Rule No. 7: You’re never too old to look good! Some women give up on themselves just because they are “old”. Age is a state of mind. I am reminded of a friend in her early 90’s who lived on a limited budget. She never failed to stretch and exercise every morning. She walked almost…
Month: April 2016
The Art of Dressing Elegantly – For Women of a Certain Age: Basic Rules 5 & 6
Rule No. 5: Keep it simple! This is the most important rule to remember. Understated elegance is simplicity at its finest. Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Katherine Hepburn had it. Lauren Bacall has it. A lot of us work hard to achieve it. Think minimalist! Spend what you can on clothes of good quality because…
The Art of Dressing Elegantly – For Women of a Certain Age: Basic Rules 3 & 4
Rule No. 3: Be Foot Smart! In our younger years, we used to run around in high heels without any problem. As our feet get older, we are faced with the usual dilemma of either wearing stylish high-heeled shoes in pain or ugly flats in comfort. Years ago, older women were given a measly choice…
The Art of Dressing Elegantly – For Women of a Certain Age: Basic Rules 1 & 2
Below are basic rules to follow in developing the art of dressing elegantly: Rule No. 1: Do not wear tight-fitting clothes. Can we really look good in our autumn years? Yes, we can! Women come in all colors and shapes but we all get the extra flab in our bodies as we age. We should…
The Art of Dressing Elegantly: For Women of a Certain Age (Introduction)
Aging can be traumatic for both men and women. The pressure to look good, however, is mostly placed upon women by an unforgiving society. Magazines, TV programs all feature women with flawless skin, lustrous hair, and gleaming smiles, wrapped (or unwrapped) in clothes that emphasize their shapely figures. The process of getting old is unavoidable….