Fashion in your 30's

Just curious - for those of us in our 30's are there any current trends that you do not/will not wear SOLELY because of your age (not because you don't like it etc.). DH and I were having a discussion about this and considering he has no fashion sense he seems to have an awful lot of opinions!!

So what fashions do you not wear - if any?

For ex:
destructed jeans, mini skirts etc.

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I don't wear shorts anymore, only bermuda shorts!

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denim mini with leggings

Although I think it has more to do with my body type than my age.

(although I do wear leggings with long sweaters and knee high boots)

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mini-skirts, but that's more b.c of how pale my legs are...

I think things like Disney sweatshirts, shirts, any kind of cartoon should be banned if you are over 18 years old.

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Not that I ever wore them, but I think someone over 30 wearing a belly shirt should rethink the deision.

I also agree on the Disney front.. although I think 18 may be pushing it..lol

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I have a list too long to list....basically anything that an 18 YO is wearing I tend to stay away from.

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pajama bottoms as pants

slippers as shoes

nasty, ratty bed-head for hair


I do not think any of these are appropriate at any age, but many kids (ie teenagers) these days do.

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If an 18 year old is wearing it, it's probably inappropriate for me.

Although, I've always had a pretty conservative style -

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I work for a makeup company, so everyone (including me) has to be fashion-forward.....which I love. But there are definitely a few things I won't go near anymore, now that I'm in my 30's..I turn 31 next Sunday

Here's what I'm staying away from:
mini skirts
low cut shirts
acid washed jeans (I'm sorry I just can't)
anything too "boho" looking
hipster inspired clothes (a'la american apparel)

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definitely short skirts and shorts... but I hate my legs too.

anything that is too retro looking in regards to 80's. Some stuff that I see young people wearing, look like they stepped out of a music video circa 1986.

I love a funky/boho look and have always leaned toward stuff like that-- but, I would maybe take one piece, and pair it within something else- so I am not head to toe in a 'look".

I think I wear a lot of simple things in general, with updated silhouettes, and tend to use more trendy jewelry so it's not overpowering.

I still have my docs from HS though and I love that they are back-- but I don't think I can get away with wearing a pair of 8-holes these days.

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I gave up shorts a long time ago. Mini skirts are out too.

I am in a very stuck place. Things are too young, but then I feel like the stuff I should like feels so old.

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I'm 32 and I won't wear jeans that are ripped, anything showing my bra straps, super tight anything, braids in my hair...I can go on forever. hahaha.... Basically, I like to have a polished look that is a mix of classic and trendy pieces.

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I actually still wear shorts- but the dressy ones you would wear on a night out. I wear them with heels & a nice dressy top. I love the look.

I stay away from anything with:

BRAND NAMES written across them

Anything 80's inspired with those crazy colors splattered all over it. ugghh.. I hated it then, & I hate it now.

Mini skirts

Acid washed denim

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Nothing too tight or short!

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Def mini skirts and anything tie dyed.

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I guess I should answer my own question

I will not wear:

Anything too tight or revealing (not that I ever really did)

No acid wash jeans or 80's clothes.

I do not wear Ed Hardy, Juicy, A&F, Hollister, American Eagle etc.

I do wear shorts (not too short) but I like them with flats or at night with heels.

I will not wear super short skirts ut I will wear skirts that are a little shorter than above the knee.

I do wear destructed jeans though - but not too tattered (not like Jersey Shore or anything) - but DH thinks they are immature.

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I just started wearing skinny jeans and I am 33 going on 34--finally--jeans that flatter my figure (very skinny legs and azz.) I don't think I avoid anything BECAUSE of my age, I think it's just my taste evolving. I have more $$ to spend on luxury items than I did in my 20s. I remember the outfit I wore out for my 21st birthday was a tiny tank top and black pants from Mandee--I can't remember my shoes, but I do know that I didn't start wearing "sandals" until I was about 24 or 25 or so. My body was probably 3742956239865% hotter than it is now--but I was in a completely different place financially, physically, emotionally...EVERYTHING! So, I think a lot of factors come into play now that I am older.

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Pink by Victoria Secret. I will look and say - oh I love this, it's so cute, and then that grown up voice says "Ah - no. you're 36, honey!"

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Nothing too short or belly baring (unless I'm at the beach).