Parrothead Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 So last summer it was a bit cool when my mom was visiting I had put on a hoodie. I was already wearing a pair of jeans. She commented, not in a nasty way, but clearly disturbed, that I looked like a college co-ed. She was insinuating that I should dress my age. I was 43 at the time. Today I put the same hoodie on with a pair of jeans. I think it was the first time I've worn that clothing combination since that day last summer. I'm a housewife and homeschooling mom. I'm also a girly-girl. My toenails are pink, my hair is done and I have make-up on. I'm wearing earrings that are different than the ones I wore yesterday. I have on other jewelry. Some days I'll get the urge to wear a skirt all day and never leave the house. Some days I'll wear yoga or sweat pants, Every once in a great while I'll wear dress pants. About twice a week I wear jeans. Now I'm wondering if I look ridiculous wearing jeans - Levi's to be specific - at my age. Is there an age when one should stop wearing jeans? I refuse to go to the denim elastic waist pants that some women of a certain age refer to as "jeans." I'm not ready to garden in old dress pants. What say the Hive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Is there an age when one should stop wearing jeans? Never. (as in, you're never too old to wear jeans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moira in MA Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 You are too old for jeans when you decide you are, not before. jmho ~Moira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never. (as in, you're never too old to wear jeans) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mother Superior Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I hope they bury me in my jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Your mother was raised in a different era, remember that. I just recently turned 42 and jeans are a staple for me. I don't mind dressing up now and again, but every day? Especially as a mom who's still in the throes of raising children, I say wear whatever helps you function, with this caveat: don't let yourself look frumpy and please check the mirror (including your backside) before you head out the door! ;) But to answer your question: no, there is no age that is "too old" to wear jeans.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 There is no age limit. I live in jeans. I think I will always live in jeans, though yoga pants could come a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Whaat? I think you're never too old for jeans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenlaw31 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Maybe 100 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I cannot picture a time where I would be too old for jeans. My mom is almost 60 and she wears jeans all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I never even thought of this. I don't plan to ever stop wearing mine. AND please let me never get to the point that I'm wearing 100% polyester pants!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never. My mother wears jeans, and I don't see why she wouldn't/shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Not 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Too old is only when you hold them up to the light and you can see through them in sensitive areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My 85 year old Grandmother still wears jeans and looks great. She's the hippest Grandmother around. She can still out-work me, too, which is embarrassing but true. I hope I can be just like her when I grow up so I think you are never too old to wear jeans if you want too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach3blessings Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My 70+ year old mother still wears jeans and looks great! At 46, they are a staple in my wardrobe . . . . jeans are ageless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My 85 year old Grandmother still wears jeans and looks great. She's the hippest Grandmother around. She can still out-work me, too, which is embarrassing but true. I hope I can be just like her when I grow up so I think you are never too old to wear jeans if you want too. Wow, I wish I could get my gran to wear jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never! I mean I can't be going around in just my underwear. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm 46 and I love wearing jeans and hoodies when it is chilly out. I've noticed women the same age and older doing the same thing so my vote is you are never too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I would say never, also. I don't know of a 43 year old woman who would complain about looking like a college co-ed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I cannot picture a time where I would be too old for jeans. My mom is almost 60 and she wears jeans all the time. :iagree: My mom is 65 and she still wears jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never. (as in, you're never too old to wear jeans) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thank you. I don't remember the last time I saw my mom in jeans. She would wear them when we were younger. Of course she wore the ultimate mom jeans - store brand at $5.00 a pair. Never cool jeans. At some point she became more into polyester. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Maybe 100 ;) I was thinking 130, just to be safe. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My 66 yo mother still wears jeans. And she's old-fashioned and likely to make the same comment as your mom. Except she wears jeans too, so she can't. She would draw the line at jeans and a hoodie though - on herself and me. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 So last summer it was a bit cool when my mom was visiting I had put on a hoodie. I was already wearing a pair of jeans. She commented, not in a nasty way, but clearly disturbed, that I looked like a college co-ed. She was insinuating that I should dress my age. I was 43 at the time. Today I put the same hoodie on with a pair of jeans. I think it was the first time I've worn that clothing combination since that day last summer. I'm a housewife and homeschooling mom. I'm also a girly-girl. My toenails are pink, my hair is done and I have make-up on. I'm wearing earrings that are different than the ones I wore yesterday. I have on other jewelry. Some days I'll get the urge to wear a skirt all day and never leave the house. Some days I'll wear yoga or sweat pants, Every once in a great while I'll wear dress pants. About twice a week I wear jeans. Now I'm wondering if I look ridiculous wearing jeans - Levi's to be specific - at my age. Is there an age when one should stop wearing jeans? I refuse to go to the denim elastic waist pants that some women of a certain age refer to as "jeans." I'm not ready to garden in old dress pants. What say the Hive? I wear Levi 524 (super-low rise, juniors) fitted graphic tees and a trucker's jacket w/ converse high-tops. I'm 43 and wonder what you mom would think of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I will be wearing jeans when I'm chasing great-grandkids around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never. I love jeans, but I could see myself becoming a sweatpants grandma someday. I'd wear pajamas all day if it wouldn't look funny. Jeans are the next best thing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 LOL Too funny! My mom insinuated last year that I was too old to wear hoodies. She said I should wear sweaters instead. I live in Michigan- in the winter I LIVE in hoodies/jeans. To make matters even worse.....they're usually dh's hoodies! (hey- he's got LOTS!) She definitely thinks I don't put enough effort into my appearance- at least on a daily basis. I can look good occassionally. The really funny thing- I'm only 32! I was 31 when she said this! I think you can wear them as long as you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 ACK! And not mama jeans either. I am a big girl now. I can button and zip and everything! :D ( I understand some wear them because of arthritis or other issues. But perfectly able bodied women do not need pull up jeans?! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never too old. If some power that be wants to take me from my jeans they'll have to pry them out of my cold, dead hands (or off my cold, dead rear as the case may be :lol:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Now I'm wondering if I look ridiculous wearing jeans - Levi's to be specific - at my age. Is there an age when one should stop wearing jeans? I refuse to go to the denim elastic waist pants that some women of a certain age refer to as "jeans." I'm not ready to garden in old dress pants. I say wear jeans as long as you believe you look good in them. The only thing I see as age-specific are certain fashions of jeans. Ripped-up jeans (though, truthfully, I hate them on everybody, but I digress), extreme fades, super skinnies, etc. look strange on someone older than, oh, say 22. :tongue_smilie: I wear jeans almost daily in the winter; they are my regular clothing. I also sometimes wear "young" clothes, i.e. Aeropostle or American Eagle tops. As long as they cover all the body parts I expect to be covered and they look good, I wear them. I hope I never wear "mom" jeans. :D P.S. I'm almost 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I hope never! I am in jeans and a tshirt or nice top everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I hope they bury me in my jeans. :iagree:Jeans are all I wear (even to church) and all I ever intend to wear - unless going to a funeral or wedding - till the day I die. (I'm 47) Unless I get a real job some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Jeans are a generational thing (my mom didn't wear them either), and I agree you're never too old for them, but I wonder if it was the jeans/hoodie combo she thought looked too young. That's definitely a teen uniform right now. It's the only thing my 18yo and her friends wear. If you had worn dark jeans and a nice shirt, would she have objected? Just a thought... I, too, shall be buried in my boot cut jeans and platforms. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 You're never too old for FLATTERING jeans! Here's a great site (from a homeschooled, homeschooling mama!) about finding ones that make your bottom look great and your legs look longer: http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2009/03/mom-jeans-and-dreaded-long-butt.html NY&Co has very good-looking jeans for a good price if you get them on sale. Disclaimer: I just bought pajama jeans at the VT Teddy Bear outlet AS AN EXPERIMENT ONLY!!! ;) I also bought two pair at NY&Co and they look awesome and I love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I haven't worn jeans since I was in grade school but only cause I found something I like better. (I also wore a cardboard robot shirt for a few weeks too, so maybe I'm not the best standard). I do miss my bugle boys now that you mention them though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Take what she said as a compliment, and not derogatory as she might have intended. I wear jeans all the time. I have a nice fitted t on, a comfy cotton cardiganish sweater, and a pretty scarf. My hair is in a twist, and I have on a head elastic. I love Levis. They are my favorite fit, but I couldn't tell you which cut these are. Slim leg, curvy, boyfriend jeans, I think? I love them. No long butt. I say you looked fine. Edited March 14, 2011 by justamouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 :iagree: You're never too old for FLATTERING jeans! Here's a great site (from a homeschooled, homeschooling mama!) about finding ones that make your bottom look great and your legs look longer: http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2009/03/mom-jeans-and-dreaded-long-butt.html ... I just wanted to reiterate this. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Heavens, last time I went shopping there was an older woman (late 70's? early 80's?) trying on jeans with her daughter. They were both quite stylish, too. You're never too old. :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I don't think you can be too old! FWIW--my father bought his first pair of post childhood jeans in his 70s and now wears them nearly daily. He certainly doesn't look silly. It is all a matter of appropriateness--an adult should know the social occasions when jeans are ok and when they aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 So last summer it was a bit cool when my mom was visiting I had put on a hoodie. I was already wearing a pair of jeans. She commented, not in a nasty way, but clearly disturbed, that I looked like a college co-ed. She was insinuating that I should dress my age. I was 43 at the time. Today I put the same hoodie on with a pair of jeans. I think it was the first time I've worn that clothing combination since that day last summer. I'm a housewife and homeschooling mom. I'm also a girly-girl. My toenails are pink, my hair is done and I have make-up on. I'm wearing earrings that are different than the ones I wore yesterday. I have on other jewelry. Some days I'll get the urge to wear a skirt all day and never leave the house. Some days I'll wear yoga or sweat pants, Every once in a great while I'll wear dress pants. About twice a week I wear jeans. Now I'm wondering if I look ridiculous wearing jeans - Levi's to be specific - at my age. Is there an age when one should stop wearing jeans? I refuse to go to the denim elastic waist pants that some women of a certain age refer to as "jeans." I'm not ready to garden in old dress pants. What say the Hive? Old people think all kinds of ridiculous things about fashion, like: No one over 40 can wear jeans No woman over 35 can have long hair That was the thinking back in my mom's day. Maybe that was fine for them, but times do change and gods know fashion sure does! A modern woman can wear what she wants as long as she does it with style. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What? My MIL is nearly 80yo and wears jeans all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Jeans are timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I do think jeans are perceived differently in different parts of the country. In the southwest, I've seen women in their 70s (and my grandma into her 80s) wear jeans and look downright classy with the right accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 There is not a too old for jeans age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I don't think there is a "too old" for jeans, but maybe :blush: a "too old" for certain STYLES or BRANDS of jeans. Levis seem pretty classic; timeless. I live in a town with cougars on the prowl, so all these middle-aged women are shopping out of their pre-teen and teen daughters' closets - and they look ridiculous. Not in jeans, just in the style of jeans they're trying (too hard) to carry off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My mom is 61 and my MIL is 69 and both still wear jeans and look great! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I suspect I'll be wearing jeans until my hands no longer are able to pull up the zipper. NEVER heard that one grows too old, or mature, for jeans. Even if it was the trend, I'd ignore it. My favorite hoodie is a tie dyed one I got in ME. :001_smile: I love tie dye and bought TWO hoodies because I loved the colors so much. I'm 48 and regularly wear my hoodie and jeans. I do prefer not to wear it out all that much because I think I look stupid with my designer purse and expensive jewelry..... and my tie dyed hoodie, but I still do it. Just like I still muck stalls with my jewelry on. I'm a girlie girl and I will wear jeans until the day I die, or when I can no longer put them on and take them off by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 A modern woman can wear what she wants as long as she does it with style. :D you mean like wearing a wool suit to go out to the barn? ;):lol: Now that I think of it, Chuckie, I think you should go to the nearest Salvation Army and try to find a pair of TACKY polyester pants, the tackiest you can find, preferably with a bunch of pulls. Buy THOSE and wear them the next time you see your mom. Wear them with a blouse with a HUGE ruffle. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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