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Fashion Rules For the 40+ Set
Licensed to Shop
Jul 10th 2008 4:55PM Sigh! I'm 72, 5 x 5 and unable to work out any longer due to effects from cancer treatments. My pet peeve is that I love fashion, to be stylish but good labels are slow to meet our needs. I hate polyester. Love silk, not fond of spandex. The "Don'ts" ~ No matter what age I'd not choose to have a brand name across my fanny! I had a very good figure, athletic and in great shape until my 60's. I don't like crocs ~ might be okay for gardening.
There are plenty of stylish, comfortable casual shoes. Up until the age of 60 I'd choose baby doll type dress with empire waist because I'm short and they looked good on me. Now, I don't wear tunics or baby dolls. I do wear leggings with a Michal Kors top when I'm in my wheelchair, and cute shoes, because it is comfortable.
I really think 'dressing for an age' is very 1950's. Part of being liberated is the ability to wear what you look good in and styles you love. Pooey on Fashion police!
LOL
Hoff's Spring Breakdown
TMZ
Mar 30th 2008 2:08PM WHY/ WHY WASTE THE PRINT SPACE ON THIS HAS BEEN. I'M 70 + AND I'M TIRED OF HIM! LOL
12-Year-Old Olympic Hopeful Crushed to Death by Horse
Fanhouse Olympics Blog
Feb 2nd 2008 2:45PM If you want to teach your child that the world is a dangerous place, wrap their play pen in barbwire.
Children who grow up on horses know all about being thrown, kicked or even bit!
A 12-year old is perfectly capable of understanding the dangers of the thing they love; be it skat boarding, skiing, swimming, horseback competetions, barrel racing - fill in the blank.
Chilren who are allowed to persue a dream and supported financially and emotionally by their parents - are the most fortunate children.
Death comes to all - My heart goes out to the parents, who will feel the void left when a child dies. Even Poppy, the horse will miss its little rider. This is too sad to make such statements of ignorance as I have read.
A healthy, active child will find an outlet. Better one that is organized.
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. On behalf of all the 12-year old girls who love horses and ride, ride, ride - one who was once 12 and remembers.
Sarah Jessica Parker: UN-sexy and the City?
Style List Blog
Oct 30th 2007 10:49AM I would like to see "Maxim's" definition of 'unsexy'. Then, perhaps, I could comment with thoughtful consideration. As it is, I'm 'guessing' they mean: A lack of breasts, too much fat, growing old -----
How sad; so much for an "enlightened" society. With shows like "Ugly Betty", the premise is that beauty and sexuality come from within. Evidently the powers that be at "Maxim" are very shallow people indeed.
I am not a fan of SJP, Brittney, Madona . . .so that is not the basis for my observation. Judging people's looks, sexuality and being ethnocentric harkens back to the days when families were judged at Fairs across America - to see the best 'specimines". Can any one spell A-d-o-l-p-h? OR if that is too disturbing, how about Dr. Seuss' "Stars on Thars".
Monk: Mr. Monk Makes a Friend
TV Squad
Jan 20th 2007 1:29PM Shaloub, Tony - alias: character Monk.
I was a fan when he was the taxi driver in "Wings", in the movie "Polly". He is a fine actor.
Monk, the show, is entertaining and amusing. Not meant to be a 'deep mystery' - The OCD a perfect vehicle for the character.
Even though one knew what Andy R's character was up to - it was a good stretch for him to be a killer.
And Monk's denial of the known is a very human reaction. Who hasn't lived by that river called "De nile" (sorry - just slipped in here)
Monk is made special by the production of a few shows and making fans wait for the next episodes. Long live Monk!
The 'new' assistant doesn't have the sass of the 'Jersey-type gal"; but, she is okay. The little girl could be dropped.
But that is just my opinion ----JD
Fun Around the Globe
Cinematical
Jan 16th 2007 12:12AM RE: Rosies remark about "Ugly Girls". The difference is that Rosie is ugly inside as well as her outer persona. America, the young woman who plays, "Ugly Betty" - has a lovely interior - that is the pont!
Five items every guy needs
Style List Blog
Jan 3rd 2007 9:53PM Well, that is ONE man's opinion. T shirts are for young men; as an old duffer, I like my V neck, white T shirts (they don't show under my dress shirts) I have a black suit; but, I also have an dk khaki tweed sports coat and a black leather, dressy jacket. I also have black shoes, brown shoes and socks that match!
I'm a khaki man (before they were 'in') and I wear retro (mine are just old! lol) cowboy shirts. My wife said, "You've always marched to your own fashion drum; and, I've never been embarrassed by your choices." We've been married 51 years and she is a "fashionista" carrying Ann Francis purses and wearing Jones of New York. - so Rules are made to be broken, that is what causes style changes! BUT THEN this is just MY opinion.
Happy New Hair!
oldstylelist
Jan 2nd 2007 2:38PM Mary M. Good luck getting a stylist to understand we don't want the generic little old lady style. It is really an uphill battle. They don't really listen - do they? Finding a stylist who actually listens is key. And that doesn't mean the most pricy provider -
Even they don't listen. frustrating!
Happy New Hair!
oldstylelist
Jan 2nd 2007 2:32PM The difficulty, when one lives in a rural area, is finding a good stylist.
We moved to a town of 12,000 and I've about given up finding a stylist. I either wear, in the summer, a short shag or fall - winter a med. length bob. But can't find anyone who can actually do either cut. It is either go to Scottsdale (6 hrs away) or find some one in Las Cruces (2 hours a way).
I'm 70 and my hair is just about all I have left than can be attractive. LOL
It is very discouraging because I do not like old-fashioned, "little olde lady" styles. I wish there were more photos with the articles.
Five items every woman needs
Style List Blog
Dec 21st 2006 12:40PM It is interesting how the 'Dr. Page' comment became the subject; instead of fashion. The spelling may have been typos - but word usage "right of passage" should have been "rite of passage."
Having been around a 'few' years, I've noticed fashion is cyclic.
A white blouse, black pants (why not for evening wear?), good foundation garments (easily said, hard to find if one is over a size 12!), shoes (at least one pair of every color if one can afford them). The "little black dress" seems a staple; although, I view it as a cliche for those of us who are at a stage where out of kindness to the population we cover our arms, chest, and varicose veins.
Style is for the young, no matter what "they" say - Mature, larger women are regulated to FULL, FLOWING TOPS and non fitting clothes. Actually, when one is 'more' it is important to have clothes that fit - not cling - fit properly. Tents just make one bigger. However, in the "Devil wears Prada" world; women like yours truly do not exist. This is a shame because I, and many others, love stylish, well-cut, creative clothes. Not bizzare, mind you, but not stultifying, stuffy, clothes. And some of us actually have the $$ to purchase what we'd like to wear; provided, it was made!
Panty hose - mostly, I wear a nice pant (not jeans as I can't find any that actually do look fine on a 5' 2" seventy year old - no matter what I'm willing to pay.).
Because of this I don't wear knee highs in the summer; living in a cold environment, being covered with an extra layer has its benefits.
I know this, too, sounds like a personal; however, it is really a cry for the designers to start making clothes that have panache for the over sixty ladies who used to be the style setters of the fifties! LOL
We were young once and liked beautiful clothes - we are old now and still like a beautiful basic wardrobe. I have four the the five 'required', suggested items. I'm still looking for good foundation garments that are both comfortable and create a nice smooth line.
In the winter season of my life. :>) June
