Too old to wear butterflies/hearts/stars??

**witchcurlgirl** · December 23rd, 2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

I don't understand woman that try to look cutesy over the age of 15. You just end up looking like an idiot...

......and older as well.

trying too hard to look young is very ageing....some women don't seem to get that. It's that 'mutton masquerading as lamb' thing

I agree with you about certain cuts being for the very young. At a certain point- no matter how great your figure- some things are ridiculous. Like midriff tops.

**sputnik** · December 23rd, 2008, 01:39 PM

marimekko also makes some amazing prints, including flowers and stars depending on the season. they're more scandi and artistic than cutesy.

**msdeb** · December 23rd, 2008, 05:01 PM

i think if the shirt is cute, then hearts are ok. Butterflies? yuck. i'm too old for any of it though. Maybe on someone else, but not me.

**sweetness** · December 23rd, 2008, 07:42 PM

Hmm..... at the ripe old age of 38 I'm going to wear whatever the heck I want.

As long as I like it and think it suits me.

Originally Posted by Belt Up

I think I've always been too old/grumpy for that sort of stuff.

But if it's your taste then go for it!

Well, you might like my favorite t-shirt, it has a big Oscar the Grouch on it!

**twitchy2.0** · December 23rd, 2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by sweetness

Hmm..... at the ripe old age of 38 I'm going to wear whatever the heck I want.

As long as I like it and think it suits me.

Hell yeah! I've never cared for "rules" in fashion either.

**olivia720** · December 23rd, 2008, 08:16 PM

I agree that wearing too-young stuff has the opposite effect of aging a person.

**sweetness** · December 23rd, 2008, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by twitchy2.0

Hell yeah! I've never cared for "rules" in fashion either.

See, if you wear something you don't feel comfortable or confident in you're not going to look right anyway.

**LaFolie** · December 23rd, 2008, 08:55 PM

The tank top is not something I would wear

**sweetness** · December 23rd, 2008, 09:27 PM

While I think the tank top is cute, it's not something I'd wear because I don't like to go braless.

As for the others, the hearts are not my style, but I like the butterfly tank. I'd wear that.

**LaFolie** · December 23rd, 2008, 09:29 PM

People tell me I dress in an eccentric fashion, but I don't see it... I try to dress sexy and original. I'll go for one cutesy detail if the rest's sober or sexy. For example, I've bought a pair of green earrings, one is a lock, the other a key, that I'll wear with something more unoriginal.

**ariesallover** · December 23rd, 2008, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenna

These three examples all look like kiddie clothes to me, especially the star tank. I wouldn't have worn it past age 12.

Agreed, because it just wouldn't work with my personality at any age.

Stacy and Clinton would have you looking fab just to run to the grocery store, but if wearing that stuff makes you feel happy, then go for it...unless you're realizing that this look conveys an impression of you that isn't accurate.

I do think it's a no-no for certain situations that involve work, functions for your kids or family, etc. I think the word appropriate is the key here for whatever role you're playing at that moment.

**sweetness** · December 23rd, 2008, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by ariesallover

I do think it's a no-no for certain situations that involve work, functions for your kids or family, etc. I think the word appropriate is the key here for whatever role you're playing at that moment.

Yeah, the shirts in the OP would be for everyday around the house, running errands, groceries, park, etc.

I like to watch What Not To Wear too.

I may not have the need (or cash) to follow all their rules, but I've picked up some helpful tips about fit. If it was up to them, everyone would always be dressed to the nines, even when they're taking out the trash. And that's just ridiculous imo.

Anyway, I think Stacy is really pretty.

**ariesallover** · December 24th, 2008, 01:43 AM

Stacy has impressed me because she does what she swears by - and it works.

She doesn't have a perfect figure, and she is by no means a beauty; yet when she pulls herself together, she manages to be very striking. Shows how good makeup, style and grooming can make the difference - especially when she has shared pictures of herself during her awkward phase.