Comments on: Paris and my top 5 stylish cities http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/ Free advice from a fashion pro Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:39:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Tailor made in Hong Kong: part 1 | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-34360 Tailor made in Hong Kong: part 1 | youlookfab Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:01:49 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-34360 [...] to our 2008 YLF Hong Kong extravaganza! Birthday celebrations recently took us back to the world capital of stylish streetwear and we have lots to share. This is the first in a series of blog entries that we will do over the [...] […] to our 2008 YLF Hong Kong extravaganza! Birthday celebrations recently took us back to the world capital of stylish streetwear and we have lots to share. This is the first in a series of blog entries that we will do over the […]

]]> By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Over 50 and fabulous http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-26050 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Over 50 and fabulous Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:40:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-26050 [...] women with a superb sense of style. It makes me look forward to evolving my own style over time. The most stylish women in Paris are in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. This is also true of my own clientèle. If you are over 50, [...] […] women with a superb sense of style. It makes me look forward to evolving my own style over time. The most stylish women in Paris are in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. This is also true of my own clientèle. If you are over 50, […]

]]> By: Nancy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-25018 Nancy Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:01:40 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-25018 HI Angie - Yes, I have to admit I was not in the most posh areas in London! We went to Harrods, etc. but we stayed in Soho and were mostly in the West End. When we did go downtown, that is where I saw all that Burberry. It was 2003, so hopefully that has played out now! Soho was a whole other story. Talk about people wearing low-rise jeans and shortie tops that shouldn't be! Ugh. That is just about ALL we saw on the streets of Soho. But we did have Tilda Swinton and Rupert Everett staying at our hotel and they looked good. Obviously, I need to go back to London with instructions from you on where to go! Nancy HI Angie - Yes, I have to admit I was not in the most posh areas in London! We went to Harrods, etc. but we stayed in Soho and were mostly in the West End. When we did go downtown, that is where I saw all that Burberry. It was 2003, so hopefully that has played out now!

Soho was a whole other story. Talk about people wearing low-rise jeans and shortie tops that shouldn’t be! Ugh. That is just about ALL we saw on the streets of Soho. But we did have Tilda Swinton and Rupert Everett staying at our hotel and they looked good.

Obviously, I need to go back to London with instructions from you on where to go!

Nancy

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-25007 Angie Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:04:18 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-25007 Joy, Dilys and Louise, I'm happy to oblige. I have plenty of clients their 50's and 60's and I adore dressing this age group. But first read this controversial blog posting from a wee while ago and be sure to read the comments too. My view point remains the same and this is precisely why women in their 50’s and 60’s in Paris and other stylish cities look fabulous. With a little care it’s easy to accomplish. http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/01/12/dressing-your-age/ Joy, Dilys and Louise, I’m happy to oblige. I have plenty of clients their 50’s and 60’s and I adore dressing this age group.

But first read this controversial blog posting from a wee while ago and be sure to read the comments too. My view point remains the same and this is precisely why women in their 50’s and 60’s in Paris and other stylish cities look fabulous. With a little care it’s easy to accomplish.

http://www.youlookfab.com/2007.....-your-age/

]]> By: Dilys http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24967 Dilys Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:05:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24967 Angie, I'd like to add my voice to the request for more dish on what helps women 50+ look fab. French women definitely have it down. What is it that makes it so noticeable? Thanks! Angie, I’d like to add my voice to the request for more dish on what helps women 50+ look fab. French women definitely have it down. What is it that makes it so noticeable? Thanks!

]]> By: Claudia http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24917 Claudia Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:40:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24917 I don't agree with you at all. I lived in Paris almost for 6 years and last april we moved to London. French women (and men) dress a million times better than people in London, in fact I think that english women are exactly the definition of "fashion victims", yes they all buy the latest things but most of them look terrible. French women may not be as trendy but they know what suits them and the result is so much better. I don’t agree with you at all. I lived in Paris almost for 6 years and last april we moved to London. French women (and men) dress a million times better than people in London, in fact I think that english women are exactly the definition of “fashion victims”, yes they all buy the latest things but most of them look terrible. French women may not be as trendy but they know what suits them and the result is so much better.

]]> By: Louise http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24851 Louise Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:51:30 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24851 Angie, I hope you take Joy's request into consideration. I teach junior high, and I sure do not want to dress like they do! As a mid-50er, I am always looking for ideas. I am into vintage at the moment. The coats and purses work for me. I was in Amsterdam for Christmas, and I enjoyed the simplicity of the stylish older ladies. I am interested at this stage of life in buying more expensive basic items and playing around with accessories in the go -to colors. I read everything you say very carefully, Angie, although I don't often send in remarks. Maybe you can address us specifically. Joy, We need to "talk"! Angie, I hope you take Joy’s request into consideration. I teach junior high, and I sure do not want to dress like they do! As a mid-50er, I am always looking for ideas. I am into vintage at the moment. The coats and purses work for me. I was in Amsterdam for Christmas, and I enjoyed the simplicity of the stylish older ladies. I am interested at this stage of life in buying more expensive basic items and playing around with accessories in the go -to colors. I read everything you say very carefully, Angie, although I don’t often send in remarks. Maybe you can address us specifically.
Joy, We need to “talk”!

]]> By: Christie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24847 Christie Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:09:08 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24847 I'm afraid I don't have as much to say, as my travels haven't been too extensive (those student loans really start to eat up your expendable income). I did find Nancy's take on Mexico City interesting. I spent quite a lot of time in Mexico City in high school and college, as I had family there. The last time I was able to go, however, was in 2001. I actually found wealthier Mexicans--those who had time and money to care-- extremely fashionable. Such that when I went out, I was a little embarrassed at my lack of style. The clothing was also a bit more risque than I care to dress. The problem with Mexico City is not the heat--I don't ever remember it getting too hot at all. It stays relatively cool (relatively) there in the mountains. The problem is the poverty level. Of all the cities mentioned, Mexico City suffers most from poverty and income inequality. Even in the more urban and fun districts like Nancy mentioned, the poor (those more apt to wear less fashion-conscious clothes) are prevalent. I do find Montreal to be fashionable, but since I've never been to the other large towns in Canada (Toronto or Vancouver), I can't judge. I also agree about Rome. Roman style is very modern-classic with some individuality thrown in. Smart casual is the name of the game. But the men, oh the men; in New York they might be called metro, but in Rome, that's just how it is. Loved your posts Angie. Thanks! I’m afraid I don’t have as much to say, as my travels haven’t been too extensive (those student loans really start to eat up your expendable income). I did find Nancy’s take on Mexico City interesting. I spent quite a lot of time in Mexico City in high school and college, as I had family there. The last time I was able to go, however, was in 2001. I actually found wealthier Mexicans–those who had time and money to care– extremely fashionable. Such that when I went out, I was a little embarrassed at my lack of style. The clothing was also a bit more risque than I care to dress. The problem with Mexico City is not the heat–I don’t ever remember it getting too hot at all. It stays relatively cool (relatively) there in the mountains. The problem is the poverty level. Of all the cities mentioned, Mexico City suffers most from poverty and income inequality. Even in the more urban and fun districts like Nancy mentioned, the poor (those more apt to wear less fashion-conscious clothes) are prevalent.

I do find Montreal to be fashionable, but since I’ve never been to the other large towns in Canada (Toronto or Vancouver), I can’t judge.

I also agree about Rome. Roman style is very modern-classic with some individuality thrown in. Smart casual is the name of the game. But the men, oh the men; in New York they might be called metro, but in Rome, that’s just how it is.

Loved your posts Angie. Thanks!

]]> By: budget babe http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24845 budget babe Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:01:31 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24845 In all my travels, I was most pleasantly surprised by the style quotient that I witnessed in Krakow, Poland, especially among young people, though people of all ages demonstrated a certain elegance and class. I had just assumed that having spent all those years behind the Iron Curtain, the Poles would be behind the times, but it was quite the opposite - they proved to have great style, pride and a sort of tangible eagerness to prove that to the rest of the world. In all my travels, I was most pleasantly surprised by the style quotient that I witnessed in Krakow, Poland, especially among young people, though people of all ages demonstrated a certain elegance and class. I had just assumed that having spent all those years behind the Iron Curtain, the Poles would be behind the times, but it was quite the opposite - they proved to have great style, pride and a sort of tangible eagerness to prove that to the rest of the world.

]]> By: Tom http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24842 Tom Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:33:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/06/paris-and-my-top-5-stylish-cities/#comment-24842 Great list Angie - a lot of people think Milan should be a certainty on the best-dressed lists but I found the people there way too polished and most had obviously spent far too much on their clothing. Hong Kong is sensational for affordable fashion - we've got to meet there one of these years - it is kind of halfway between Seattle and Melbourne!! Great list Angie - a lot of people think Milan should be a certainty on the best-dressed lists but I found the people there way too polished and most had obviously spent far too much on their clothing. Hong Kong is sensational for affordable fashion - we’ve got to meet there one of these years - it is kind of halfway between Seattle and Melbourne!!

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