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Fashion dos and don’ts from “Forever Cool” Sherrie Mathieson

It’s no wonder people walk around dressed the way they do. Stores today are overflowing with badly made, gaudy styles that defy good taste (not unlike our supermarkets, packed as they are with unhealthy and overprocessed food). As we age, it can be difficult to find appropriate, comfortable, practical and chic clothing amongst these toxic fashion trends. To that end, it is my intention to offer some remedies I think you’ll find easy to follow–and swallow.

As you view the images in this gallery, make sure and read the tips carefully and completely– they contain vital nutrients for your “fashion health.”

Forever Cool

Never Cool!

  • Matronly suits: This lady-like knit is sure to age you (and no gold buttons, please!)
  • Primary colors: They belong in kindergarten. Don’t wear them–especially with the predictable black slacks or skirts.
  • Dainty jewelry: The gold clip-on earrings, pin and necklaces do little more than add glitter–file them with the gold buttons.
  • Short slacks: It’s difficult to look professional in slacks that come up short. Exposed tan stockings only makes it worse.
  • The wrong bag: This lady-like structured bag only adds more stiffness.
  • Scary hair: This includes all varieties of over-spraying, “helmet hair” and “big hair.”
Forever Cool!

  • Simplicity: Edit your look with a current fit and flattering style.
  • Color that works: Neutral colors are always sophisticated and mix easily.
  • Finer fabrics: Buy the best! Their flattering effect (as we age) is worth the money.
  • Coordinated pieces: Wear a two piece outfit that appears suited rather than matching–it suggests a more relaxed feel.
  • Great accessories: Think quality and style. A great accessory can make the outfit–especially shoes and bags.
  • A perfect fit: Make sure that every aspect of your outfit fits well. If something’s not quite right don’t buy it, or have it altered.
  • Like new: Keeping your clothing and accessories in tip-top condition is essential.
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    1. Generic Image rfellis says

      very informative. I can use these tips to improve my look

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    2. Latayne C Scott Latayne C Scott says

      I love this book! It has before-and-after photos of “real” people and hints on what is fashionable for women right now (not in the 80′s!) Even my husband sat down for over half an hour looking at the men’s section. I’d recommend this book to any mature woman or man.

      Latayne C Scott
      http://www.latayne.com
      Novelmatters.blogspot.com

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    3. 50somethinginfo.com 50somethinginfo.com says

      Great going, Sherrie. I admit I am clueless with fashion. Too embarrassed to tell you how much I’ve spent on mistakes but one of them would have paid for a dozen of your fabulous books. Thanks for the remediation.

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    4. Generic Image Rita@Goldivas says

      I like color! Too many neutrals look DULL.

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