THE LAGEN LOOK SEEMS TO BE CONTROVERSIAL FOR A LOT OF WOMEN OVER FIFTY
The LAGEN LOOK is from Germany. It entails lots of layers, styled in a way that is unique to each woman. Many women who are PLUS sizes like the look because it is “blousy” and loose. The right accessories make each woman look like a unique piece of art.
Other women, on the other hand, don’t like the look because they think it makes them look heavy. The clothes are bulky and it is a lot to carry off unless you are very tall and thinner. The key, I think, is not to add too many pieces together, or then it looks a bit “clown-like”.
The dress I am wearing is by Tulip, a company that is known for it’s LAGEN-Like look. My size is smaller than average so you wouldn’t think a big and loose dress would look good. But, as seen here, it can look really cute. The length is great, just mid-knees and almost below, and it is so comfortable. Literally, it’s like wearing pajamas.
I am wearing a T-shirt underneath because the arm holes come down a bit too low. When I wear it, I get so many complements. A long necklace would add a nice touch and give a really “artsy” feel but necklaces have always felt too much for my petite size.
Here are a couple of REAL LAGEN LOOK outfits. These are the classic look and as you can see, they are quite unique.
Personally, these outfits would be too much for most women to carry off. One piece of each outfit would look great. For example, the tops on both outfits are very cute. However, with the big pants, it is easy to see how someone would look very BIG. If someone is on the PLUS side to begin with, it’s just too much fabric!!
From the feedback I get on Facebook, at Fashion Over Fifty, most women do not like this look. Several of the Fabulous Fashionistas wear this look and most women find them somewhat of a caricature of older women.
The key is to have fun, but to stay chic. If you were to wear the blousy pants, a more tailored top would look better. Even if you are PLUS size. Or, either of the tops with a more tailored pant would be much more stylish.
Some nice stores that carry the Lagen Look are Bryn Walker, Layered, Jana, and Kati Koos. The stores are not located throughout the United States, but they all have on line shopping. If you are interested in websites, just message me, and I will send them too you. You might want to try and Google them first.
What do you think? Your opinions are welcome. Remember have fun with your clothes but you don’t want to overdo a good thing!!!
The average American woman is 5’2.” Really. Maybe it’s because the population has grown so much in Asian and Latino based citizens. I am 5’1″ and 110 lbs and Scottish. My beef is, that if you are a Plus size (up to 5XL), there are all the online stores catering to you. But someone like me? I CAN’T even wear a Regular Small. I NEED a Petite XS. On all the cool online stores that carry the toned-down Lagenlook I love, at affordable prices (mostly shipped from Asia), there are NO clothes for me…and according to the stats, I am only 1″ shorter than average! Jewelry is a challenge, too. Standard size necklaces are 3″-5″ too long. Bracelets fall off my hands.There need to be Petite sizes in jewelry, as well. I love the Lagenlook style, but I use it sparingly and carefully. I never want to be looking like I am wearing a “costume,” or like a meditational cult leader. That is easy to do if you are wearing a Mandarin collar shirt with cloth knot buttons. I buy Petite Lagenlook from eBay. Mostly Eileen Fisher and J Jill. For less blousy looks, Ann Taylor, J. Crew and Gap have some nice Petite options. However, it takes too much time, because I am on what amounts to a “treasure hunt.” I order 14″-16″ Sterling Silver chains and make my own statement pieces from real stone, metal or wood pendants that I buy separately on eBay. My look is eclectic, with a Lagenlook vibe. I am almost 60 but I wear pieces together that as a whole, look almost classic. It works for me but fashion dealers are really missing the mark. Hope some of my ideas are helpful. If you are 5’4″ or smaller, you will notice the difference in a Petite size immediately because it actually fits.
HI Karen,
I love all of your suggestions. You are creative and resourceful and seem to understand the ABC’s of styling.
Accentuate, Balance and Camouflage. I am also petit at 5’3″, I used to be 5’4″. I weigh 115 pounds and so it is
hard for me to find clothes, jewelry, etc. I can’t wear petites because my legs are too long and my back is too wide.
So, I too use tricks like you do. If you would like to write a brief article on the tricks of styling for petite
women, I would be glad to publish it. Let me know. Thanks for writing. Warmly, Wendy
Those are awful examples of Lagenlook. And I’ve been wearing mor-or-less Lage;look for about half my life. I’m going on 90 years and I’m 5’1” and shrinking, lol. Because I’m short I wear long dresses (in summer) with boxy tops, straight lines to mu hips. When it gets cooler, I wear narrow pants or tights or leggings. Depending on how big the top is. Never blousey, that would be ridiculous! I also wear necklaces and earrings which have to compliment each other. Sometimes a long narrow scarf will do. Sometimes a few chunky bracelets. It just takes looking in a mirror to know how to dress.
HI Goldie,
You sound fabulous. I’d love to see some photos of you. I wouldn’t mind posting them on the
Facebook page either, if it’s okay with you. You sound like you have great style, and I look
forward to seeing some pics, please. Warmly, Wendy
Sorry, I didn’t proof so there are too many typos.
HI Goldie,
No problem. Wendy