Fashion Advice for the modern-day woman over 50
If you are a woman who is over 50, you have probably heard all the old standard fashion advice for ‘mature’ women. Wear turtlenecks, they cover up wrinkled necks. Wear your skirts below your knee, it’s more age appropriate. Â Oh and letâ??s not forget the classic, â??you are too old to wear long hairâ?, it allegedly ages you.
The list goes on. However, today’s 50-plus woman does not have to necessarily give up her sense of style just because she had another birthday. Here are some suggestions to help you dress to make you look and feel good about yourself regardless of your age:
Be Confident in Yourself
Wear your confidence like a designer gown. You have lived enough life that you are knowledgeable, experienced and can believe in your own self worth. Furthermore, you have earned the right to trust your own taste and judgment. If it feels right to you, it probably is. Try not to let anyone dictate what your personal style must be simply because you have passed a certain stage in life.
Know your body, flaws and all!
Yes, your body has changed over the years. Your arms may not be as firm as they once were, gravity has inevitably taken its toll and areas have drooped south a little. So, yes, you may have to change your fashion strategies a touch. Nevertheless, that certainly doesn’t mean you are suddenly sentenced to live the rest of your life in drab colours, baggy clothes with and general have no style at all. It just means you need to think about ways to disguise the â??problemâ?? areas and accentuate your assets. For example if you have developed like many women sagging in upper arm department, then simply add a light cardigan in summer or a shrug or jacket in the cooler months.
If you are bothered by widening hips, accent the top half of your body with shirts or sweaters with rich colour, v-necks or vertical stripes and de-emphasize the lower half with solid, dark colours. An A-line skirts or wide-legged trousers are perfect in helping minimize this issue.
Invest in Well-Fitting Undergarments
This area is vitally important and not something to neglect even for a second. Naturally, gravity does take its toll on our bodies, despite our efforts. Nevertheless, womens underwear that fit correctly and do their job properly are the solution. Indulge yourself and go have a bra fitted by a professional. You’ll be amazed at what a difference a bra that fits correctly can make in your figure. It is a well known fact that most women do not buy the right bra for their body type.
The same goes with your knickers. The dreaded VPL (visible panty line) is unattractive on anyone regardless of age, no matter what their age. If your bottom or tummy is a slightly less tight than is used to be, do not wear tight knickers that cut in to you. There is a common misconception that tight underwear will hold everything in, however if anything it only emphasizes the problem areas. A well-fitting pair of briefs is a good option for many people, and essential wardrobe attire.
In conclusion, if you are over 50, do not fall victim to â??out of date fashionâ?? pushed upon the mature women. Your love for fashion is still very much alive, so indulge it!!