Bijou, thank you so dearly <3 The current makeup look is very much “clean girl” but that kind of minimalism has never, ever suited me. I do feel the gradation of color with my hair is nice. You are reading my mind: I do wonder what is age appropriate. I think the idea of “age appropriate” style is somewhat outdated itself, and yet… I also think there are times when maybe we have outgrown the shorter skirts. I hope I evolve and yet, my boho hipster self holds on. We shall see what happens.

Column, thank you for the image search link! I’m enjoying looking at them!

Staysfit, thank you re: hair! I am also in the midst of updating my eyeglass frames. So hopefully that will be something helpful. What you’re sharing about adapting current trends to one’s personal style is what many here seem to do and find to work best. And that direction feels the most genuine to me as well.

Cat2, I love how you approached it! Menocore… you are the second or third Fabber to bring that up. How do you define Menocore? I think I know what you mean but I would love to know more. Sometime it feels like a fine line between flattering and comfortable without landing in Menocore. Yes to ignoring fashion cycles! If I love it, I’ll buy it. But I’m not adapting my whole wardrobe to it. To be fair, I’ve actually never done that. I did to some degree during the 2010s when Hipster was the rage. Aside from that, I either had no style (really), or my own very defined style. Love your idea to switch stylists every few years! That is a great idea!!!

Judy, oh that’s so cool we are in similar motherhood stages!!! Thank you for the haircut compliment too <3 Vitality is big for me, so that’s a great point. I like Linda Wight. Linda Rodin is another one I’ve enjoyed following here and there. This is really what I was trying to say, so I love how you put it:

And what a great thing to contemplate, to get more in touch with what you love to wear that gives you joy and being willing to be fluid about it, yet remaining true to yourself.

Irina, very much agree about staying current. I love vintage but I absolutely agree with your assessment and opinion on it. Your example of the grandpa cardigan is a good point. I saw a woman in her 60s recently. Her hair was very modern boho. Her outfit was a current track jacket, tee, current jean silhouette (straight leg but cuffed) with very current athletic shoes. It really worked on her to dress that modern.

Sal, oooo!! Good point on bed hair! I know a stylist I follow is in her 50s or early 60s now. She too has said that as you age, you have to be more polished. That said, I think the opposite of someone very polished or classic evolving into a more natural, relaxed style. But still, some fixing of hair and makeup goes a long way as we age.

Angie, thank you so dearly!! I really love my haircut! And I love your simple but substantial wisdom. I shall continue in Boho unless the joy runs out. Your point about fun being youthful is right on!! I do notice that ease and vitality as I age. I’m sure it will only increase with more years.

Liz, how lovely of you! Thank you. It was my father’s and grandfather’s eye color. None of the grand kids got it, sadly. I was hoping it would pass on to the grandkids.

Lisa, very much agree about hair being healthy! I also think a current and flattering haircut goes a long way. One thing I’ve observed is that a woman with grey hair seem more youthful or current when her hair is really well cut and styled versus hanging onto a very dated haircut/style. Or I see women who kind of let their hair go. No cut, no style, no trying. That is someone’s free choice to make, but I do think there’s something to be said for a good haircut at every age and stage of life.

Carol, I hate when a post or reply just disappears! I would have loved to read your post.

Where I live, people can judge. It’s just the way it is.

I actually thinking living life to the fullest is very much the best thing to do for vitality. I like your suggestions for taking boho into certain directions as I age! That’s a fun way to approach it. Thank you re: my haircut! I usually take in straight hair photos. I have rarely found a curly haircut reference photo I liked. Also, a very posh, in-demand stylist once rather chastised me for my hair cut reference photos. The issue for her was that my photos were of women with styled hair. I was told my photos weren’t of an actual haircut and she inferred she couldn't do much using those photos as a reference. So we discussed my haircut goals, how she likes to cut hair (a heavy perimeter) and I let her chop my hair. It was an odd experience, though it was one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had, to her credit. (Should be for $150!!) Thankfully my current stylist just somehow can make my poor reference photos work (I'm being sarcastic). I don’t know how she does it really. The only tradeoff is sometimes I don’t think she remembers how she did it last time, so it's an adventure :} Anyway, I’m happy enough with my haircuts. She charges me $40 and is easy to talk with about my needs and wants. I have considered trying a new stylist just for the heck of it. But we’ll see.

Karen23, thank you! Usually when people are being polite they’ll call me “miss”, which I admit I handle a lot better than “ma’am.” Ha!