Dressing appropriately for one's age means something different to each one of us. Who hasn't seen the 50 plus lady wearing fashionable torn jeans, hip T-shirt and funky boots? Some ladies can pull that style off with ease, but still... don't we cringe a little knowing how desperately they're trying to mirror their daughters?
Being thin doesn't mean you can get away with a short skirt and heels (even if you still have killer legs). There comes a point when you have to find that middle ground... between youthful hip and mature fashion. A too, short skirt can undermine your professional image. When dressing in the morning, look in the mirror. What does your outfit say? Whether we like it or not, everyday we sell ourselves to the world. How we dress says a lot about who we are. And it's not about wearing expensive clothing. It's about wearing clothing that fits us well, that is neat and clean. Taking pride in ourselves shows the world we have self respect. Whether you are tall, short, thin or with rounded curves... everyone can look fantastic by simply choosing outfits that compliment their body style.
Dressing age appropriate doesn't mean wearing your grandmother's house dresses! You can still have fun with fashion and look fabulous. I love Michelle Pfeiffer fashion choices in the photos above. The black dress is fun and quirky without looking too, young. The navy blue dress is sexy and gorgeous on her! And a staple we should find in all closets is the basic black pair of pants. Invest in a good quality pair of black, brown, navy and beige pants. Starting with the basics makes dressing for all occasions a breeze.
Once a year go through your closets and discard clothing that is stained, worn or doesn't fit. Who isn't guilty of hanging on to clothing we'll never wear because we like the color or style? Grab a plastic bag, close your eyes and toss out (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Second Hand
Store) clothing that is taking up much needed closet space. It's hard to do, but once you are done.... you'll discover you love your wardrobe. No matter what you choose to wear, it fits. When you like how you look in the mirror, you feel better about yourself. Need to boost your self confidence level? Start with your closet.
Sharon Stone.... and three outfits she might consider discarding from her closet. (We all make fashion mistakes...no matter who we are!)
The importance of support as we age, is evident by the photos below. When the girls were young and perky, going braless wasn't all together a bad idea. As we age, everything heads south... including the girls. Let's face it... gravity isn't our friend.
Acting Our Age.... Or Not!
Aging is a sensitive subject for both women and men. Aging in America means loosing our sexual appeal and power. Many baby boomers are fighting aging by exercising, eating right and employing a good plastic surgeon. At some point we all have to lay down our arms and admit defeat.No amount of plastic surgery, regimental exercise or organic gardening is going to make us look 30 again. Nor should we want to look 30 again. I'm so impressed with our generation! All around me I find stylish, fit and incredibly good looking seniors over 50. We are not our parents or grandparents generation. If 40 is the new 30, then 50 is the new 40 and so forth.
Aging is both physical and mental. How we perceive aging determines just how healthy we remain mentally and physically. If you feel old, act old and think old... you are old no matter what your chronological age. If you stay tuned in to life, try new activities, find humor in crackling body parts, the beauty of graying hair and the joy of just being alive... you will remain young in spirit. And that youthful spirit will be evident to everyone who meets you.
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