What do you think of this look ? Can a 42yrs old pull it off ?

[catcat]

I came across this and really like the ensemble but I fear I might not be able to pull it off , I wear a size 4-6 might and I am 172cm I think that converts to 5.64.
What do you think...too much or ?

 

[DC-Cutie]

runway looks don't always work on us real world people. I like the jacket/sweater and the belt, but not so much for the boots. Perhaps knee high instead

 

[sarasmith3269]

I say....OH HECK YES!

Love it. monochromatic. good proportions.

I cant tell if those boots are patent of not. I would prefer NON PATENT/regular leather boots or leather skinnys and pumps. I think patent leather boots might be a little OTT for me.

Love this look though. A Lot.

 

[jordanjordan]

I say no way.

 

[Sophie-Rose]

I say yes to the sweater - no to the boots... kneehighs would look beter

 

[lily25]

I say yes. Perhaps not with patent leather boots, but with a pair of normal knee high black riding boots this look is for all ages. Is this a Balenciaga runway? If not what designer?

 

[Samia]

I agree with the above, yes to the sweater but no to the patent thigh highs.
I agree that over the knee boots will work better

 

[ms-whitney]

I love it, up to the patent thigh high boots, on any age as long as you have the body for it--the look is pretty simple imo--and in black as well

4-6 for that height sounds relatively fit--

 

[authenticplease]

I say yes but do think the boots should NOT be patent. And I think an OTK boot would be MUCH more wearable.

Having said this, it also depends on where you live and your lifestyle.

 

[klj]

runway looks don't always work on us real world people. I like the jacket/sweater and the belt, but not so much for the boots. Perhaps knee high instead

I agree(I'm 45)...love the look but would change the boots out for something OTK and NOT patent.

 

[DeeDeeDelovely]

I don't think age has anything to do with the look...I say yes.

 

[ms-whitney]

^exactly
I've met some forty year olds that can pass for late twenties/early thirties..

I also think while leather works, patent gives it that extra zing--

 

[sasha671]

Yes on you Catcat! You look absolutely fabulous. I do think boots are a bit much though

 

[catcat]

Thanks for your comments sounds really encouraging. I think I will give it a shot.
But as most of you advised I will go with simple overknees, I already have flat ones and will get heels.
The ptent looks edgy but I think if I get a pair of the shine skinnies from acne I should be fine... I also have crackeled Patent knee boots from Prada that if I feel really daring might work out.

lily25 For your info it's Burberry Prorsum, I like their stuff more and more

 

[lily25]

Thanks for your comments sounds really encouraging. I think I will give it a shot.
But as most of you advised I will go with simple overknees, I already have flat ones and will get heels.
The ptent looks edgy but I think if I get a pair of the shine skinnies from acne I should be fine... I also have crackeled Patent knee boots from Prada that if I feel really daring might work out.

lily25 For your info it's Burberry Prorsum, I like their stuff more and more

I like your interpretation, you can't go wrong with ACNE leggings imho.

I'm shocked! Burberry? I 'd never guess.