Should women over 40 wear Gladiator Sandals?
Most gladiator sandals are not as extreme as this
Over at Cafe Mom they posted the question Should women over 40 wear gladiator sandals?
We’ve got to to tell you.. we were very surprised they even asked this question. (And surprised at some of the answers!)
Gladiator sandals were new a couple of years back, but now they are mainstream. Why wouldn’t a woman over 40 wear them? They’re nothing racy about most gladiator sandals. Of course, there’s always extreme versions out there, like the high heeled, knee high dominatrix types worn by 19 year old models who pair them with mini skirts, or skimpy shorts. But really, how many do you see of those off the runway?
The Gladiator question caught our eye because it was kind of like asking, should women over 40 wear high heels? Of course you should, if you want to. You don’t stop being stylish because of a number. Why not look fashionable and sexy no matter what your age?
Whether it’s high heels or gladiators, the trick is to looking chic is to simply find a pair that is a little more more refined and tasteful. You can get away with a wilder, crazy version of a shoe when you are young and experimental, but after 40 you need a tamer pair, or you’ll look tough and desperate.
Here are some of our favorite picks for gladiators:
| Basic and Beautiful:
JoJami has a pair of shoes almost exactly like this. She finds snakeskin is best paired with a solid color rather than a print. This shoe is best complements gals with thin ankles because of the ankle strap.(Nordstrom) |
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| Relaxed and realistic:
Doesn’t this shoe look comfy? Pewter is a fantastic choice for a metallic because it has a bit of shine like silver, but is much more understated, and therefore more elegant. This classy sandal dress up any outfit.(Nordstrom) |
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| Refined Strappy:
We love this Tory Burch nude colored sandal because it’s won’t draw attention to your lily white legs in the spring, and it will also look fantastic when you get a tan. One piece of advice before you buy sandals with lots of straps. Wear them around the stores for a good 10 minutes as we all have different feet and some straps can cut into toes and fleshy areas of the feet. Comfort needs to be key! (Saks) |
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| Jeweled Glaidator:We like jewelry on shoes if it is done right. This is a beautiful example of a shoe that is subtle but powerful.(Nordstrom) |  |
| Soft and Stylish:
Pewter again( see how popular it is) These soft Vera Wang sandals have a very luxurious look and feel like they would wrap comfortably around you feet like a blanket.(Nordstrom) |
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| Buckle Up:
(Deb)When my son was about 2 years old, I wore a pair of sandals with lots of buckles like this, and my son said, “Oh look mom, your shoes have seatbelts!” (Nordstrom) |
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| Gold Standard:
Simple, gorgeous. You’ll look like an Egyptian queen in these.(Nordstrom) |
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| Grecian Goddess:
The perfect mix of fashion forward and elegance.(Nordstrom) |
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