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Finding Your Style After 60

jubilant — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:20:51 GMT

I listened to this this morning and thought I would share it with you. It's geared to women over 60 (or anyone for that matter).

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teganslaw — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:29:39 GMT

I've seen Sixty and Me videos. The youtuber in this video is Margaret Manning, and she is great! Could listen to her voice all day. I like her idea of looking better, not younger. Many youtubers are all about youth maintaining that old is a terrible thing. I can't relate to them.

Margaret is a breath of fresh air compared to some others. Thanks for posting it.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:46:06 GMT

Here is how I find my style: If looks good on me,it is my style.

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Sooner — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:07:21 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Here is how I find my style: If looks good on me,it is my style.

@Group 5 minus 1 If it is age appropriate and I like it, I wear it. Pretty much what I've always worn and have always been a classic dresser--much to my mother's dismay even as a teen.

I have modified my style--cut my long hair and started wearing suits to work at 30; cut my hair and highlighted it into a soft blonde about 45 to look more polished; quit coloring it at covid and switched to more casual clothing in retirement.

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On It — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:15:01 GMT

I have jokingly said that I used to care how I looked; now I just care about how I feel. My clothing has to feel good on my body. Nothing tight and binding. No uncomfortable underwear. No shoes that make walking difficult. No unflattering fashion statements.

A garment has to flatter my body. The colors need to add to my appearance, not wash me out. Something may look good on someone else, but not me. I do not know how much I will like a garment until I try it on. I will not select something just because it is "in style."

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10sluvr — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:15:26 GMT

My style is comfy glam and i'm still looking for it!

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Pook — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:25:28 GMT

My likes in style have not really changed much. Well fitting denim, denim and more denim and not baggy too big jeans. I don't buy into the dress your age. Of course I cannot wear shorts shorter than 4" inseam anymore and bare midriff tops because my body has changed. I am who I am and not looking for a change in style. I just want to be myself and feel good daily in spite of body changes and aging.

I really was surprised because this person did not push clothing styles that aging women should wear but just a quick short statement that I agree with 100%.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:34:21 GMT

Nope. I wanted 60 seconds and that is not for me. I wear what makes me happy and what I think looks good on me.

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wagirl — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:35:40 GMT

I forget there is Youtube-----I don't watch it at all but my DD does almost exclusively--need to start. This is an interesting subject. I wear clothing that is current and always in good shape. Am almost 69,retired and not really into the latest fashion. Will have to check this out

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4kitties — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:43:51 GMT

Tried to watch but gave up after 3 minutes. All jibber jabber.

I like someone that gets to the point.

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Trinity11 — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:28:35 GMT

She was a lovely lady and basically reinforced how as we get older, we need to listen to ourselves when it comes to style. No one can really tell a 70 year old women what she "has to do" to look stylish. Especially since everyone has an opinion and most vary. She brought up letting gray hair show? Never going to happen to this soon to be 70 year old.😉 I may never have botox, fillers or surgery but my blonde hair is staying blonde.😄

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smoochy — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:33:53 GMT

A woman in the doctors waiting room on Friday said to me You look absolutely beautiful in orange. I was wearing an orange SG liquid knit tee. I've heard this before. My style at 71 is to wear vibrant colors near my face that contrast with the grey hair and that complement my skin tone. (Bright warm pink, yes, fuschia never 👎) Deep cobalt eye glasses frames. Comfortable clothing that flatters my ever- evolving body type. I'm clean and presentable.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:40:32 GMT

My style hasn't changed. It's shorts and tees in summer and long pants and tees in winter. We don't do fancy in Arizona. In Arizona you're considered dressed up in clean jeans and a nice top. In summer most people wear just enough not to get arrested.

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cjm61 — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:45:43 GMT

I very much agree with @On It. I will now only wear comfortable clothing, soft and not fitted. Also, even more so with shoes. Will not wear any shoes that aren't comfy, no matter how cute.

I had my colors done many years ago, I'm a clear Winter. In my younger days I could get away with a few Fall colors but now, nope. I only buy my color wheel, if an item isn't offered in my color I don't waste my time, I just don't buy it.

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CoastalGal — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:49:00 GMT

How old is she ?

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Carmie — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:24:06 GMT

If you made it to 60 and are still looking for your style....well good luck. You may never find it.

I never had to look for mine...it just happened naturally as it has with most people.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:39:06 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
A woman in the doctors waiting room on Friday said to me You look absolutely beautiful in orange. I was wearing an orange SG liquid knit tee. I've heard this before. My style at 71 is to wear vibrant colors near my face that contrast with the grey hair and that complement my skin tone. (Bright warm pink, yes, fuschia never 👎) Deep cobalt eye glasses frames. Comfortable clothing that flatters my ever- evolving body type. I'm clean and presentable.

@smoochy I am often told how elegant I look... by total strangers too! I think elegant suits me just fine.... I dress classic ... simple looks that stand the test of time regardless of fashion trends. ... I usually wear my hair up in an "up" swept fashion... I was gifted with platninum white silver hair... It is about shoulder length, but, I rarely wear it down. I tend to wear a lot of black, beige and pale pink sometimes....,maybe too much... but it is easy colors to wear and they are wearble year round.

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RetRN — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:34:18 GMT

I prefer comfortable classic clothing. You will never see me in leggings, not since age 60. I think they are great for younger women but look ridiculous on older ladies with their tunic tops. I also no longer wear high boots and I won't waste my money on trends. I wear less jewelry and always a classic watch. I think (hopefully) most women know what works best for them.

My summer preference is a maxi dress if going somewhere.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:48:34 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
She was a lovely lady and basically reinforced how as we get older, we need to listen to ourselves when it comes to style. No one can really tell a 70 year old women what she "has to do" to look stylish. Especially since everyone has an opinion and most vary. She brought up letting gray hair show? Never going to happen to this soon to be 70 year old.😉 I may never have botox, fillers or surgery but my blonde hair is staying blonde.😄

That is exactly why I don't listen to the people who preach to us about what we should do at a particular age. As if we stop being individuals at some arbitrary age. 50, 60, 70. We're all individuals and it's all good.

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smoochy — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:01:54 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
My style hasn't changed. It's shorts and tees in summer and long pants and tees in winter. We don't do fancy in Arizona. In Arizona you're considered dressed up in clean jeans and a nice top. In summer most people wear just enough not to get arrested.

Same here in central Florida. Maybe in Miami if you're part of the jet set as we used to say, you would dress fancy. Haha. Not in my world