https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:37:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819635 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:02:37 +0000 Gaylene 1819635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, my reaction to this story was a bit weird. My original thought was "well, why wouldn't she be interested in putting together a kimono outfit--sounds like a perfect option for a birthday party". Maybe the fact that Angie's client is only a dozen years older than me has something to do with my response?</p> <p>As for this notion of "giving up", I get slightly irritated at seeing it so often linked with aging. Yes, older women "give up", often because of health or other issues, but I'm aghast at the scores of younger women who also merit the label. Pajamas at school functions, sloppy shirts and yoga pants at the mall, flip flops at the opera--for every older woman who is wearing pastel, elastic-waisted pants with a coordinating top and sensible shoes, I'll give you a thirty-something with dirty feet in flip flops; leggings; sloppy T-shirt; unwashed, bed-head hair; and runny make-up. Makes the oldsters look positively polished in comparison. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819425 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:32:20 +0000 skylurker 1819425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The portraits of your older clients is a bit reassuring, around me examples of old age have not been so heartwarming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819420 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:45:49 +0000 rachylou 1819420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did Trinny and Susanna say that? It's funny, I think short skirts are old fashioned... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819416 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:23:27 +0000 cheryl 1819416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. You are both inspiring </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819233 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:21:29 +0000 Anonymous 1819233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun! She sounds lovely, and is lucky to work with someone so talented and enthusiastic as you, Angie!<br /> This makes me think of my 84-year old mother-in-law, who is always perfectly turned out, and I think having more fun with fashion than ever.<br /> A couple of years ago, she bought the metallic linenskirt below when we were out on a shopping expedition. I am amazed at the many chic outfits she has made with it.<br /> Will be visiting her this weekend, and we will shop together to find her an outfit for our upcoming family wedding. If only we could have Angie's expertise to guide us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819205 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:22:41 +0000 minimalist 1819205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! And reminds me of my very dear late aunt, who began having fun with fashion for the first time at 78, after her husband died following a long illness. She moved into a vibrant retirement community full of people who'd lived all over the world. The cultural offerings there surpassed that of many colleges five times its size, so she had events to dress for, and no limits on color or stylistic flamboyance. Every day, she wore a dramatic statement necklace; she'd been collecting them for decades and had several hundred. When she started chemotherapy at 84, she bought pastel wigs and had fun that way. </p> <p>Was it Trinny and Susanna who said no hemlines above the knee after 35? Why do we accept too-old limits, anyway? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819203 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:06:31 +0000 Debbie 1819203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this story! i want to be that client at 80. I want to still have fun with fashion and have someone like Angie to help me with it.<br /> Angie you are one of a kind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819149 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:55:19 +0000 Lisa 1819149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So inspiring. &nbsp;I hope she enjoys her new kimono outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819029 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:59:53 +0000 Bijou 1819029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so hope that will be me when I turn 80. I hope your client has a wonderful birthday and celebration. With your help Angie, she will be wearing the most killer outfit on the day and so well deserved, 80 is the time to be fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819017 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:12:51 +0000 Summer 1819017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspirational, Angie.&nbsp; Your client sounds lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819016 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:06:04 +0000 Amy Isabella 1819016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful and inspirational story. It brightened a dull morning - thank you for sharing, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1819013 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:48:06 +0000 April 1819013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always inspired by older ladies who have resisted the "I give up" stage of elastic-waist knit pants worn at the ankle but meant to be full-length, sweatshirts, and what my son calls "mall-walker shoes." &nbsp;</p> <p>I see that look so often that it can seem inevitable, and it's good to know that not everyone accepts it as such.</p> <p>And yes, I do realize that physical limitations are often behind wardrobe choices. &nbsp;I have a few myself and have tried to compromise instead of giving up completely -- "stylish flats" instead of heels, for instance. &nbsp;I hope to keep that up as I age further. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1818998 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:29:35 +0000 Sal 1818998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is late here so all I will say is I agree with everyone else:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1818997 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:12:20 +0000 Lucy 1818997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie, for sharing this lovely story - a reminder to us all!&nbsp;<br />I must say, one of the (many) things I love about YLF is that it shows us older women can look KILLER. In a youth obsessed culture, it is so inspiring to see women of all ages looking fabulous. It makes me look forward to the future!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old/page/2#post-1818985 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 03:28:17 +0000 cindysmith 1818985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818982 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 03:02:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1818982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818977 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:50:34 +0000 Jaime 1818977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! I am always extra inspired by women older than myself that illustrate how style is lifelong. One of the (many) best parts of YLF for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818975 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:43:56 +0000 Beth Ann 1818975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm grateful to have had many amazing older women in my life, showing me how to keep growing and loving. &nbsp;We need each other, don't we? &nbsp;Your client provides inspiration, but you keep her supplied with the garments and advice she needs to express herself through her style. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818969 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:53:15 +0000 Dana 1818969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this!! I couldn't agree more--fashion is for all ages.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818966 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:46:56 +0000 Angie 1818966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BC, agreed.</p> <p>Michelle, I’m humbled by your generous compliment. THANK YOU. </p> <p>Mirjana, Style Fan, Dianna, Joyce, Carol and Chris, you are honey-pies. I’m touched by your words.</p> <p>The Cat, your Mama sounds fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818946 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:14:42 +0000 Carole 1818946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you are a treasure for those of us that need a little encouragement to try something a little different! We are so lucky to have you paving the "Fun with fashion" road! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818924 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 22:11:34 +0000 Lyn D. 1818924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An inspiring story Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818917 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:53:17 +0000 Carla 1818917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>❤️ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818911 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:24:19 +0000 The Cat 1818911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree. And elderly people who still care about how they look and dress are an inspiration.</p> <p>My mother, who is 84, recently got a new dress, and as always, she loved to see how the new item could be styled in various ways. We both had a great time as she tried the new dress with different belts, shoes, jackets and jewellery. She looked as happy as a young girl </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818903 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:40:46 +0000 Joyce B 1818903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing the positivity and a very Happy Birthday to your lovely client. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818901 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:36:02 +0000 rachylou 1818901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting to me, Angie. I've always wondered how the process works. I mean, I feel I know what stylists do... but not quite how the day goes, if that makes sense. Watching Rachel Zoe's show was no help at all, lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818900 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:34:31 +0000 Dianna 1818900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!&nbsp; What a wonderful inspiration.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth P. is right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818886 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:03:52 +0000 Style Fan 1818886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such an inspiration Angie.&nbsp; I have been thinking about a kimino all day after reading your blog post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818880 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:34:05 +0000 Chris987 1818880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How lovely! So this client started reading YLF daily at age 72? That is so cool! Elizabeth is right, <b><i>you&nbsp; </i></b>are the inspiration Angie. You gather inspiration from all kinds of places and all kinds of clients and you SHARE IT ALL with us. So wonderful! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-are-never-too-old#post-1818879 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:32:46 +0000 Mirjana 1818879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for you Angie, this thread is so lovely, I am happy to hear that.  I can only say all the best for that Lady's birthday. </p>