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We don`t want to look like we are trying to be in our 20`s again, but yet, we don`t want to dress like an old lady either.
It seems that when I go out to shop for clothes, there is no in between style, or is there?
We don`t want to look like we are trying to be in our 20`s again, but yet, we don`t want to dress like an old lady either.
It seems that when I go out to shop for clothes, there is no in between style, or is there?
Good question! I'm still wondering about this, and I'm in my early 50s.
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We don`t want to look like we are trying to be in our 20`s again, but yet, we don`t want to dress like an old lady either.
It seems that when I go out to shop for clothes, there is no in between style, or is there?
Define old lady. Im 58 but Im not ready for polyester pantsuits yet.
Seriously. I have trouble too. Im 5'10 and a curvy size 16. I mostly just wear what already have. Im trying to hold out till they come to their senses and start makin clothes for normal people.
Personally I wouldnt wear most of that stuff even if I was twenty..
It all depends on your taste and your shape doesn't it?
I don't know what you should wear but I can think of things over-40 women shouldn't wear.
Never never, elastic waist pants. I don't care how comfortable they are, do not leave the house in these.No.
High rise mom jeans.
Pleated pants
baggy Lands End shorts. Ugh
Sweatshirts/sweatpants when not cleaning the garage
leggings!
Sleveless tops are iffy. Ditto spaghetti string. Usually our upper arms not our best feature as we get older.
Skirts that are too long. Tops that try to cover the hips, they always make the butt look even bigger. Heavy sweaters, turtlenecks. Again, they just add unneeded bulk to older women.
'comfortable' shoes, aka birkenstocks or those inflated cauliflower athletic shoes. Awful.
Avoid all things loose, baggy, shapeless, and elastic. Buy clothes with tailoring.
Yeah, please let me know too. Not only have I reached the big 4-0, I'm also definitely not of the body for hoochie mama clothes! But, I don't want grandma clothes either.
I usually wear capri`s with a regular top, and flip flops. Same ol` same ol ... I would like to go to a store and find clothes that "fit my age" and I`m glad to see others agree as well!
I know the days of the short shorts, and half tops are gone, but I`m not ready for the double knit/ polyester pants either. LOL...
try stores like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft and J.Crew.
I love these suggestions! Timeless and hard to go wrong with!
I'd also add GAP, the Limited and White House Black Market to that list. All of those stores will have some of the trendy stuff, but they also have a great selection of classic pieces.
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