Your opinion on "age-appropriate" dressing??

[JunieJay]

Weird, I'm 5'10" and a size 12, which is why I always have loved Banana Republic...to me they seem like they cater to the taller woman. I'm surprised to see petite women saying otherwise.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Harumph.

Here I am on my 49th birthday - my kids take a photo of my in front of the roses each year:

Now ladies, honestly...should I put away those jeans?

Tim Gunn, if you want me to put on high waisted mom jeans, you better have your designers make some in a size 0. Make it work!

You're gorgeous, and NO do not stop wearing those jeans. You look awesome!

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

At 5'7" I think that's why I loved their pants so much. They were perfect for me. But the 6 was just a tad to clingy and the 10 was way to big and I couldn't find an 8 to save my soul!

I am pretty sure that most of what is in the outlet does not come from their regular stores (Gap outlet, Old Navy outlet are the same way). However, when I do go into the regular Banana Republic I "LOVE" their stuff, but I do get a bit of sticker shock. I told my daughter that Banana Republic is the old people's Abercrombie and Fitch!!

Love it!

There are pricey, I have to admit. BUT - I paid $120 for a pair of dress slacks about three years ago, and I still wear them, they still look brand-new, and best yet, they're still in style! I'd say they're properly amortized!

Maybe I should just go back there and splurge.

Go for it! Blame it on me!

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Weird, I'm 5'10" and a size 12, which is why I always have loved Banana Republic...to me they seem like they cater to the taller woman. I'm surprised to see petite women saying otherwise.

I think it's strange too, because up until this year, everything was the right length. Now it's all too long for me.

 

[Buckalew11]

I have a client who actually reminds me of Judi and she is tall (probably 5'9" or 5'10") and she wears Banana Republic all the time and everything looks good and very classic on her. I would think that being that tall might give you a fit shopping but at that store, it seems perfect!


I shopped at a Banana Republic in PF when I met Judi as a matter of fact. I bought two tops in there for 10.00 a piece and wore them out (years of wear). I actually had to throw my fav (soft pink) away because I got haircolor all over the sleeve! (Darn!)
I think you should try B.R., Christine!

 

[JunieJay]

I have a client who actually reminds me of Judi and she is tall (probably 5'9" or 5'10") and she wears Banana Republic all the time and everything looks good and very classic on her. I would think that being that tall might give you a fit shopping but at that store, it seems perfect!


I shopped at a Banana Republic in PF when I met Judi as a matter of fact. I bought two tops in there for 10.00 a piece and wore them out (years of wear). I actually had to throw my fav (soft pink) away because I got haircolor all over the sleeve! (Darn!)
I think you should try B.R., Christine!

I don't remember us going in B.R.....might have been I was too consumed with those metalic silver platforms I bought at the shoe store....I just wore them the other day and thought about our trip.

You are right, being tall can be a big pain when it comes to shopping, even in stores that have long sizes. I can't wear anything that is boxy in shape, and so much of what is out there is boxy. I can never wear anything at Talbots for that reason, their stuff just seems to be cut to the shorter woman. There are a lot of other stores where I seem to have that problem as well, but Banana Republic, J. Crew and Eddie Bauer have been the exception for me over the years. I'm guaranteed to walk out a heck of a lot poorer than when I walked in.

 

[justapixel]

You're gorgeous, and NO do not stop wearing those jeans.

Thank you! Actually, gorgeous is far from what I am. That is a flattering picture but you can't really see my big buck teeth and my lack of chinnage area. And, my hair is nearly uncontrollable - I had just come from the salon that day. One day out of every six weeks it looks good.

I just think making pronouncements that "anybody over 40 shouldn't wear XX" is plain stupid, even from a clothing professional or designer.

If any woman on here thinks she shouldn't wear capris or low rise jeans because Tim Gunn says so, turn off your TVs.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Thank you! Actually, gorgeous is far from what I am. That is a flattering picture but you can't really see my big buck teeth and my lack of chinnage area. And, my hair is nearly uncontrollable - I had just come from the salon that day. One day out of every six weeks it looks good.

I just think making pronouncements that "anybody over 40 shouldn't wear XX" is plain stupid, even from a clothing professional or designer.

If any woman on here thinks she shouldn't wear capris or low rise jeans because Tim Gunn says so, turn off your TVs.

He's not exactly the person I'd be taking fashion advice from to begin with.

This thread has been very dangerous for me this afternoon. I'm going to blame you all when I get a package from Banana Republic in a few days.