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Changing tastes as we age

CaryH — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:47:54 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Kookielady — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:57:03 GMT

My Mom had grey silver hair and back then she used to wear dark tops. I was sitting at her kitchen table one day and said "you know Ma I would love to see you in pink and light pastel tops". Sure enough the next time I visited her out came the pink top-she looked really pretty-she even liked it!

Talk about change-my decoration of my house went from 21 years old-1970's country to now an elegant french country stye -no primitives for me.

I used light colors and pastel soft tints in my home also.

I'll bet the compliements keep coming for you!

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:01:23 GMT

@CaryH wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?

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Hi @CaryH What a nice subject

I never liked green and now I do. I went through the days when some hospitals were painted a sickly green on their walls, and then there were the avocado color kitchen appliances.

All of a sudden, I like green! I bought a green plaid knit shirt from QVC for fall, a mint green leather purse for spring, and recently an olive green denim jacket. Oh, and a forest green nail polish for later in the season, and the new OPI Washington olive green polish for fall.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

CaryH — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:04:56 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@CaryH wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?
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Hi @CaryH What a nice subject

I never liked green and now I do. I went through the days when some hospitals were painted a sickly green on their walls, and then there were the avocado color kitchen appliances.

All of a sudden, I like green! I bought a green plaid knit shirt from QVC for fall, a mint green leather purse for spring, and recently an olive green denim jacket. Oh, and a forest green nail polish for later in the season, and the new OPI Washington olive green polish for fall.

I love green. Always have, it's my favorite color but boy do I NOT look good in it!

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Puppy Lips — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:14:31 GMT

I used to hate wearing the color red, even though that is one of the colors that looks good on me. Now I seem drawn to really dark red and wine colors (but never purple!)

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:17:39 GMT

@CaryH wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
@CaryH wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?
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Hi @CaryH What a nice subject

I never liked green and now I do. I went through the days when some hospitals were painted a sickly green on their walls, and then there were the avocado color kitchen appliances.

All of a sudden, I like green! I bought a green plaid knit shirt from QVC for fall, a mint green leather purse for spring, and recently an olive green denim jacket. Oh, and a forest green nail polish for later in the season, and the new OPI Washington olive green polish for fall.
I love green. Always have, it's my favorite color but boy do I NOT look good in it!

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@CaryH

They say the trick is to not put a color that doesn't look good on you next to your face. Use it for an accessory, like a handbag or maybe a ring or bracelet.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Mominohio — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:21:46 GMT

I think if we are growing and maturing and expanding our horizons, we will like new things throughout our lives, be it food, colors, styles in fashion or home decor.

I tend to like my things for a very long time, but I'm always finding things that didn't used to appeal to me, that now do.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

ALRATIBA — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:24:52 GMT

Thinking about it ~~~~~ I can't think of anything.

My color sense and style developed/evolved and matured by my early 20s and I still dress in a similar fashion and color palette now that I'm older and retired. (I worked in the same type environment my whole working life.) Now fewer dresses and more pants ... but same styles and colors.

I've always dsiliked floral prints ... still dislike them. I've always loved animal prints and abstract prints ... still wearing them. I always loved accessories ... still love accessories.

I've always liked my food on the spicy side - still do. Since It's just me now ... I don't have to take any else's tastes into account, so I do make more "flavorful" foods.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

SeaMaiden — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:29:34 GMT

At age 60 I find less is best. I wear less jewelry, less makeup, classic, more simple apparel. I like things less complicated now. That has been the most noticeable change over the past 10 years.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:30:49 GMT

Growing up, I was a really picky eater. If something didn't appeal to me, you could not get me to even take one small bite of something. I'm still a picky eater and refuse to try certain things but, at the same time, I eat far more foods than I did as a kid.

My taste in colors really haven't changed much. I never did care for all the girly pinks & purples and still don't althought I've had a purple top or two over the years. I never liked the color green. I just didn't think it was pretty and my mom LOVED it (Green carpeting, appliances, furniture, clothing, etc.). I'm still not a huge fan of it but, again, I have had a couple of green clothing items over the years. I was never into Orange but I've been on an orange kick the past couple of years. You see a lot more of it than you used to in clothing & accessories.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

chiclet — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:36:44 GMT

I think we all grow and change. I used to love colors that I now won't wear like red. I think my size changing has affected a lot about what I choose to wear. The biggest change was my taste buds after menopause. I used to love vegetables and now I just tolerate them. I was a much healthier eater before menopause. Now when my metabolism has slowed I don't want healthy food.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

blackhole99 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:36:59 GMT

I used to love antiques and collected many over the years, I'm fast approaching my late sixties and I'm not interested in my collection any more. I view it as clutter now and am slowly getting people to take the stuff off my hands. I still like to look youthfful so I'm still into the fashion, but age appropriate and since my hair has not changed much in color and my skin is good I wear just about any color that suits me.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:40:28 GMT

I agree. I threw out my wedding dress today and my mothers.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

hckynut — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:48:26 GMT

@CaryH wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?

@CaryH

At double 7's years of age, my answer is he!! No.

hckynut(john)

Re: Changing tastes as we age

mac116 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:49:54 GMT

I used to wear red, now it does not look good on me.

I wear a bit more makeup now since my face seems to look washed out without it.

I'm not a picky eater at all, but find I like MORE spice now than before.

Fascinating how we change

Re: Changing tastes as we age

momtochloe — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:52:45 GMT

This post made me laugh out loud . . . decades ago I never dreamed I would wear anything with an elastic waist or a shoe with a heel under 3 1/2" . . . I miss those days . . . thanks for the smile!

Re: Changing tastes as we age

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:54:31 GMT

I've always preferred neutral colors in my wardrobe. Since the clothes I like tend to be on the more expensive side, this works out for my budget. I buy pieces that are more versatile and less memorable.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

IamMrsG — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:58:10 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
This post made me laugh out loud . . . decades ago I never dreamed I would wear anything with an elastic waist or a shoe with a heel under 3 1/2" . . . I miss those days . . . thanks for the smile!

@momtochloe I'm beginning to suspect you're the twin sister I didn't know I had.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Moonchilde — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:00:06 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@CaryH wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
@CaryH wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a change in the colors or foods or pretty much anything else that you like as you have aged.

I am 43 and I have NEVER in my life liked anything pink. But now, with my complete salt & pepper hair I have found that pink really brings out the beauty of the nice silver in it. I've been buying a few more things in pink and my son has even noticed.

So far that's about the only change I've really noticed but I'm sure more will be coming along in time.

How about you?
**********************

Hi @CaryH What a nice subject

I never liked green and now I do. I went through the days when some hospitals were painted a sickly green on their walls, and then there were the avocado color kitchen appliances.

All of a sudden, I like green! I bought a green plaid knit shirt from QVC for fall, a mint green leather purse for spring, and recently an olive green denim jacket. Oh, and a forest green nail polish for later in the season, and the new OPI Washington olive green polish for fall.
I love green. Always have, it's my favorite color but boy do I NOT look good in it!
*************************

@CaryH

They say the trick is to not put a color that doesn't look good on you next to your face. Use it for an accessory, like a handbag or maybe a ring or bracelet.

True, this is what I was told as well. But it also depends on the *shade* of a color. People should know/learn whether their complexion is cool or warm-toned, then while shopping and looking at colors, find a tone/shade in that color you *can* wear.

I look horrible in any red that has any sort of yellow or orange undertone but I can wear blue-reds just fine. I can't wear strong yellows, but a pale butter yellow is fine.

Re: Changing tastes as we age

Moonchilde — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:11:27 GMT

As far as "things" we collect, decorating tastes, etc., I think it's natural for tastes to change and I'm not sure that has to do all that much with age per se.

My taste buds have certainly changed, and I enjoy foods and sauces I used to dislike. Also as we age we start (in our 40s) to lose our taste buds and may need more seasonings to compensate. For most of my life I never used salt or pepper at all. Now, I need a bit of salt on some things like potatoes and veggies.

I have known for a while that my taste in scents (perfume) has changed dramatically and that scents I once loved and wore often now don't do a thing for me. Our body chemistry can change. As a side note to the body chemistry thing - fleas and mosquitoes used to see me as a banquet hall and I had severe reactions to bites. Now, I rarely get bitten and the reactions are generally inconsequential. Huge difference that hormones, or not having them, can make.