jersey fashion & age

[Miranda]

I know this is trivial in the big picture of riding. But, it seems like when there is snow on the road in winter it gives my brain time to ponder some mindless riding questions...

Do you think like street clothes, that there comes a certain age when one should not wear certain things? Meaning, jerseys with bold prints or graphics.

I hit my 40th recently, and I have felt like I'm stuck with what to wear clothes wise. The juniors department jeans fit my body from being physically active. But I have sense enough to not wear the cute teenage prints of hearts, skulls, etc. If it's not plain/appropriate enough looking, I don't wear it regardless of fit.

I was in my lbs cleaning up on some half off sale jerseys left over in my size the other day. A couple of them when I tried them on at full price, I thought "nah... I'll buy the solids for the money" (eventhough I did think they were fun at first glance).

Then after I got home, I thought "maybe I should not be wearing 'this' at my age, even to ride?". I have heard that if you have to ask, then you know the answer already... which should be... don't wear it.

Example...
The Primal Wear brand is usually very bold and trendy. One of the sale jerseys is also sold here on TE. It's the "Puppy Love" jersey... http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPW_PUP1J50W.html

Now mind you when I first saw the puppy love jersey in the shop, my yellow lab dog was still alive (she became ill and I had to put her down later in the summer, I have a black lab pup now). Seeings how I love my dog, it caught my eye as "awe, there's by beloved dog". Then, I talked myself out of it as too much bling for full price. But, for half, well, it is a good made jersey with wicking fabric, visible color, etc... and it has my dog breed I love. So, I said "scr*w it" and bought it.

*sigh* I hate this waffle stuff of "being inbetween". Give me 16yo tube tops and skull pants, or give me great granny Maxine cartoon character clothes (whose graced on to not give a rip about anything).

I'd wear the puppies out by myself, but I just don't know if people would laugh at a group ride or what? Bawahaaa... look at the old broad that doesn't know when to give it up!