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Post by sarcasticgirl on Oct 22, 2013 18:14:51 GMT -5
That certainly doesn't seem to be the style here. Bright fluorescents have been in all summer. I refuse to wear highlighter pink. I looked around the train on my way home and there was plenty of color. Though fall is here so colors are more jewel-toned. I think my hesitance has been because things were flashy. Brightly colored. Maybe something more richly colored, yet the same style would make me feel more comfortable. Hello self revelation!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 8:11:34 GMT -5
If there's one thing I took away from the discussion on what I should wear to weddings, it's that "classic", even though it's well-made and fits properly, can equal "dull". I'm 60 and my upper arms aren't what they used to be (I focus on cardio rather than weight training) so spaghetti straps are out. So are a lot of light, flimsy things they sell to 20-somethings.
You can still keep an eye on the popular colors, and add one or two unique features to what you're wearing (such as your tights). I think it looks like women are trying too hard after a certain age when they try to copy what the 20-somethings are wearing- the whole outfit.
And definitely keep your makeup colors up-to-date. Blue eye shadow when neutrals are in can really date a woman's look. I don't wear makeup so that part is easy for me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 8:31:22 GMT -5
My first reaction to your question was "either/or": If you want to vamp up your makeup then tone down your clothes or vice versa. When you're young you're supposed to be trendy from head to toe, but once you get out into the "real world" I think a "statement piece" lets you look current without looking ridiculous.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 8:53:27 GMT -5
Shows how much you know, I'm team Jacob all day! If I'm going to walk around with man candy on my chest I want a guy that doesn't look like a wimpy 12 year old.You don't want to be redundant!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Oct 23, 2013 9:11:21 GMT -5
I'm soon to be age 69. I have always dressed conservatively. Think Coco Chanel or Jackie Kennedy. Pants, blazers, classic jewelry etc.
For me, the worst look is seeing an older woman dressing like her granddaughter. A simple way to look at is this: If you think it might be unacceptable, IT IS!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 10:01:26 GMT -5
I'm 41 and I've been trying to add some color to my wardrobe. Left to my own devices, I'd still have a lot of black, blue and shades of brown in pretty much the same simple styles and a thousand white shirts. I don't know what it is about me and white shirts. One of my friends forbade me to buy another white shirt a few years ago. I still buy them, I can't help it. Now when I go shopping, I often take along my fashion advisor (my DD) or go to a boutique style store so someone else can pick out clothes for me to try so I'll get out of my (boring) comfort zone. It works, I've bought many pieces that I like, that I wouldn't have looked twice at on my own. FWIW, I think the tights sound cute and fun. Wear 'em! There's nothing wrong with having a little fun with your clothing choices regardless of your age. I don't know about the makeup, I don't wear it. On other women (and for me if I ever learn how to apply it properly), I like the subtle look for every day, more dramatic for an evening out.
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Oct 23, 2013 10:12:56 GMT -5
Shows how much you know, I'm team Jacob all day! If I'm going to walk around with man candy on my chest I want a guy that doesn't look like a wimpy 12 year old.You don't want to be redundant!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 10:15:18 GMT -5
I tease because I care!
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Oct 23, 2013 10:18:31 GMT -5
I'm starting to look closer to 16 anyway. Damn gray hairs popping up everywhere since about April for some reason...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 10:53:33 GMT -5
I'm trying to navigate that one myself. I do the gut reaction thing too, and that seems to be working. But my style has gotten more conservative as I've gotten older - more Ann Taylor and Calvin Klein/Tommy Hilfiger and less Hot Topic and JCPenney Junior's section. I did take a risk and buy a pair of skinny jeans and knee-high black boots last weekend. I paired them with a hip length maroon turtleneck sweater and a Tiffany-inspired heart necklace, then headed to work. I was afraid I would look like I was trying to blend in on a college campus, but I got nothing but positive feedback.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Oct 23, 2013 11:14:27 GMT -5
Skinny jeans and knee boots are totally fine. I see people of all ages wearing them on a daily basis- so you're good! (I wore them last weekend with a green sweater)
I am going to unpack all my tights over the weekend... I know some will be inappropriate (too brightly colored) but those are probably all too small anyway LOL
When all else fails- I'll just think of Clinton and Stacey "color, pattern, texture, shine"
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Post by nogooddeed on Oct 23, 2013 11:31:28 GMT -5
I also at the point where bright color tights appear too young for me and I've always been a classic dresser. I've moved toward darker tights, many with a pattern. I have a plum color with a subtle pattern and several black pairs with woven patterns in black. The plum tights are fabulous with a skirt/dress and boots. I also have a camel color pair that I wear with a camel/cream animal print skirt and camel suede boots. I do like to add interest to outfits with fun necklaces and bracelets. You can find those types of accessories at really reasonable prices.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 7:59:17 GMT -5
One of the fun items in my wardrobe is a pair of Justin boots- I saw them at a Berkshire-Hathaway Annual Meeting (shareholders are allowed to buy B-H company products at a substantial discount in part of the arena where they hold the meeting). They're blue with pink stitching. I saw them one year and didn't buy them, then decided the next year that I still wanted them.
I'm not adventurous enough to wear them with any kind of skirt but they're going with me on a trip to a family wedding this weekend- the rehearsal dinner is in a casual German restaurant so they'll be fine with pants and a sweater. The boots are so well-made I may still be wearing them when I'm 70 but cowboy boots never go out of style, right?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Oct 24, 2013 8:02:18 GMT -5
From what I can tell in stores cowboy boots are hot right now. I got a black pair I found in a vintage store grab bag.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Oct 24, 2013 9:00:45 GMT -5
I'm originally from Texas and live in Chicago- if I wore a pair of cowboy boots I would *NEVER* hear the end of it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 23:43:10 GMT -5
I'm soon to be age 69. I have always dressed conservatively. Think Coco Chanel or Jackie Kennedy. Pants, blazers, classic jewelry etc. For me, the worst look is seeing an older woman dressing like her granddaughter. A simple way to look at is this: If you think it might be unacceptable, IT IS!!!!! I think I'm in trouble then. I wear jeans, tee shirt & Ugg boots all the time. So do my DDs and Grand DDs. I do skip the violent fuschia & sequined Uggs, so maybe there is a little bit of hope for me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 23:45:17 GMT -5
From what I can tell in stores cowboy boots are hot right now. I got a black pair I found in a vintage store grab bag. I got a pair of Lucky Brand Boots (heeled cowboy) and I have to tell you that they are THE most comfortable heeled boots I have ever worn. I love them & am going to look for more in a couple months. I think I need to build a boot closet before I am allowed to buy any more
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Post by lynnerself on Oct 25, 2013 11:43:37 GMT -5
I'm soon to be age 69. I have always dressed conservatively. Think Coco Chanel or Jackie Kennedy. Pants, blazers, classic jewelry etc. For me, the worst look is seeing an older woman dressing like her granddaughter. A simple way to look at is this: If you think it might be unacceptable, IT IS!!!!! I think I'm in trouble then. I wear jeans, tee shirt & Ugg boots all the time. So do my DDs and Grand DDs. I do skip the violent fuschia & sequined Uggs, so maybe there is a little bit of hope for me. It's funny how many times I've picked up my daughter (age 23) and we were wearing similar clothes! Like jeans tucked into grey boots and a similar colored sweater. I may have to start calling her ahead of time so we are not so matchy
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Post by teen persuasion on Oct 25, 2013 13:32:45 GMT -5
I think I'm in trouble then. I wear jeans, tee shirt & Ugg boots all the time. So do my DDs and Grand DDs. I do skip the violent fuschia & sequined Uggs, so maybe there is a little bit of hope for me. It's funny how many times I've picked up my daughter (age 23) and we were wearing similar clothes! Like jeans tucked into grey boots and a similar colored sweater. I may have to start calling her ahead of time so we are not so matchy I noticed that some of my skinny Ts disappeared when DD3 left for college! She's my drama girl, and dresses pretty, um, interestingly, so I wouldn't generally think we have similar tastes. When she started HS, she thought Catholic school girl uniforms were OMG cute and decided to wear a self-imposed uniform for the year. Of course, she based it on manga school girl uniforms, so she wore a lot of short random-plaid pleated skirts w/ polos and thigh high knit stockings! She was looking to borrow 80's clothes when they were doing Footloose last spring for the musical, though.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2013 14:33:25 GMT -5
I want to have these women's style when I grow up.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Oct 28, 2013 14:40:12 GMT -5
I want to have these women's style when I grow up. Thanks, I'm following that board now!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Oct 28, 2013 14:41:49 GMT -5
Cowboy boots will always have their place in fashion, but riding boots are so much more sleek and stylish. IMHO.
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