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Dressing Your Age. Whaaaa?

pattypeep — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:14:01 GMT

Even if I am a "senior", I dress the way I like. By that I do not mean stiletto's (uncomfortable), short skirts (not so good legs), or low cut tops (too shy). But I like to dress in fashion regardless of my age. I just bought a camo jacket and I love it. Do you dress in what you like no matter what your age as long as it's appropriate and in good taste?

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:16:16 GMT

I dress for comfort, it's always appropriate for the life I live.

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CareBears — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:17:30 GMT

@pattypeep You darn tootin I do, as long as I feel good about myself and my attire choices, then to heck what other people think, I can't believe I just said that, I have come a long way, LOL!

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Shogirl — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:18:02 GMT

Yes...yes, I do! But I'm a young looking soon-to-be 60 years YOUNG, so...

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meallen616 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:18:15 GMT

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meallen616 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:19:14 GMT

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SilleeMee — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:22:14 GMT

I never did understand the meaning of age-appropriate dressing. To me it seems to be something that society has defined. I don't consider myself to be a conformist when it comes to fashion. I've always enjoyed being a creative person and I think the fashion side of me is no exception and has no limitations.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:25:11 GMT

Just fyi there is an ongoing thread in the fashion forum about this very topic.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:25:42 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I never did understand the meaning of age-appropriate dressing. To me it seems to be something that society has defined. I don't consider myself to be a conformist when it comes to fashion. I've always enjoyed being a creative person and I think the fashion side of me is no exception and has no limitations.

i agree!

i also think that the phrase "appropriate and in good taste" is quite subjective.

dress in what makes you feel good, what makes you feel comfortable, what brings out your uniqueness, and what brings out your style.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:26:08 GMT

I love camouflage! Do you have a pic?

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Krimpette — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:27:51 GMT

I dress in what I would call "me-appropriate".

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:29:08 GMT

Yes.

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freakygirl — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:31:34 GMT

i always go for dressy casual, and clean classic lines. therefore in my opinion, i'm never inappropriately dressed. i know what doesn't look good on me, so i don't push it.

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pattypeep — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:31:53 GMT

@Lucky Charm

This isn't me. LOL. This is the model.

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Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:44:30 GMT

Mentioned yesterday, Watching D&C there was a top elbow sleeve. Clicked online horrid fabric and model though young and thin top made her look larger and older. Top itself, Style classic! But that's not enough. Clothes need proper detail and most importantly! Fabric and cut. Don't understand why not? Update fresh. 💁

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151949 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:46:39 GMT

Clearly, in this country we are free to dress as we please - however, remember those pictures of the ways some people are dressed at Walmart? They are also dressed as they please and they think they are expressing their right to wear what ever makes them happy. Whenever this subject comes up here on the boards and someone just has to go off on a tangent about wearing whatever -- my mind always goes to those Walmart people pictures.

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151949 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:39:53 GMT

I am a person who carries weight around my middle - much thanks to prednisone - and hips so I can absolutely never wear skinny anything. My pants MUST be straight legs and my capris can't be those ones that are slim at the bottom, as that would really emphasize my rotund middle.However, on this board I frequently hear posters malign anyone who would wear capris that are loose at the bottom as being oh so dowdy and passe' and matronly etc etc etc. Why can't some women understand that not everyone has the same body to dress and that we all have to do that which is best looking for us, even though it may not be the current trend? Isn't it sad that these posters have to say such ugly things to make someone else feel bad?

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Pook — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:55:00 GMT

I don't believe in such a thing as dressing for your age. Some of us might be surprised to find that others might not think we look so great. No matter what anyone wears there will always be critics who think they know best!! While I often think what others are wearing looks not so good or ages them but that's just what I think and as long as anyone likes and is comfortable wearing what they like not anyone's business!!

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Marp — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:54:27 GMT

Some days I dress for my 69-year-old body. Some days I dress for my still in my 40s mind. Mostly I dress in what will be comfortable for the day.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:56:01 GMT

@Pook Best post on the thread.