<p>So I shouldn’t wear a Johnny Depp t-shirt?</p>
<p>(Not to worry, Missypie, I don’t touch my dd’s stuff)</p>
<p>I was at Forever 21 last weekend with my 17 year old. She had scathing criticism for anyone in the store who looked like they were over 30. (“It’s called Forever 21 for a reason.”)</p>
<p>How about a loose “The Who” t-shirt?</p>
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<p>If you bought it at one of their concerts.</p>
<p>Juniors-specific clothing is generally cheaply made - teenagers don’t mind buying something that will fall apart after a few washings, if the price and style are right. As I’ve grown older, it is clear that I need better quality construction and fabrics - the fit has to be perfect to be flattering. My seventeen year old daughter can pull off a cheap little top, but I certainly can’t.</p>
<p>Actually, they were so bad in the Superbowl halftime show, I’d be embarrassed to wear it. Now, THEY looked old!</p>
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<p>And I don’t mind buying the cheap (Forever 21) stuff for her. Even if the kids don’t outgrow stuff, they usually won’t want to wear it next year or the next. So cheap is good. </p>
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<p>Um, yeah, they could pull off the proverbial burlap bag with their perfect teeth, perfect hair and boobs up to their armpits. Yes, I too need all the help that well constructed clothes can give me.</p>
<p>My 70 year old sister in law’s boyfriend finally told her to stop wearing short shorts. Yes, she had the legs (that entire family including the men has those legs) but her veins and crepey skin needed to be covered up. Born and brought up in NYC, she now lives in southern CA. Every time we’d pick her up at the airport she’d arrive in short shorts, even in December.</p>
<p>A friend just sent me the photos from her daughter’s wedding. I was surprised to see both bride and mom in white strapless gowns with wide skirts. Both are a bit heavy–the bride looked fine but to me, mom needed at least a bolero or stole to cover her upper arms.</p>
<p>Every time we’d pick her up at the airport she’d arrive in short shorts, even in December.</p>
<p>maybe she was just trying to make sure she got her Vitamin D. 
But I agree part of " having the legs" is having the skin to go with it.</p>
<p>I am very pale naturally, and I use the self-tanners that are very gradual, year round. ( not constantly, and not enough to be orange) The little extra color blends in slight flaws, but I wouldn’t wear short shorts anyway, not even to the beach. I don’t like having bare skin against public surfaces. yuck.</p>
<p>I wear t-shirts a lot- fits my budget although I don’t usually wear ones that have writing on them. I like the thinner J Crew tees. They are great colors and they are thin enough to layer.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t ever wear a strapless dress unless there was major boning- although I do have a couple cocktail dresses with spaghetti straps, that I wear a strapless bra underneath- ( plus I had to look all over for a half slip cause my belly button showed- I don’t think I had worn a slip since I went to Sunday School in the 1960’s)</p>
<p>But really- considering what else they could be doing- I don’t pay attention to what my relatives wear ( usually,…but I did make fun of my brothers Ice Station Zebra coat, with a fox lined hood- when winter temps in Bellevue hit 48 deg F)</p>
<p>How can I want a lambskin jacket but I think fur is nasty?</p>
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<p>I wish I could ignore it! Both my husband and his father like to sport the shorts, white socks, tennis shoes, no shirt look and it really turns my stomach with both of them.</p>
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<p>10 char</p>
<p>Right - ewww at 81 and ewww at 51 - with the tennis shoes at white socks, pretty ewww at any age.</p>
<p>Hello everyone. Anyone remember me? I’ve got a daughter who graduated in June, and a son who’s a sophomore in college, so yes, it was a while ago that I was around. You all helped me enormously. Anyway, this is shameless self-promotion. Not sure the moderators will leave it up, but we’re all old here and have learned that if you don’t try you got no chance.</p>
<p>I still poke around CC, answer Princeton questions in their forum, check out how the process is going, and when I saw this thread I just had to say this. I have a blog. About fashion. Yes. About classic style, being fierce at 50, and um, the meaning of life and social class. Which I started a year ago in withdrawal from CC, and in many ways because of the encouragement I got here about my writing.</p>
<p>If you would like, search on Privilege, and blogspot. You will find me. My initials are LPC. Otherwise, good luck to anyone and everyone waiting for admissions decisions. Enjoy this few months break in the action as best you can. Over and out and back to the Princeton board:).</p>
<p>^I just bookmarked your blog. Thank you for sharing. </p>
<p>I am thinking I should start a blog as well. My life is transitioning into the next phase and I would like to log my transition. I am also traveling a lot more as well and I want a record for myself.</p>
<p>Ditto! Nice bag, Alumother! ;)</p>
<p>Alumother- if you are ever up in Ross you should check out the handbag store on the square. No 5</p>
<p>Hahahaha. I think Chicky would like the bag if her mom is still around:). Thanks for stopping by, and for the Ross recommendation. I am terrible at discount shopping and I know I would be more helpful to people if I could learn.</p>
<p>I really recommend blogging for those of us with kids gone etc. There’s a great community out there, just as I found here on CC. That’s what I miss about CC, the incredibly intelligent, fabulous writers.</p>
<p>Alumother- The store is in Ross Ca. Not Ross the store. The handbag store in Ross is definitely not discount shopping! Chicky would love it.</p>
<p>^^Maybe I shouldn’t visit Alumother’s blog after all. I have a sudden urge to go pick up a LV denim bag that is not even available in the US now. Must.resist.</p>