https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:41:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1365222 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:27:07 +0000 MaryLouise Tucker 1365222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am about to turn 59 and I'm transitioning from corporate office to casual startup. Being used to black pants and tops with a blazer, I struggle to find the right appropriate casual clothes for my 163cm (5 ft 4inch) short-waisted frame. I never wear heels but don't have a range of shoes for a casual office wear. It would be useful on this site to see outfits and looks tagged by body type. I like much of what I see but maybe I'm missing something. Can you search for looks by body type? Lots of good advice here so glad I found this site and eventually joined!<br /> MLT </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1295827 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 06:19:06 +0000 Lucy 1295827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 42, but I must say this website has shown me that I don't have to dread ageing ( well not quite so much!) I see so many stylish women of all ages here! I'm keen to get older and better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1295653 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:54:40 +0000 Lynnette 1295653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had some great outfits when I was working, but then became a SAHM, and didn't put much effort into looking up to date. Now that I'm close to being an empty nester , I am looking forward to cleaning out my outdated closet.</p> <p>Now that I'm at the stage where more sexy clothing would be inappropriate, I can look back and wish I had dressed more body consciously when I had that body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1295647 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:43:07 +0000 Quietgirl 1295647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the Fabulous Fifties. I have never felt so confident and happy as I am now,&nbsp;&nbsp;nor have I ever felt so comfortable in neon yellow jeans (last summer) red skinny jeans (this spring) or JCrew's Minnie Pant. I am 58. Why not try these things? Who is going to tell me I can't?</p> <p>Yes, I already adhere to CocoLion's list of suggestions for the most part. After a year in Pilates, I did sport some shorter skirts this summer (about the length of bermunda shorts). &nbsp;I do tend to chose more covered than less, however! </p> <p>I also give my daughters permission to comment on my style (just in case).</p> <p>Have fun and thanks for bringing up a subject that is important to me...looking good after 50!</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1295637 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:14:34 +0000 MsMaven 1295637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another welcome. &nbsp;50 is barely visible in my rear view mirror, but I can tell you that in many ways, the 40s and 50s were my best years, especially for fashion. &nbsp;Kids grown or almost grown and a little money to spend on oneself, still very active and able to exercise and garden without regretting it the next day. &nbsp;</p> <p>There are lots of challenges with body changes, but that's why a forum like this can be so useful--sort of a corrective to what we imagine we are seeing in the mirror. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time/page/2#post-1295620 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:30:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1295620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And another welcome from me You have already received some great advice so I don't really have anything new to add. This is a great place and with Angie's fabulous leadership, you will be sorted in no time!</p> <p>P.S. I'm a 51 year old apple and have learned so much here in how to dress my body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1295603 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:49:42 +0000 pirouette 1295603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only joined very recently and I am 52. I was looking on line for fashion advice and inspiration when I came across YLF. I am really getting lots of help and really enjoy reading all the old threads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1279079 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:14:40 +0000 Anonymous 1279079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! I too turned 50, just over a month ago. You've come to the right place for a lovely supportive community where we have fun with fashion! </p> <p>PS are you from the UK? Slacks sound like a very British word to me I'm UK too, the more the merrier.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1279058 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 06:23:55 +0000 Deborah 1279058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome and as you can see you are in good company:)&nbsp; I am not quite there yet, but not far off:)&nbsp; Relocation and job hunting at 45 had this kind of effect on me.&nbsp; All of a sudden it was me being interviewed by 20 somethings (in my 20's I&nbsp;was an employment consultant)&nbsp;and for the first time I felt a little inadequate and questioned my dress style and how I presented and was probably facing the fact that I was no longer in <b>my </b> 20's.&nbsp; Thankfully I moved past it pretty quickly and I did find YLF about the same time.&nbsp; Like Cocolion, I have developed my own list of things that I feel are no longer workable for me and have become very comfortable in my own skin and, in fact, more confident in myself than I have every been before.&nbsp; You will love it here.&nbsp; It's a place of incredible support and encouragment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1279042 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 05:33:58 +0000 deb 1279042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome. I joined the 60's club this year but feel it is just a number. YLF is such a fun place to learn and have fun doing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1279011 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:47:49 +0000 Susie 1279011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! I echo the others in saying that you've found a great place to have fun with fashion. I am 52 and so not ready to feel like I look like an old lady! You will find some very fab role models here, with a variety of styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1279000 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:37:02 +0000 Cerinda 1279000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Mellytee. &nbsp;I'm a relative newcomer around here, too. &nbsp;I think you like this provocative and supportive environment as much as I do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278967 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:09:09 +0000 Alana in Canada 1278967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! I turned 50 in January and just joined YLF, too. Lovely to read everyone's responses. This is a good place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278960 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:04:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1278960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Mellytee!&nbsp; Angie's input is phenomenal and the forum is full of supportive, encouraging people.&nbsp; We learn together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278947 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 02:52:30 +0000 Debbie 1278947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be 60 this year and I have to say I have had more fun with fashion this decade than any other. Embrace it. You will have so much fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278922 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 02:31:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1278922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the club! Hang around here a while, and I think you'll find more confidence in wearing what you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278852 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:09:44 +0000 Jaime 1278852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As you see you have found the best place to boost your confidence and find brilliant role models. Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278849 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:04:35 +0000 DonnaF 1278849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome!&nbsp; I agree with April, too, about not dressing too old, since even when I was young I never wore stuff that was tight or revealing.&nbsp; Prints and cuts that I might have been able to pull off years ago (as ironic?) just scream *old lady* to me now.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278848 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:04:31 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1278848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an early 50's woman as well. &nbsp;I agree with Coco's list too. &nbsp;I find my interest in fashion has been cycling in highs and lows the last year or so and think it is time to get involved again.</p> <p>You have found a good place to go on your fashion journey.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278840 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:43:17 +0000 Echo 1278840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! This site is an inspiration for women of all ages, IMO. I'm not yet 50 (but over 40), and when I started having an identity crisis my DH told me that as soon as I started "dressing my age" I'd start looking it. Given that I've never tended towards revealing clothing in the first place, I realized he was right. There is very little about my style that I've felt was "too young" for my now-over-40 body.&nbsp;</p> <p>And CocoLion's list looks as fabulous as she does. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278830 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:23:44 +0000 Angie 1278830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are in good hands already. An extra welcome from me. We can have fun with fashion at any age.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278828 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:21:21 +0000 Suz 1278828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CocoLion's list is superb! And there are lots of us over-50s here. In some ways, this is the age when we can have the most fun with fashion ever! So welcome, and enjoy the community. No beige elastic waist pants in sight. At least until they come back into style.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278825 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:18:41 +0000 Caro in Oz 1278825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, you are in good company :)<br />I'm in my 60s &amp; agree with CL's list. I still wear my&nbsp;Birks though &amp; will never give them up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278816 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:09:32 +0000 Debora 1278816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! I just turned 59 this spring. You'll find some great inspiration here. Cocolion's list is spot on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278812 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:06:37 +0000 Nebraskim 1278812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be 59 next Saturday. CocoLion's list mirrors mine. I have so upped my game over the past five or so years I've followed YLF. I find it surprising that many of my friends think I am stylish and ask me questions about finding a style persona. Style is not an age or size...it's confidence to project what you want to say about yourself and then having the courage to own it. Rock on, Ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278775 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:57:38 +0000 kkards 1278775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>been there…i turned 50 last summer and i felt stuck in a style rut and unsure how to get out of it. YLF has helped me get some confidence back. l love&nbsp;the &nbsp;real examples how how to put stuff together, the feedback and the genuine community. welcome.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278758 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:39:58 +0000 mellytee 1278758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! Thanks for the responses.. I think I belong here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278745 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:11:38 +0000 Windchime 1278745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of many things I appreciate about YLF is all the talented, interesting 50-and-over members. I too found this website in my 50th year. I want to age as well as I can, and a large part of that needs to be investing in my personal appearance--clothing, exercise, etc. I am learning much here and greatly enjoying the process! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278724 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:44:52 +0000 Kiwichik 1278724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess we all go through self esteem crisis for one reason or another. Mine was post my 50th birthday last year. Hubby and I had gone on a month long holiday and looking at the photos I realised it was time to do something about the weight that had crept on over the last few years. it wasn't so much turning 50 as thinking if II don't do something now I'll be 60 and obese before I know it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fifty-fashion-crisis-time#post-1278723 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:44:51 +0000 Carla 1278723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Lynn D said! After years of frugality, and putting everyone and everything (kids, spouse, career) ahead of my own needs and desires, I now (early 50's) have the time, energy, and resources to look after myself. It is hard to break old patterns though, and I still am a budget fashionista. I just keep telling myself that I AM worth it and I DO deserve it! IT being a high happiness factor with my clothes and not settling for anything less than a 10/10. </p>