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I will be 60 tomorrow and I would like to know how to dress according to my age. My height is 5″5 and weight 160 pounds. Can somebody help me, with advice?
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Well, I am no fashion expert, but I think you not think about it as dressing for your age but as dressing for YOU. I think it is important to stay stylish with clothes that look good and feel good for you. Classy, well-kept and feeling good about yourself is the way to go! I think there are some things to avoid (polka dots, high waisted jeans, too much elastic, miniskirts) but you should be able to find some fun stuff in a variety of stores. Are you talking about work or leisure? I vary greatly depending upon what I am doing. I struggle with body image (ugh, what an ongoing issue for women) but when I am taking good care of myself and feeling good I feel much better in whatever I am wearing. Good luck and have fun with your wardrobe….
Happy Birthday!
The most important aspect of dressing successfully is color. Skin tone changes as we age, usually becoming lighter and more translucent.
Avoid wearing black and other dark colors near your face as they drain color from the skin and appear heavy. Add a colorful scarf or jewelry to add focus to your smiling face.
Think about the colors that appeal to you the most and make you feel good when you wear them. What color gets you compliments?
Choosing, youthful, trendy colors, though “in style,” may not suit your personal style.
Success starts with how you see yourself. Be comfortable with yourself regardless of your age.
Just look in your closet and see what is there you do not like. What are the items you gravitate toward and work from there. Check out various web sites, Coldwater Creek, Soft Surrounding. see what is “trending” and pick up new pieces to fit with those you have that you like. Go from there, my personal fav is no more pantyhose, dresses or skirts. That is just me. Draw a line in the sand and do not wear what you definitely do not like. That is half the answer.
This is helping me so much,as i am at that point in time too,went shopping today with my younger sister,and i always feel so intimidated,as she is so much younger than me,and i am a size 10-12..she is a size 2-4,and she does dress so nice,i have to say..yes..i do have envy..but i want to dress nice too???
But,having trouble fitting my size{petite} can be a challenge for me,as most things here are geared for the older group..hey,i know i am 65,but i am not dead yet,and have a decent figure too,i am only 5ft,and weigh 138,,,trying to loose some of that….but i dont want to look old lady!
Help!
Bren
I agree that you need to wear clothes that make you feel good and not clothes that look like you are trying to be 30 again. I disagree about polka dots and black. Of course it depends on what you pick but I have silver hair and black looks great on me as do polka dots and they are on clothes at Coldwater Creek and Chico’s….obviously you dont want to wear something with polka dots from the teen section. See what you have in your closet that you like, that are stylish and a good color and purge the rest. Then start adding to it with colorful accessories. I am 66 and I refuse to dress dowdy or matronly and we dont have to now. Good luck and think positive!
Happy Birthday, Anonymous! I write a column entitled “Fashion Over Fifty” for my local newspaper. Dressing fashionably at any age is all about knowing what looks good on you. Fashion trends change, but your body shape doesn’t. Oh maybe you gain, or if you’re lucky, lose a few pounds, but you were born with your basic figure, pre-programmed by your genes.
Analyze your body. Take a look in the mirror (naked if you can stand it.) Are you short-waisted? Do you love your long legs? Do you hate your upper arms? Identify what you want to emphasize and what you want to conceal. If you want to look taller, wear one color head-to-toe, including your shoes. If you want to look ten pounds thinner, (and who doesn’t) black isn’t the only answer. Instead, try a structured dress, one with color-block inserts on the sides or an all-over small print (and I mean small) which can create an optical illusion, detracting from lumps and bumps by keeping the eye moving. Whatever you do, don’t try to hide under over-sized clothes. They only make you look bigger.
Live long and pester!
Judith Marshall
Author of “Husbands May Come and go but Friends are Forever,” optioned for the big screen
@JudithMarshall: “your body shape doesn’t” change? Well, that depends. If you have certain health issues, your body shape can change: frequently, and sometimes during a single day. I have kidney disease, my aunt has the start of CHF, a friend has digestive issues, and we all have bellies that start the day flat(ish) and end the day preggy. I go, in the course of a day, from a slender petite hour-glass to a hefty-looking apple shape. This is not a minor problem, and we all want to look good. So before criticizing women for wearing “the wrong foundations” or “too much elastic” why not suggest a stylish wardrobe that works for someone who actually changes sizes and shape in the course of each day?
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The absolute best place to find great clothes in petite sizes it Talbots. Coldwater Creek has some, too, and I occasionally find something there, but Talbots is less boxy and old lady looking to me. Brenda8, size 10-12 is nothing to be ashamed of, it’s a very normal size. In fact, it’s the size that sells out fastest in stores. I disagree about the black and polka dots, too. If black is a color you’ve always felt good in, keep wearing it. You may need a soft blush, or that perfect shade of lipstick, but black can look very sophisticated on us over 50′s. The most flattering clothes are always the ones you feel best in. Go to your nearest Talbots, or Coldwater Creek, or Chicos and ask a sales person to put together some outfits for you. I used to work in retail, and it was always such fun to have a customer who was willing to try on things they wouldn’t normally choose for themselves. The worst that can happen is you get a good laugh out of the ones that don’t work on you. :) It’s fashion, have fun with it. Oh, and don’t forget the accessories. A gorgeous scarf or statement necklace can make a ho-hum outfit really smashing!
Thank you Karen..that was so nice of you to say..yes,i am normal,and at age 65,it is ok that i have added some weight,as i feel good,and look good,and i am small,but classic clothing,can always be put together by adding a scarf,or piece of jewelry,or stylish pin….i have also found that shoes are best done in neutrals,and a good handbag is a must for me..makeup..i keep it simple,but i do add color to my lips and cheeks,as you said we grow lighter as we age,and need a boost in some areas of the face..i dont want to look dead yet..so i am not into pale lips..leave that for the younger ladies…
Hair..well,i am not liking the gray,at my temples,so i do plan to color my hair,to give it a boost too,i plan to do a soft brown/auburn color to add color to my face too..
I have started cleaning out my closets for fall,and this year,i do plan to add classic color slacks,and sweaters,and a off white blouse to my mix…happy fall ladies!
Bren
Oh yes, do go for the auburn! I have very fair skin, and when the gray was starting to make my light brown hair look dull I went with a deep strawberry blond color. I have never had so many compliments in my life! It made me look younger and the compliments were quite a boost to my self esteem. :) You’ll look perfect for fall. Enjoy!
If you are petite, do not let your clothes swim on you, no matter what size you wear. Too much fabric (pleats, ruffles, elastic anything) drags us shorter ladies down and only adds to your size visually. A good fit is everything. Not too big, and never too tight. Finding an expert seamstress or tailor to make the little fixes here and there makes a huge difference. Sometimes raising a hem two inches or nipping a waist an inch changes your whole look.
The majority of the time, the world is looking at you from the waist up. True. Invest in modern jackets and tops with flattering necklines like a V-neck or the great soft draped necks out there. Scarves and statement necklaces are a mature woman’s best friend. There are some fabulous choices in costume jewelry out there. Try Target, The Limited, and (yes) QVC. Take a look at how Joan Rivers dresses. She is 78 and petite. She is really a pro at this. The woman dresses perfectly for her size and age without ever looking frumpy. I have seen her in stunning studded leather jackets and bold jewelry, with colored streaks in her hair and modern bright nail polish. She’s on trend without looking juvenile or silly.
Well,since this post,i have had my hair done,in a soft brown/auburn color..looks great,and it does bring out my blue/gray eyes!
I dont look pale and washed out anymore!
I was asked to be a model for a store in my local mall,and found out even more about myself,what colors to wear that are best,what shapes,style,,was a wonderful experience for me,and saved a bundle on a new wardrobe for fall!!!
Good for you, Brenda! Sometimes a hair color boost can really put a bounce in your step. Also, finding the right person to help you choose colors and styles that look best on you can make all the difference. I often suggest women meet with a personal stylist to steer them in the right direction. You don’t have to buy everything they suggest, but you get enough ideas to plan your future shopping.
Judith Marshall
Author of “Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever,” optioned for the big screen