[Life-Style Forum] 40+ with Leopard Pants! Fashion Faux Pas?

Hi there!

Last week, my youngest daughter and I went to Target because she needed mascara, and guess where we ended up?  In the clothing section where she found some pants and shorts, and I bought leopard pants!  They were on the sale rack for $11, so I couldn't resist, especially since they fit and looked halfway decent.
Well...at least I thought so, until I tried them on at home and my kids said, "You need to get a smaller size Mom, 'cause those pants are supposed to be worn tighter".

Whew! At least they didn't say, "You shouldn't be wearing those leopard pants, Mom", because I love them, and if my kids approve, then it must be okay, right?  Here is my Shoe Lookbook with 3 different shoes and my smaller sized leopard pants!

Left:  ShoeMint Nude Kathyrn Stilettos, Middle:  Target Suede Ankle Boots, Right: Black Sling-Back Pumps from Nordstrom (Back story...my husband picked these out and bought them for our anniversary years ago).

First Look -
Scarf: gift, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Belt: Target, Purse: Kate Spade, Watch: Rolex, Braclet: Banana Republic

Second Look -
Shirt: Forever 21, Cami: Old Navy, Belt: Old Navy (borrowed from my oldest daughter), Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Third Look -
Shirt: Banana Republic, Belt: Old Navy, Bag: Target, Sunglasses: Forever 21, Earrings: Francesca's Collections

Although I can be quite practical and relatively conservative in how I dress, I admit that I tend to push the envelope sometimes.  I like to have classic pieces, but I do like to stay stylish and on trend and I don't want to feel like I can't express who I am through my clothes.  I've always been like that, but sometimes I was too scared to wear or purchase something because it seemed so different.

As I have gotten older, I am actually more comfortable wearing and purchasing these "fashion risks".  But at my age, I know that can sometimes border on being that woman that is "40 trying to look 20".  I don't have any delusions that I am 20 anymore, nor do I wish to be.  I just think that as women, we need to embrace our style and individuality within tasteful boundaries, and walk with our heads held high!


So what are your thoughts about women over 40 dressing in a certain way and following certain age-appropriate rules?  I will continue this series on some of these fashion "no-no's" and fashion rules for this age group in upcoming posts, so stay tuned!

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See you later!

Cheryl