Re: As you age

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I'm 75 and I don't think my age has anything to do with how I dress.

I just wear what I feel like wearing ... my style is eclectic, and I wear a lot of things that I made myself.

I shop at Chico's, QVC, JCP, Soft Surroundings, LandsEnd, Nordstrom's Rack, Burlington ... and a couple of local shops.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

I have never once dressed for someone else.

Most women dress/makeup for unknown women who are strangers,

thus the need for the 'right' outfit, shoes, handbag, eyeshadow.

Retailers, designers & salespeople have made their

living off the Public's insecurities. I know it's kinda ugly to say that,

but it's true. I just wish I could reach through the screen and

give you some of my confidence my mother gave me.

No. One. Cares. What. Brand. Of. Outfit/Bag/Makeup. You. Wear.

I've met the coolest, most genuine, people who think exactly

like I do...though it's really not a concerted 'thought;...

we just do. Good hearts & minds will transcend any trend/fad.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@dex Don't you find that when we were much younger, our mothers and grandmothers dressed differently than mothers and grandmothers do today?

The age line for clothing is blurred. We don't dress young or old anymore when we are adults. we dress body approperiate, not age approperiate.

I find myself laughing at some styles the younger ladies are wearing that are so " fresh". They are exactly what my grandmother wore when I was a kid. Those so fresh looks are grandma clothing in my mind.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@Carmie wrote:
i am now retired and have no need for a nice working wardrobe, so I wear what is comfortable everyday. I don't stress about what to wear or how I look. It is more important to me to feel great. I feel great in clothing that I know looks good on me, not necessarily what the fashion magazines are trying to get me to buy.

At our mature age, we have a license to dress as we please to make ourselves happy.

This would be me. There's no longer a wardrobe I "need." I dress for comfort and for things I will be doing. I make sure I have appropriate, attractive clothing for different pursuits, but "knock 'em dead doesn't cross my mind. I don't give a thought to what will others think of my style, or lack of it in their perception.

When I go into a store I buy what my eye is attracted to and what looks okay in the mirror, regardless of what "style" or "age group" it's for.

I also have no desire to attempt to look 20-30 years younger.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@dex wrote:
Do you find it hard to know how your fashion style should evolve.I am 62 and I have to admit that I am not attracted to the classic styles that are marketed for my age group.I prefer the younger trends but I am not sure that I should be wearing them.What are your favourite stores,brands and styles if you are in my age range?I haven't bought much new clothing for awhile as I am suddenly style challenged.

@dex

While I do agree that there are some trends that have age limits, I think for the most part it's more about what looks good and feels good. Not really about age! I do admit that since I have gotten to be older -- 65 --- I do struggle with some of my choices. I will see something really cute and think --- oh, I love that! And then I think --- wait a minute --- yeah, it's cute but on someone who's about 18!!!! I used to have a very clear sense of what my fashion thing was all about. Now, not so much. I do to a degree feel somewhat hampered by my age. I know I can wear whatever I want but I choose not to wear something which is just not appropriate for my age. I think we've all seen people and thought --- why would she or he wear that??? It looks as though they raided their son or daughter's or even grandchildrens' wardrobes!!! But if you can truthfully say that you feel good in something and when you look in the mirror you like what you see and feel comfortable --- then by all means --- go for it!

As far as where I shop ---- any where and every where that I can find! I don't limit myself to certain stores. I do shop in the junior sections as well as regular sections. It's all about balance.

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@dex wrote:
Do you find it hard to know how your fashion style should evolve.I am 62 and I have to admit that I am not attracted to the classic styles that are marketed for my age group.I prefer the younger trends but I am not sure that I should be wearing them.What are your favourite stores,brands and styles if you are in my age range?I haven't bought much new clothing for awhile as I am suddenly style challenged.

I would only say, look in a full-length mirror. If it were someone else, what would your opinion be on that? Good grief, it's a free world, follow your own rules in this area. Life is short and enough junk goes on, release the beast and go for it. @dex

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
You are telling me that I've missed it all these years, on the price tag there's an age range?

You ladies are driving me crazy that as women get older they start micromanaging their wardrobe, their body, their face.

Amen! No one needs to judge us.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

As long as you dress with empathy, you'll be fine. It's when you dress for yourself, and not for others, that you'll find yourself being criticized. That's the exact opposite of how it should be, but social media magnifies how we look and dress to the point where one would think there is a dress code based on your age.

chiclet · ‎03-19-2010

I don't want to dress like an old lady but I also don't want to be one of those women who look like they are desperately clinging to youth and dressing too young causes draws attention to how old you are. I just try to adapt modern styles to my age. I find the more I cover the better I look. A good example is sleveless tops. I would never wear one because it draws attention to my old arms.