Shellydon Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 If leggings/tunic is okay for over 40, then which specific brands/stores would be a good place to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Of course it's OK, but like everyone else, it's important to make sure that the tunic is long enough, since leggings aren't pants. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Chicos (sign up for email coupons!) Ann Taylor/Loft JJill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yes, over 40 is fine, and IMO over 50 is as well (that's where I'm at). I like JJill as well as TJ Maxx and Nordstroms Rack. Ann Taylor and Talbots are good as well, but I always wait for a good sale there. Don't go too short on the tunic/shirt or it will seem like you're going for the college co-ed look :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I played bunko last night with a gal in her middle 60s. She wore cute! boots, leggings, a black top with a long black topper it reached middle thigh--even had a touch of fringe on the bottom. She looked stylish and much younger than her age--in the best way possible. She also looked slimmer than I know her to actually be. ;) That's what I love best about leggings and tunics. They make me look slimmer, too. You can pry them from my OLD and cold, dead hands some day.... :) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Of course it's OK, but like everyone else, it's important to make sure that the tunic is long enough, since leggings aren't pants. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Of course it's ok. Age should not dictate what look you can rock. :) I love Athleta leggings. Some are quite thick and have seams, so they wear more like fitted pants but with all the comfort of yoga pants. :) Tunics I haven't quite figured out. Mostly to me they just look like oversized shirts and I rarely see them flattering anyone. The very few I've seen worn well are slim cut and form fitting, on tall women with very slim waists. But even then I think they look a bit odd. It's quite likely I'm not entirely sure what they are, and/or they aren't so common where I live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninok Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Cato has a lot of decently priced Tunic length shirts. It's my go to place for longer sweaters and tunic length shirts for fall and winter. Their Tunics are actually long enough to cover my bottom and most are A line or other flattering shapes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 IMO--the key is in the accessories. While the whipper snappers can do the messy bun/no makeup/ultra casual look, we of the people with wrinkles need some awesome jewelry and great shoes to pull it off. The tailoring also has to be a more precise. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Tunics I haven't quite figured out. Mostly to me they just look like oversized shirts and I rarely see them flattering anyone. The very few I've seen worn well are slim cut and form fitting, on tall women with very slim waists. But even then I think they look a bit odd. It's quite likely I'm not entirely sure what they are, and/or they aren't so common where I live. I've found that tunics make most women look wider in the rear and waist area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Soma has nice leggings and tunics. I have a friend who wears this all the time. She's almost 50 and looks nice in them. I like the look but don't feel it looks right on me or I'd wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Of course it's OK, but like everyone else, it's important to make sure that the tunic is long enough, since leggings aren't pants. Meh. I'll disagree. I exercise quite a bit and pretty much live in exercise clothes. It's really not that different. I think people should just be happy I don't go out buck nekkid. :D If you want to wear leggings, wear leggings. They're super comfy with tunics. I found TJ Maxx had a lot of affordable comfy ones. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Since my bOOks are bigger proportion wise to my body, loose fitting shirts make me look pregnant or heavier than I am. So I have to be careful with tunics and try to find ones that are more fitted than loose. But once I do, I love the look of leggings and tunics on my 50 yo body. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Since my bOOks are bigger proportion wise to my body, loose fitting shirts make me look pregnant or heavier than I am. So I have to be careful with tunics and try to find ones that are more fitted than loose. But once I do, I love the look of leggings and tunics on my 50 yo body. :) This is my concern too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Since my bOOks are bigger proportion wise to my body, loose fitting shirts make me look pregnant or heavier than I am. So I have to be careful with tunics and try to find ones that are more fitted than loose. But once I do, I love the look of leggings and tunics on my 50 yo body. :) Or layer a fitted top with a flowy cardi. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 So I cruised the JJill website. I like the tunics they have, simple, but nice. However, I guarantee they will be too short AND make me look pregnant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Found something like this http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Womens-Petite-Collection/Tops/WL861/Womens-Pretty-Gathered-Tunic.html Too young? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm not quite 40, but I also had the problem of the tunic making me look pregnant or just sloppy because of my shape. I have found though that if I look for the right shapes I can find things that work. Mainly - I look for a tunic that is more like a short dress, often the kind that crosses over and ties on the side. A v-neck helps as well.So it is more fitted on top and at the waist but flares in a natural way below. It can work with a loose cardigan too. I've also found that if I go for skinny, relativly high waisted, pants or jeans, rather than leggings, I can wear them with a loose but shorter top, with high boots, and it seems to work. It's a similar kind of look but avoids the "I went out in tights by mistake" approach. Also, lady I know at church rather than a tunic uses a mid-calf sweater dress. It shows off her waist so doesn't make her look pregnant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Absolutely! Just go for nice, thick leggings so undies aren't on display :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm not quite 40, but I also had the problem of the tunic making me look pregnant or just sloppy because of my shape. I have found though that if I look for the right shapes I can find things that work. Mainly - I look for a tunic that is more like a short dress, often the kind that crosses over and ties on the side. A v-neck helps as well.So it is more fitted on top and at the waist but flares in a natural way below. It can work with a loose cardigan too. I've also found that if I go for skinny, relativly high waisted, pants or jeans, rather than leggings, I can wear them with a loose but shorter top, with high boots, and it seems to work. It's a similar kind of look but avoids the "I went out in tights by mistake" approach. Also, lady I know at church rather than a tunic uses a mid-calf sweater dress. It shows off her waist so doesn't make her look pregnant. Sounds perfect. Any links by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Or layer a fitted top with a flowy cardi.That's exactly what I do. Wear leggings, very fitted tank/t-shirt and then a looser, open cardigan. It shows that I have a shape. I look too boxy in a tunic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yes, absolutely. Particularly cute with knee high boots and dangly earrings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sounds perfect. Any links by chance? I mostly shop at a thrift store. I've had good luck though with Anne Taylor, sometimes J.Crew or Gap. Diane Von Furstenburg is reliably good but expensive. For the most part I find I can't do cheap brands as easily any more though I have good luck with skinny jeans from Old Navy - the high-rise Rock-star are the ones that work for me. The main thing with leggings, alas, seems to be spending a fair bit of money. I like to look at the Nordstroms website. Mostly it is too expensive for me, but I find the pictures give me a good sense of what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I like to look at the Nordstroms website. Mostly it is too expensive for me, but I find the pictures give me a good sense of what I am looking for. I have a few "sweater dresses" that I wear with leggings - mostly because they are longer than the tunics that I have found - mine are similar to this: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-colorblocka-line-sweater-dress-regular-petite/4071575? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 So I cruised the JJill website. I like the tunics they have, simple, but nice. However, I guarantee they will be too short AND make me look pregnant. I, too, have larger bOOks and find that v neck tunics look the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninok Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I am short but JJill clothes are always too long for me. I generally can't wear their pants because they either need to be pulled up to my ribs or they look saggy. Most of their loose fitting shirts and dresses are also clearly made for taller people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I, too, have larger bOOks and find that v neck tunics look the best. Yes! I also look for a collar as that seems to balance things out nicely. I can't do flared tunics or things that are too flowy. Some of those just make me look heavy and short. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Well I'm m wearing leggings and an oversized sweater right now. The leggings were Kohl's and the sweater was goodwill 🤓 I find it a great style for my short waisted self. Tucking in a shirt never did me any favors. I wear boots or flats with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 ...Tucking in a shirt never did me any favors... LOL! Me either, not since giving birth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yes, absolutely. Particularly cute with knee high boots and dangly earrings. I agree. Half of my wardrobe is tunic dresses/little dresses and leggings. I'm doing for some cute boots. This look so comfy and forgiving. It doesn't seem young to me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Spent the better part of today shopping. I just cannot pull off this look. Tunics make me look HUGE. I am sticking with jeans and t-shirts. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Spent the better part of today shopping. I just cannot pull off this look. Tunics make me look HUGE. I am sticking with jeans and t-shirts. :) I like to do cute, short dresses that hug the waist or are empire style with leggings vs. tunics. That's my dressy look. Ha! But, I'm pretty much a jeans and t-shirt gal too. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 That's exactly what I do. Wear leggings, very fitted tank/t-shirt and then a looser, open cardigan. It shows that I have a shape. I look too boxy in a tunic. See, that is the look I can't get right! I can make it work with skinny jeans, but with leggings I feel like my crotch is on display. Even with nice heavy ones, I just can't seem to do it. I am slender, so I can wear tunics and dresses with leggings with out feeling like a tent, as others are complaining. But whenever I try leggings with a short top, even with a long cardigan, I feel exposed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Philecia Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I think its perfectly fine to rock leggings/yoga pants at your age. 40 is the new 25 so showcase your style. If you have a nice figure then that will make it look even better. You don't have to cover up either if you feel comfortable. See how it can be done here http://www.thesexyyogainc.com/work-hard-play-hard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 See, that is the look I can't get right! I can make it work with skinny jeans, but with leggings I feel like my crotch is on display. Even with nice heavy ones, I just can't seem to do it. I am slender, so I can wear tunics and dresses with leggings with out feeling like a tent, as others are complaining. But whenever I try leggings with a short top, even with a long cardigan, I feel exposed, This is my concern, too. I can't picture leggings with a short top looking right (due to crotch exposure). Maybe with the cardigan buttoned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 See, that is the look I can't get right! I can make it work with skinny jeans, but with leggings I feel like my crotch is on display. Even with nice heavy ones, I just can't seem to do it. I am slender, so I can wear tunics and dresses with leggings with out feeling like a tent, as others are complaining. But whenever I try leggings with a short top, even with a long cardigan, I feel exposed,My tanks are long (some of them cover the crotch) but completely form fitting. My leggings are also very thick and not completely skin tight. They're really not any different than my skinny jeans. I think all my leggings are from Sam's Club (the brand is June and Daisy). The last pair I bought is "denim" and they are just as thick as my skinny jeans. ETA - all my leggings are dark. Super dark denim color, black denim, or black. If anyone wants to stare at my crotch, well, more power to 'em. I really don't care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I saw a lady well into her 50s (adult daughters with her) while waiting for our cars in NYC today rock this look better than her girls ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yes, of course you can :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 See, that is the look I can't get right! I can make it work with skinny jeans, but with leggings I feel like my crotch is on display. Even with nice heavy ones, I just can't seem to do it. I am slender, so I can wear tunics and dresses with leggings with out feeling like a tent, as others are complaining. But whenever I try leggings with a short top, even with a long cardigan, I feel exposed, I would have to have a tank that ended at my knees :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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