There are many reasons why some of us dress older than we need to. It may be the company we keep is older than we are; we might think the number on our driver’s license dictates how we should look; we may recall that this was how our mother dressed when she was this age or we just don’t feel youthful and attractive anymore.
I know when we get to a mature age it can be tricky because we can worry about dressing too young. (I’m just about to turn 52, so I’m constantly asking myself whether I think something is too young or too old for me to wear.) But I think what often happens, in trying to make sure we don’t dress too young is, we dress too old.
Fortunately, there are simple changes you can make to your wardrobe that will immediately make you look and feel more youthful, up-to-date, and attractive.
..and let’s face it, every woman, despite their age, size, lifestyle, shape, or budget deserves to feel good about themselves.
You can see in these before and after photos what a difference clothes can make. (Despite the fact that they are a few years old and some of the pieces are a little bit dated)
In this photo, the clothes are ill-fitting, shapeless, unflattering, old-fashioned, and drab.
In the photo below, the same woman is wearing clothes that, without being too tight or uncomfortable, highlight the figure, fit quite well, show a little bit of skin and are more modern.
She looks younger. (And slimmer)
Consider the following when assessing whether your wardrobe is too old and whether you need a fashion makeover
- There is not one fitted, figure-enhancing item in your wardrobe
- You haven’t updated your reading or sunglasses in fifteen years
- You wear your hair the same way you did in primary school
- You either don’t own a pair of jeans or the ones you do have are acid washed and the waist is almost up to your armpits (or so low they almost reach your pubic line)
- The only handbag you use is the one your Nana gave you for your 21st
- Your last bra fitting was also your first
- 99% of what you have in your wardrobe is functional and comfortable, rather than stylish and flattering
- The only pair of heels in your cupboard are the ones packed away in a box with your wedding dress
- You still have and from time to time wear, outdated outfits you wore to work in the eighties
- The majority of your wardrobe is two sizes too big or too small
Are you dressing too old?
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