<p>Ugh, can’t stand Juicy, and thankfully, my D, at 19, has outgrown it. I like Free People because most of their designs seem to have been stolen from my closet, circa 1974. Definitely a hippie/flower power look. I don’t wear them myself, just sigh wistfully and buy it for my D (on sale). </p>
<p>I would buy stock in that company though-- the U.Outfitters and Anthropologie here are always packed.</p>
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<p>Ouch ouch ouch! Since I am “petite”, I may fall under that category^^^.
Note to self: never ever borrow from D again. Ever.</p>
<p>When D and I toured schools, we saw lots of moms dressing like their daughters. The worst “twin” look was the skinny jeans, Ugg boots, little sweater or tee and long scarf around the neck. If you’re leaving the house and your daughter is wearing that, what goes through Mom’s mind to make her think it’s cute for her to wear it too? I’m trying to avoid the Ugg rant but Uggs? Really?</p>
<p>I think Uggs went out some time ago- they are not really very practical in the Pacific Northwest anyway for obvious reasons- however they do remind me of the sheepskin booties I got for D when she was a baby.</p>
<p>I was taking D2 out shopping one day. When we got to the mud room we noticed both of us were wearing Burberry quilted jacket, sweater, jeans and loafers. I think I have the right to that look.</p>
<p>Uggs are still very popular in my part of Ca. I never understood the appeal till I got my own pair. I love them for throwing on when I have to go out to a meeting at night or if I am just driving my kids to school and back. They are worn by all ages here. I don’t wear them with skirts, I don’t wear them with my pants tucked in, and I only wear them in tan or chocolate.</p>
<p>Cartera- I know many Mom’s who wear skinny jeans (not skin tight) with Ugg boots or another boot and a tank top with a sweater or t shirt over it. And often they do have a scarf. In my part of the world it is common to see. I don’t have a problem with it as long as I don’t see your underwear or any of your belly.</p>
<p>If I were an adcom officer at the most selective college Korg has applied to, I’d admit him. :)</p>
<p>My D wears Uggs that do not look like Uggs - they are leather waterproof boots made by Uggs, somewhat chunky but very warm and functional. And since they do not look like the “typical” Uggs, D has no problem with wearing them. She resists anything that has logos all over, for example, will not touch anything Coach.</p>
<p>When the winter storm hit us hard last December, Uggs flew off of Nordstrom’s shelves like hotcakes. This winter - we’ll see…</p>
<p>I’m horrible at detecting sarcasm online so I’ll take that as a kind compliment.</p>
<p>And forget about this Juicy stuff, what about this “French Connection UK” line that puts this “f c u k” motif on their clothes? I’m disappointed that people actually think that donning a sweater with a disguised curse word is clever. </p>
<p>I’m currently working to trademark other curse words with two letters reversed…</p>
<p>Korg, that was indeed a compliment.</p>
<p>Make sure that you at least check this USPTO page and search for your proposed trademarks in TESS (although if you don’t find them in TESS, it is not a guarantee that such marks are still available):</p>
<p>[Trademarks[/url</a>]</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“Search our trademark database | USPTO”>Search our trademark database | USPTO]Trademark</a> Electronic Search System (TESS)](<a href=“http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm]Trademarks[/url”>Trademarks | USPTO)</p>
<p>Back to fashion and dressing stylishly.</p>
<p>Since I’m the one who shops at Plato’s Closet (consignment store for teens) all the time (& yard sales of teen girls!) I’ll jump to the defense of moms poaching clothing from the younger generation. I think it can work (yes, Korg!) if you don’t hit the trendy, flashy stuff. If I see another mom in stylish jeans and non-flashy shoes/fitted shirt & she looks good, I don’t see that as something that’s ‘just wrong.’ What’s more wrong is when moms give up on the whole fitness/trying to look good thing — although, I don’t really think it’s useful to quantify degrees of ‘wrong in appearance’ anyway (women are too hard on each other as is).</p>
<p>And, for Kong’s benefit – I’ll say that — while wearing my teen consignment store clothing, several young guys in the past few months have (when walking close to me, not from a distance!) said things like “beautiful!” or “wow…[not appropriate to repeat but means attractive].” Plus, they scramble to hold the door for me every day in the 7-11 when I get coffee (wearing my yard sale teen jeans & shirts!!). </p>
<p>So, for what it’s worth I would encourage moms to NOT shy away from appropriate clothing that young people happen to wear, just because a young dude comes on this board with a PSA and starts throwing around words like “distinguished” and “mature.” End of rant. :-)</p>
<p>Some women can make certain looks work and some can’t. It’s like anything else. I look terrible with long hair, but I can wear jeans and boots and look OK. I like Chuck Taylor sneakers, too, but I don’t wear them to work! I admire women who dress in a more sophisticated, classier style than I do. It suits them better than if they tried to wear graphic t-shirts and torn jeans. One of my close friends in Dallas NEVER wore jeans- it simply wasn’t her style. Casual for her was my “dress up”.
I don’t try to look young. I don’t care about that. I just like fun, interesting clothes that make me feel good! I’m NOT very distinguished or mature, though. :)</p>
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<p>Around here, Uggs were in, then out, then in again. I don’t have any but my Ds do…I think part of the appeal is their comfort. </p>
<p>As for dressing too young, there’s a mom that I’ve always referred to as “breast implant mom.” Sure, they look marvelous, but we would notice them even if every single top she owned wasn’t cut down to there. At first I thought she’d stop when the new wore off, but she’s dressed like that for years. She’s actually a very nice person and I now refer to her by name, but please, cover up a bit more!</p>
<p>^^ That’s true, I think (certain looks for certain folks). What works for the individual is good for them. I used to have Audrey Hepburn as my style icon (dressed a lot in black & white) but it’s changed, recently.</p>
<p>The French (despite the ‘schoolgir’/museum piece’ comment, above!) have it down pretty well – almost all the women there are dressed stylishly & appropriately.</p>
<p>Well you know, I don’t know if it’s genetics or environment, or some combination but some older ladies look really good. Those ladies can usually get away with more…including tight jeans and fitted t-shirts. Why NOT? If you got it, flaunt it. </p>
<p>Now, the breast implant story made me laugh. Earlier this summer, I was at an outdoor neighborhood party where most of us know each other. Well, apparently, one lady waltzed in with a VERY low cut sweater showing off what was an obvious enhancement. About five different friends asked…“Did you see the lady with the sweater?” Well I never did see her…guess I’m kind of oblivious to that kind of stuff. But when we sat down with the hubbies at a picnic table, she was mentioned, and the guys perked up and said, “You mean the one with the black sweater???” They don’t miss a thing…LOL.</p>
<p>I think ‘dressing young’ is whatever covers all the essential parts, makes you feel great, and gives you the confidence you need! One thing…if you like short things…please don’t go too short! When you are a ‘mature’ adult, short isn’t always good…no matter how thin your legs are!! Before walking out in the morning, look in the mirror and ask yourself if you will be respected in the outfit you have on!! If you are asking what is appropriate, then I assume you know what is right and wrong!!!
Good luck with your move and new life!!</p>
<p>Uggs are still very popular in SoCal and are worn by moms, daughters and even some dads! I love to put on my comfortable Uggs on a cool day to run to the store or to pick up the girls. I have to admit that I tuck mine into skinny jeans sometimes and wear with a sweater and don’t look half bad. DH says he likes the look!</p>
<p>Uggs are popular here. For some unknown reason, all the girls like to wear them with REALLY short shorts. ???</p>
<p>Reading this thread makes me envious. Need a body life to even contemplate what you all wear!!! OTOH, I could get some satisfaction by cleaning out the closets…</p>
<p>CountingDown, my body is far from perfect, but I finally figured out how to hide the defects and ephasize the “assets” (LOL) without looking kitschy or trashy. Trinny and Susannah, the British duo in the original What Not to Wear series, do a great job of educating women about loving their body and finding the style that fits the body:</p>
<p>[Trinny</a> and Susannah reveal 12 women’s body types - which are you? | Mail Online](<a href=“Trinny and Susannah reveal 12 women's body types - which are you? | Daily Mail Online”>Trinny and Susannah reveal 12 women's body types - which are you? | Daily Mail Online)</p>
<p>^^^ Aha! I always thought I was a pear but apparently I am a cross between a pear and a skittle ;)</p>
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<p>Oh, I thought it was just the dancers who did that. My D and her dancer friends wear their Uggs with their booty shorts, etc. to dance classes. I’ve gotten so used to it that I think it’s cute (I’m sure because they’re all so young and cute.)</p>