JEGGINGS TO THE RESCUE

Fashion - decisions, decisions… minus good options for we fashionably mature women. Even as a fit, size 2-4, fashionably mature woman, mini skirts and low-rise pants make women like me look like teeny-bopper
wannabes. And if we don’t do the teeny-bopper wannabe thing, we’re
facing the baggy, frumpy wardrobe items donned by those who evidently
feel a lot older than me.

Where are the fashionable options designed with “mature women” in mind? Fashion trends don’t seem ageless when you’re faced with endless racks of mini-skirts, low-rise pants, blouses with layers of ruffles,
6-inch high heels or shrunken cotton tee shirts. How often do you come
across fashion magazines offering advice for trendy empty nesters? I’m
not talking about the “hide your flaws” bag fashion. I’m talking
fashion for the younger older woman (not an oxymoron). “Jeggings” to
the rescue.

Think Jeggings are just leggings with a new and catchy name? Since even mature men like Connan O’Brien are modeling them on national TV, I thought there must be something novel about these.

Jeggings are leggings that are styled to look like tight denim jeans, a design trend that has almost annihilated the skinny denim jean market. A good thing for we mature fashionistas?

I decided to closely compare my 80’s leggings and my “oh so current” Jeggings. Seems like the same shape and style, same spandex fabric blend. My conclusion - the only significant difference is the price
tag. Seems Jeggings are just a more costly, modern-day version of my
good old leggings (which I fortunately never got rid of). And like the
leggings of the 80’s, (remember the 80’s legging look with over-sized
sweatshirts and pumped up Reebok sneakers?) Jeggings will definitely be
an ageless pillar of this mature fashionista’s wardrobe.

Jeggings are not just one more fashion craze for the youthful teeny boppers among us. With that always forgiving spandex blend, Jeggings suck you in all the right places. They also have a high waist, which
creates a smooth, flattering effect. And since layering and long
sweaters are making a comeback, you can top your figure-fitting Jeggings
with something fashionably elegant, modest, and fashionable, from long
layers of cashmere to tunics and blouses. Wear them with a great pair
of heels (if your feet will allow such a thing), a cute pair of ballet
flats or with your favorite pair of UGGS.

Some of the fashion trends from the 80’s are not worth reviving (big shoulder pads, MC Hammer pants, parachute pants, door knocker earrings, big hair, overalls or neon colors) but 80’s leggings/Jeggings are back
and being gratefully received by mature fashionistas such as myself.
Turn on some Billy Joel or Madonna or re-watch Dirty Dancing or The
Breakfast Club and have a real “80’s throwback” moment.