I have never been a save-your-best-clothes-for-special-occasions kind of girl, happily gardening in a party dress or walking down the shopping aisles in something glittery. Now that I am over 60, I don’t have enough years left to keep things for Sunday Best. 🙂
Wearing something that makes us happy or feel pretty, is a lovely way to treat ourselves, so put your glad rags on, and strut the shopping mall!
There Are No Rules
Thankfully, nowadays there are no rules to how you dress when you are older. I often shop in the same places as my daughter and granddaughters. There are a couple of things I personally don’t buy anymore, such as miniskirts or low tops, but there are few restrictions on anything else. Mix and match colours, blend different styles, combine vintage with modern, add textures, make your own style.
A Little Time for You
Life can get so busy sometimes that we can forget to give a little time for ourselves. Remember the hours spent getting dressed for a date when you were younger? Trying on dresses, cramming into tight jeans, make up, hair up or down? Sometimes getting ready was even more fun than the date itself!
So, next time you are off out somewhere, allow yourself a little extra time, so when you walk out the door you feel really special, even if it is just into the garden. 🙂
Accessories
If you don’t feel ready to make big changes, adding accessories can instantly elevate or update a look. This could be something as simple as a scarf, belt or handbag. Sunglasses can often transform an outfit but, in my opinion, nothing beats a hat to really jazz up your look! Be bold, dare to be the ‘You’ you’ve always wanted to be!
Thrift Stores
Going to thrift stores is so much fun. I see things I wouldn’t see in my normal clothes shops, and it makes me more adventurous as I am only paying a fraction of the price. It’s not a big deal if it’s not right as I can take it back and re-donate it. Also, saving money on buying second hand clothes makes me feel less guilty when I do want to splurge a little. An added bonus is that buying used clothes is good for the environment. 🙂
Fairy Wings
While not suggesting you put your fairy wings on (of course you can if you want!) it always makes me smile when I see young children shopping with their parents and their little wings flapping. They seem to have such a beautiful innocence about them. I still vibrantly remember when my daughter was young and she went pony riding in a tutu and gold glittery wings that flew behind her as the pony trotted. It is one of my favourite memories.
Find Yourself a Role Model
If you are not quite confident with your own style yet, find yourself a role model. It can be anyone at all, your friend, family member, the girl over the road who always looks incredible, or even a celebrity. If you type in ‘street style’ and your age in Youtube, you will find many videos of outfits and you can adapt them so they work well for you. One of my favourites is Linda Wright who is 75 and looks stunning!
Just Be Who You Want to Be
Of course, if you are happy in a pair of jeans or comfy leggings then that is exactly what you should wear. Getting dressed up isn’t for everyone, some people dress for the weather and there is far more sense in that than dressing for your style! But if you like a bit of glam and sparkle, don’t save it for special occasions, enjoy having fun with them right now. 🙂
Let’s Have a Conversation:
Do you keep your best clothes for special occasions? Why? If not, how do you dress on a daily basis? Where do you shop? Where do you get inspiration to improve your style?
