I'm Mexican, so it's impossible for me to let #4 go, hand embroidered blouses and dresses with square and round necklines are part of our traditional clothing. In fact, I just came back from a holiday and I bought myself a bunch of different blouses and dresses (huipiles). They do make me look older, but they are the perfect clothing for the spring, summer (even autumn) heat. Sorry Marie Anne, I can't follow your advice this time! Lol
@matronarules - I’m completely pro-embroidery, but she’s referring specifically to the square necklines. I’ll continue to sport embellished garments, but the square neckline with embroidery is what is moving out of the fashion cycle. Traditional clothing is always the exception, because it’s linked to a culture, I don’t think she’s referring to that. 😊
I was thinking the same even though I'm not Mexican. I love peasant blouses with embroidery. I think they are a boho classic. And square neck lines look great on some people. Depends on body type
I have always hated the distressed (ripped) jeans! They look like what I wore as a teen when helping my dad with the yard work and that was the only time I wore them! I would have died of embarrassment had any of my classmates seen me in them! Thanks, Marie Anne, for helping us to be French Chic and fashionable ♥️
I went shopping for jeans today as I’ve love about 30 pounds or so. Didn’t buy a thing! Couldn’t find any for us on the short end of the stick (I’m 5ft1/2”) - couldn’t find anything that didn’t look like it has been worn and torn! Couldn’t find anything for a slightly mature 75+ year old body! Won’t go to a mall as I prefer nit being shot!!!!! And I refuse to wear what some people call “old lady” clothes! I’ve worn jeans for around 60 years and will keep wearing them as I like to? All I saw weee clothing suited for someone about 50 years or so younger than or more than 6 inches taller than me! Pretty darn disgusted!!!!!
@@sandybruce9092 Loft, Ann Taylor, and White House Black Market make great jeans that are not distressed and ripped. They're affordable and very flattering! All these brands make jeans and pants in regular, curvy-fit, and petite sizes to fit a wide range of body shapes.
Totally agree.I could never understand these ripped ,bleached etc jeans .Proud to say I have never owned a pair of jeans .I hated them .They should be used for the purpose they were designed ,manual labour ! 7:51
sorry, the embroidered square neckline is never out of style, because it's a folklore heritage, especially in eastern europe.( I'm Hungarian and I love it)
@@maryellenrioux2494 In South, Central and part of North America we suffered from spanish colonisation, so that's why many variants of european blouses are now adapted to our traditional clothes. That doesn't mean that here we haven't enchiched the variety of these pieces and their designs with our own iconography and styles, not to talk about of other native morphologies that didn't suffer much changes through colonisation... I have to point that there are other morphologies present in several garments in LATAM that have similarities with other clothes from the world.... so, no surprise with that. Please, tell me where do you find those claims of people saying what you have commented, because I can't relate them with some specialized information. Thanks.
I like the square embroidered neckline. I have one top like that and it makes me happy because the bright colors and also because I associate it with summer vacation.
For over 10 years I have worn leggings as they were meant to be worn-long tops or short dresses with boots or ballet flats. They will always work for me, even at my current age of 67. It is my go-to style in every season except summer. Happily, I don’t wear anything else on your list, as I am by nature not a trendy person.😊
Agree, but I always see so many people who should not be wearing them, and I believe that is who she is speaking to. People who wear them like pants and who don’t seem to realize they are only flattering if you are fairly slim in the legs.
I hope leggings stay around for a log time! They allow me to move without restriction, and don’t feel bulky…..which is why they are more preferable than jeans. Yes, they should be worn with a long top for coverage for most of us, but for those with beautiful, slim,fit figures, no tunic needed!
Hi Marieanne. I love this video. Just returned from 2 weeks in beautiful France. Our trip included 5 days in Paris. It was so easy to spot French women in both Paris and smaller towns. Lots of trench coats, scarves, simple but elegant clothes. Unfussy hair and minimal, yet flattering, makeup. And most, especially in Paris, wearing comfortable walking shoes. I love your channel.
Ha... I love French style principles, but it's definitely not the case all over France. Some people wear bad sportswear like they do anywhere else... and that's absolutely fine! Not everyone has the money/time to think of all this.
In defense of my hoodie---well, I can't defend how it looks. But nothing beats it for the chilly pre-dawn dog walk, yard work in early spring or late autumn or adding a warm layer under a coat when the weather is brutally cold. Sometimes, fashion just has to take the back seat to comfort and praticality! I enjoy your videos!
Hi Marie Anne. I think short shorts look pretty unflattering on the whole and worse still, in my opinion, are cycling shorts.I much prefer a lovely pair of tailored Bermuda shorts. I agree totally with leggings and ripped jeans going out of fashion- I’m not a fan of any clothing that accentuates any unwanted bumps and lumps !
100% agreement, especially the cycling shorts. I am an avid cyclist, the bike saddle is the problem if one needs cycling shorts. Plus all that polyester promotes yeast and UTI infections. Those people all decked out in spandex are usually a$$h@£es
Crew necks remind me of men's hanes t-shirts, and I avoid as much as possible. Unflattering as well. I do find square necklines flattering tho. Another case of wear what you like. 🙂
Oh my goodness, the “crop shrug cardigan”! I remember over 30 years ago an elderly aunt was knitting those for everyone, but NOT to wear as fashion. She made them to wear as either bed-jackets or for an extra layer of warmth on cold winter evenings spent reading or watching TV. She called them “Arms”, and mine was much appreciated during winter evenings in Minnesota.
Besides wearing a shrug in bed, I do prefer wearing one for just a bit of warmth on the shoulders in lieu of a shawl in the spring or fall when an evening event may be quite warm at the start, but then cool off rather quickly as night approaches. Shrugs can look more elegant depending on whether they are knitted from a finer or lace weight yarn or made from a light knit fabric.
@@ruthtorphy2204 I'm glad to find other people that wear shrugs to bed- it's only my arms that get cold. As for leggings, I bought several ugly pair to bake and cook in, as when they get covered in flour and messed up, it doesn't matter; they were ugly to begin with.
Marie-Anne you are so wise and I often hear your voice in my head when I am shopping or looking at outfits on the internet - especially: "if it's not a wow, it's a non!" (this has saved me so much money and closet space). Today I can add to that superb advice: "Good style is always in, but fashion comes and goes." Thank you - that's so true and gives us the freedom to say "Non" to unappealing/unflattering trends. Meanwhile I *wish* that leggings were out of fashion where I live. Today at the mall I estimate that 70% of women were in leggings-as-trousers. sigh. Oh well, to each their own I suppose.
Here in Australia, we call flip flops; thongs. And they will never go out of fashion because of the hot weather, and beachy lifestyle. Also, I have a couple of embroidered square neck line tops from which I’ve received many compliments. It shows off my Eastern European roots, looks folky and endearing. It also makes me look approachable, warm and friendly, which I am. I won’t be discarding them any time soon.
Agree. I'm in Florida and flip flops will always be a thing here. They are classic and the thong sandals with a back-strap are also classic (Key West sandals). The push for women to replace their sandals with slip on shoes made like house shoes is annoying. They don't stay snug on my feet and are uncomfortable to wear.
Hoodies are one of my favorite choices when I go to walk (30+ miles a week) -- and run errands along the way. They keep my neck warm when it is cold. For summer, I have ones made of sunblocking material so my neck doesnt get sunburned. Stick a ball cap on to keep it back from my face, pop on a seasonal weight hoodie, and get some miles in. :-) I have also lived in apartments that were so cold that hoodies were the only way to get warm enough to sleep. Hoodies are so practical.
I agree on every point, and my worst fashion pet peeves are distressed jeans and flip flops. Maybe it’s because I’m 62, not 18, but I prefer to look more dressy (and dignified, lol).
Marie-Anne, thank you for mentioning the environmental impact of the bleached jeans. I will be happy to see them go, along with distressed denim. I have heard that the industrial process used to create highly distressed denim garments causes unsafe workplace conditions; for that reason I have avoided those garments. Thank you for your wonderful guidance. 💕
I agree with everything you said Marianne. I only wear classic clothes. I don’t even wear jeans, only tailored trousers. I lived in jeans for 3 years at university, and have never worn them since,38 years and counting!,I also dislike baseball hats, racer back vest tops, tiered dresses, over the knee boots, very chunky shoes with platforms. I don’t follow trends, but wear the trends that I like, for example I love the wide elegant trousers that are in fashion at the moment. I so enjoy your channel.
I was always anti-Crocs until I found that their line of slip resistant flats are exactly what I need working in the restaurant. They are waterproof and if they do get wet, they dry out with a quick wipe of a towel. Here in rainy South Florida, that is a must. But I only wear them to work and nowhere else!
I agree. I've been wearing a maryjane style of Crocs for several summers here in the Midwest. (Also, I'm surprised you'd impune a brand.) And, Marie-Anne, the shoes your video showed as an alternative were ridiculous.
I cannot tell you how glad I am to see this! I have been “out of fashion” for so long with my regular pants and cardigans and … oh thank you Thank you! I love classic! My trench coat is a bit long but so cozy
You are ever so stylish, and thank you for being brave and mentioning all of these awful styles that so many women wear and look wrong in, especially older women. Love your videos…❤️
We are not in the day and age where we tell older women what they “should” wear. They should wear what makes them feel like themselves. “ older” women grew up in the 80’s and you’re not going to make them feel invisible or tell them how to dress. We love color and sexy and things that we can be expressive with. It’s a new dawn and I love it!
Always good advice . Just spring cleaned my closet.. a large bag of clothing gone to donation based on all your excellent videos this past yesterday . Leaving shortly on a 40 day trip ,Turkey, Greece and Italy flying from Vancouver . Feeling very confident about what I’m packing to take . You have been very inspirational to me. I have less clothes in my closet but what I have is becoming quality and classic . Thank you ❤️❤️
Being a native of Sweden residing in the USA we - I m not bragging - definitely have a built in sense of style. I’ve never worn distressed jeans or cropped sweaters. Black and white, jeans, layers, scarves…….yes indeed never goes out of style
I’ll never give up bleached jeans, flip flops, or leggings. Your other suggestions are right on. I would add colored hair, huge cheap jewelry, fluorescent colors, fake nails, over embellished buckles on shoes, and fake eye lashes.
Marie-Anne, you really made me laugh about the leggings. I live in a state where most people dress like beach bums and fitness extremists and I said to myself just the other day that Camel Toe season is upon us once again.
I know that they do not look good on me, but though I have bigger thighs and bottom (which is why they don't look good and I know it) but I moved to them with tunic tops in 2019 (and loved them in the COVID isolation) since with a smaller waist I could not find pant/trousers/slacks that would fit. To get my butt and thighs into anything meant that the waist was far too big, and I could not find anything even to alter. BTW You do have lovely shoes, but people with what has been called wide peasant feet, especially with any "deformities" (bunions, arthritic toe joints) pointed toe boxes, and dainty shoes do not fit the foot - much like Cinderella's ugly step sisters trying to put on the glass slipper.
Your style is classic, your advice is sage. I’m 60+, I give a good deal of time to be well groomed but understated. You nail the essence of of timeless elegance. Thank you.
👏 I agree with all except 🙈 Hoodies. I just love hoodies when the weather is cold, damp, rainy I’ll have to rethink it. Habits are hard to break!! You’re always so informative 🤗
Even when hoodies are worn "down", I like the drape of the fabric around my neck. I like the look and I like how it helps keep my neck warm. When it is cark and cold and dreary out and I wear my hoodie (only have one), I pretend to be a medieval monk, lol.
Thank you, Marie-Anne. I've never actually worn most of those trends, so don't mind that they are going out of fashion. Leggings have a place as underwear in cold weather, or perhaps in the gym, but not in place of trousers. I once had the misfortune to be on an escalator behind (and below) a woman wearing leggings which, she presumably had not realised, were see-through. I quickly discovered what underwear she had on (actually so tiny as to seem she was naked!), and spent the rest of the escalator trip trying desperately to look elsewhere - but it was almost hypnotic!
While I try to maintain my French-chic while living in Southern California, I own two item classes that practically every Southern Californian owns: hoodies, and embroidered peasant tops. I have to fit in !!
I love your style, Marie-Anne! I'm short and not so svelt these days, and as I get older, your classic and simple suggestions are my key points to remember when I shop now, to buy things that don't look dated and daft on me now! Thank you!
Hi Marieanne. Great video. Learned so much from you to be classy and chic. I agree with everything on the list except the flip-flops. Here in Hawaii, we live in flip-flops, many are well-made, comfortable and stylish for going about town, not the cheap plastic ones. What I call flip-flops can be classified as sandals by some. We have dressy and casual flip-flops for different occasions 😆. Love your channel.
Marie-Anne I wholeheartedly agree with your list of 10 things not to wear 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Never could stand any of those trends, especially the distressing in the jeans and the camouflage in anything 😳 Love your channel and thanks for your hard work and recommendations 🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎🌞
I would never discourage anyone from wearing what they love but I agree with all of your choices. And Im glad to say I am relieved someone is finally saying it. I appreciate well made clothes with classic lines that are specifically made to make the wearer look good. Alot of these clothes anger me because they are not designed to compliment the average person. They are made and designed by people who know how easily it is to talk people into wearing certain clothes.(ethnic clothes excluded) through market hype and models who dont even smile as they wear them on the runway or in magazines. Using body language that seems to say like they are above it all. "In the know" and unattainable. It makes them and the clothes they wear desirable. Its phoney. So the hardworking average person puts their trust in someone else to tell them what is "in" and socially acceptable instead of keeping to their own individual style and simply looking great in something that suits them and their bodies. There is no one more beautiful than someone who knows they look great.
I’m 67 and I wear classic jeans as well as ripped jeans. I love dressing the loose ripped jeans with heels and a cute top! Just depends on the occasion! :)
I’ve heard you complain about leggings before, but I’ve held on to a few pairs-and today you said that the way I’ve been wearing them is just right! Footless tights! I wear them under skirts. Much better than tights with feet because I get 2-3 wearings between washes-which I would never do with socks or hosiery with feet. Thanks for this and all your guidance.
@@sharonworyn1911 And that’s it? No explanation? I live in a cold area, and they keep my legs warm under a skirt. I don’t like nylons for many reasons. I would never wear them as pants; they are footless tights, in black and grey. So please explain.
@@jaylynn7493 - I agree! Living in cold Michigan, I actually wear my cotton leggings (with only minimal spandex) all winter UNDER jeans and other pants! So cozy, even around the house, which I keep fairly cool due to high heating costs! For me they will always be a layering stable during those long winters!☺️
I’m 100% with you about the leggings!!! My goodness they are out of control and worn so inappropriately-good riddance but I’m in Australia - I don’t think the message has reached some of the girls and women who should never wear them as stand alone pants-perhaps a megaphone throughout the main city streets 😂!!!
@@pe4774 This is about style and looking our BEST and most stunning as females-‘onesies’ are comfortable too but it doesn’t mean we we’d wear them shopping or to a restaurant -
Love the dark green trousers! Maybe my suggestion has been covered in other videos, I HATE the "cold shoulder" look. I still see it on people and in a few catalogs. I bought ONE dress with cold shoulders about four years ago. I still love the dress but I put a cardigan over it!
I wear various shades of jeans, and I particularly love faded jeans. I love pale blue denim. I have since I was a child and always will. I also love square necked blouses with or without embroidery. The square neckline is so flattering.
As another Oregonian for Hoodies, please let me add this. Quality hoodies cost less than quality sweaters. The cost of cleaning is less. They last longer. They go Indoors/Outdoors seamlessly. The fit is generally more forgiving of bodies with lumps, rolls etc. They work with a wide variety of movements. Finally, Ive never seen a hoodie pill.!
Bonsoir Marie-Anne, I heartily agree with all of these fashion trends to ditch. There are so many other options for comfortable, chic clothing. Hoodies are worn here by so many teenagers. I think sometimes that teenagers hide in their hoodies, shading their faces, and it was worse when they had to wear masks at school, too. The world can be a frightening place for some teens, but hiding doesn't help. Mature women wearing hoodies are seen in too many places here on the west coast, rather than carrying an umbrella or wearing something more stylish with a hood. I could never see what anyone saw in crocs - they make the wearer look like Donald Duck! Merci for your great advice, have a great weekend.
Camo is my nemesis. I have never worn this print as it reminds me of hunting and military uniforms. I’ll leave it to those who perform those duties wear it.
I generally agree with everything on this list. I do have some flip flops ( for beach wear ONLY) and hoodies (on a chilly day when I’m working in my garden or cleaning the patio, etc.; they can get a bit of dirt on them and are easily washed). They are appropriate for those situations. And although khaki can look very sophisticated, with my skin tones I would never wear it or any shade of green with a brown undertone, as I’d look like something that’s been left in the fridge too long haha!
I agree with you about khaki! I was analyzed (seasonal color analysis) as a winter, so anything warm-toned is wrong for my skin's cool undertones; khaki is an autumn color!
It's a good list. I don't think hoodies are associated with teen boys here, but they're comfort wear rather than fashion wear. Perfect for an autumn hike or a visit to the pumkin patch. I'm glad that the leggings are going out of style as bottoms. I know people that wear them because it's easier than getting trousers that fit properly, unfortunately.
Unfortunately, for me, trousers and jeans are a very huge problem because I have sideways scoliosis with one higher hip and very skinny legs, so I am quite the exception, and have to wear leggings with flaref tunic tops or nice long shirts, and I opt for scarves also. To cover up my crooked hips and back.😢
I'm never going to let go of leggings. I don't wear them for every function, but they are always comfortable and forgiving and I love them for it. I also love crocs and flip flops. Like Rick Astley said "Never gonna give you up." No one is going to give up hoodies either. Sorry it seems you don't like American casual style, but these aren't going anywhere. They are standard. Frankly, I think my style is elegant, but I have always been and always will be BOHO. Its just more sophisticated now that I'm 49. I think style is more than an expression of right vs wrong. It is an expression of who I am.
@@Izabela-ek5nh I like leggings with a skirt, too! I'm just not big on wearing them as bottoms without having a longer shirt. But some people can pull it off
I agree with everything, except hoodies. Around here (Western Cananda) you need them. It's finally warming up a little for Spring, but the wind is still icy. I often wear a hoodie when walking my dogs on the off leash trails. Beautiful there, but open fields. My ears would freeze of otherwise. Walking on the beach at this time of the year needs a hoodie too. I dislike to wear beenies or toques. When it gets really cold I use my Alpaca scarf.
I like a shrug over a skimpy tank or slip dress. Adds a bit of warmth and looks less bare. But not a bulkier sweater type, but a finer knit or lacey top that doesn't visually compete. I don't like wearing a wrap because I'm always fussing with it, it falls down, comes unwrapped, etc.
I am petite/ curvy, and find the cropped cardigan to be a godsend for flattering my height/build and making me look 'put together' during cooler months. As for leggings.....agree 100% that 99% of them are not worn properly, outside the gym, post leisurewear trend. I have two luxe brand/quality pair, one black, the other brown, which look like leather. Have found these to be incredibly versatile during the winter months as uber chic layering pieces with oversized or long sweaters....and never fail to garner MANY compliments whenever I wear them---casually with flat-heeled boots, or even with classic high pumps...I always feel chic, comfortable and (quietly) proud that I maintain a fitness regime whenever I put them on, since their cut flatters my waist, legs and bum. As for denim....TOTALLY agree how dark wash will forever remain the more elevated choice, for reasons which are obvious.... but still find the light wash version remains the most versatile during those sun-soaked SUMMER MONTHS. For me, the 'bane' of my fashion preference has ALWAYS been RIPPED JEANS. DESPISE THEM; always have, always will. Thankfully, they're more available sans rips these days, but not so long ago, they were a needle in the haystack!! Ripped jeans annoy me more than anything! LOL
@@shinnam Learned long ago which styles/cuts, colors, textures, etc. work best for my height and build--and stick with them...trends may come and go; but ones body type will always be the same...lol.... Am blessed with a tiny waist; helps to offset my round hips and short legs, so any style/cut which accentuates the waist OR extends all the way to ankle length especially for outerwear and heavier fabrics during winter.. will render the most flattering silhouette for me . That's just the way it is. lol
Hi Marie-Anne! Great video! I so enjoy your sense of humor! Also, I totally agree with everything on your list!! I never did understand the ripped and torn jeans!
Delighted to see all of these items going out of fashion. I must say, I do find myself moving back to a more classic look. Definitely stands the test of time, especially during these inflationary times. Thank you for your video!
Liebe Marie-Anne, Sie sprechen mir aus dem Herzen! Es kann doch nicht so schwer sein, sich gut zu kleiden... Ich bin müde von all den Casual Trend, immer nur Sneakers... Danke, danke für Ihr unermüdliches Engagement sich stilsicher zu kleiden❤
Excellent advice! I’ve always stuck to good quality, classic pieces and used accessories to keep in trend. It saves a lot of money as well. I do disagree with the leggings however. I think it depends on the person wearing them and I agree that they should never be worn as trousers. I have long, thin legs and always wear leggings with a tunic or long blazer or sweater/ cardigan and flats. There are other styles I would love to wear but just do not look good on me. You have to know what looks good on you. Also, I only wear good quality, heavier fabric leggings, which makes a huge difference. Leggings will show your flaws, not hide them.
Absolutely on trend! Nothing is better than the classics. Find a good classic style that makes you look fabulous. If a piece comes in a variety of colors and the style is perfect try it! Nothing is better than something with a perfect fit. Agree 100% with all 10! Good taste is power!
I love hoodies, always have, always will. Maybe it’s because most of my life I’ve sported really short hair like a pixie or a short bob. I think the hood balances the short hair well in terms of silhouette, but clashes with longer hair unless it’s put up in a high ponytail. The hood also gives off this “I’m protected, I am secure” vibe.
I totally agree, and I do my hair in a bun when wearing hoodies, I always wear my hair in buns BTW, since I find an adult woman - old woman to be honest - should not leave the house "en cheveux" ; this is a very old fashioned french opinion but I stick to it.
I feel the hoodie is cozier around the neck in cool weather as opposed to say, a crewneck sweater. Still, I don't wear one outside the home, a windy beach, or running to the grocery store. My hair would always be up too!
Hi Marianne! I would add "cargo pants" to this excellent list of things that are no longer trending. Pockets added randomly to women's trousers are unflattering. P.S. Love seeing your dog "Coco" in this video!
I agree totally! I couldn’t stop laughing when you said: “it looks like you’ve been attacked by a bunch of wild dogs” 😂😂😂 ( when you were referring to distressed clothes)
Whew! Finally! Glad to see the end of all these things. I was starting to believe people forgot how to dress. I was always puzzled as to why anyone would wear flip flops instead of a sturdier sandal and crocs should be worn in the garden. Personally, khaki green has always been one of my favorites. I'm constantly on the lookout for a scarf with this color! As always, Thank you!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur You're doing great! Thanks and keep up the good work. I think you are reaching a lot of people. You certainly reached me. Thank you!
Sitting here with my coffee, in my hoodie and leggings… 😁 Very comfortable and cozy in my own home! The only semi-public place I’d wear this is out on the boat (and yes, I do pull the hood up on chilly mornings!) or for an athletic walk around my neighborhood. Other than that, I 100% agree with all of this. Classic looks peppered here and there with a trendy item or two is the way to go!
Agree with all but 2 !! I love a square neckline (not necessarily embroidered though) and always get compliments when I wear them ! Plus I do love my leggings, but NEVER with a short top. I do tend to wear them more like footless tights, which is another look I really like. They seem to have been in fashion since about 1987 though, so it's about time they took a break ! I think skinny jeans are also going out. And I wish short length jumpers, cardigans and tops would take a hike as I am short in the body and long-legged, so prefer longer tops to balance me out ! Thanks for the great content and presentation ☺️
Great advice, Marie-Anne. Destresed jeans are mind-boggling for me. I see them mostly on young people but when I do see them on older women, I feel they are trying too hard to look young. Not very classy at all.
I am proud to say I never owned any of these items. safe for an evening dress with a lightly asymmetric hemline, but it is hand-made, and perfectly finished in every part. I still love it and wear it a lot in summer. Thank you for the funny recap and your wonderful humour.💋
I also have a few beautiful asymmetrical hemline dresses. One I just purchased last year!! I DID do some hand work to make it look more finished. (With the way hemlines go up and down I feel my well made, asymmetrical dresses are classics themselves.). None of them have highs that are very high- the asymmetry is subtle but tasteful. For me the asymmetry provides a flair the skirt would not have without it. And for a “square” (or even thin inverted triangle shape that I have it gives me a little more flair. The fabric flows nicely.💁🏻♀️ Have you seen how many “Mother of the Bride” dresses have elements of layered layers? I think it all depends upon the dress/ skirt and how it is tailored.
I see lots of ripped jeans and light jeans all over the US. I am not a fan of either. I can't ever imagine flip flops going out of style in the US. I love mine but usually only wear them around the house. I love the stripes you are wearing!
I definitely agree with these and I wish I could get away from leggings, but as an amputee I don’t have many options bc most jeans or trousers don’t have enough stretch. I am starting to incorporate wide leg trousers 😊
I totally agree with all the items you said get rid of especially the camouflage like I wasn’t in the military so why ? But that dress with the print of a candle now that was funny 😆
You just nailed everything I think and I've never been into fashion ideas from someone else. It's how it looks on the body. My first 'laugh out loud' for the day!
I love very light wash jeans. I am small and thin and dark jeans make me disappear. Light wash jeans are much more flattering on my thin inverted triangle frame. White is too harsh, and cream is too warm. The washed out blue denim is perfect.
I do have a beautiful hand knit shrug that my daughter made. I use it as I would use a shawl. It stays on if I move around as when holding babies, or dining. But I don’t wear it as part of an outfit. It’s for going into places I know will be cold. ❄️ Especially in summer here in the midwestern USA, people keep their air conditioners running at temperatures reminiscent of a refrigerator. I’ll be wearing lightweight summer clothing and walk into a restaurant and feel like I need my winter parka. We usually opt for outdoor seating.
So proud to tell you that I have never owned a pair of Crocs and not planning on buying any in the future 😂 never liked them nor understood how people went on wearing them in public!!! I am a true classic girl ❤ love to wear nice shoes all the time
Hello Marie-Anne. Thank you for this! I never wore any of these because I never found any to be fashionable. I’m a bigger lady, also very tall, and I also find that clothing retailers offer us very ugly clothing, full of all of these terrible styles.
The falling off jeans have been out of style for over a decade. I can't get my grown boys to wear jeans that fit. They have never felt their "boys" restrained without having to wear an athletic cup.
I thought it had finally gone out of fashion and then spotted a young man who would barely be able to run if he had to the jeans were falling off so badly. UHG what a dreadful look.
I have faded jeans, because I have been wearing the same pair of Levis for 20 years. They are 'honestly' faded and may also be 'distressed' by use. There is a place in every woman's life for such 'work clothing' because there's always some grimy job that needs to be done. I wear black leggings precisely to show off the figure I worked to have. The trick here is to not skimp on the weight of the material nor the configuration of your under garments.
Such a fun video! I think we could add baseball caps (outside of the ballpark) to this list. I live by Portland ,Oregon so let me tell you about our hoodie culture: Here in the Pacific Northwest our teenagers live in hoodies bc they fit our nearly constant drizzle and overcast skies. The hoods are just right for pulling up over your head at the bus stop or when you don't want to be noticed walking down the hallway. They're such a part of our culture here that schools even have rules against wearing the hoods up in class. See, in our part of the world it doesn't rain as often as it sprinkles, so no one would DREAM of using an umbrella (how embarrassing!) and hoodies fill the niche. The odd thing is that our stores really don't sell many real raincoats. They sell nylon windbreakers and puffy jackets for hiking but very few nice trench coats. I found a good full length raincoat from Stutterheim online. People always ask where I got it! haha
lol, so true. I'm up north in Vancouver and a "true" Vancouverite proudly strides down the sidewalk with umbrella tightly closed in hand unless it's really bucketing down. Who wants to deal with a wet umbrella if they don't have to? 😂😂 Meanwhile, trenchcoats are rare as hens' teeth here too - I got mine from Simon's which is a retailer which originated in Quebec. Like you, everyone wants to know where I got it!
I agree with you 100% on style and especially glad to say goodbye to the distressed and faded look. I still love my hoodies though. They are too comfortable to part with. I have used the hood on rare occasion when I had to go outside in extreme cold wind. I also like to wear them around the house when my arms get cold, rather than put on a nice sweater. The hoodie can handle the frequent washes. TFS
The only item featured that I do have, and I must confess I will be keeping, is my hoodie! I only have one and I don’t wear it outside other than in my backyard or cottage. There’s nothing better for those chilly Canadian cottage evenings. 😊
@@maryellenrioux2494 Yes, actually I do! That’s one of the reasons why I bought it last year. I have short hair and love the feeling of the soft inside of the hood against my head and neck. I love curling up in a big easy chair with my hood up and my hands, always cold, tucked inside the front pocket. Of course there are other things that can be worn to give a similar effect but why get rid of a perfectly useful article of clothing? It’s a gorgeous soft earthy green colour and really flattering for my skin tone and green eyes. I also bought it on a trip with one of my sons so there’s a lot of sentimental connection as well. To each their own I guess.
We always wear our hoods in Seattle. Spend some time here in the winter, and you’ll find out why everyone has several. We don’t use umbrellas; those are for tourists-we just pull our hoods up.
Who does not love the beautiful Marie-Anne Lecoeur and her fashion videos? I am glad RUclips is resuggesting your videos, I have been studying for a while searching for certain subjects and RUclips suggesting only them . But soft classic fashion is my thing, glad to see you again. Classic never dies, you can make it edgy, sporty, soft ,cute either as a style or changing between those styles as you need at the moment. Classic has beautiful Timeless about it. And if anyone loves a trendy piece for a while it is ok. As it is a twist to the outfit. Not the basic.
Thank you for this! I agree with it all. I especially hate hoodies, and flip flops that are not at the beach. My children were not allowed to dress like this when we went anywhere, especially a restaurant. Now they are well dressed adults. I love your videos and classic style.
Totally agree with you about the distressed jeans. Why buy a pair of faded jeans with holes for 60 plus dollars when you can go to Goodwill and buy authentically distressed jeans for about 10 bucks. Never understood the trend. However, I live in Florida so will not be giving up my flip flops!
Agree about leggings. Some women need to see themselves in a full length mirror front and back before they wear them out. Hoodies … I’ve never worn them. Just bulky and I’d feel ridiculous in one at my age. 🤷♀️
Ah...you are asking for it with this one Marieanne! I'm NOT giving up or letting go of my square neck blouses or my hoodies either. Love ya...you're a conflict magnet for sure!
Totally agree, I'm 69 and never followed fashion and in 2023 everything has puffed sleeves which look dreadful on older ladies, although I'm a size 16, I have a slim figure so I wear slim fit and round neck, people tell me all the time how nice I look.
Believe this would depend on where you live and your lifestyle. For trendy cities, yes. If you live in the heat of Florida we are not giving up our flip-flops. They are just well-made and stylish (not the plastic ones shown). Leggings will never go out of style for the fitness crowd. But love your videos!!!
I live in Israel and affordable clothing is not always classical. I did find a nice tweed skirt last Fall but the only top I could find to go with it that wasn't that horrible poly knit that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer, was a hoodie. But I was wearing it one day and the weather changed so I was actually glad to have that hood. It's not very bulky so I don't mind wearing it as a casual look. We are starting to get some better clothing that is made in Italy. I found a nice sweater dress, faux turtleneck and it comes to my knees because I'm short. I bought it in 2 colors and I could wear tights or leggings under them. And I even found a few cool and attractive summer dresses. They still have a way to go with color. You don't get much variety in any given season. This spring it seems green is the big thing and I have to watch my greens. Some are good but others, no way.
I think hoodies are a classic. There is a time and a place for hoodies and also a way to style leggings when you are not doing anything special (staying home, going to the parc with children or gardening, as exemples) 😊 I think they can make you look effortlessly cool.
Bravo 👏🎉👏, exactly ,these trends I really didn’t admire, and didn’t purchase. Let me remark, whatever your age, size or lifestyle your elegant classics always Win. You don’t need a ton of clothing, just a few pieces to accent what you already own. Real Style is always timeless, and broadcasts your confidence as an Elegant, Educated Woman you are, ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷❤️
Thank you for this video. For me - I will never give up of leggings. I work behind computer and each hour I interrupt for doing exercises. So obviously, good, soft leggings are the best option.
Love your videos! I will be so happy when camo, flipflops and crocs are gone! I am surprised you had the embroidered square neckline in there, as I thought that had been relegated to various ethnic costumes long ago. However, the leggings will be awful hard to get rid of. During lockdown, I wondered if I'd ever wear pants with a zipper again..I am skinny again at 73, but my shape is definitely different than the last time I weighed 120! Leggings and jeggings are just so much easier to wear than many items constructed for young folks. I wear jeggjngs that I buy a bit larger than I need, and my black and dark denim ones really look like pants. But, I could be fooling myself, too!
I like black leggings with different styles of tunics. Next winter I will be looking for a pair of brown velvet leggings and a few oversized cashmere sweaters.
I am pretty much like you, I can’t ditch the leggings because I cannot find jeans or pants that fit my hips and waist which are also crooked from scoliosis and that aren’t too wide for my skinny legs. I’m 71 so my shape is definitely different than when I was young I wear long loose tops tunics, shirts to disguise the spine and hips and to cover the leggings. Of course people like me are a special case.
I have just purchased a pair of fairly light coloured jeans. I always tend to go for the darkwash but these suited me and my small frame. I never liked frayed or distressed jeans.
Also recently bought light colored ( Nine West straight leg / classic ) jeans for Summer - wear w/ casual tops & sneakers when darker jeans aren't suited for our hot midwest US days .
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I'm Mexican, so it's impossible for me to let #4 go, hand embroidered blouses and dresses with square and round necklines are part of our traditional clothing. In fact, I just came back from a holiday and I bought myself a bunch of different blouses and dresses (huipiles). They do make me look older, but they are the perfect clothing for the spring, summer (even autumn) heat. Sorry Marie Anne, I can't follow your advice this time! Lol
@matronarules - I’m completely pro-embroidery, but she’s referring specifically to the square necklines. I’ll continue to sport embellished garments, but the square neckline with embroidery is what is moving out of the fashion cycle. Traditional clothing is always the exception, because it’s linked to a culture, I don’t think she’s referring to that. 😊
Just wear bright colors instead of all that embroidery.
I was thinking the same even though I'm not Mexican. I love peasant blouses with embroidery. I think they are a boho classic. And square neck lines look great on some people. Depends on body type
I think square necklines are very flattering, and I love embroidery. I’ll continue to wear mine.
Wear what you want to wear.
I have always hated the distressed (ripped) jeans! They look like what I wore as a teen when helping my dad with the yard work and that was the only time I wore them! I would have died of embarrassment had any of my classmates seen me in them!
Thanks, Marie Anne, for helping us to be French Chic and fashionable ♥️
I went shopping for jeans today as I’ve love about 30 pounds or so. Didn’t buy a thing! Couldn’t find any for us on the short end of the stick (I’m 5ft1/2”) - couldn’t find anything that didn’t look like it has been worn and torn! Couldn’t find anything for a slightly mature 75+ year old body! Won’t go to a mall as I prefer nit being shot!!!!! And I refuse to wear what some people call “old lady” clothes! I’ve worn jeans for around 60 years and will keep wearing them as I like to? All I saw weee clothing suited for someone about 50 years or so younger than or more than 6 inches taller than me! Pretty darn disgusted!!!!!
It makes women look like homeless people or like slobs
@@sandybruce9092 Loft, Ann Taylor, and White House Black Market make great jeans that are not distressed and ripped. They're affordable and very flattering! All these brands make jeans and pants in regular, curvy-fit, and petite sizes to fit a wide range of body shapes.
Totally agree.I could never understand these ripped ,bleached etc jeans .Proud to say I have never owned a pair of jeans .I hated them .They should be used for the purpose they were designed ,manual labour ! 7:51
@@sandybruce9092 I'm the same height as you and have a hard time finding clothes that flatter me as well.
sorry, the embroidered square neckline is never out of style, because it's a folklore heritage, especially in eastern europe.( I'm Hungarian and I love it)
Yet the South American claim it as their own invention!
I love the embroidered square neckline - I’m in US and I think it has boho and 60s vibes 😊
@@maryellenrioux2494 In South, Central and part of North America we suffered from spanish colonisation, so that's why many variants of european blouses are now adapted to our traditional clothes. That doesn't mean that here we haven't enchiched the variety of these pieces and their designs with our own iconography and styles, not to talk about of other native morphologies that didn't suffer much changes through colonisation... I have to point that there are other morphologies present in several garments in LATAM that have similarities with other clothes from the world.... so, no surprise with that.
Please, tell me where do you find those claims of people saying what you have commented, because I can't relate them with some specialized information. Thanks.
I like the square embroidered neckline. I have one top like that and it makes me happy because the bright colors and also because I associate it with summer vacation.
Cultural items would be in the “good style” category for that culture, not fashion
For over 10 years I have worn leggings as they were meant to be worn-long tops or short dresses with boots or ballet flats. They will always work for me, even at my current age of 67. It is my go-to style in every season except summer. Happily, I don’t wear anything else on your list, as I am by nature not a trendy person.😊
Hey girl. I am right there with you! I have worn them for years as well and would NEVER dream of not covering private areas. I'm 70.
I agree, they can be very comfy and put together tastefully!
@@janpetsch620 same.
Agree, but I always see so many people who should not be wearing them, and I believe that is who she is speaking to. People who wear them like pants and who don’t seem to realize they are only flattering if you are fairly slim in the legs.
I hope leggings stay around for a log time! They allow me to move without restriction, and don’t feel bulky…..which is why they are more preferable than jeans. Yes, they should be worn with a long top for coverage for most of us, but for those with beautiful, slim,fit figures, no tunic needed!
Hi Marieanne. I love this video. Just returned from 2 weeks in beautiful France. Our trip included 5 days in Paris. It was so easy to spot French women in both Paris and smaller towns. Lots of trench coats, scarves, simple but elegant clothes. Unfussy hair and minimal, yet flattering, makeup. And most, especially in Paris, wearing comfortable walking shoes. I love your channel.
... Sounds great, Kris.... would like to see this kind of fashion as well... :-))
Ha... I love French style principles, but it's definitely not the case all over France. Some people wear bad sportswear like they do anywhere else... and that's absolutely fine! Not everyone has the money/time to think of all this.
@@kaffy678
First thing.....
Many don't have the taste and mind-set..
That is essential.
Money and time comes next.
In defense of my hoodie---well, I can't defend how it looks. But nothing beats it for the chilly pre-dawn dog walk, yard work in early spring or late autumn or adding a warm layer under a coat when the weather is brutally cold. Sometimes, fashion just has to take the back seat to comfort and praticality! I enjoy your videos!
This channel is about French chic. Are you in the wrong place?
Absolutely 😮
Hi Marie Anne. I think short shorts look pretty unflattering on the whole and worse still, in my opinion, are cycling shorts.I much prefer a lovely pair of tailored Bermuda shorts. I agree totally with leggings and ripped jeans going out of fashion- I’m not a fan of any clothing that accentuates any unwanted bumps and lumps !
True
100% agreement, especially the cycling shorts. I am an avid cyclist, the bike saddle is the problem if one needs cycling shorts. Plus all that polyester promotes yeast and UTI infections. Those people all decked out in spandex are usually a$$h@£es
Wear what makes you look good
Crew necks remind me of men's hanes t-shirts, and I avoid as much as possible. Unflattering as well. I do find square necklines flattering tho. Another case of wear what you like. 🙂
Oh my goodness, the “crop shrug cardigan”! I remember over 30 years ago an elderly aunt was knitting those for everyone, but NOT to wear as fashion. She made them to wear as either bed-jackets or for an extra layer of warmth on cold winter evenings spent reading or watching TV. She called them “Arms”, and mine was much appreciated during winter evenings in Minnesota.
Besides wearing a shrug in bed, I do prefer wearing one for just a bit of warmth on the shoulders in lieu of a shawl in the spring or fall when an evening event may be quite warm at the start, but then cool off rather quickly as night approaches. Shrugs can look more elegant depending on whether they are knitted from a finer or lace weight yarn or made from a light knit fabric.
I must get one for sitting up in bed reading . I like my room on the cold side for sleeping.
@@ruthtorphy2204 I'm glad to find other people that wear shrugs to bed- it's only my arms that get cold. As for leggings, I bought several ugly pair to bake and cook in, as when they get covered in flour and messed up, it doesn't matter; they were ugly to begin with.
Marie-Anne you are so wise and I often hear your voice in my head when I am shopping or looking at outfits on the internet - especially: "if it's not a wow, it's a non!" (this has saved me so much money and closet space). Today I can add to that superb advice: "Good style is always in, but fashion comes and goes." Thank you - that's so true and gives us the freedom to say "Non" to unappealing/unflattering trends. Meanwhile I *wish* that leggings were out of fashion where I live. Today at the mall I estimate that 70% of women were in leggings-as-trousers. sigh. Oh well, to each their own I suppose.
Well said indeed, I agree 100 percent
Here in Australia, we call flip flops; thongs. And they will never go out of fashion because of the hot weather, and beachy lifestyle.
Also, I have a couple of embroidered square neck line tops from which I’ve received many compliments. It shows off my Eastern European roots, looks folky and endearing. It also makes me look approachable, warm and friendly, which I am. I won’t be discarding them any time soon.
Here in a Southern California as well!
@@Mamallina437 And in New York City metro too!
In New Zealand we call them jandals.
Agree. I'm in Florida and flip flops will always be a thing here. They are classic and the thong sandals with a back-strap are also classic (Key West sandals). The push for women to replace their sandals with slip on shoes made like house shoes is annoying. They don't stay snug on my feet and are uncomfortable to wear.
@@aquaseahorselove3939
Totally agree. So uncomfortable. So unnecessary. Don’t understand the snobbery.
Hoodies are one of my favorite choices when I go to walk (30+ miles a week) -- and run errands along the way. They keep my neck warm when it is cold. For summer, I have ones made of sunblocking material so my neck doesnt get sunburned. Stick a ball cap on to keep it back from my face, pop on a seasonal weight hoodie, and get some miles in. :-) I have also lived in apartments that were so cold that hoodies were the only way to get warm enough to sleep. Hoodies are so practical.
Love my Lululemon scuba cropped hoodies! They will never be out of style. 😊
Me TOO, I have 20..in different colours and fabrics.. seasonal.😊
Your comments are the best! You have a razor sharp wit.
I agree on every point, and my worst fashion pet peeves are distressed jeans and flip flops. Maybe it’s because I’m 62, not 18, but I prefer to look more dressy (and dignified, lol).
Well at 62 your way too old to be wearing distressed jeans. It’s actually still in style to this day just not for the elderly
Marie-Anne, thank you for mentioning the environmental impact of the bleached jeans. I will be happy to see them go, along with distressed denim. I have heard that the industrial process used to create highly distressed denim garments causes unsafe workplace conditions; for that reason I have avoided those garments. Thank you for your wonderful guidance. 💕
I agree with everything you said Marianne. I only wear classic clothes. I don’t even wear jeans, only tailored trousers. I lived in jeans for 3 years at university, and have never worn them since,38 years and counting!,I also dislike baseball hats, racer back vest tops, tiered dresses, over the knee boots, very chunky shoes with platforms. I don’t follow trends, but wear the trends that I like, for example I love the wide elegant trousers that are in fashion at the moment. I so enjoy your channel.
Which brands of trousers do you like? I have a couple pair that I like, but they aren't made anymore.
I was always anti-Crocs until I found that their line of slip resistant flats are exactly what I need working in the restaurant. They are waterproof and if they do get wet, they dry out with a quick wipe of a towel. Here in rainy South Florida, that is a must. But I only wear them to work and nowhere else!
I agree. I've been wearing a maryjane style of Crocs for several summers here in the Midwest. (Also, I'm surprised you'd impune a brand.) And, Marie-Anne, the shoes your video showed as an alternative were ridiculous.
I fractured my ankle working in the US my therapist prescribed that I wear crocs
I cannot tell you how glad I am to see this! I have been “out of fashion” for so long with my regular pants and cardigans and … oh thank you Thank you! I love classic! My trench coat is a bit long but so cozy
You are ever so stylish, and thank you for being brave and mentioning all of these awful styles that so many women wear and look wrong in, especially older women. Love your videos…❤️
We are not in the day and age where we tell older women what they “should” wear. They should wear what makes them feel like themselves. “ older” women grew up in the 80’s and you’re not going to make them feel invisible or tell them how to dress. We love color and sexy and things that we can be expressive with. It’s a new dawn and I love it!
But I'm African and it's traditional and I love it
I agree with your suggestions---might I add capri pants (such an awkward length), cold shoulder anything and romper outfits (yes, onesies)!
Always good advice . Just spring cleaned my closet.. a large bag of clothing gone to donation based on all your excellent videos this past yesterday . Leaving shortly on a 40 day trip ,Turkey, Greece and Italy flying from Vancouver . Feeling very confident about what I’m packing to take . You have been very inspirational to me. I have less clothes in my closet but what I have is becoming quality and classic . Thank you ❤️❤️
Well, I won't cry for any of them.
I hope the idea of oversize will also go out of fashion.
Dark jeans are my BF👍
Being a native of Sweden residing in the USA we - I m not bragging - definitely have a built in sense of style. I’ve never worn distressed jeans or cropped sweaters. Black and white, jeans, layers, scarves…….yes indeed never goes out of style
I’ll never give up bleached jeans, flip flops, or leggings. Your other suggestions are right on. I would add colored hair, huge cheap jewelry, fluorescent colors, fake nails, over embellished buckles on shoes, and fake eye lashes.
Hello Marie-Anne I am glad that I never had these items you listed not to wear.
Marie-Anne, you really made me laugh about the leggings. I live in a state where most people dress like beach bums and fitness extremists and I said to myself just the other day that Camel Toe season is upon us once again.
😂😂😂
‘Too obvious to show on screen’ - made me laugh out loud!
Now there’s a fetching ‘visual’! 🙃
Ewww. Tell me where you live so I can avoid seeing camel toes! ; )
I know that they do not look good on me, but though I have bigger thighs and bottom (which is why they don't look good and I know it) but I moved to them with tunic tops in 2019 (and loved them in the COVID isolation) since with a smaller waist I could not find pant/trousers/slacks that would fit. To get my butt and thighs into anything meant that the waist was far too big, and I could not find anything even to alter. BTW You do have lovely shoes, but people with what has been called wide peasant feet, especially with any "deformities" (bunions, arthritic toe joints) pointed toe boxes, and dainty shoes do not fit the foot - much like Cinderella's ugly step sisters trying to put on the glass slipper.
Your style is classic, your advice is sage. I’m 60+, I give a good deal of time to be well groomed but understated. You nail the essence of of timeless elegance. Thank you.
👏 I agree with all except 🙈 Hoodies. I just love hoodies when the weather is cold, damp, rainy I’ll have to rethink it. Habits are hard to break!! You’re always so informative 🤗
Even when hoodies are worn "down", I like the drape of the fabric around my neck. I like the look and I like how it helps keep my neck warm. When it is cark and cold and dreary out and I wear my hoodie (only have one), I pretend to be a medieval monk, lol.
Thank you, Marie-Anne. I've never actually worn most of those trends, so don't mind that they are going out of fashion.
Leggings have a place as underwear in cold weather, or perhaps in the gym, but not in place of trousers. I once had the misfortune to be on an escalator behind (and below) a woman wearing leggings which, she presumably had not realised, were see-through. I quickly discovered what underwear she had on (actually so tiny as to seem she was naked!), and spent the rest of the escalator trip trying desperately to look elsewhere - but it was almost hypnotic!
While I try to maintain my French-chic while living in Southern California, I own two item classes that practically every Southern Californian owns: hoodies, and embroidered peasant tops. I have to fit in !!
I love your style, Marie-Anne! I'm short and not so svelt these days, and as I get older, your classic and simple suggestions are my key points to remember when I shop now, to buy things that don't look dated and daft on me now! Thank you!
Hi Marieanne. Great video. Learned so much from you to be classy and chic. I agree with everything on the list except the flip-flops. Here in Hawaii, we live in flip-flops, many are well-made, comfortable and stylish for going about town, not the cheap plastic ones. What I call flip-flops can be classified as sandals by some. We have dressy and casual flip-flops for different occasions 😆. Love your channel.
Marie-Anne I wholeheartedly agree with your list of 10 things not to wear 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Never could stand any of those trends, especially the distressing in the jeans and the camouflage in anything 😳 Love your channel and thanks for your hard work and recommendations 🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎🌞
I would never discourage anyone from wearing what they love but I agree with all of your choices.
And Im glad to say I am relieved someone is finally saying it.
I appreciate well made clothes with classic lines that are specifically made to make the wearer look good.
Alot of these clothes anger me because they are not designed to compliment the average person. They are made and designed by people who know how easily it is to talk people into wearing certain clothes.(ethnic clothes excluded) through market hype and models who dont even smile as they wear them on the runway or in magazines. Using body language that seems to say like they are above it all. "In the know" and unattainable. It makes them and the clothes they wear desirable. Its phoney.
So the hardworking average person puts their trust in someone else to tell them what is "in" and socially acceptable instead of keeping to their own individual style and simply looking great in something that suits them and their bodies. There is no one more beautiful than someone who knows they look great.
I’m 67 and I wear classic jeans as well as ripped jeans. I love dressing the loose ripped jeans with heels and a cute top! Just depends on the occasion! :)
I’ve heard you complain about leggings before, but I’ve held on to a few pairs-and today you said that the way I’ve been wearing them is just right! Footless tights! I wear them under skirts. Much better than tights with feet because I get 2-3 wearings between washes-which I would never do with socks or hosiery with feet.
Thanks for this and all your guidance.
Time to let go of them!
@@sharonworyn1911 And that’s it? No explanation?
I live in a cold area, and they keep my legs warm under a skirt. I don’t like nylons for many reasons. I would never wear them as pants; they are footless tights, in black and grey.
So please explain.
@@jaylynn7493 - I agree! Living in cold Michigan, I actually wear my cotton leggings (with only minimal spandex) all winter UNDER jeans and other pants!
So cozy, even around the house, which I keep fairly cool due to high heating costs!
For me they will always be a layering stable during those long winters!☺️
I’m 100% with you about the leggings!!! My goodness they are out of control and worn so inappropriately-good riddance but I’m in Australia - I don’t think the message has reached some of the girls and women who should never wear them as stand alone pants-perhaps a megaphone throughout the main city streets 😂!!!
I don’t think thongs will be leaving our beaches either
why??? they are so comfy and look nice. What do you mean by inappropriate? Does a females body make you feel uncomfortable?
@@pe4774 This is about style and looking our BEST and most stunning as females-‘onesies’ are comfortable too but it doesn’t mean we we’d wear them shopping or to a restaurant -
@@sallyolssen63 "OUR" best? speak for yourself, woman!
I agree with you about the leggings especily the flesh coloured ones. I nearly have a heart attack every time I see someone in them head to toe.
Love the dark green trousers! Maybe my suggestion has been covered in other videos, I HATE the "cold shoulder" look. I still see it on people and in a few catalogs. I bought ONE dress with cold shoulders about four years ago. I still love the dress but I put a cardigan over it!
I agree about the cold shoulder style .. just not a fan at all.
I totally agree about the "cold shoulder" look! It was tacky and dated from the moment it started.
Make it sleeveless, easy to convert with a scissors and thread
I wear various shades of jeans, and I particularly love faded jeans. I love pale blue denim. I have since I was a child and always will. I also love square necked blouses with or without embroidery. The square neckline is so flattering.
As another Oregonian for Hoodies, please let me add this. Quality hoodies cost less than quality sweaters. The cost of cleaning is less. They last longer. They go Indoors/Outdoors seamlessly. The fit is generally more forgiving of bodies with lumps, rolls etc. They work with a wide variety of movements. Finally, Ive never seen a hoodie pill.!
They are practical but never chic. This channel is about French chic.
Bonsoir Marie-Anne,
I heartily agree with all of these fashion trends to ditch. There are so many other options for comfortable, chic clothing. Hoodies are worn here by so many teenagers. I think sometimes that teenagers hide in their hoodies, shading their faces, and it was worse when they had to wear masks at school, too. The world can be a frightening place for some teens, but hiding doesn't help. Mature women wearing hoodies are seen in too many places here on the west coast, rather than carrying an umbrella or wearing something more stylish with a hood. I could never see what anyone saw in crocs - they make the wearer look like Donald Duck!
Merci for your great advice, have a great weekend.
Camo is my nemesis. I have never worn this print as it reminds me of hunting and military uniforms. I’ll leave it to those who perform those duties wear it.
I agree. It feels like a costume.
Marie-Anne, I totall agree with all the items you mention in this video, what a relief that they are out off fashion in 2023
I generally agree with everything on this list. I do have some flip flops ( for beach wear ONLY) and hoodies (on a chilly day when I’m working in my garden or cleaning the patio, etc.; they can get a bit of dirt on them and are easily washed). They are appropriate for those situations. And although khaki can look very sophisticated, with my skin tones I would never wear it or any shade of green with a brown undertone, as I’d look like something that’s been left in the fridge too long haha!
I agree with you about khaki! I was analyzed (seasonal color analysis) as a winter, so anything warm-toned is wrong for my skin's cool undertones; khaki is an autumn color!
It's a good list. I don't think hoodies are associated with teen boys here, but they're comfort wear rather than fashion wear. Perfect for an autumn hike or a visit to the pumkin patch.
I'm glad that the leggings are going out of style as bottoms. I know people that wear them because it's easier than getting trousers that fit properly, unfortunately.
Unfortunately, for me, trousers and jeans are a very huge problem because I have sideways scoliosis with one higher hip and very skinny legs, so I am quite the exception, and have to wear leggings with flaref tunic tops or nice long shirts, and I opt for scarves also. To cover up my crooked hips and back.😢
I'm never going to let go of leggings. I don't wear them for every function, but they are always comfortable and forgiving and I love them for it. I also love crocs and flip flops. Like Rick Astley said "Never gonna give you up." No one is going to give up hoodies either. Sorry it seems you don't like American casual style, but these aren't going anywhere. They are standard. Frankly, I think my style is elegant, but I have always been and always will be BOHO. Its just more sophisticated now that I'm 49. I think style is more than an expression of right vs wrong. It is an expression of who I am.
I love leggins together with a skirt. And guess what - I'll keep wearing them 😊 whatever people say it is so comfortable.
@@Izabela-ek5nh I like leggings with a skirt, too! I'm just not big on wearing them as bottoms without having a longer shirt. But some people can pull it off
@@valeriemcdonald440 I treat them as underwear... a tunic or a dress or a skirt - work so well :)
I agree with everything, except hoodies. Around here (Western Cananda) you need them. It's finally warming up a little for Spring, but the wind is still icy. I often wear a hoodie when walking my dogs on the off leash trails. Beautiful there, but open fields. My ears would freeze of otherwise. Walking on the beach at this time of the year needs a hoodie too. I dislike to wear beenies or toques. When it gets really cold I use my Alpaca scarf.
I like a shrug over a skimpy tank or slip dress. Adds a bit of warmth and looks less bare. But not a bulkier sweater type, but a finer knit or lacey top that doesn't visually compete. I don't like wearing a wrap because I'm always fussing with it, it falls down, comes unwrapped, etc.
Shrugs are great
I have knit some of these to wear for yoga or stretching until I warm up. Gyms can be chilly early in the morning.
I have some knit boleros that I use to add sleeves to sleeveless tops on colder days. If I get hot flashes I can just take the shrug off.
I am petite/ curvy, and find the cropped cardigan to be a godsend for flattering my height/build and making me look 'put together' during cooler months. As for leggings.....agree 100% that 99% of them are not worn properly, outside the gym, post leisurewear trend. I have two luxe brand/quality pair, one black, the other brown, which look like leather. Have found these to be incredibly versatile during the winter months as uber chic layering pieces with oversized or long sweaters....and never fail to garner MANY compliments whenever I wear them---casually with flat-heeled boots, or even with classic high pumps...I always feel chic, comfortable and (quietly) proud that I maintain a fitness regime whenever I put them on, since their cut flatters my waist, legs and bum. As for denim....TOTALLY agree how dark wash will forever remain the more elevated choice, for reasons which are obvious.... but still find the light wash version remains the most versatile during those sun-soaked SUMMER MONTHS. For me, the 'bane' of my fashion preference has ALWAYS been RIPPED JEANS. DESPISE THEM; always have, always will. Thankfully, they're more available sans rips these days, but not so long ago, they were a needle in the haystack!! Ripped jeans annoy me more than anything! LOL
Bless your heart. Ask someone you trust to tell the truth about how you look in shrug sweaters. I am short and curvy too❤.
@@shinnam Learned long ago which styles/cuts, colors, textures, etc. work best for my height and build--and stick with them...trends may come and go; but ones body type will always be the same...lol.... Am blessed with a tiny waist; helps to offset my round hips and short legs, so any style/cut which accentuates the waist OR extends all the way to ankle length especially for outerwear and heavier fabrics during winter.. will render the most flattering silhouette for me . That's just the way it is. lol
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Hoods are fine for windbreakers and raincoats. Totally agree with you on all the fashions to avoid
Hi Marie-Anne! Great video! I so enjoy your sense of humor! Also, I totally agree with everything on your list!! I never did understand the ripped and torn jeans!
Love Khaki and have a visceral hate for flip-flops. Good advice. Keep up the good work.
Delighted to see all of these items going out of fashion. I must say, I do find myself moving back to a more classic look. Definitely stands the test of time, especially during these inflationary times. Thank you for your video!
Liebe Marie-Anne, Sie sprechen mir aus dem Herzen!
Es kann doch nicht so schwer sein, sich gut zu kleiden...
Ich bin müde von all den Casual Trend, immer nur Sneakers...
Danke, danke für Ihr unermüdliches Engagement sich stilsicher zu kleiden❤
Excellent advice! I’ve always stuck to good quality, classic pieces and used accessories to keep in trend. It saves a lot of money as well. I do disagree with the leggings however. I think it depends on the person wearing them and I agree that they should never be worn as trousers. I have long, thin legs and always wear leggings with a tunic or long blazer or sweater/ cardigan and flats. There are other styles I would love to wear but just do not look good on me. You have to know what looks good on you. Also, I only wear good quality, heavier fabric leggings, which makes a huge difference. Leggings will show your flaws, not hide them.
But this is how leggings are supposed to be worn and they look fine this way. It’s just leggings as pants that is the problem.
Absolutely on trend! Nothing is better than the classics. Find a good classic style that makes you look fabulous. If a piece comes in a variety of colors and the style is perfect try it! Nothing is better than something with a perfect fit.
Agree 100% with all 10! Good taste is power!
I love hoodies, always have, always will. Maybe it’s because most of my life I’ve sported really short hair like a pixie or a short bob. I think the hood balances the short hair well in terms of silhouette, but clashes with longer hair unless it’s put up in a high ponytail. The hood also gives off this “I’m protected, I am secure” vibe.
I totally agree, and I do my hair in a bun when wearing hoodies, I always wear my hair in buns BTW, since I find an adult woman - old woman to be honest - should not leave the house "en cheveux" ; this is a very old fashioned french opinion but I stick to it.
Butternut Squishy Hoodies do not give off an “I’m protected, I am secure” vibe.
They give off a sloppy, lazy vibe.
I feel the hoodie is cozier around the neck in cool weather as opposed to say, a crewneck sweater. Still, I don't wear one outside the home, a windy beach, or running to the grocery store. My hair would always be up too!
Ugh, crocs! Were they ever in fashion? Great advice, thank you
Hi Marianne! I would add "cargo pants" to this excellent list of things that are no longer trending. Pockets added randomly to women's trousers are unflattering. P.S. Love seeing your dog "Coco" in this video!
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So glad you agree! Thank you for the reply Marianne.
I agree totally! I couldn’t stop laughing when you said: “it looks like you’ve been attacked by a bunch of wild dogs” 😂😂😂 ( when you were referring to distressed clothes)
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Whew! Finally! Glad to see the end of all these things. I was starting to believe people forgot how to dress. I was always puzzled as to why anyone would wear flip flops instead of a sturdier sandal and crocs should be worn in the garden. Personally, khaki green has always been one of my favorites. I'm constantly on the lookout for a scarf with this color! As always, Thank you!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur You're doing great! Thanks and keep up the good work. I think you are reaching a lot of people. You certainly reached me. Thank you!
Sitting here with my coffee, in my hoodie and leggings… 😁 Very comfortable and cozy in my own home!
The only semi-public place I’d wear this is out on the boat (and yes, I do pull the hood up on chilly mornings!) or for an athletic walk around my neighborhood. Other than that, I 100% agree with all of this. Classic looks peppered here and there with a trendy item or two is the way to go!
Agree with all but 2 !! I love a square neckline (not necessarily embroidered though) and always get compliments when I wear them ! Plus I do love my leggings, but NEVER with a short top. I do tend to wear them more like footless tights, which is another look I really like. They seem to have been in fashion since about 1987 though, so it's about time they took a break !
I think skinny jeans are also going out. And I wish short length jumpers, cardigans and tops would take a hike as I am short in the body and long-legged, so prefer longer tops to balance me out !
Thanks for the great content and presentation ☺️
Great advice, Marie-Anne. Destresed jeans are mind-boggling for me. I see them mostly on young people but when I do see them on older women, I feel they are trying too hard to look young. Not very classy at all.
I am proud to say I never owned any of these items. safe for an evening dress with a lightly asymmetric hemline, but it is hand-made, and perfectly finished in every part. I still love it and wear it a lot in summer. Thank you for the funny recap and your wonderful humour.💋
I also have a few beautiful asymmetrical hemline dresses. One I just purchased last year!! I DID do some hand work to make it look more finished. (With the way hemlines go up and down I feel my well made, asymmetrical dresses are classics themselves.). None of them have highs that are very high- the asymmetry is subtle but tasteful. For me the asymmetry provides a flair the skirt would not have without it. And for a “square” (or even thin inverted triangle shape that I have it gives me a little more flair. The fabric flows nicely.💁🏻♀️ Have you seen how many “Mother of the Bride” dresses have elements of layered layers? I think it all depends upon the dress/ skirt and how it is tailored.
Agree with all your recommendations except hoodies. Have them in cashmere, and they are most flattering around the neck!
Crocs, leggings in public, ripped jeans and so on...all signs of the Apocalypse! 😂
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I see lots of ripped jeans and light jeans all over the US. I am not a fan of either. I can't ever imagine flip flops going out of style in the US. I love mine but usually only wear them around the house. I love the stripes you are wearing!
I have teens distress jeans are everywhere
I definitely agree with these and I wish I could get away from leggings, but as an amputee I don’t have many options bc most jeans or trousers don’t have enough stretch. I am starting to incorporate wide leg trousers 😊
I totally agree with all the items you said get rid of especially the camouflage like I wasn’t in the military so why ? But that dress with the print of a candle now that was funny 😆
You just nailed everything I think and I've never been into fashion ideas from someone else. It's how it looks on the body. My first 'laugh out loud' for the day!
I love very light wash jeans. I am small and thin and dark jeans make me disappear. Light wash jeans are much more flattering on my thin inverted triangle frame. White is too harsh, and cream is too warm. The washed out blue denim is perfect.
I do have a beautiful hand knit shrug that my daughter made. I use it as I would use a shawl. It stays on if I move around as when holding babies, or dining. But I don’t wear it as part of an outfit. It’s for going into places I know will be cold. ❄️ Especially in summer here in the midwestern USA, people keep their air conditioners running at temperatures reminiscent of a refrigerator. I’ll be wearing lightweight summer clothing and walk into a restaurant and feel like I need my winter parka. We usually opt for outdoor seating.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Do they do that in Europe also?
I have been trying to figure it out. I thought maybe because the staff is working so hard they get hot. 🤷🏻♀️
So proud to tell you that I have never owned a pair of Crocs and not planning on buying any in the future 😂 never liked them nor understood how people went on wearing them in public!!! I am a true classic girl ❤ love to wear nice shoes all the time
🙌 Sounds like we are Shoe Sisters 😘
Hello Marie-Anne. Thank you for this! I never wore any of these because I never found any to be fashionable. I’m a bigger lady, also very tall, and I also find that clothing retailers offer us very ugly clothing, full of all of these terrible styles.
It’s so true 😢
100% agree with you on all 10 items. My pet peeve is The Hoodie 😖😩🐨🐨
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I keep waiting for the men's falling off jeans to go out of fashion. And the yoga/stretch pants that look like tights.
The falling off jeans have been out of style for over a decade. I can't get my grown boys to wear jeans that fit. They have never felt their "boys" restrained without having to wear an athletic cup.
@@workinprogress3609 will someone please tell my son in law that the falling off jeans are out hahaha
I thought it had finally gone out of fashion and then spotted a young man who would barely be able to run if he had to the jeans were falling off so badly. UHG what a dreadful look.
I totally agree. I often reminded my students that they are called “WAISTbands” for a reason!
I agree with you completely. Thanks for reinforcing good choices based on classic style.
I have faded jeans, because I have been wearing the same pair of Levis for 20 years. They are 'honestly' faded and may also be 'distressed' by use. There is a place in every woman's life for such 'work clothing' because there's always some grimy job that needs to be done. I wear black leggings precisely to show off the figure I worked to have. The trick here is to not skimp on the weight of the material nor the configuration of your under garments.
hoodies are essential here in queensland when it rains and we are having more frequent extreme weather but maybe not to wear all the time
Such a fun video! I think we could add baseball caps (outside of the ballpark) to this list. I live by Portland ,Oregon so let me tell you about our hoodie culture: Here in the Pacific Northwest our teenagers live in hoodies bc they fit our nearly constant drizzle and overcast skies. The hoods are just right for pulling up over your head at the bus stop or when you don't want to be noticed walking down the hallway. They're such a part of our culture here that schools even have rules against wearing the hoods up in class. See, in our part of the world it doesn't rain as often as it sprinkles, so no one would DREAM of using an umbrella (how embarrassing!) and hoodies fill the niche. The odd thing is that our stores really don't sell many real raincoats. They sell nylon windbreakers and puffy jackets for hiking but very few nice trench coats. I found a good full length raincoat from Stutterheim online. People always ask where I got it! haha
So true-I grew up in PNW and lived in PDX for 10 years. Umbrellas, scarce on the ground. Hoodies and hiking wear, ubiquitous-even at the symphony!
lol, so true. I'm up north in Vancouver and a "true" Vancouverite proudly strides down the sidewalk with umbrella tightly closed in hand unless it's really bucketing down. Who wants to deal with a wet umbrella if they don't have to? 😂😂 Meanwhile, trenchcoats are rare as hens' teeth here too - I got mine from Simon's which is a retailer which originated in Quebec. Like you, everyone wants to know where I got it!
Yes please. There’s absolutely nothing stylish about baseball caps. They down grade every outfit they are worn with.
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Hi, I live in Portland and you summed up the hoodie culture here beautifully!
Baseball caps should only be worn by men under 8.
I agree. Especially on the leggings - exercise or sleep, but otherwise, please no. Be well, Marie-Anne, and God Bless 💖🙏👑✝
I agree with you 100% on style and especially glad to say goodbye to the distressed and faded look. I still love my hoodies though. They are too comfortable to part with. I have used the hood on rare occasion when I had to go outside in extreme cold wind. I also like to wear them around the house when my arms get cold, rather than put on a nice sweater. The hoodie can handle the frequent washes. TFS
The only item featured that I do have, and I must confess I will be keeping, is my hoodie! I only have one and I don’t wear it outside other than in my backyard or cottage. There’s nothing better for those chilly Canadian cottage evenings. 😊
You deserve to look nicer even around the house!
Why the hood? Do you cover your head with it indoors. A sweatshirt style works, comes in terry, knit, and regular sweatshirt fabric. Cosy.
@@maryellenrioux2494 Yes, actually I do! That’s one of the reasons why I bought it last year. I have short hair and love the feeling of the soft inside of the hood against my head and neck. I love curling up in a big easy chair with my hood up and my hands, always cold, tucked inside the front pocket. Of course there are other things that can be worn to give a similar effect but why get rid of a perfectly useful article of clothing? It’s a gorgeous soft earthy green colour and really flattering for my skin tone and green eyes. I also bought it on a trip with one of my sons so there’s a lot of sentimental connection as well. To each their own I guess.
We always wear our hoods in Seattle. Spend some time here in the winter, and you’ll find out why everyone has several. We don’t use umbrellas; those are for tourists-we just pull our hoods up.
Who does not love the beautiful Marie-Anne Lecoeur and her fashion videos?
I am glad RUclips is resuggesting your videos, I have been studying for a while searching for certain subjects and RUclips suggesting only them . But soft classic fashion is my thing, glad to see you again. Classic never dies, you can make it edgy, sporty, soft ,cute either as a style or changing between those styles as you need at the moment. Classic has beautiful Timeless about it. And if anyone loves a trendy piece for a while it is ok. As it is a twist to the outfit. Not the basic.
Thank you for this! I agree with it all. I especially hate hoodies, and flip flops that are not at the beach. My children were not allowed to dress like this when we went anywhere, especially a restaurant. Now they are well dressed adults. I love your videos and classic style.
Totally agree with you about the distressed jeans. Why buy a pair of faded jeans with holes for 60 plus dollars when you can go to Goodwill and buy authentically distressed jeans for about 10 bucks. Never understood the trend. However, I live in Florida so will not be giving up my flip flops!
Agree about leggings. Some women need to see themselves in a full length mirror front and back before they wear them out.
Hoodies … I’ve never worn them. Just bulky and I’d feel ridiculous in one at my age. 🤷♀️
Ah...you are asking for it with this one Marieanne! I'm NOT giving up or letting go of my square neck blouses or my hoodies either. Love ya...you're a conflict magnet for sure!
I luv my peasant blouses. Yes, hoodies are great for the gym/airplanes or very casual wear.
Totally agree, I'm 69 and never followed fashion and in 2023 everything has puffed sleeves which look dreadful on older ladies, although I'm a size 16, I have a slim figure so I wear slim fit and round neck, people tell me all the time how nice I look.
Good evening Marie-Anne! Agree! Agree! Agree…on every point! Classic and timeless is for me. Thank you so very much for great information! 💕
I have never worn crocs, but I love my Birkenstock sandals! So does my podiatrist 😀
Believe this would depend on where you live and your lifestyle. For trendy cities, yes. If you live in the heat of Florida we are not giving up our flip-flops. They are just well-made and stylish (not the plastic ones shown). Leggings will never go out of style for the fitness crowd. But love your videos!!!
Marianne is right. Even in Florida you will look classy wearing sandals. Flip flops are for the beach.
I live in Israel and affordable clothing is not always classical. I did find a nice tweed skirt last Fall but the only top I could find to go with it that wasn't that horrible poly knit that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer, was a hoodie. But I was wearing it one day and the weather changed so I was actually glad to have that hood. It's not very bulky so I don't mind wearing it as a casual look. We are starting to get some better clothing that is made in Italy. I found a nice sweater dress, faux turtleneck and it comes to my knees because I'm short. I bought it in 2 colors and I could wear tights or leggings under them. And I even found a few cool and attractive summer dresses. They still have a way to go with color. You don't get much variety in any given season. This spring it seems green is the big thing and I have to watch my greens. Some are good but others, no way.
I think hoodies are a classic. There is a time and a place for hoodies and also a way to style leggings when you are not doing anything special (staying home, going to the parc with children or gardening, as exemples) 😊 I think they can make you look effortlessly cool.
Agree 💯. I love the half zipped cropped hoodies too. 😊
Thank you once again Marie Anne. You are looking especially lovely today. Refreshed, healthy and your make up is beautiful too. ❤
Bravo 👏🎉👏, exactly ,these trends I really didn’t admire, and didn’t purchase. Let me remark, whatever your age, size or lifestyle your elegant classics always Win. You don’t need a ton of clothing, just a few pieces to accent what you already own. Real Style is always timeless, and broadcasts your confidence as an Elegant, Educated Woman you are, ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷❤️
I'm 61 and love Hoodies. I like the look but I also find myself using the hood when it's chilly or windy out.
Not giving up legging either.
Flip flops can be dangerous. They are so unsupportive. The only time I wear them is when I get a pedicure. Great video, Marie-Anne.
Thank you for this video. For me - I will never give up of leggings. I work behind computer and each hour I interrupt for doing exercises. So obviously, good, soft leggings are the best option.
Love your videos! I will be so happy when camo, flipflops and crocs are gone! I am surprised you had the embroidered square neckline in there, as I thought that had been relegated to various ethnic costumes long ago. However, the leggings will be awful hard to get rid of. During lockdown, I wondered if I'd ever wear pants with a zipper again..I am skinny again at 73, but my shape is definitely different than the last time I weighed 120! Leggings and jeggings are just so much easier to wear than many items constructed for young folks. I wear jeggjngs that I buy a bit larger than I need, and my black and dark denim ones really look like pants. But, I could be fooling myself, too!
I like black leggings with different styles of tunics. Next winter I will be looking for a pair of brown velvet leggings and a few oversized cashmere sweaters.
I am pretty much like you, I can’t ditch the leggings because I cannot find jeans or pants that fit my hips and waist which are also crooked from scoliosis and that aren’t too wide for my skinny legs. I’m 71 so my shape is definitely different than when I was young I wear long loose tops tunics, shirts to disguise the spine and hips and to cover the leggings. Of course people like me are a special case.
I have just purchased a pair of fairly light coloured jeans. I always tend to go for the darkwash but these suited me and my small frame. I never liked frayed or distressed jeans.
I like them also
Also recently bought light colored ( Nine West straight leg / classic ) jeans for Summer - wear w/ casual tops & sneakers when darker jeans aren't suited for our hot midwest US days .