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Many of us are aware that after retirement, we may not pay as close attention to our appearance and style as when we were younger and working. We see it happening all around us. We might remember being embarrassed by our own parents when they kept wearing clothes that had gone out of fashion long ago.
How do you know when your own style needs "updating"?
I know I'm getting "up there" and feel like I need refreshing (as a male) but how? I look at pictures from 15 years ago and think, "Oh look, I have that same shirt on now!" I don't want to look like someone that time forgot, or like I'm trying to be young again, and shop in the "young men's" section of the department store. Where to find clothes that say "I still care about how I look" that are still age-appropriate for someone in their 60's and beyond? And this would be casual wear -- no jackets, ties, etc.
Of course, women are free to weigh in on their own choices.
I thought cargos were a 90's thing. I've never owned a pair. I have a slim build and they look ridiculously huge on me. I have no more butt to fill them out.
Polo shirts have been around forever, but I seldom see them anymore. That wouldn't be an "update".
Cargo shorts are definitely not in style, they aren't as horrible as cargo pants but anything cargo that isn't part of a designated work uniform screams "I haven't updated my look in decades."
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Originally Posted by aries63
I don't want to look like someone that time forgot, or like I'm trying to be young again, and shop in the "young men's" section of the department store.
Yeah it's a fine line, you don't want to look dated but also don't want to be the 40something guy dressed like a skateboarder and wearing a backwards ball cap. My wife showed me some website on this subject once (I think it was a hint because I had a Led Zeppelin t-shirt on) I'll try to find it and post it here.
Rule #1: Cargo shorts are always in style.
Rule #2: Polo/golf shirts are stylish.
I threw away my cargo shorts 10 years ago. I prefer golf type shorts made by quality brands (there are several).
Yes, polo/golf shirts are always in style. I also like "Life is good" and other logo, high quality tee shirts for every day kicking around.
Chino's are usually dressy enough for the places I go where shorts are not appropriate.
Hawaiian style shirts are also fine and look good with either shorts or long pants.
I get my examples of how NOT to dress when I go to the Big Box store that has 'low prices every day' and see what people are wearing there.
I consider one of the benefits of aging, is that you no longer have to give a rat's patootie what other people think about your "style", or worry if they are snickering behind their hands because you haven't updated your wardrobe. I wear what I like, what's comfortable, clean, and in good repair. That's my take on it.
Wasn't it Kate Hepburn who said, "Fashion is the refuge of the uncourageous"?
Rule #1: Cargo shorts are always in style.
Rule #2: Polo/golf shirts are stylish.
Rule#3 - rule#1 and rule#2 do not apply.
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