Thursday, August 22, 2013

At What Age Does THIS Happen?

Baggy capris that hit just above the ankle.  White tennis shoes.  Tapered choppy haircut.  Seems to be the uniform of every woman I know who's above age 48. 
At age 35, I find myself starting to look at some of my clothes and wonder, "is this too young for me?" Although it's depressing to be at an age where I now have to consider this, what's even more depressing is the thought of getting rid of my coveted (and expensive) clothes.  I definitely would not want to be seen wearing something that is too young for me though.  I like the words of Stacy London, fashion guru formerly of the show "What Not To Wear".  She says- don't look at getting rid of clothes that no longer suit you as a bad thing, look at it as- you're evolving!  And who wouldn't want to evolve?  (except those 50's styles get a pass in my book- gosh I love the classiness that was back then).
I mean, why WOULDN'T you want to look your best everyday?  Why throw on a menswear sack of a t shirt, sweats, and gymshoes when it's just as easy to put on a fitted top, slim jeans and cute ballet flats or boots?  And a little makeup goes a long way.  My routine takes me 5 minutes but it's the difference between looking unnoticed to great and maybe noticed in my opinion.  And when you look your best you feel your best!  That's why I refuse to put a price tag on highlighting my hair or cute clothes! Feeling good is priceless and if I can help it along with artificial means, why not?