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I agree, I'm middle-aged, and I avoid almost all "flower" prints. I actually avoid wearing a lot of "prints" in general, preferring mostly solid colors, and even then staying away from what I think of as "candy colored" pastels.
Other things that I think look "matronly" are those dresses with short sleeved jackets, anything with "holiday" motifs (snowmen, pumpkins, etc), and matching "embroidered denim" outfits.
I think it would take a lot for a 20 something to look matronly, though.
I agree with all of this (except I am over 60 so not middle aged). I have very few print clothes, a few plaids and stripes. I like dark solids.
I also feel a LARGE purse looks matronly so I have a small cross-body bag. I know a lot of people will disagree with this though.
Cuts and fabrics are more the culprit than patterns, IMO.
I agree. I think the cuts and fabrics are key.
I have this floral print top and I basically wear this exact look to work all the time. I'm in my 20's and I
don't think it makes me look matronly. I wear a lot of prints, actually. Maybe I do just walk around looking matronly half the time..oh well haha
Here’s an example. I think of H&M as a young person’s store, but as someone pushing 70, I wouldn’t be caught dead in this, or other prints there.
Here’s an example. I think of H&M as a young person’s store, but as someone pushing 70, I wouldn’t be caught dead in this, or other prints there.
I avoid prints that show distinct items, such as cabbage roses, etc. It I'm going to wear a print I find it more attractive if it's paired with an area of solid like crd's blouse above. That's more figure flattering.
Also I think for me a largish print that is more water-color looking and less graphic is more feature softening. Something kind of swirly.
Odd description. Can't seem to quite put it in words.
I really don't understand why floral patterns are viewed as so "matronly".
It will depend on your body shape, the clothing cut, & what you are pairing said floral with-- including your haircut. Florals are not necessarily matronly.
I too am middle-aged. I've never been a big fan of flower or leaf prints. That said, I do own a spring floral sweater. It has large tropical type flowers and looks more like a multi-color pattern. I think it's really about the size of the print.
One thing I would never buy is a short sleeve cardigan sweater. What's the point? I can see a short sleeve sweater to go under a jacket, but not a cardigan.
A lot of seniors ladies I know wear matching outfits of tops and skirts that have prints or florals and that does look matronly. Blouses tucked into "slacks" (usually pleated) that are made out of teflon-like material also fits the bill. Twinsets (cardigan sweater over matching short-sleeve sweater) is an "older" style. So often it depends too on the type of fabric.
I have this floral print top and I basically wear this exact look to work all the time. I'm in my 20's and I
don't think it makes me look matronly. I wear a lot of prints, actually. Maybe I do just walk around looking matronly half the time..oh well haha
Yeah. Not matronly at all, I don't think. I spent some time at the mall today and florals were everywhere. Granted, it's spring.
One thing I would never buy is a short sleeve cardigan sweater. What's the point? I can see a short sleeve sweater to go under a jacket, but not a cardigan.
It can be really cute over a tank-top during warmer weather. I have a couple of them that I like.
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