Am I too old at 31 to wear 'distressed' jeans?? I got cute skinny ones yesterday... They're the only jeans I've tried on PP that I felt good in. They aren't that ripped up, just in a couple spots. But then I was thinking... Is that a look best left to girls in their 20s? Am I being silly? Be honest! There's no way I'm rocking mom jeans now that I have a LO though!
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I don't think there's an age limit! If you feel good in them, go out there and rock them! I don't like the super ripped up ones on anyone, even teens. But it sounds like yours are just tastefully distressed, which I think is cool for all ages
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No age limit... But I'm from southern California where we don't impose age limits on many styles
OK, I was thinking like 80 *might* be too old.
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@mamimami: lol picturing a super hip granny rocking her distressed skinnies
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@MCD919: my stepmother is 79 and I can totally see her wearing distressed jeans, probably with rhinestones involved as well. So maybe I will have to revise that to 90.
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It's all about how you wear them!
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I have a pair and I'm almost 34
I feel like over 50 would be too much....
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Yikes, ladies.
I was thinking about 27. I like me a pair of far wash, solid and sturdy jeans that say, "I've got my life together". I love distressed jeans, but I can't see myself wearing then again. -
Not gonna lie, I'm kind of in the "under 30" camp too.
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@spaniellove: Agreed. Jessica Alba (over 30) constantly kills it in distressed denim. You got it!
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@spaniellove: @Mrs. Taco: you could be right... By pairing them with the relaxed white button-down, Jessica's look isn't too over the top IMO. And the ones I got aren't nearly as ripped up as hers...
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I'm gonna go with over 50. I like the ease and carefree attitude of distressed jeans of worn right.
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I agree with others -- it's all about how you wear them! And I think it's partially a regional thing, too. The west coast (especially CA) tends to not have age limits on things. I have an aunt (a young one) who is in her mid 40's and rocks distressed denim, boyfriend jeans, and other surf apparel and she looks absolutely fabulous. She also classes up really well -- just depends on the occasion!
If you feel good in them postpartum, that's priceless! Keep them!
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I think it's all about how you rock them. Jessica alba looks fantastic in them! I would go for it!
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@Mrs. Taco: @MCD919: I don't have a specific look in mind but I can also picture Katie Holmes wearing something like that and her style is totally classic, 30+, not trying too hard. Or at least that's how I think of her.
ETA: There are some pics in this slideshow of celebs of different ages wearing distressed jeans:
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/kate-moss-distressed-celebrity-jeans#slide-1 -
30?!?!? Since when is 30 the new 50? 30 isn't old!
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I think you can wear anything you feel confident in. 30 is the new 20!
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@Mrs. Taco: When I first read the post I immediately though Jessica Alba! I love her style.
Miranda Kerr is another who rocks this trend
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I have a pair that my Husband talked me into buying and I feel too old to wear them. I'm 30 and I wish I could wear them, but I don't feel comfortable in them. I think if you feel comfortable then go for it, no age limit.
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Meh. I wear what I like. I don't worry too much about my age. I don't think wearing distressed jeans makes me look like I don't have my life together.
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Honestly, I don't think there's an age limit. If you feel good in it, go for it. I mean, we're not talking about like, cropped tops or mini skirts (which in my mind have more of a definite "younger" association).
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I think if they make you feel good, go for it!! I agree with the others that said it's how you wear them, and if they look good on you. I am a bit older than you, and feel the same way--no Mom jeans for me yet.
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I don't think there's an age limit at all, at long as the holes are not so huge to expose a large part of your thighs! Rock them!
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I just bought a pair too...I'm 33. As long as it's only for casual times I say go for it!
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I thought of Jessica Alba, too! She has the best style.
@MCD919: You feel good in them, so totally rock them!! Age is only a number
OK, I was thinking like 80 *might* be too old.
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