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class with me, she would see how far workout clothes have come (and by the way, I admit my workout attire is a bit outdated…I am getting there).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.
Stumble it!
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.
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 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.