February 27, 2006 06:11 PM
Jeans Over 40--Is Low-rise Too Low?
My teenage daughter keeps trying to get me to wear low-rise jeans. Okay, I understand that the waist-almost-up-to-my-boobs jeans are not flattering. And I'm completely over the need to wear pleated pants. (Thank you, What Not to Wear, for saving me from my bad style choices.) But I still can't go with the whole, super-low rise thing. I just think I look silly in them. I am, however, completely hooked on mid-rise (just-below-the-belly-button) jeans, mostly in dark washes, with a slight flare leg. Try them, they look good on anyone. Trust me. They do.
If you're over 40 and looking for some fashion tips, check out this About.com article: Fashion Over 40, by Cynthia Nellis, with Style Expert Kim Johnson Gross.
Comments
I am a 33 year old male and I think low rise jeans are a bit much on anybody. The plumber look never appealed to me, However Nothing is more sexy than a nice tight pair of jeans on a woman. No matter what age, as long as she has some junk in the trunk I say show it off.
Posted by: David Levassuer at February 27, 2006 06:55 PM
Okay, all I can think of is Mom Jeans. And I'm totally cracking up! I'm on the mid-rise bandwagon already, though.
My significant other would definitely second the any tight jeans on a woman are hot theory.
Posted by: Tammy at February 28, 2006 04:18 PM
Being short-waisted, low-rise jeans are perfect for me, glad they're back on the scene.
Posted by: mary at March 2, 2006 01:35 PM
Yeah, I thought of Mom Jeans too. As long as you're not wearing those, you're A-okay.
Posted by: T. at March 2, 2006 01:38 PM
Nice site! Keep blogging...I'll check in on ya from time to time :)
Posted by: Helen at March 2, 2006 09:41 PM
You are right...I love my boot cut/flare leg jeans with a slight low-rise...just under the bellybutton. :)
Posted by: Cat at March 3, 2006 12:42 PM
