[gmku]

Sorry, don't mean to go over the top on this. But it is kind of an intersting point, and one that I'm sure will get me into trouble all my life with those more conservative than I.

We all have our own preferences and ideas about what's "age appropriate." But all my life I've always believed everybody should just wear whatever the hell they want, whatever age or social position or whatever, because clothing can be more than fashion or comfort--it can be a matter of personal expression or identity, and it can simply be one way of having fun.

Basically, I sayeth boo and hiss to the idea that there's an age limit on what's acceptable to wear.

As for myself, to a large extent, I do make sure my clothes are age appropriate--but as I define that and not as somebody else does. For example, I will never wear a pair of Dockers! Never! Pleated pants? Screw that! Wear whatever you want. I'm 53 and still love my jeans and t-shirts (and thank God am still enough in shape that I think I look fairly good in them). It all depends on what your body and face look like anyway. I will never dress like the old guys on a golf course no matter how old I get. I do keep my closet stocked with many different styles for every occasion. I try to shop wisely for this reason, but man, I tell you, for every day wear, nothing makes me feel as good (comfortable and rocking) as a great-fitting pair of jeans with a simple T-shirt.