How old is too old for sneakers

When thinking about how one looks their best in sneakers at any age, I studied the various ways that celebrities and prominent figures of the fashion world wear them outside of the gym. There seemed to be a common theme of effortless simplicity when it came to both the sneakers and the outfits they paired with them.

Want to see for yourself? Head below to view the inspiring ways that these women wear their sneakers, and shop sleek pairs that any age group would love. If a shoe design has remained largely unchanged for several decades, it is probably a pretty good bet. For example, Converse makes a lot of different styles these days, but the Chuck Taylors and Jack Purcells remain the most appealing.

Likewise with Vans — there is little point looking beyond their Authentic plimsolls. You want block colours. Unfortunately, age cannot be ignored entirely. I recently bought, in a moment of nostalgic excitement, a re-release of a pair of quite extravagant basketball hi-tops that I had always wanted as a kid. Imagine my horror when I got them home and realised in the mirror that the unthinkable had happened — I had got too old to wear them.

I looked like my dad in fancy dress. After an argument in loud whispers, my friend and I quit Bergy's. Not before I decided I needed a pair, she counseled me out of it, we both welled up in tears and had to go for a glass of wine. The reason for our tears was the sneaker age question. Perhaps a guru could write us some rules. If only Diana Vreeland was still alive, we could ask her. There are unwritten, sneaker rules operating within the fashion community and after a few minutes, no, seconds thought, here is a rough chart.

Age: No high-tops, colors are acceptable but no neon, wedges still working. Age: flat soles only, neutral colors, white or navy now working well, avoid bouncy soles as they are very aging. Age: Good-condition is the primary goal as battered and well-worn will give the impression you are actually living on the street. Age: Dark colors balance out lightening hair color, choose flat but expensive designer if you can. Age: upwards: Congrats you have earned the right to wear any kind of sneaker you damned well like.

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