For the first time EVER, I had an “am I too old to wear this” moment this weekend…and the item in question was my favorite pair of cut-off jean shorts.
I wasn’t going anywhere special or trying to make a style statement, but I wanted to look cute and summer-y and in my mind, nothing looks cuter (and sexier) than a pair of cut-offs on a hot summer day. In a way they signal that the summer is finally in full swing, but this year they also signaled that I’m getting older and beginning to walk that fine line between what’s acceptable and inappropriate for someone of my 29 years.
Now don’t get my wrong, I’m totally from the school of “if you got it flaut” it (in this case “it” being legs)…but within reason! You can’t be the only person that thinks you got “it” and you need to have a high-level of self awareness of what truly looks good on your body.
I do not think that everyone can or should be allowed to wear short-shorts, but I wanted to put it out there…is approaching 30 too old to wear them? Does it depend on the woman in question? How short is too short?
In my case, I went for it and I actually felt really good about it! I threw on a men’s V-neck, some gold gladiators and went on my merry way feeling very youthful and chic!
So if you do decide to take the short-short route, I suggest you balance them out with a loose tee or even a cute peasant top with a flat sandal. And if you’re in your earlier twenties, I would even say it’s totally fine to pair them with heels…I love the pics above w/Nicole Ritchie in her heels/wedges! She still looks ab-fab without looking the least bit trashy!
And check out these affordable and appropriate denim shorts below…
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Hey if you’ve kept yourself in shape then wear them! I’m still not into shorts because in middle and highschool I could never pass the “shorts come down to tips of fingers” rule because my arms are so long. But i’m working on it! And you are right. If its short and tight on the bottom, then it needs to be loose and longer on the top. All about balance.
29? 29? blifff* trying being 37! shopping is becoming a nightmare. the stores are either too young, too old or too expensive :O)
Great post!!
Love the blog.
Can I get Nicole’s legs in that middle picture to wear with my cut offs?! She is looking better than ever!
motherhood has been very good to Nicole. And if you have it, it doesn’t matter the age. Wear what you are comfortable in and what looks good on you!
Shorts or no shorts, I’m surprised no one has commented on this sad spectacle. NR looks like a skeleton. Gross. Her stick-thin chicken legs are nothing to envy. Embrace your curves ladies.
I’m 29 too, and am not really a “leg” person, but if you are, I say, go for it! Nicole is rocking it in all three pics. Great post!
I love your blog and I’m sorry to be critical at all, but there is absolutely nothing “ab-fab” about Nicole Ritchie and those legs…she looks like a skeleton. Her figure is nothing to envy.
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