Comments on: Over 50 and fabulous http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/ Free advice from a fashion pro Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:55:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Jean Voute Pratt http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26140 Jean Voute Pratt Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:28:15 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26140 You know, before I read this post I would have said that skinnies were NOT for anyone over 45. I may have just changed my tune. You have created an image in my head - of exactly how a women over 45 should wear her skinnies. LOVE IT! You know, before I read this post I would have said that skinnies were NOT for anyone over 45. I may have just changed my tune. You have created an image in my head - of exactly how a women over 45 should wear her skinnies. LOVE IT!

]]> By: lisa http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26139 lisa Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:21:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26139 this is fantastic. My mom is 70 and is just recently discovering that she's been wearing clothes that are way too big (and shlumpy) on her petite frame. I've been trying to tell her for years but she's finally ready for the change and its wonderful to see her excitement as she discovers what looks good on her. We went shopping yesterday and i asked her to try on some things she normally wouldn't. One of the things was a sexy black v-neck top with a gorgeous wrap detail in the front, under the bust. She was hesitant because she told me "everything she buys must have some cotton in it". Well, she came out of the change room beaming at how great she looked. It was so much fun to see her delight. And i'm so pleased to say she bought it! this is fantastic. My mom is 70 and is just recently discovering that she’s been wearing clothes that are way too big (and shlumpy) on her petite frame. I’ve been trying to tell her for years but she’s finally ready for the change and its wonderful to see her excitement as she discovers what looks good on her. We went shopping yesterday and i asked her to try on some things she normally wouldn’t. One of the things was a sexy black v-neck top with a gorgeous wrap detail in the front, under the bust. She was hesitant because she told me “everything she buys must have some cotton in it”. Well, she came out of the change room beaming at how great she looked. It was so much fun to see her delight. And i’m so pleased to say she bought it!

]]> By: Joelle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26126 Joelle Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:09:36 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26126 Thank you for posting this Angie! I am looking forward to developing my sense of style as I get older. When I was a student in Paris I also observed that many of the older women there were very stylish and elegant in how they dressed and carried themselves. I found them more inspiring than the young women my own age. In the Atlanta suburb where I live, well dressed women (of any age) are much less common, and it's a shame! Thank you for posting this Angie! I am looking forward to developing my sense of style as I get older. When I was a student in Paris I also observed that many of the older women there were very stylish and elegant in how they dressed and carried themselves. I found them more inspiring than the young women my own age. In the Atlanta suburb where I live, well dressed women (of any age) are much less common, and it’s a shame!

]]> By: Kyle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26095 Kyle Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:35:30 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26095 This is a wonderful topic that really strikes a chord with me. Women with style are authentic. They exude casual confidence. They know who they are, and it shows. Trying new things is fun when you have a strong sense of self and an established fashion personality, and I'm trying to take this to heart. A 45-year-old will never look 25 again, no matter what we do, and being OK with that may very well be the ultimate fashion accessory. When you try too hard to be something you are not (fake body parts, fake hair, fake nails, etc.) it tends to look desperate. And that's not fashionable at any age. This is a wonderful topic that really strikes a chord with me. Women with style are authentic. They exude casual confidence. They know who they are, and it shows. Trying new things is fun when you have a strong sense of self and an established fashion personality, and I’m trying to take this to heart. A 45-year-old will never look 25 again, no matter what we do, and being OK with that may very well be the ultimate fashion accessory. When you try too hard to be something you are not (fake body parts, fake hair, fake nails, etc.) it tends to look desperate. And that’s not fashionable at any age.

]]> By: B http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26092 B Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:40:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26092 Angie, I too love to wake up with a cup of coffee and read your blog. I have learnt so much. This one is so exciting to me, since I am in my mid-fifties. In addition, I am petitIe, so it is doubly hard finding appropriate clothes. I went to France earlier this year, and it changed my attitude even more regarding clothes and older women. Nowhere did I see a woman in white sneakers (or any.) I did notice that older woman in Europe wear hose. (This was February, however.) Most European women like to wear perfume. This is something I enjoy. Lastly, it appeared to me that while the European women are very well dressed, they are not worried about their wrinkles. In fact, they seem to exude a self confidence that gives them an outer beauty. Regarding an earlier recent blog of yours, Angie, you addressed the difficulty of finding casual (not business casual) trousers and pants in a variety of fabrics. Add to that petite sizes, then needing to wear flats because of a foot problem, and you can see the difficulty. I love jeans, but I am trying to wear more casual fabrics. As an older woman, I like simpler styles, which also work on a petite. Solid colors, I think, can be more timeless than prints. I like classics, and I think the cut and quality of the outfit can make a difference on an older woman. Earlier this year, I treated myself to the most expensive bag I've ever bought. It is a black, simple style Longchamps leather bag. You can buy them at Nordstroms. I'm hoping it lasts a long time. A good haircut, (and if you dye your hair, a good hair dye job) helps enormously. I've heard it said as far as makeup goes, emphasize the eyes and go easy on the lips. Modernizing and updating with accessories can bring a classic outfit right into the present. You don't have to spend a lot doing this. Angie, I too love to wake up with a cup of coffee and read your blog. I have learnt so much. This one is so exciting to me, since I am in my mid-fifties. In addition, I am petitIe, so it is doubly hard finding appropriate clothes.
I went to France earlier this year, and it changed my attitude even more regarding clothes and older women. Nowhere did I see a woman in white sneakers (or any.) I did notice that older woman in Europe wear hose. (This was February, however.) Most European women like to wear perfume. This is something I enjoy. Lastly, it appeared to me that while the European women are very well dressed, they are not worried about their wrinkles. In fact, they seem to exude a self confidence that gives them an outer beauty.
Regarding an earlier recent blog of yours, Angie, you addressed the difficulty of finding casual (not business casual) trousers and pants in a variety of fabrics. Add to that petite sizes, then needing to wear flats because of a foot problem, and you can see the difficulty.
I love jeans, but I am trying to wear more casual fabrics. As an older woman, I like simpler styles, which also work on a petite. Solid colors, I think, can be more timeless than prints. I like classics, and I think the cut and quality of the outfit can make a difference on an older woman.
Earlier this year, I treated myself to the most expensive bag I’ve ever bought. It is a black, simple style Longchamps leather bag. You can buy them at Nordstroms. I’m hoping it lasts a long time.
A good haircut, (and if you dye your hair, a good hair dye job) helps enormously. I’ve heard it said as far as makeup goes, emphasize the eyes and go easy on the lips.
Modernizing and updating with accessories can bring a classic outfit right into the present. You don’t have to spend a lot doing this.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26087 Tanya Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:28:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26087 Another excellent blog post Angie! I have just hit 30, which I have followed by adjusting my style. I am now looking forward to any age, knowing that one can look good no matter what it is if you make right choices. Another excellent blog post Angie!

I have just hit 30, which I have followed by adjusting my style. I am now looking forward to any age, knowing that one can look good no matter what it is if you make right choices.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26084 Wendy Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:41:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26084 I'll be joining the 50 and over crowd next year. What I am particularly loving about fashion now is that ladies of a "certain age" don't have *a* look, there are many looks for women to choose from. I am striving to find comfortable investment pieces that are not going to be quickly dated. Accessories go a long way to update them in a flash. I’ll be joining the 50 and over crowd next year.

What I am particularly loving about fashion now is that ladies of a “certain age” don’t have *a* look, there are many looks for women to choose from. I am striving to find comfortable investment pieces that are not going to be quickly dated. Accessories go a long way to update them in a flash.

]]> By: TravelinOma http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26082 TravelinOma Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:47:35 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26082 I love it when a fashion article actually applies to me! I'm always "tweaking" the advice I read to fit my 58-year-old reality. I have an apple shape which is not the perfect hanger for the clothes in the magazines. Colorful jackets, over a neutral look good. I also love neutral colors with bright scarves, pashminas or jewelry to bring attention to my face. When I was a skinny 30-year-old, I had a waist but no chest. Now that I'm softer and rounder I like to bring attention away from my middle up to my prettier cleavage. A fabulous haircut is my accessory of choice, and I always wear earrings and lipgloss. I've found that Bare Essentials mineral makeup looks more youthful and natural than a liquid base. The comments here have been great. Thanks to Angie for a great blog. I love it when a fashion article actually applies to me! I’m always “tweaking” the advice I read to fit my 58-year-old reality. I have an apple shape which is not the perfect hanger for the clothes in the magazines. Colorful jackets, over a neutral look good. I also love neutral colors with bright scarves, pashminas or jewelry to bring attention to my face. When I was a skinny 30-year-old, I had a waist but no chest. Now that I’m softer and rounder I like to bring attention away from my middle up to my prettier cleavage. A fabulous haircut is my accessory of choice, and I always wear earrings and lipgloss. I’ve found that Bare Essentials mineral makeup looks more youthful and natural than a liquid base.

The comments here have been great. Thanks to Angie for a great blog.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26080 Angie Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:15:03 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26080 Bravo Jennell, Babe, Rhonda and KL. Your experiences and sense of style are inspiring. I love some of the phrases that have been used thus far: o “Mature women who get my admiration are those who embrace timeless classics, add their own personality and current spin, and look like they are comfortable and enjoying themselves”. Brilliant. And the operative words there are CLASSIC and CURRENT. o “….more of us trying to find the balance between trends, style, body type AND age”. This is precisely what dressing well is about at ANY age. o “I’ll take style over youth any day” True, true words. Style is not an age, dress size or budget. It’s so much more than that. It’s how the inside you and the outside you relate and reflect to each other and everyone else. Rhonda, your Summer travelling outfit is music to my ears! ( And we share the same birthday by the way. I turn 38 on Wednesday). Bravo Jennell, Babe, Rhonda and KL. Your experiences and sense of style are inspiring. I love some of the phrases that have been used thus far:

o “Mature women who get my admiration are those who embrace timeless classics, add their own personality and current spin, and look like they are comfortable and enjoying themselves”. Brilliant. And the operative words there are CLASSIC and CURRENT.

o “….more of us trying to find the balance between trends, style, body type AND age”. This is precisely what dressing well is about at ANY age.

o “I’ll take style over youth any day” True, true words. Style is not an age, dress size or budget. It’s so much more than that. It’s how the inside you and the outside you relate and reflect to each other and everyone else.

Rhonda, your Summer travelling outfit is music to my ears! ( And we share the same birthday by the way. I turn 38 on Wednesday).

]]> By: Louise http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26078 Louise Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:04:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/07/over-50-and-fabulous/#comment-26078 Angie, thank you, thank you. I am 55 and I am so anxious to peruse today's blog as well as the responses. I have company right now and I can't wait until they leave so I can do it justice. My goal in life is to never look matronly! I hope that some of us can pick up this discussion on the forum. I would love to communicate more regularly with those of this certain age. Angie, thank you, thank you. I am 55 and I am so anxious to peruse today’s blog as well as the responses. I have company right now and I can’t wait until they leave so I can do it justice. My goal in life is to never look matronly! I hope that some of us can pick up this discussion on the forum. I would love to communicate more regularly with those of this certain age.

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