#Fashion faux pas blog update#

Things you can’t do past 40, let alone 60 Try adding tailoring and neutrals to your wardrobeġ6. 15. Inadequate scaffoldingĪlways spend the bulk of your budget on tailoring – and good underwear. Hillary Clinton’s given this a lot of thought and adopted the elongating, streamlining and sleek coatigan. Some can be too boxy, too shapeless, too long or too dull.

#Fashion faux pas blog update#

A pair of velvet trousers is every sixty-something’s right – an elegant, modern update on predictable black skirts. No need, ever, to slump into dreary, nondescript territory when there is a style to bring out your best feature, from trim waist (high-waisted, wide legs with tie waists) to dainty ankles (cropped kick flares), long legs (flares) to curvaceous hips (palazzos and pyjama sets). Better to be moderate in both and if ever it’s a toss-up between sleep and exercise, no question, the former should win. Walk as much as you can (but in supportive, springy-soled shoes) and don’t use food as a pay-off. Sure, exercise of some kind is a must, but it needn’t be punitive. Those mothers and grandmothers who are more taut, toned (and haggard looking) than their nearest and dearest 20-year-olds? Not a good look. That’s a no to excessive retinol, peels and dermabrasion. Your best investment is to look after the condition of your skin: sleep, facial massage and exercises, and effective, non-harsh cleansing and moisturising regimes. Think Farrow & Ball subtle, and it will knock at least 10 years off, rather than blind your assailants.įancy upgrading your skincare routine? These are the new beauty changes to make in your 60s But with a few simple style suggestions, you can instantly improve your look - and it has nothing to do with your age.įashion faux pas for women in their 60s 1. It's human nature that we can let ourselves go sometimes and that logic applies to our fashion choices too. Listen to your bodies and know what you feel comfortable in - you won't feel confident otherwise. You know what works for you and what doesn't - so while there's no harm in taking on some styling tips, we're past the point of wearing something just because someone tells us to. What's important to remember is to know yourself. The caveat is that you have to put some effort in. How is any age “supposed” to look? Suffice to say that there has never been a better time to be a grown-up. Now, we're not saying that there aren't a fair few tips to take on - but they're more fashion faux pas in general, rather than style adjustments needed to be made to appear younger. Sure, we wouldn't mind a style revamp - but who's to say we're not happy with ageing gracefully? It is a common misconception that as we grow older, we want to look younger. Read on and think about how these Fashion Faux Pas affect us - should we pay attention….? am I really okay in what I choose? Mainly because I want to step outside my square box and check out - how much! I am happy with what I choose to wear but I did come across this article and it made me think….

I am now 66 and loving it! I feel good and want to look good.