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According to research by Debenhams, women do not dress their age until they are over 70 years old.
The retailer conducted a new study which showed that 89 per cent of women to aspire to dress younger than their age. 55 per cent of respondents said they would be, or had been happy to dress their age at 70.
Although 45 per cent said that even in their seventies, there are no barriers on women’s fashion and looking younger.
The research focused on whether Debenhams’s customers dress their age when asked by personal shoppers, after 95 per cent of females wish to look more youthful.
Carie Barkhuizen, a spokesperson for Debenhams commented: “You only have to look at celebrity examples like Elle Macpherson and Sophia Loren to see that women are looking younger than ever.”
The top women’s clothing items suggested by customers for looking and feeling younger were supportive underwear, trendy accessories, dresses, and fitted jackets.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Going to a wedding is such a great opportunity to get dressed up but not everyone relished making the all important decision on what to wear to a wedding. Will I look dressed up enough? Will I look over dressed? Will I feel uncomfortable? Will I be too hot or too cold? are all concerns that people will have when choosing what to wear to a wedding. Each wedding is different bit often a wedding will last right through the afternoon and late into the evening so it is important to choose something to wear that will be really comfortable. For weddings that have an evening party, there is also the decision on whether to get changed and wear something different for the evening.
When choosing what to wear there are really only two rules. Firstly don’t wear white (unless of course you are the bride) and secondly wear what feels right for you. Different weddings may have different dress codes and for weddings with religious ceremonies there may be certain rules or etiquette on what should and should not be worn. If in doubt check with the bride or groom before hand. Usually people will tend to wear something a bit smarter than their everyday wear for a wedding but you should never choose something that feels wrong for you as you will regret it all day.
Suits and dresses are the most popular choices for ladies wedding outfits but you could also wear trouser suits, smart womens trousers with a lovely top or even a pair of smart or tailored shorts with a smart top. The choice is yours and it is up to you to decide which suits your personality and style. Generally speaking ladies wedding suits are a bit different from the basic black, grey or navy suits that you would see in the work place but you could try wearing a neutral coloured suit dressed up with some bright accessories like a scarf or hat.
Dresses are also a great choice as they are so feminine and usually comfortable to wear. Look for dresses in beautiful colours and prints and luxurious fabrics to look ultra stylish. As the weather can sometimes be a little cooler in September, you will probably want to put a little thought into what you will wear to cover up. Shrugs, boleros, wraps and tailored jackets all look really good with dresses.
Many ladies choose to wear hats to weddings. This is very much dependant on your personal taste and if you feel uncomfortable wearing a hat, it is usually perfectly acceptable not to wear one. A modern alternative to hats is a fascinator which usually comprises of feathers attached to hair band or hair clip. You could also do your hair in an elaborate up do with a pretty beaded or jewelled hair clip. In case of windy weather on the big day, it is worth considering investing in a hat pin to securely hold your hat in place.