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[dex]

• 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.

[Goldengate8361]

I recommend Talbots. The styles are great and their clothes are well made. They're just trendy enough - if you know what I mean. They offer a wide range of sizes, too---which is a big advantage in my book. 

[Loveac]

I am the same age as you, and I am also drawn to younger styles.  I frequently get compliments on my clothing.  I think we should wear whatever we like, feel comfortable with, and looks good on us.  I just wish I could wear high heels like I used to!

[Mistreatedbycs]

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.

[OfCourse]

I think you should wear what you like.  Would you care to give details on the type of styles you wear?  They're probably right for you.

[NicksmomESQ]

   I don't believe in dressing my age.That's what my  mother did .I look younger than my years,I'm petite & have a nice figure.I dress in today's styles but with a little more class.I choose clothes that flatter my figure & my personal style.I don't wear mini skirts or super high heels anymore.

   Bottom line,don't worry about dressing age appropriately Wear what makes you feel good 😊. If you like the way you look in something then wear it.Dressing should be fun & easy.It should reflect who we are as individuals!!

[Carmie]

I am in your age range and I can't figure out what type of clothing is being marketed to our age group.

it seems that every store and designer wants to get into our pockets and take our money, Styles keep changing and going in and out.  Every time I work up the courage to donate items because they are out dated, they are in vogue again.

I happen to look better in classic styles.  I am short and busty and have a booty.  If I were thinner and taller, I might look better in other styles as well, but that ain't happening.

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.  

[dex]

Thanks everyone for your input.I never gave my fashion choices this much concern until I turned 60...My husband retired,my son is over thirty and I am sure that I am now a senior.I feel that I need to act my age so to speak.I don't want to dress my age and I know there isn't a sales tag marked 60 and up but I am not feeling as confident as I once was with my style choices.

I am going to check out Talbots and see if I can find my style there. Thanks for your comments everyone.

[ECBG]

@dex,If you follow the Outfit Of The Day thread, you can see what I wear.

[dex]

@OfCourse I am still a yoga pant athleisure person.I have jeans and tshirts.I am a slim person with a small belly(new acquisition) and that belly is the thing I am struggling with most in my wardrobe choices....just don't know how to dress it.