How would you describe your fashion look?
My fashion look is trendy and contemporary. 50 is the new 30, or so they say, and I'm embracing it. I would have to say that my dressing style is how I decorate my house: eclectic. That's just me and I like the fact that I am unpredictable with what I wear, and I refuse to don elastic pants, polyester, or unfitted clothing.
How do you achieve your look?
I pick colors that are me. I have lighter, olive color skin and dark hair which means that summers are kind to me and allow for a variety in my wardrobe.
Colors vary from khaki to white to black to pastels, although I am careful on the pastels. I can't stand sickly sweet colors, and I don't like large colorful prints (especially flower or botanical prints). I suppose you could say I like a more demure but classic look while continuing to remain unpredictable.
I recall coming into work one day and a boss and two coworkers told me they had been talking about me. "Oh?" I said. They went on and commented that they eagerly await seeing me walking through that door each morning because they love my clothing choices and color choices. They added that I can dress "wild" or "quiet" and I still look good.
The fabrics that I love are cottons, silks and lace. I love the look of linen, but I hate the way it wrinkles. It never looks the same again once it's been washed or dry-cleaned, so I stay away from it. Fitted seersucker skirts during the hot months scream, "Summer!" They are classy, never go out of style, and they have a look about them that never ages.
Tips and Tricks
- I watch what I eat and take excellent care of my health by making sure I take a multi-vitamin and a few supplements. At 5'9" tall and 50 years of age, I weigh 120 pounds. It does a lot for the way one wears trendy clothing.
- I exercise by walking and do silly yoga moves with my two year old grandson. He loves it and I show him a new move every now and then. He is fascinated, we get to do something together, and I get a good workout.
- I'm careful to accent the parts of my body that are attractive and draw attention away from the less attractive areas.
My Taste in Jewelry
My jewelry taste is varied. I like baubles and bling. I love large dangly earrings and long strands of big, chunky beads. I wear earrings so that they are noticed. My hair length is just above the shoulder and so, if I want to add an easy accent to an outfit, big, gorgeous earrings are it.
My Take on Shoes and Handbags
I never knew how fabulously shoes could accent an outfit until I had my mid-life crisis at around age 43! What an eye-opener the new awareness of using shoes as an accent piece was.
I don't much like handbags. I carry one because I think I have to.
More Fun Accessories
I occasionally accessorize with clips in my hair. For example, I'll pull back my hair with a lovely clip that sparkles - nothing too big or pronounced - but just something that says I am thinking about how I am presenting myself.
What I'd Never Wear
There isn't much I wouldn't try. But I refuse to wear hip huggers or anything that exposes my belly. For my age, tank tops are inappropriate and I would never wear short shorts.
