Too Old for Blue Jeans?

A great pair of jeans never goes out of style. But according to a new study by British company CollectPlus, we need to find a new way to be stylish at age 53.

Admit it, there’s probably is a best-by date for crop tops and miniskirts. However, we reserve the right to figure that date out for ourselves. But jeans? C’mon, do we really grow out of wearing jeans?

JeansCollectPlus doesn’t rule out wearing jeans after 53 altogether. The thesis is that shopping for new pairs past this age isn’t worth the trouble. One in 10 half-centurions try on six pairs and spend five days looking just to find one pair that fits. The process is so traumatic that 6 percent reportedly burst into tears. So, if you can still fit into your old jeans, you’re good!

But the firm says forget about shopping for new ones. Since the options for clothing the lower halves of our bodies in adulthood seem to be rapidly dwindling, here are a few options that haven’t yet been outlawed by the peanut gallery:

Overalls – They’re not just for toddlers anymore!
Pantsuits – Always a great way to make a presidential statement.
Caftans – It is an inalienable right to enter old age in a fabulous caftan. Apparently, that starts at 54.
Astronaut suit – You’ll be ready for anything!
No pants – Technically that wouldn’t break any fashion rules.

All kidding aside, you should wear what you want and leave the fashion rules by the wayside.