Second Nature capris Ready to Wear leggings. Leggings are very fashionable and can easily be dressed up. A pair of jeggings are another good style to think about. Please give some guidance on what to wear when you have knock knees. I love leggings/ jeggins. Thanks for all of the great inspiration above. My suggestion would be for the leggings to have a thicker knit shorts area or failing that, to cover up the bum using a tunic type of top. Thanks for great advice on leggings for the over 40s-50s etc. Leggings are insanely comfy and that is a big reason why they have become so popular. Thanks. Thank you for the tips with leggings. You dont wear a slip with slacks or shorts or other legged bottoms. On the other side of the world, theres Snoga Athletics an American brand that creates modest activewear, and has a primary target clientele of Jewish and Christian women, for whom modesty means covering at least up to the knee in loose-fitting clothing. But you could also think about white for summer, or add some color or pattern to your outfit. I would kill for a pair now. And jeggings do the same job a lot cheaper, with flashier designs and more comfortable. This depends on the church you go to. So its no surprise, youll find the brand features some classic leggings and jeggings. Although in many cases I personally still prefer skinny pants that dont completely hug the calfI still love to wear white and cream pants and find those Chanel combinations so chic as well! A good length is to shorten to the tips of your fingers with your arm extended at your side. Im 58 a size 4 and exercise-so I feel pretty confident when I wear leggings. These leggings are my personal favorites.
Racheal (above) chooses to create a stylish monochrome look with her leggings. Im 44 and skinny but metabolism went down 10 years ago and now I have a big belly. For more ideas on how to dress the best when you are petite you can also check this article: https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-when-you-are-short-petite/. Good luck! Marie, I too am 70; just submitted a comment similar to yours as it relates to animal prints. But, I have had someone tell me I look horrible in western clothing. Jenny (above) elevates her leggings outfit with a plaid blazer. Can you tell me when it was written? I do not think many women who are not well proportioned, under a size 12 with naturally pretty legs can look elegant in tight pants.
Welcome to 40+Style! Im a tiny, healthy youthful 71 year old woman. I even dont hesitate to pair black jeggings with black high (block) heels, bright colors rather with beige or white shoes (stilettos are not for me, anyway). I love my knit leggings! Yes thats right. I would say to trust your instinct. Any other suggestions would help. And I might even try her leggings and shoe look if I had thinner leggings more like footless tights. . Its not flattering at all. After all, every great wardrobe starts with good foundations! I am 70 and tried on leggings today. Good on you. These styles conveniently suit the dress codes of certain Apostolic Christian and Orthodox Jewish women who believe that women should avoid wearing pants our trousers and by extension, leggings, as they are typically mens attire and thereby inappropriate for women to wear. Help this is a great article. Sometimes I still feel like I am , Great Post! Dayle (below) wears a black column outfit with a pair of skinny jeans and adds a pop of color with her scarf. Of course, anything goes when you are choosing accessories to wear with your leggings. I wear leggings with a sweater all the time, and sometimes with t shirts. The BEST leggings for anyone over 40 (Im 56) are Eileen Fishers skirted leggings. Does anyone know if they still exist? Hi I love leggings with tunic type tops. The leggings add a fun flair to the outfit and they will keep your legs warmer in colder months. This are a piece of clothing (leggings,jeggings) that I have not tried that much yet. I especially love asymmetric tunics and tops as they create an interesting silhouette and lengthen you through additional vertical lines. Get her look with this similar dress, leggings, booties and earrings. i also have a few short jersey shirtdresses with embroidery on the front (navy and gray backgrounds). However, one colleague suggested that my dresses are too long (fall just below the knee, since i am petite) to wear with leggings. So many Asians do; I can never guess the age of an Asian woman. I am only 5 tall and one trick I have learned is to wear black boots with black leggings and brown boots with brown leggings. Loose tops/tunics dont suit my shape unless I create a waist. They look great worn under long tops and ponchos with ankle booties. I am 100% with you! They have a high waist (making them perfect for hiding your belly). You sure can Stephany. I also loke to wear a 21/2 inch heel Totally love my Adidas animal print grey leggings and have been wering them for 2 years now. They are also great for tucking in your tummy. They are just too hot for Singapore! Ankle-high leggings can also look sexy especially with heels or booties. NEED HELP, I DRESS LIKE A LADY IN DRAG. In this updated article with new shopping options, I will give you lots of guidelines on how to wear leggings over 40, 50 and beyond and where you can buy the best leggings online. One reviewer even described them as the best leggings she has ever owned. Feel free to put images from you style up on the style forum. Hey it is a free country and we wear what we want to wear. Usually that would be a coat. Leggings question: I have several solid and patterned dresses that would work well for fall if I paired them with leggings. Many Muslim women, (yes, Im generalising here) particularly in the Middle East, wear leggings without any concern about whether or not their tops or blouses cover their backsides. They are so flattering for inverted triangle types, putting more volume around the legs, in order to balance a big bust and broad shoulders. I am petite and tops that just cover the butt or are asymmetrical look best. I am 64 years old. You can wear your leggings with summery jersey dresses. Thank you for your help. Cheers. Great guide! A perfectly comfortable outfit. They can be a great asset for any wardrobe of women over 40. I sure wish she would wake up! does it need to be more fitted or loose?, the problem with wearing under this long cardigan( long sleeved) is that anything underneath is bulky and you see that bulk in the sleeve of the cardigan. Thank you for your tip, I am built like you lol and have terrible trouble buying clothes that fit and suit, I am 51 and 5ft and believe me every single lb shows up and is hard to loose. Unfortunately, I dont own one. I have swelling from just below the knees to the thighs, another problem. This is because leggings are already tight and wearing a tight shirt with them makes your whole outfit form-fitting. COS wool mix shirt dress H&M knit dress H&M wrap dress COS belted leather dress. I constantly preach to my daughters that leggings arent pants! Check out this similar hoodie, coat, leggings, sneakers and crossbody bag. However for the most constructive help and personal feedback I recommend my 21 steps course http://40plusstylecourses.com/course/21-steps-to-a-more-stylish-you/ or the 40+Style club https://40plusstyleclub.com where we practise style on a daily basis. If youre looking for the perfect pair of plus size leggings, the stretch jersey leggings (below) from Just My Size may be the answer. 
Eileen Fisher is well known for classic and timeless styles that you can wear year-upon-year. Just go for a style that suits you. I love dresses but have bad viens on my legs, so I wear pants or maxi dresses. what shoes should i wear? Hi Konon. I would like to know how I can maintain my style without looking too young. Alas, they had a tear in them from being worn out and I have never been able to find another pair. I own their second nature capris and ready to wear leggings. I have a pretty cream dress which is too short and I always wear it with green slim trousers and leopard pumps. I appreciate dates on either articles or comments. There are no special places to find them but you can see them everywhere. If its a midi skirt, then not much of the leg will be shown anyway. These are great for wearing casually with sweaters and boots. That is why I love my leggings and yoga pants. Whoever said this has either never worn leggings or they havent had them in the right size. Just like with anything, youll need to know how to style them for your body type, but anyone can certainly wear them.
I love leggings. Very elegant. I highly recommend the tummy control. It can be tricky to find a pair of leggings which give great coverage, arent see-thru and dont lose their shape. Leggings make a good foundation because of their versatility. Thanks, I give advice to women of all shapes. The leggings (below) from Tnnzeet have four-way stretch, and they come in packs of three, making them good value. Oh I so love that cream, sleeveless boat neck tunic with the asymmetric pleated hem. I love leggings. Leggings are wonderful but do wear them modestly. I would like to wear them with shorter knit dresses, but my slips are too long. So, now that you have a few ideas for the best legging brands to choose and other factors to consider, what should you wear with them? Just found your blog via Pinterest hooray! Leggings look utterly ridiculous on anyone over 40. All wide is just going to make you look bigger so find tops that are a bit tailored in the waist. I like either way short or longer tops. Check out this similar long sweater tunic, leggings and boots to steal her look. My daughter is getting married in the fall and I have a off white vintage type tunic with a small gold embellishment between the breast (she picked it out) and plum color leggings. I am short, and have short legs, so tunic tops make me look stubby. In my opinion, leggings are fine to wear as long as they are both loose and not see-through. Empire tops can work too although it does not work for all apple women. Mine are too heavy to wear with anything but boots. Target has a long camisole (the length of a slip) that is available in the maternity department. However I think the article is talking generally, Id bet the vast majority of over 40s 50s are not snowboarders or indeed i assume would look good in leggings and regular size tees. 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My legs are ugly and I have poor circulation so I have to wear support socks or hose. Joanna (above) chooses a leopard print crossbody bag to go with her leggings. You cannot, and should not exclude us. Below is another look featuring my asymmetrical top. Its very stretchy as it fits close to the body. Thanks. hi there, thank you for your wonderful website & advice!! Abbey (above) opts for a pair of edgy leather-look leggings and teams them with boots and an on-trend cape. Age is not a factor to affect your looks, if you carry off what you wear with confidence. Was going to wear a jersey red dress but thought this would be too dressed-up. So, exactly how should you wear leggings so they also look good? From a modesty perspective, no leggings are not pants. I would not do that at any age, but it certainly does not look very classy when you are over 40. You could also ask your leaders to see what they think for your specific church. Which is the comfort standard I always strive for. In this post Ill give you my best tips for wearing leggings modestly. I would do the same for skinny jeans and not buy them too tight. As I live in the tropics I dont wear them so often. This is my humble opinion. Sue. The fabric is very high quality and a nice thickness. The leggings as pants look is very popular in LA at the moment and lots and lots of women are looking really terrible as a result. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions! As I am single, I would still like to dress to impress. Liz, I am a 70 year old women size 8 and still love fashion. You could opt for a pair in leather or faux leather. My butt looks exactly the same in jeans and work pants as it does in loose leggings, so I dont even have to worry about covering my butt, or what tops I wear as long as the colors dont clash.
Totally agree Karen, if you are fit and look good why not indeed. Steal her look with this similar sweater, coat, leggings, sneakers and tote. (I though do not like animal prints, except zebra, so this is not an issue for me). Snoga Athletics isnt the only brand selling this skirt-leggings hybrid the USA is full of similar athletic wear brands that market these designs as a staple silhouette for followers of modest fashion. Instagram popular feeds, in my personal experience, idolise and normalise Kardashian-like hourglass figures, where curves and body parts are on full display, and women worldwide whether theyre practitioners of modest fashion or not, have been socially conditioned to strive for this sort of body, and approach to flaunting it. Tunic by Stella Carakasi. At 66, I wear my leggings all the time but never without a tunic or top that is long enough to cover both beast.camel and donkey. But my only gripe with them, is that because of the fact that most womens behinds are larger than their thighs, the material over the bum stretches and allows the skin and panties to be more visible than liked!! I dont think tall girls have to worry about cutting off their leg line as much as short girls. Thanks Sylvia, I shall try dress up today . Colorfulkoala high waisted lull-length leggings. I have these leggings in various colors and also use them for working out and yoga! Its what they say: leggings are not trousers, dont wear it like they are! Oh well. Unless you have an unlimited clothing budget, you may be looking at good leggings on a budget. This is another false myth. The latter especially create flattering vertical lines and add a bit of extra style to your look. I love leggings and the assets shapewear ones in particular! I often wear short dresses over leggings instead of tunics. If you have very thick calves though I would recommend you wear skinny jeans so the pants skim over your calves and will make them look slimmer. You shouldnt have to cover up your thighs and hips with a big blouse or top if you dont need to, just because youre over 40. Age is just a number and shouldnt be a barrier to what you wear if your figure is still good enough and it suits you. I dont want to be stearing at a womans knickers, it should not be!! Why do you need a slip? Yes I know that feeling. This is false. Generally skin tight, leggings tend to end at your mid calf or ankle. I look forward to trying out your suggestions for tunic tops. I wear them for casual and dressy. Get her look with this similar shirt, sweater vest, leggings and booties. Ive spoken a lot about what TO wear with leggings, but what are some of the things to avoid? I have a helpful 41 year old daughter who makes sure I look good before I go out the door. When searching for the best leggings for women, another good option to choose are the 90 degree leggings from Amazon (below) which have thousands of good reviews from women who say they prefer them over bigger brands. All the clothes I feature are in my opinion young and hip. So pleased that it helped you. Just last week, I tried them on and they fit ! The wedding is in Paris and is a black themed wedding. I want to wear them with my knit leggings but, I never want to look tacky. They are the perfect addition to a capsule wardrobe. Ive solved that by cutting off about 2 inches from the hem. However, when worn light heavy weight tights under a tunic or short dress I think theyre great. And which are the best leggings to buy? Please advise? I'm Liz, a modest fashion blogger and twin momma. I am very active in progressive causes especially Planned Parenthood with women of all ages and my overall look works in this group.. You will want to choose tops that accentuate your slimmest pant. Ive always worn them with tall boots (not over knee) or flats. I forgot what I had been missing. At one point I was also very against skinny jeans, but now that I have a pair I really love them. Should I wear these ankle boots? I love the versatility of these leggings, but think it very unsightly when walking behind a woman wearing these thinking, does she not realise how see thru they are?? Yes, leggings can be tricky to wear, but they can also be really versatile, stylish and comfortable. Thanks Maisie. They just tend to not wear certain colors after a certain age. Although usually with skinnies rather than leggings. Lots of articles to explore! Meanwhile, for winter, you can wear your leggings with sweaters and boots. As a former image consultant I hope women will avoid trends and wear clothing that creates a lovely silhouette, emphasizing their best features and disguising others. You could consider uploading your photos to the style forum so we can all have a look and give you more detailed advice. so halfway to the knees? Avoid animal prints (unless you are opting for skinny jeans instead of leggings) and disco fabrics for your leggings and remember that the classier the top, the better leggings will look. Absolutely. But you can always wear a longer coat to keep you warm. youre welcome!! For that reason, its wise to invest in a good pair. Thanks for your feedback. Yes it all comes down to dressing and doing whats right for your body type , Women in other countries dont seem to have this issue with their clothing. If you want to wear shorter tops I would recommend wearing jeans and other pants. If you wear modest dresses with your leggings, then youre sure to have all the coverage you need. Around the house, my go to outfit is blck leggings and az white long sleeved shirt. The golden rule is that, so long as you wear what you wear confidence, you can just about wear anything! most of my dresses are 3-4 season ones that are knits in various shades of solid blues and also black and berry. But generally, leggings invite a casual look, so you could opt for scarves and crossbody bags rather than anything too formal. My mother is 83, and looks wonderful in loose fitting leggings. When choosing leggings, quality is important. Satina leggings come in several colors so you could always opt for a softer hue for summer if you already have black leggings in your closet or a winter shade like navy or burgundy. Abi (above) wears tan leggings with her sneakers. Hope you find something nice and I hope you can share your looks with us on the style forum! I am over 60 and love leggins, but have trouble finding things to wear with themlonger tunics, etc. Knee-high boots for sure. It shows some of those not good looking flabs, lol. Short dresses can also look great with leggings. My name is Maureen so you will see it if Sylvia answers. #Repost @_mariahbrianne with @get_repost I love dressing up but sometimes I just wanna wear sneakers and a hoodie. Kate&Mallory leggings are great. This myth is also false. & Co. waterproof tall boot Vionic sneaker. We will consider writing about this in the future. O bearing on them. I generally dont like to wear long shirts anyway, because with my pear shape, they tend to cling to my hips and butt while hanging loosely over my thighs, which makes me look lumper and bigger than loose leggings could ever do. So now I have to re-design my style especially if I am wearing skinny tights. When choosing a sweater to go with your leggings, opt for a long-line version which will cover up your bottom. The entire sites subject is exactly what I was looking for! I love the leggings and short dress look for both winter and summer. All the comfort and styling without the mess! What can I wear that doesnt make me look so fat? It can be tricky to wear a longer dress with leggings because you need to think more carefully about the proportions of your outfit. Thought my short boots looked funny, so bought long boots. Of course, you dont have to limit yourself to the brands above, the below leggings also have fantastic reviews. Great to read that this article inspired you! Must the bum be covered in order to achieve a look thats on the whole, modest? Reviewers say they are curve-hugging and stay put without being uncomfortable. Im very short waisted and this is the most flattering style for me. Thanks again! Im constantly told that I always look so classy and fashionable. And you are right Sylvia short tops isnt the best way to wear for this pieces of clothing. Dragon Fit tummy control high waist leggings. As Muslims have begun observing the holy month of Ramadan, it means that many will be practising their faith a lot more - whether its through fasting, prayer, reading Quran or be On March 30, the majority members of France's Senate voted to outlaw hijabs on Muslim women under the age of 18 in public spaces in France. Not too thin and very stretchy and comfortable. Hi J. Okay, you advised that people with big calves not wear form fitting leggings. I am 62 and I got a pair of leggings from a friend for my birthday. Check out this similar dress, leggings, coat, booties and sunglasses. Next purchase.tunic length cardigan or sweater dress. Hi Marie, I am 75and have just started following this blog. As you will see from all the examples in this article you can wear a wide variety of shoes with your leggings. 2/3 from should to foot is ideal. I am in a wheelchair and age 62. Great blog btw. Welcome to 40+Style Ann and enjoy your cruise! I would never want any skin to show between a shoe and a legging. Also find out our top picks for the best tummy control leggings. This is a silhouette difficult for most to wear. For more info on what kind of shoes to wear with what pants check out this article. You will want to make sure that your leggings are thick enough and have a good stretch, yet are still firm enough to give your legs a great shape. I dont know where to go. Excellent guide however with no intention to offend (you or others who wear them) I personally do not care for the shorter version (of leggings particularly paired with substantially long tops) as feel they do not flatter ones proportion by visually interrupting the eye, making legs look shorter then they actually are. That is, the style thats gathered at the ankle. I love leggings, but not always sure about which tops look best. So thats my advice get loose leggings look nice and are comfortable, and they can be worn just like any other pants regardless of age or size.
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