The first time I went round to Mr That's Not My Age's house - this is before the Blog Widower moved into TNMA Mansions - he was doing the gardening in a pair of red jeans and an old Rolling Stones t-shirt. Mmm..I thought, this is a man who cares little for the vagaries of fashion. Anyhow, before the big move, after appointing myself Official Wardrobe Editor, I managed to chuck out a sizeable pile of unwanted clothes, including old tour t-shirts, the aforementioned jeans and er, a frock coat. But clearly the Blog Widower was years ahead of the fashion pack, now every editor on earth is banging on about coloured denim and I can finally see the attraction. Though much as I like the idea of pairing them with a stripey Breton-style top, there's something a bit London Dungeon about the combination of red and black, so I'd ditch the patent stilettos for a pair of classic ballet pumps:
And whilst we're on the subject of red hot fashion, That's Not My Age also likes the Dolce & Gabbana animal print sunglasses that Naomi Campbell is wearing in the Mert & Marcus ad:
What do you think, hot jeans or hot flush? Is this the start of a mid-life crisis?
Photos
Red jeans: Net-a-Porter
Ballet pumps: Swedish Hasbeens
While I would almost certainly benefit from the work of a wardobe editor, I've long been a fan of the coloured trouser (jeans or whatever). Being somewhat over endowed on the bosom front I prefer sober colours on the top half...
ReplyDeleteA frock coat?! How very Byron-esque but then I remembered my ex sporting a black leather one on our first rendezvous.....he thought it made him look like `Shaft`...I thought he just looked plain daft! Viva Colour in all of our lives....especially now. Have a great weekend Mr and Mrs TNMA.x
ReplyDeleteRed trousers? No! I just think of Tim Wannacott from Bargain Hunt. xxx
ReplyDeleteNo to coloured denim over here - and especially on men!
ReplyDeleteI've wanted a pair of red jeans for at least a year. Kate is well ahead of the pack and already has a pair xx
ReplyDeleteIt's an intriguing idea (red jeans) but I'm thinking I'll probably take a pass. I find red and black too jarring a mix.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think about red jeans, but I doubt I'd ever succumb. My 38-year-old rear really can't do it. So sad, because red denim never should have gone out of style.
ReplyDeleteThe sunglasses, though--they're hot at any age!
I'm already sporting red jeans go with the flow I say xx
ReplyDeleteI've always thought that black denim was pretty sexy. Tartarus used to have a black denim shirt that I was very fond of.
ReplyDeleteI haven't worn red denim since the 1980s and I suspect it wasn't even in fashion then lol!
*scribbles in fashion book 'get red jeans'*
Oh the red jeans are looking very, very hot this season. Do it. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi there-I thrifted some red H&M jeans a couple of weeks ago, so its a Yes from me, they do look fab xxx
ReplyDeleteI want red trousers, preferably cropped, leather motorcycle trousers al la Marant! I really like the combo you've put up here with the breton top.
ReplyDeleteOh, I've been so tempted by the red jeans (red has always been one of my favourite colours), but then I worry about that 'middle-aged woman trying to look fashionable' effect ... I guess I could buy a super-cheap pair and then send them to the thrift shop if they don't work ...
ReplyDeleteI'm racking my brain to try to recall when my husband last wore his frock coat. He loves it though...and I cannot imagine him parting with it.
ReplyDeleteDo red jeans asap because I'm going to do a follow-up to this post any minute now: http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2011/02/fashion-bloggers-caught-red-legged/
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I say hot. On a girl. And Mr TNMA sounds fabulous! xx
ReplyDeleteRed jeans were in about three years ago and I got a pair in Zara, wish I hadn't sold them on ebay now!
ReplyDeleteI also love those sunglasses and am after an expensive pair of red pumps, my new look ones won't last long!
Those ballet pumps are adorable, though I like the original outfit as well! Black & white stripes with red is such a classically nautical combo.
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Veshoevius - the Isabel Marant leather pants were a turning point for me.
ReplyDeleteTiffany - you're right, might as well buy a super-cheap pair. No point spending tons of money on a fad.
Terri - Mr TNMA says he kept hold of the frock coat! To be continued...
Wendy - had a quick look but couldn't see your red-legged post?
Christina - Thanks, and Mr TNMA is fabulous, with or without the red jeans!
Looking Fab - you're obviously an early adopter, just like Mr TNMA!
Colored jeans...so HOT! Loving the vibrant hues for a casual look...Buh bye boring blues, hello ROYGBIV! Love this post, thanks for sharing!
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I have jeans in all colours - its not for everyone, but it just works for me.
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