https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:21:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing/page/2#post-57861 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 57861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy dance, happy dance. I know I speak for many when I say, "We love you Angie!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing/page/2#post-57859 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:23:51 +0000 Angie 57859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"I wonder if anyone cares to mention specific things they've seen that are age inappropriate so I can avoid it".</p> <p>I have a post up my sleeve on precisely that, San. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing/page/2#post-57855 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:16:30 +0000 Anonymous 57855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting ladies. You had me riveted to the screen. How great to have this discussion with several age groups.<br /> I rarely see women who I consider dressed too young. When I do it is pretty obvious with a lot of skin showing. Even if the skin is still looking good it seems too in your face especially if the message seems to be, "See I can still pull this off".<br /> I worry ALOT about dressing too young myself and I have never been one to try to be sexy, or overly alluring in my daily attire. I do fear that people may think I should not wear skinny jeans. I have fit issues just like most women and I think it is the fit problems, more than the style of the jeans that bothers me and makes me wonder what others are thinking of the matter. I think we can get away with alot in the style dept if the fit is right on, which is so difficult to find.<br /> I wonder if anyone cares to mention specific things they've seen that are age inappropriate so I can avoid it.<br /> By the way Tara, I thought you looked very appropriate in your leggings outfit to go out and about town. Please do wear that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57815 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:53:53 +0000 shiny 57815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie!</p> <p>P.s. I was inspired by today's post to pull out my white jeans again... but you'll have to wait until next week to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57809 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:28:28 +0000 Angie 57809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is no reality without a dream! I’m still waiting for you to come over :0) </p> <p>Shiny, here are the answers to your questions (sorry for the delay):</p> <p>1. I meant what I said even though my preference would have been for a longer skirt. BUT, you got away with it because your 5ft tall and wore very dark opaques and boots with the look. Your friend Jane would not get away with that look if she did the same thing. I hope that makes sense. </p> <p>2. If wearing a graphic-T around your kids does not make you feel fabulous, don’t do it my dear, Shiny! But you add a chic-er aspect to the look because your daughters aren’t as polished as you are ( and they don’t need to be – they are teens!). </p> <p>3. Absolutely! You are poised and polished which gives the look style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57630 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:55:04 +0000 marianne 57630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! Point taken.<br /> I won't miss that discussion, so watch out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57624 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:36:31 +0000 Anonymous 57624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that's exactly what we should do! It doesn't hurt to dream. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57618 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:28:56 +0000 Angie 57618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, I don’t wear skinnies with Converse, but I do wear them with straight legs. ALL THE TIME. </p> <p>I’d say that I see an equal amount of both – people dressing too young, and people dressing old. I have so much to say on the subject because this is my client base. I deal with what is age appropriate for women every day. But my hands are tired of typing. So I demand that you all fly down to my house so that we can thrash out the topic. Cuppa and sweets await you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57615 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:54:01 +0000 marianne 57615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, I saw this thread while I was out of town. Angie, does the "no Converse" rule apply to any skinnies and even straight legs? I have worn my Roxanne jeans with Converses, is it not recommended? I did wear them with a trench coat and I felt like that somewhat balances it off but I am still struggling with what is too young. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57161 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:39:49 +0000 Angie 57161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! What a loaded thread. Where do I start :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57160 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:32:53 +0000 tarzy 57160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristin - I was thinking about that too - about why I want one word (or two or three) to describe my "style." I think it's because it's makes it easier. I am the kind of person who gets overwhelmed when confronted with racks and racks of clothes. In my mind, if I can look at something and think "preppy" or "artsy" or "trendy," it makes it easier for me. And then, if I have a closet of clothes that are all "classic with a twist," I imagine I could just reach in and pull out anything and it would work. That's the theory, anyway.</p> <p>And I also agree that just because you can't put a name on it, doesn't mean a person does not have style! I think a lot of people look great - they put together items well, they have pretty color combinations. That certainly is style! Maybe it's just called "current?" Maybe if I felt I had the right clothes for my body, in the right colors, I would feel more "stylish." Another thing to think about!</p> <p>And I do think you are a bit right (and I certainly am not offended!) that I do hide behind black clothes. Part of it is that I'm a winter and (I think) I look good in black, part of it is I really think black can be a bit more sophisticated (but not always), and part of it is it's too damn easy and I give up! It sounds silly, but I'm challenging myself to "branch out" into grey and navy. Woah! Crazy, huh? (LOL.) </p> <p>I love pondering all this stuff. Everyone here always makes such good points, things I don't think about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57157 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:27:49 +0000 Dawn 57157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I know why I can't really pull off the skinnies and cons look. It's a common trend in my university and one that I think looks young and trendy on the right person. I tried the look after my younger sister pulled it off with aplomb, but I just couldn't pull it off. It felt way too young and casual to me, and I guess, it just isn't my style. My younger sister can pull off this style with no problems at all and I guess it is the difference in attitude. Despite the difference of two years between us (20 and 18), our personalities are just so different. I'm more reserved and serious but she is young at heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57121 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:26:29 +0000 Kristen 57121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Maya, that on a day-to-day basis I too see exponentially more 40-50 year old women dressing like frumpy old ladies than they are too young. At work it often feels like wall-to-wall ill-fitted cheap suits or over-the-top Chico's outfits. There are probably a handful of us who either put together reasonably fashionable outfits (really, is a top and cardigan THAT HARD? you would think so!) or at least classic pieces. I don't get it myself.</p> <p>Tara, I wonder (and please don't take this the wrong way) if you actually *have* been using your clothes to hide? Like you said, you prefer to be in the background, and all-black can help you do that. I've certainly used my clothing as a shield as well -- to camouflage my weight, to draw attention away from my body up to my face, to look so polished people didn't notice how heavy I was. But the truth is, they noticed anyway. And that's okay!</p> <p>The thing about having a definable style -- and that you seem to worry that you don't have one -- also gets me pondering. I think a lot of us don't have clear-cut styles that we can name with one word that encapsulates the whole look, like "artistic" or "preppy" or "trendy" or "romantic", etc. But that doesn't mean we don't have style, or that our personalities don't come through in our clothes! For example, I don't have a clue what my style would be called, and it is definitely still evolving; like you, I am trying new silhouettes and trendier combos to see if they can be incorporated into my wardrobe. But I don't think of myself as having no style as a result of that; instead, I look at it as experimenting IF the new trend can meld into my existing style/sense of 'who I am' without feeling forced. Am I a dress person? (Yes.) What about gladiator heels? (Doubtful.) Leggings? (Hmm, will see. I am pretty casual on the weekends.) Graphic tees and blazer? (Not really a blazer fan for weekends so probably not.) And so forth. </p> <p>Anyway, I don't know where I was going with this. LOL! But it's something I've been thinking a lot about too lately. You are not alone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57104 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:21:18 +0000 Maya 57104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, interesting Joy. I did not find the costumes I saw "sexy." I just found them to look like normal dance costumes (they were not bare legged, btw).</p> <p>I'll tell you this though: On a day-to-day basis, I find WAY more women over 50 (sometimes over 40) dressing like frumpy old ladies than I find dressing too young. In fact, I don't think I can think of a single example of someone I know dressing too young, but I can think of plenty of "old" dressers. I think there is a lot more shame and fear attached to dressing too young than dressing too old. Of course neither is ideal, but I think it definitely says something about how we view older women. Angie's tips seem to provide a balance. But that, to me, is why the situation you saw "seemed wrong" and why people were laughing. It's possible that they could have chosen better costumes, but I don't know...to me a costume is a costume and is an entirely different discussion from style and day-to-day fashion.</p> <p>But hey, what do I know? I'm just a kid. Maybe when I hit 50 I'll look back and laugh at how stupid and naive I was. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57097 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:02:47 +0000 tarzy 57097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen - I certainly don't have anything against color! I love seeing color on other people, and I envy people who can wear it and have fun with it. I just feel - too obvious? Too noticeable? Also, there are just so many colors I don't feel work on me, that I suppose I've given up a bit trying to find the exact shades that work. </p> <p>Joy - you are I are going to have an interesting summer as we try to refine our own styles, in the heat! I'm glad someone else is going through this at the same time! </p> <p>Jean - I love the way you dress. Even though I don't know you, I feel I "know" you through your style. To me, you're artistic to the core, funky, spirited, adventurous, inquisitive, sensitive and playful. Your clothing says "artist" - someone who sees the world through shape and color and expresses what's inside. And it's authentic - you seem comfortable in your skin, and your clothes. Maybe because you know who you are? Like Shiny, you have personal style that leaps off the computer screen. It's like you use yourself as your canvas, and your clothes are a form of art - color and form and expression. Also, like Shiny, you know what looks good on your body.</p> <p>I envy both of you. I feel I'm still searching. I love my NY black &#38; white, but I'm not a SOHO sophisticate. I read a blog recently and she used the word "city," and that resonated with me, but what does that really mean? I think, sometimes, being a writer, I'm an observer. I love to sit back in a room and watch people. But there's a side of me that wants people to notice me too, and whisper "Who's that?" I don't want them to approach me, or to talk to me - but I do want them to notice! So, I think that's why I dress in black (to blend into the background) with a little bit of flare (to be noticed.) I guess in the end, you just have to go with what's comfortable to you.</p> <p>I do feel this all has something to do with age, a little bit, but there are also so many other considerations. Thanks for all the interesting discussion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57093 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:48:36 +0000 Anonymous 57093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, you made me think of an experience I had a few years ago while in a Dallas hospital waiting for my son to get out of surgery. I went to look for something to eat and found a large group of women performing in a large lobby area. They all had to be way over 70 and all had tiny tapdancing outfits on doing their dance routines. They even did costume changes and took it all very seriously.<br /> Most had great legs and good bodies for their age, but the whole thing just seemed wrong. People were in hysterics with laughter watching them. I felt they were doing a great job getting their exercise in a fun way, but those "sexy" costumes and grim looks of concentration on their faces as they performed... it was surreal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57091 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:35:58 +0000 Maya 57091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a silly thought but it reminded me of this discussion:</p> <p>I am a HUGE Golden Girls fan (don't poke fun). And while by no stretch of the imagination will I EVER be looking to Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia as style icons, I'm endlessly impressed at how fab their 50-60 year old bods were in that show. There is one episode in which Blanche and Rose are practicing for a dance contest, and they are wearing these VERY short skirts as part of their costume. Their legs looked incredible! They certainly looked better than mine do at 25. If either of those ladies wore a mini skirt, I wouldn't blame them for it one bit.</p> <p>That's neither here nor there but it always makes me think about age appropriate dressing. I understand that they are definitely an exception to the rule. </p> <p>I can pretty much wear what I want at this age with very few exceptions, but I still notice that the few things I can't wear (because they're more teenager-ish) are also usually things that I wouldn't want to wear anyway, so I don't feel too bad about it. I'm not sure if this trend will follow me through the rest of my life, but for now I don't feel all that bummed about not being able to wear Abercrombie tees and skinny jeans with Cons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57087 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:18:24 +0000 greenglove 57087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy,<br /> Such a great question and something that I am also thinking about. I am 50 and wear some clothes that many women my age would probably not wear. I think that I have a certain freedom because of my lifestyle. As an artist and a teacher in art school, anything goes and I am currently more polished than most of my colleagues. I think that Angie must take this into consideration when she works with clients and that is why some 70 year olds can wear with confidence what a 50 year old might never be comfortable wearing. I think that feeling comfortable in what you wear is the key. I totally agree with Angie, especially about the modesty issue. I would never try to wear a miniskirt or really lowcut clothing. I also think that polish is relative, What may be polished for me would be different than what a lawyer or businesswoman would wear. I interpret that what Angie is also talking about has to do with care for how one dresses. That creates the polish in an outfit. I think that Angie would be the first to recognize how different we all are and would even make exceptions to a guideline if someone pulled it off with flare.You are in no danger that I can sense of not dressing your age or looking dowdy. I think that there is a level of sophistication that enhances your look. I do not see you in pink or really flowery prints but in beautiful rich neutrals and jewel tones. Go with your instincts and keep posting pictures. I am amazed at how much that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57084 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:15:14 +0000 Anonymous 57084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is all so interesting. When I weighed more (size 12) I was thinking that I was doing the polish, quality, structure thing pretty well with an Eileen Fisher wardrobe. However, I've learned here that it was all wrong...ankle length pants often with tapered legs, boxy shapes and loose pieces that certainly didn't create a waist. I was hiding in them.<br /> I go through stages with color, Tara. I laugh now at my coral jeans! I think the best approach might be basic pieces in flattering neutrals with a variety of texture and adding color with tops and accessories. I've known older women who look (or try to look) sophisticated in lots of expensive black pieces but end up looking harsh. I think we need some color but the brights may also be too harsh. I've found recently that a silvery grey is probably my best neutral now.<br /> Tara, there is probably a good shade of pink for you. Have you tried one that's closer to a peach or a rose or a dusty shade...not a bright or a pastel? You might also notice that a pink with more (or less) blue in it is better with your hair and skin tones. Maybe it's the Gap clothing itself and not necesarily the colors.<br /> As far as dressing for the heat, this is going to be the most challenging summer yet in my life to do this stylishly. When it's hot and sticky and the hot flashes hit I can't stand to have sleeves, but this spring for some reason my arms are embarassing. It's like gravity suddenly decided to pull extra skin down to my elbows and let it hang there. I work out, my arms are toned, but how do I get rid of extra skin?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57080 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:48:32 +0000 Kristen 57080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 41, and I wear whatever colors flatter me. Luckily, that's a lot of jewel tones and brights, but if I could wear paler pastels I would. I love color! I wear TONS of pink, but not all together at once; that's too childish, imo. But a nice pink near my face makes my skin glow! </p> <p>Shiny, I never think anything you wear is too young for you. I think it's because even if you wear a "young" silhouette/style (like minis and flat boots), the rest of your outfit is so sophisticated and grown-up (like your fab purses, or a killer scarf, etc) you keep it age-appropriate. I suspect that is why your DH didn't like that woman's outfit; the tramp stamp would be the thing that would tip it over from 'trendy' to 'trying too hard' for me! :)</p> <p>FWIW, I'm not fond of the graphic tee look myself. I've tried it a couple times in stores, and I did pick up a cute green tee today to try it once it's warmer, but there's something about the trend that seems forced on me. Maybe it's because I grew up in the 70s, which was wall-to-wall sloganed/graphic t-shirts. I feel like I should be flipping my hair back too! :)</p> <p>I love Cons. They're very hip looking to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57068 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:56:43 +0000 tarzy 57068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - I also wanted to ask you all - what do you think about colors as you get older? I find that I'm pulling back from many "youngish" colors - like pink. I can wear pink, but I feel silly in it. I find in general, I want sophisticated neutrals (grey, navy, brown.) Pretty much any color at GAP feels wrong to me nowadays! I wonder if it's the brightness, or the actual color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57067 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:56:30 +0000 shiny 57067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tarzy. It's tough because some of the places we hang out, cons and graphic tee and a tasteful mini w/tights are totally appropriate - no matter what your age. I do see lots of people my age or older pulilng it off just fine, in a stylish way. But, I still personally can't help sometimes feeling something is off for me. Yet if I dress differently, I may feel off too. Grr. It's tough. </p> <p>Esp because today we were out and there was this woman probably about my age, really nice funky haircut, wearing suede boots with skinnies tucked in, and a knit top I probably would have chosen for myself, and DH commented that she looked like she was trying too hard to look young. Really puzzled me, because as I said, I would totally have worn the outfit myself, except with another layer (cardi, blazer) to add some structure. And also a cami - it is true her top kept riding up in back, exposing a lower-back tattoo... I'm hoping that was what was turning my DH off, otherwise I'm completely thrown off base! </p> <p>You are definetly not ready for dowager aunt!!! Neither am I, and I doubt that will change in the next 10-15 years either. If ever. There is a part of me that is a bit "buttoned up" though... the part that prefers to be slightly overdressed rather than undressed, and dressed slightly older than my age rather than younger than my age.... if that makes sense. I want people to take me seriously and age appropriately, but I sure as heck don't want to have to be the dowager aunt to achieve that. Do you relate? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57060 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:34:08 +0000 tarzy 57060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny - such excellent questions! I look forward to Angie's response. </p> <p>I always think you look amazing. You have such fantastic personal style. I have never once though "She's wearing THAT?" But I also do understand that feeling that even though others might think something looks fine - it doesn't feel fine. The leggings look I posted - I know that I wouldn't go out of the house wearing it. It's just too -- something. Young, or not polished or something. Not right. It's not the look I want to convey. But I'm not ready for dowager Aunt, either! </p> <p>Sinead - thanks for reminding me of the mantra - "polish, quality, structure." I think it is a mental shift. I still shop at GAP, because sometimes the proportions are right for me - I'm 5'4" but not a petite - and then I wonder why my clothes look young and unpolishedl. LIGHTBULB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57045 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:56:18 +0000 shiny 57045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I have a few specific questions for you ... </p> <p>1. I posted a pic of me before wearing a mini with tights and flat boots, and you said I could pull it off, even though I'm in my 40s. Did you really mean that? I have not worn that mini or any mini in a year now (nothing to do with YLF). Even if you did mean it, there's a part of me that thinks that stage is gone now and I look much better &#38; appropriate in knee-length skirts. What do you think? Be honest ... :-)</p> <p>2. The graphic tee look.... I'm still having trouble with this, psychologically speaking! I only try it out when my teens are with their dad, because there's just something wrong to me if I'm wearing a graphic tee and they are too..... even if I dress it up with a smart blazer. Maybe if they were younger and I was on the playground, but now... it just seems wrong somehow. If they aren't with me and it's just me and DH and the occasion is appropriate, it's not so bad though. But when they are with us I do feel to much like mutton dressed as lamb, urrrrgh!</p> <p>3. Finally, the converses. I now understand why the skinnies-with-cons just doesn't feel right for me. But do you really think I am okay with cons and bootcuts or flares? I wonder why it feels off for me. They are comfy and practical for certain occasions, so I wear them anyway, but I can't help but feeling it's still not quite right. I've been chalking it up to the shortness factor but I'm not so sure? </p> <p>Sorry to sound so insecure! But I really *am* secure enough to handle your honest feedback. Just trying to figure this all out. I know because I'm short and have a baby face I look young for my age... but I'm not and I know that too. So where do you draw the line? WWAD? (what would angie do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57044 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:53:23 +0000 sinead 57044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another one who is working on this, Tara. I find it hard because the nicer, structured, polished clothes are more expensive- and I can't do that right now. By investing a lot of time into shopping thrift stores and sales, I've come up with a few things- it just took longer than I thought it would. But it's getting easier- and it's starting to be fun. I keep Angie's voice in my head saying polish, quality, polish, quality, structure... I have to do that so I don't grab wispy little tops, which I think are so pretty, but no longer right for me. </p> <p>And even though I live in Seattle (freezing today, as Angie mentioned) I'm also trying to put together a few hot weather things when I visit home, which is Austin. I never look very nice when I go to see my family because I have nothing to wear. So, I'm on the lookout for skirts and dresses that would work in 100 degree weather. </p> <p>Angie, I think one of the hard things in looking stylish at this age is that it's not always easy to make the mental shift from how you dressed when younger. If life gets complicated for a few years, it's hard to keep the shopping-looking-nice habit. You know what I mean? Then you have to sort of start over from square one. I've learned it takes so much more effort to look pulled together now. And even then there are times I'm just not sure and err on the too dowdy or too young side. Anyway, this site has been a huge help and many thanks, Angie, and to everyone who posts pictures. It's changed how I get dressed in the morning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57042 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:48:42 +0000 tarzy 57042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank, Barbara. I hope you will post some outfits so I can steal - uh ... - be inspired by you, LOL. </p> <p>Angie - I feel bad complaining about hot weather when I know that most are still dealing with the cold! I love layers and boots and I hate having to give them up so soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57026 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:20:14 +0000 Angie 57026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy and Tara, looking tailored and put together in hot weather can be done. I did it for years (when I lived in Asia and Africa), and our Austin-ites are pros at getting this right. Enter skirts and dresses! I can’t stress that point enough. Barbara makes excellent suggestions and we can examine this in more detail. It’s come up before. </p> <p>I on the other hand have to wear Winter clothes in Spring! It’s still SO cold but I want to look Spring-y. I mentioned how I was accomplishing that in a comment on Laura’s post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57025 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:10:44 +0000 BarbaraL 57025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'm 46.) Here in Oklahoma we have pretty hot summers, and I've found that woven fabrics in natural fibers are much, much more comfortable than knitted fabrics. Also, clothing made from woven, natural fibers is typically more structured than knit clothing, which I also want. I am always on the lookout for woven cotton, linen, and/or rayon (and, on occasion, silk) tops, dresses, and skirts.</p> <p>For myself personally, as a skirts- and dresses-wearing SAHM, I live with the wrinkles and hold in mind the gracious Southern women I knew in Florida who did so with style. Also, I've discovered how amazingly, wonderfully crisp a woven linen or cotton item is when it is hung to dry -- it really has a look and feel rather similar to the result of ironing (though not smooth).</p> <p>A cotton A-line skirt, a linen sleeveless or short-sleeved top, a bracelet and earrings, sandals or light shoes, possibly a summer hat, and a bag -- that works for errands on a 100F day, church, or meeting friends for lunch, and can be as playful or seriously stylish as you want to go.</p> <p>So that's what I do for structured, comfortable clothing in quite warm and hot weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57013 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:26:16 +0000 tarzy 57013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - that's the problem I'm having too! How do you do warm weather casual with structured pieces? It's a bit of a challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-guidelines-for-age-appropriate-dressing#post-57011 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:20:42 +0000 Anonymous 57011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara, thank you for bringing this up. I needed to be reminded of the post Angie referenced, especially "Strive to look refined, smart and uncluttered." I've especially got to watch the uncluttered part as I like to wear accessories to the point of layering necklaces, scarf and necklace, etc.<br /> I'm trying to learn how to do casual while "Wearing tailored and structured clothing of impeccable quality" which has usually translated to me as dressy or at least business dress. As a visual learner this is where I need to pay attention to outfits posted by members and Angie's wonderful blog entries. </p>