!

Nice thread btw

I think anyone under 50 yrs could wear that

 

[Antigone]

Really? I kinda think it's too schoolgirl-y. Thanks!

 

[laika]

Antigone--I'm 29 and I love jumpers/pinafores. I would do something sleek underneath, like a l/s knit or turtleneck and either a boot or low-heels with opaque tights. It's cute.

White Linen--For better or for worse, I think "etiquette" has gone out of style. You could look at some older guides for inspiration (like Guide to Elegance) but I don't think you will find a modern and up-to-date set of rules.
I have my own ideas about what's appropriate in general and for various ages, but I suspect this is something that varies from person to person.
I think it's best to figure it out by observing different people in various situations--see what you think is appropriate or not. Learn to trust your own judgement, even when it comes to rules.

 

[Whitelinen]

For better or for worse, I think "etiquette" has gone out of style.

What about an etiquette from the Fifties?

 

[just_me]

Why do you feel the need for knowing the etiquette of dressing?

The finest dressers do not care much about rules.. I think if you are young you should play around and have fun with fashion do not take it too seriously- at the end of the day; its just clothes.

 

[Whitelinen]

Why do you feel the need for knowing the etiquette of dressing?

The finest dressers do not care much about rules.. I think if you are young you should play around and have fun with fashion do not take it too seriously- at the end of the day; its just clothes.

Aww, come on. Especially at this age you don't have a lot of money, and you cannot just buy everything you wish. You have to think about investing. And plus, why does everyone instantly think I want to experiement? I want a good basic style, that's all. Just because I am young does not mean I want to try trends or walk around in miniskirts.

I want to know the etiquette so I am not inappropriate in any case. I hate this current trend of - call it freedom or being innovative then - that everything is allowed... 99% of people look trashy. I want good manners, and that also includes dressing appropriately. In the Fifties and Sixties there were still rules and people didn't look like they had just gotten up from bed. I believe there's a certain set of rules to achieve harmony. I wish the know the etiquette of Audrey Hepburn, C.Z Guest or French socialites from the 50's who wore Balenciaga as a wardronbe staple. I hate this sloppiness and trendy-ness our age is full of. It just creates chaos, not beauty or new, well-thought ideas.

 

[just_me]

Well, I kinda think you are either born with a general feeling of what works and what doesn not work, this comes through trial and error.

Do you never have this feeling when you wear something that you just want to scream 'YES!' in the changing rooms because you know a piece of clothing is so you, and it's really going to work with your wardrobe!

Anyway-- miniskirts and short dresses you can get away with to the age of 21.. afetr that it becomes a bit try hard.. so it's better to try out those things while you are still allowed. I love going out and show my well toned pins, I don't want to regret it when I'm 40! It's just not appropirate either.

You know-- Audrey Hepburn which people NOW look at and think classic was actually quite groundbreaking at the time. They just had a good sense of personal style. And it takes time to achieve this.

 

[Whitelinen]

I am not saying that you cannot be innovative and appropriate - in the past you could. Not so much these days, it seems. I feel you are not getting my point.

And no, I never get that "YES!" feeling. I've never felt it.

I simply don't like the idea of "youth wear". Those shops targeted to people my age make me feel annoyed. I don't buy into what they are trying so hard to sell. I don't have any want to wear miniskirts - trust me, I've worn them. But at that time I was going through a manic phase when all I could think was to get laid. That's not what I want now or how I want my life to be.

 

[laurette]

whitelinen, that is exactly how i feel.
all the magazines say teens and twen should experiment and I did for a while- I ended up with tons of stuff I don't wear anymore and a bit anger because I spent my money on clothes that aren't worth it
Now I have a basic wardrobe which is ok but still too preppy imo. I'd like to have a guideline too because I need a structure

 

[Whitelinen]

I think learning the etiquette is important - that's how you first build your sense of style. When you know the etiquette, you will have a better sense on what will or won't look good.