Excuse me while I rant for a minute…if life supposedly begins at forty, why do all the clothes seem to be made for those young things in their 20s? I mean really, by the time you are forty, your options narrow down to frumpy frock and oversize clothes because you are trying to dress age appropriately without much to work with! And while there are designers that are thinking of the mature woman, there aren’t enough of them. Alright, rant completed…let us proceed.
Who is that?!
Every woman has that moment when they look at themselves in the mirror and wonder who they are looking at. As an older woman, your body has changed, more so if you have had children or major weight loss or faced certain health conditions.
You may be a little unsure of your size and on what fits you best in this new body so the tendency is just to get a random selection of items from the clothing store and make the best out of it. However, it doesn’t have to be that way…
There is hope!
After you have gotten rid of what doesn’t fit (ill-fitting clothes are still a no-no no matter how old you are) and isn’t worth re-tailoring, you can look at what is left and organize it based on color. You see, when you are older, colors are your friend. You want to avoid looking all washed out in monochromatic tones and color is a way to bring that youthful infusion and classic style into your look while keeping things very much age appropriate. When in doubt, a classic red shade is great for bringing some color to your skin or try camel that adds a glow.
Cinch it up…
Wearing a belt is flattering for all women and especially you gorgeous older women. Belting up a dress, sweater, cardigan over a dress or even your coats and jackets creates a wonderful silhouette for you and we all know shape is a great thing, right? You can get a variety of belts from wholesale stores like Enewwholesale at very affordable prices and have them as staples in your closet. Go for skinny belts that retain your midriff space.
Statement jewelry…
No, this is not the reserve of the young ones; just as long as you do not get some ridiculous looking bling that says stuff like sexy…you are too old for that. You can get bold bracelets and layer on several neckpieces to liven up a monochromatic look and bring some color to your outfit. Do not be afraid of big jewelry, okay?
Like wine…
The most beautiful part about older women is that you all have been through enough that nothing really fazes you anymore and that confidence and self-assurance is the most important part of any ensemble. You are better with age so you do not really need to do much to look great. Just get the right fit, add some color, get more jewelry (we all like to have more jewelry) and you will be better than alright.
