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What's your thought on this color?

DeniseP

I'm unable to post pics now, but would appreciate your opinion--if you can visualize without a photo--on this jacket for a sixty year old.
I ordered, it fits great and would wear it on errands. We live in the country and have VERY casual lifestyle. But after reading a few posts here and there about age-appropriate fashion, was wondering if this "color" is too much or should I tone it down with a "taupe" one?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bu.....ultback=80

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missvee

Veteran

It's a gorgeous colour - totally appropriate for any age group. It will look great with casual pants or jeans. Good choice!

Sveta

(website)

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Since when a beautiful turquoise color can be not age appropriate? I think it only matters if you like the color, it suits your coloring and works well with your other clothes - then it is definitely a keeper!
I can see my mom wearing it at 69 and looking fab

DeniseP

Thank you, Sveta and Missvee for this confirmation! It boosts my confidence. Here lately, I've become "overly" concerned --for lack of better words--about whether I'm crossing the imaginary line for dressing too young for my age... This is a new venture for me and still learning!

Jules

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It's gorgeous. I love it when women of all ages wear colour. Pardon my language but eff taupe (unless you are Suz!) Enjoy

Eliza

Veteran

Love the color and am close to the aforementioned age. Bought a shorter bright turquoise jacket for spring and it makes me smile to wear it, particularly since much of my outerwear is neutral (read boring). No need to avoid color as one ages, particularly with such a classic style item that clearly doesn't read as junior department. Have fun with it.

Echo

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Colour has no age limit, and the thought that you would have to relegate yourself to taupe because of some arbitrary age is awful. It is beautiful, and I bet it will look beautiful on you. Definitely go with the colour you love!

DeniseP

Jules, you're too funny! Yes, Suz IS the "taupe" queen!
Eliza, glad you're enjoying a jacket that makes you smile! We need to do more of that, don't we?
Echo, you are sooo right about having to succumb to boring colors b/c of age--that's ridiculous!

I was concerned b/c of an on-line article in which the author says "over sixty" gals need to wear subdued colors. http://om-paramapoonya.hubpage.....-for-Women
And then I thought: what does SHE know? Can't believe everything you read, I know.
This is one of many reasons I love YLF community--they know their fashion stuff and I trust them!
Note to self: take jacket out of "return items."

Parsley

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Gosh, I hope it's appropriate- I'm your age, and I've been wearing my very similar one in bright fuchsia. I love that turquoise color, and if it looks good on you, by all means go for it!

The idea that we can only wear subdued colors is total bunk, IMO!

Diana

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I LOVE it. OK, I may be biased because turquoise/teal is my favorite color, but I honestly do think it's a universally flattering color.

Mia

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Huh?! Colour at any age and I think as we mature sometimes we could embrace more colour to great effect. My mom is near 80 and gets tons of compliments as she wears bright hues that suit her skin tone. If you are washed out by bright colour like some summers well that is another matter not determined by age.

BTW that is one cute jacket.

Aida

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Gorgeous color, and if it's a color that flatters you then I see no reason not to wear it

Thistle

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Gorgeous color and appropriate to an age!

Gaylene

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I take a jaundiced view of anyone who sets "rules" on how to how to dress at any age, especially when the "expert" is several years younger than the age group that is the subject of the "advice". Now that I'm in my mid-sixties, I cringe at the "rules" that I would have set for myself at my current age when I was in my early forties.

For what it's worth, my "rule" would be to wear colors that are flattering at any age. I look ghastly in subdued colors and can't see why I'd ever want them in my wardrobe. I think the key is to wear the color in a sophisticated way; I'd pair that turquoise jacket with a darker wash jean; crisp, white shirt; and interesting boots. Worn with a good bag, great haircut, and my stainless steel man's watch, I'd feel totally age-appropriate.

Ingunn

(website)

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It's a gorgeous color, suitable for all ages and most colorings of hair and skin. Brilliant choice!

CocoLion

(website)

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I think the color is totally suited to someone our age group! The neutral color is nice too, if you want a neutral jacket. I have a trench coat in that color and although not everyone thought the color was flattering on me, I kept it and get a ton of use out of it.

crazyone

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that's a wonderful color! And colorful jackets are suitable for every age group. They add cheer to a sea of black in the wintertime.

Janet

(website)

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I love it! I will wear that color until I'm 100 if I'm lucky enough to live that long.

DeniseP

Parsley, I imagine your fuchsia coat rocks! That is my fav color, BTW.
I am NOT good with estimating someone's age, but I guessed you to be mid-forty.
Diana, You're right-- teal has to be flattering to most everyone.
Mia, that's so sweet to hear of your Mom wearing bright colors.
Thanks, Aida, Thistle and Ingunn!
Gaylene, you've just given me a great idea for the maiden voyage of this jacket! Have everything in my closet, minus the watch. Will substitute bracelet.

On a SIDE note: Advertisers, the model for this jacket is young and beautiful (and that's good), but how about sometimes including a mature woman in the same picture so we can get a feel for how it would look on us?

Lyn D.

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LOVE this colour, and love to see brighter colours on the over 50s!!
Just because we are 'older' doesn't mean we need to become invisible, and Gaylene's ideas for styling are perfect.

DonnaF

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Well, I see no credible credentials of the article writer; I may as well write an opposing article myself! If one has gray (vs. silver) hair, it may be difficult to carry off vivid colors, but that's an issue of coloring and contrast. But to say women of a certain age should only wear soft and subdued colors is 100% ridiculous! I do love my charcoal and medium grays and probably wear them too much, but I only get compliments when I wear color.

Hope you get that jacket in turquoise.

ruthe

I would wear that color in a heartbeat. Love, love, love it. Bet you look like a hundred bucks in it too I wear what makes me smile and color makes me smile. Go for it. Be happy.

velvetychocolate

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I think the turquoise jacket is a beautiful colour and it *is* a colour that does seem to be almost universally flattering. Definitely not 'too young' or whatever. In fact, some of the neutral colours can wash a person out, and some of the vivid jewel tones or bright red are almost too much.

Not sure if it helps, but my Grandma turns 98 this fall, and turquoise is her very best colour. Way better than red, black, grey, taupe/beige or what have you. Makes her eyes pop, her skin glow. She has bright white hair, very fair skin and vividly blue eyes. Turquoise looks *amazing* on her. All the 'classics' (red, gray, black etc.), not so much, and you can forget about "subdued" (beige, taupe, off-white, some pastels) - they don't work either.

I hope you keep the jacket - I bet it looks fantastic on you! I would buy the turquoise myself (40's) and would definitely buy it if I were in my 60's too. Beautiful colour, and one that will go the distance - it's not too trendy, it's not too harsh, and it's certainly not too washed-out looking either.

Keep!

annaj

Veteran

Gorgeous!! I think colour is fabulous at any age! Enjoy!!

Anonymous

That color would be beautiful at any age! Go for it!

Anonymous

Another vote for love it and colour knows no age bounds.

rosee

Veteran

K-E-E-P! The khaki is ok, the turquoise is stunning. And who says it is not age-appropriate. If it looks good on you, it is appropriate!

DeniseP

Thanks all you wonderful fabbers for helping me decide about this jacket! I will keep and hopefully, can post pic.
BTW, I realized that your comments not only guide me, but also others who may be navigating the same path!