BLISS BULLETIN: Are You Dressing For Your Age OR Your Lifestyle?
FOR: WOMEN OVER 50 ONLY!
This caught my eye and made me crazy!
The headline on the cover, “ARE YOU DRESSING YOUR AGE?”
(This is refers to a story inside MORE magazine-October 2009 issue.)
And the woman in this story is Barbara Newman, 55, who is transformed by the famous
Tim Gunn from her vibrant, energetic look into an older-looking lady in high heels. And
this is why I must write to you…
As you may know, I’ve been in the fashion industry for over 33yrs. Within this time, I’ve
seen women come to own their own individual fashion space. And I’m proud to say I
helped spearhead this along. You see, in the late seventies I coined the phrase,
‘Dressing for Lifestyle and NOT Age!’
Frankly, I thought Barbara Newman(p.48) looked great in her BEFORE outfit
(except for her bag.) I’m a little jealous because this ‘before look’ is the way I would dress…
if I had the body! I don’t, so I won’t.
I find this article ridiculous. And the fact(p.52) she’s wearing sandals which look to
be minimum 3″ heel height is laughable. And why? Here’s the caption, “A heel that’s
comfortable, fun and stylish”. I disagree, unless you just sit and don’t walk.
Shoes are my expertise and fit for comfort and lifestyle are primary
elements for selecting the right style for you! I personally cannot wear high heels…
so I’m sensitive to this issue.
NOTE: my Mother was a petite, cute, little lady with great legs. The gene pool missed me
in this regard. Mom wore leggings with blazers and/or long sweaters, blouses(with flats)
until she was 88. She looked fantastic, and was ‘fashion-comfortable’…her low-heeled
shoes helped her walk easy and looked good capping off her great legs!
(I wonder if Tim Gunn would put her into a dowdy, granny dress with a shawl.)
Sensual Bliss Action Challenge:
*What is your Lifestyle-Look?
If you don’t have one, then think about how to dress to fit your personality and lifestyle.
*Look at your stockpile of clothes and accessories.
You may need to ‘detox your closet’.
*Take a good look at your shoes / try them on for the following reasons:
If they’re not comfortable…disgard!
Analyze if they work with your lifestyle.
*When you buy new shoes:
if they’re not comfortable in the store, then DON’T BUY!
Don’t get hypnotized by a bargain price, or wishful thinking that your feet will shrink.
It is a fallacy that shoes will loosen after wearing. Don’t waste your money or your feet.
So, do YOU dress for your Age, or Your Lifestyle?
Frankly, I don’t know how to dress for age, unless you’re a newborn.
But this article convinces me to take a long look at my clothes.
I need to do some purging.
PS: Dressing for your age has nothing to do with ANYTHING!
It’s your personality, attitude and genuine passion that makes a woman
GLOW…at any age. Our clothing(decoration) only adds to our persona and makes a
statement on how we live and feel in that moment. Our AGE isn’t even in the equation.
So, Love Your MAGNIFICENCE!
Do you have thoughts to share?
Pls comment…
I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing
Hi – I would like to say thanks for an interesting post about a subject I have had an interest in for a while now. I have been lurking and reading the comments avidly so just wanted to express my gratitude for providing me with some very good reading material. I look forward to more, and taking a more proactive part in the discussions here, whilst learning too!!
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Hi, and thank you SO much for posting this! I’ve watched these make-over shows, and though they sometimes do a great job, I’ve seen what they do to women older than 40. And I hate it. They cover them from head to toe, and make them look ‘Their Age’. To heck with that! I have always liked sexy clothes, and I don’t intend to stop now I’m 50! I may be a granny but I don’t have to look like one. I’m so delighted to have found another of a like mind. Keep on writing these great articles!
You are feeling the same way most women are thinking… at least the women over 50 I have talked with. There is no
solution as yet, other than to continue to claim your independence from fashion and comment. And remember:
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER. Rock On and don’t look back! Many Blissful Wishes to You!
Hi – I would like to say thanks for an interesting post about a subject I have had an interest in for a while now. I have been lurking and reading the comments avidly so just wanted to express my gratitude for providing me with some very good reading material. I look forward to more, and taking a more proactive part in the discussions here, whilst learning too!!