What an Old Lady Looks Like (Henna, damage, cheap, cut)
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When I think of what an old lady looks like, i think of my grandma. I look back to the years when I was a little girl, and for certain, she did not look like the women posted.
Her was grey and she kept it short. She used to curl it by using curlers or pin curls. I remember looking up to my grandmother and thinking what a beautiful woman she was. She walked with a bit of a limp as she broke a hip. One leg was shorter than the other.
My grandmother had wrinkles and the grey hair, and her skin was soft to the touch and she smelled like Oil of Olay. My mom did too.
She wore 'old lady clothes' but to me they were just my grandmas clothes. I could never imagine her looking like ANY one of these women in these pictures.
Her pants always matched her shirt in that grandma kind of way. Polyester pants with the sewn in crease raised down the leg. Now those were grandma pants. I don't think I could imagine my grandma wearing anything different.
When I see an older man or woman these days, I just look at them and smile, and say hello. Thinking back to the days when my grandma was living.
My mother seemed to be an old lady young in life. She had a hard way to go and worked very near to the end of her life. Just the same as with my grandma, when I approached my mother for a hug, I would smell that oil of olay. When she passed, I had the funeral home put that on her.
My mother did not look like the lady I always knew as she lost a lot of weight and had to wear a wig.
When I think of an old or older lady, I think of my mom and my grandma. When my kids give me a hug, they smell oil of olay.
I don't have the wrinkles they had and I dont wear the old lady clothes, but boy do I miss it all.
I sat next to a little old lady today at the drs office and she looked rather fashionable for her age. She looked at me and asked if it was my first time there and I told her it was. She told me I would be just fine, that he was a good dr. I smiled and thanked her, and she was called back....
That was an old lady. I guess I have a different mind set of what an old lady is....I don't know.
I am not a huge fan of bright lips but it looks good on Gwen. Unfortunately it accents the pleated lips and off color teeth that you might have when you are older so I prefer a more natural lip color. I think Jane Fonda looks ridiculous in the mini skirt. I like her look and outfit but the skirt should be as long as the boots. She is too old to have thighs showing like that.
"Old ladies" without money can still make a respectable showing. But they have to be discplined and dedicated to looking as well as they can. This is how you make up for not having the cash to do all the "wow" head turning stuff. Strict about diet and exercise, religiously care for your skin, and pay close attention to color and the cut of clothes that look really good on you.
A mature woman who does this will stand out, because quite a few women this age don't seem to want to be bothered with all this "work".
That's great and all but show some rather than ones who look like they have money. Show some every day old women since I'm assuming this thread is trying to make a point.
That's great and all but show some rather than ones who look like they have money. Show some every day old women since I'm assuming this thread is trying to make a point.
It's more difficult to find photos of what you are terming 'every day old women' (although feel free to post 'em !)---most of the photos I have posted are of celebrities simply because it is easy to find photos of them on the internet.
Many of the photos of the non-celebrity women that I have posted, I have no idea of their income --- I'm sure some of them are not wealthy.
My main point of this thread was that women can still look good and stylish as they get older --- they don't need to just throw in the towel and assume that all the fun fashionable looks are for younger folks, and that after a certain age they need to dress in safe or downright dowdy clothing. Or that their bodies somehow need to be hidden, that you can't wear a form-fitting skirt or a tight jacket past a certain age.
I'm trying to show that "age-appropriate" rules and restrictions are made to be broken, and that you don't have to give up wearing the things you like even if you are 55, 75, or 95. As long as they flatter you.
And I guess I'm trying to enlighten people a bit -- and point out how great a woman can look at any age.
"Old ladies" without money can still make a respectable showing. But they have to be discplined and dedicated to looking as well as they can. This is how you make up for not having the cash to do all the "wow" head turning stuff. Strict about diet and exercise, religiously care for your skin, and pay close attention to color and the cut of clothes that look really good on you.
A mature woman who does this will stand out, because quite a few women this age don't seem to want to be bothered with all this "work".
You can find an awful lot of beautiful clothes and accessories at thrift stores and consignment stores for a fraction of the original cost. Once I saw how cheap clothes were at my local consignment store I regretted all the decades I paid retail prices.
I don't understand why some think it is important to have clothes that "flatter" or that have "style".
Why not clothes that are practical and comfortable? And washable with little or no ironing?
Is it a matter of IQ or desire to say "Hey!!! Lookie ME. Aren't I somthing special!!!"
Maybe it's a matter of growing up. Some women never seem to do that. They are usually quite unhappy as they age.
Good Luck to You!!!
Because style matters to some people. The older women in my family (on both sides) are stylish to no end. There is nothing wrong with some people who want to look beautiful and have a great fashion sense. Its a personal choice. You don't like to do it and that is your perogative. Why the need to belittle those who do care?
I wonder how Gwen keeps her roots so blonde, you would think the hair would start to break off.....and I'm not being catty--I'd actually like to know. I had platinum hair for about 10 years and roots are always a problem..
My hair is thin. I have finally given up on regular hair stuff and am trying henna. I'm going red. It even makes the hair stronger. Given that stars often wear wigs, and have to have perfect hair, I think I know why they use wigs.
I don't understand why some think it is important to have clothes that "flatter" or that have "style".
Why not clothes that are practical and comfortable? And washable with little or no ironing?
Is it a matter of IQ or desire to say "Hey!!! Lookie ME. Aren't I somthing special!!!"
Maybe it's a matter of growing up. Some women never seem to do that. They are usually quite unhappy as they age.
Good Luck to You!!!
You just described my closet and has been my closet since I was a much younger woman. Clothes that are practical, comfortable, easy care, fit well and go with every pair of sneakers I own. Yes I even wear them with a dress or skirt no matter what function we are attending and I have one white pair and one black pair.
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