Style Reality Check
Can I say something? As I was walking to Starbucks this morning, I spied a woman wearing light gray sweatpants - 1989 style. In case it isn’t already obvious, let me state for the record that no one, especially a woman, should be caught wearing almost-20-year-old-style sweatpants. You know the ones - baggy rear, big front pockets, elastic-cinched ankles and generally non-flattering. Yikers! She had a great figure, as most people do in the city I live (city of size 0-2, which I am SO not), but, good gracious - no one gets by the fashion police with that mistake. If she attended pilates class with me, she would see how far workout clothes have come (and by the way, I admit my workout attire is a bit outdated…I am getting there).
And another observation … the last I checked, capris never entered the male fashion world. Pretty sure I was just looking at a man with floods, but heavens, he must have been expecting a big one! This is not the first time I spotted a conservatively dressed, completely oblivious man trying to pull off capris.
Lastly, I am having a hard time embracing flats. I do have a few pairs that I love - and flats are definitely in style, but the truth is I just like to appear taller than I really am. My sister, Kelly, sent me off to check out a pair of flats today … and I did. While they are cute, they don’t make a statement (I have to make a statement with flats). Now, her Gucci flats make a statement, for sure. But there is no sense in adding more flats to my wardrobe (regardless of how cheap those red ones were, Kell) when I am having a difficult time wearing the ones that I have.
So, what’s been bugging you lately. Do tell.
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I am laughing right now because your description of the grey sweatpants reminds me of Marc’s stylish pair
I agree.. a pair of leggings with a long top would be much more stylish and just as comfortable.. or lucy.com for workout/go out clothing.
Yes, exactly. Fortunately Marc’s are not pegged at the ankles and I can attest he bought them less than two years ago. Still, an item I cringe at when I see! Thanks for passing lucy.com along!
I laughed so hard when I read this. I realize I have a hard time keeping up with the trends, but I know better than to wear old style sweatpants. Never wear anything that grips your ankles and is baggy up top.