1. Know your size before shopping for a pair of jeans as it can be annoying trying to find the right size.
2.Try on a lot of pairs! Select many different styles, and bring them into the dressing room at the same time, so that you can compare. Choose a style that is right for your body type.
3.When you try them on, see if they are easy to get on. Also check if they are too loose or too tight.
4.Walk around and see if they are easy to walk in?
5.Try bending down and see if they go too low and if they are easy to bend down in?
6.Check the price. Good jeans normally come at a price. However, consider how much you are willing to spend and spend within your budget.
If you're over 40 and feel confused about what you should be wearing, here are three questions that can help you make sense of your dilemma:
1. Is it clean? I don't mean 'not dirty' -- I mean clean, simple lines. Shift dresses, A-line skirts and well-tailored blouses are all items with clean lines.
2. Is it classic? Ask yourself: would you wear this five years down the road, or is this just a flash in the pan trend that you might regret come next year? If you would wear it down the road, it's probably a classic piece. Another shopping tip for finding classic pieces is looking for color. While it's not a perfect barometer, I've found that anything in camel is classic.
3. Is there good coverage? I'm not saying that women over 40 need to cover themselves like nuns, but a pop-out thong or a eyeful of cleavage is probably not a wise move for a mature woman. Instead, I think that women (and this applies to women of all ages) should pick one part of their body to flaunt. That means, if you are wearing a short skirt, wear a modest top. If you are wearing a revealing top, then simplify your bottom. Dressing at any age is about finding balance.
