What was in style a few years ago that looks outdated today?

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:13 am

Would you please help an older mother who just never gets these memos.
My teenage girls seem to be embarrassed with me. They point out certain things I wear and tell me that- nobody wears that anymore.
We live in Lakewood. I don’t work so I don’t see people every day. I mean I see random people at the grocery, at an appointment… but no one I’m close enough to discuss fashion and style with.
I know the most important thing is to wear clean clothing that fits well and a nice shaitel with a little makeup…
What should I NOT wear so I don’t embarrass my family?

amother

Glitter

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:14 am

Imo teens will always find something to be embarrassed of.
As long as your a mentchlich person theres no reason to change

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:17 am

amother Glitter wrote:

Imo teens will always find something to be embarrassed of.
As long as your a mentchlich person theres no reason to change

Yes, I agree but I wouldn’t mind knowing what is considered outdated.

amother

DarkMagenta

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:18 am

You might get responses here from trendy dressers, but that really won’t help you, because there are so many people who don’t dress trendy in Lakewood and it’s more than fine 😁

Fave

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:18 am

In my opinion, if your a mom of teens and your clothing from a few years ago fit, then you are a winner!

110

amother

DarkMagenta

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:19 am

amother OP wrote:

Yes, I agree but I wouldn’t mind knowing what is considered outdated.

Ok in that case, one thing I can think of off the top of my head - short sleeve tops with a shell underneath. V neck tops with shell.

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:23 am

amother Taupe wrote:

Short sleeve tops with long sleeves underneath

Thank you!

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:24 am

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

Ok in that case, one thing I can think of off the top of my head - short sleeve tops with a shell underneath. V neck tops with shell.

Ty!

amother

Clematis

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:24 am

You want to be trendy or just not sorely out of style? Floral are going out, solids are in. A lot of light blues, tans, pink/hot pink, neon accents.
Longer maxi skirts and dresses, with cropped tops can still work.

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:25 am

Fave wrote:

In my opinion, if your a mom of teens and your clothing from a few years ago fit, then you are a winner!

Well, it might still fit but it doesn’t mean I was thin a few years ago!

amother

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:28 am

amother Clematis wrote:

I Was never trendy much to my daughters’ dismay. I just don’t want to stand out as looking outdated.
Thank for the tips.

amother

Banana

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:35 am

amother OP wrote:

I Was never trendy much to my daughters’ dismay. I just don’t want to stand out as looking outdated.
Thank for the tips.

If they say “you’re wearing that????” You know it’s probably outdated LOL

But seriously, why not ask them? My mother used to ask me opinions on her clothes and I’ll sometimes ask my kids (though my girls aren’t teens yet so I don’t take it too seriously yet.)

amother

DarkMagenta

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:39 am

amother Clematis wrote:

Off topic, but happy florals are going out, I can’t stand most of them.

amother

DarkMagenta

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:39 am

amother Pumpkin wrote:

Trappers

remember those?
And silly bands

What are trappers??

amother

Orchid

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:40 am

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

Ok in that case, one thing I can think of off the top of my head - short sleeve tops with a shell underneath. V neck tops with shell.

even long sleeve with small v?

amother

Orchid

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:40 am

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

Off topic, but happy florals are going out, I can’t stand most of them.

never liked them either, but wasn't that only in for a short time? like a year?

shachachti

Thu, May 16 2024, 11:41 am

I do appreciate my teens input although I might not always take it.

I wear a black shell with a short sleeved top today and I know this is terrible but my teen thinks its cute since it has a square neck and I'm wearing it with a maxi skirt.

So happy to be approved. Wink

And yesterday I wore a blue chunky top with a v-neck (gasp) and big wooden buttons with a black shell again only that sweater has long sleeves so maybe it was a bit more trendy.

I didn't ask for approval yesterday but I loved myself in it so...