One of the challenges of being 40-soon-to-be-50-mumble is finding clothes that are well made, flattering and not too expensive. Most shops target the younger and thinner, but maintaining confidence whatever your age is important. The right outfit can really help!
I've been reading Woman by Michelle Guiness. It contains a checklist that her daughter, Abby put together. Abby thought there were obvious age giveaways that we often don't see.
Tick which of these fashion no-nos apply to you to discover how young and free you really are:
Tick which of these fashion no-nos apply to you to discover how young and free you really are:
- Large floral or paisley patterns.
- Leggings with a jumper that doesn't cover your front or behind.
- Leggings with court shoes.
- Ski pants.
- Mid-calf length skirts, especially pleated ones.
- Tracksuits worn as a set, particularly velour ones.
- Clothes through which underwear shows.
- Waistbands really high on the waist.
- Boobs that hang below your waistline. Get a better bra.
- Orthopaedic shoes. No matter how comfortable they are, they're gross.
- Shoes with tassels on them.
- Boots with a fur trim.
- Fluffy slippers.
- Woolly tights without Lycra in them. They ruckle at the ankle.
- Pop socks. They were never cool.
- Drawn on eye-brows.
- Hairy armpits.
- Blue rinses or tight perms.
- Gold handbags.
- Long pearls or necklaces. Double if tied in a knot.
Two ticks or fewer - You're a marvel. A twenty year old in mind and body.
Three to four ticks - Then you need to get a grip on your image and wardrobe to spice up your life and be ready for a new challenge.
More than four ticks - Abby thinks you're past it.
I got one - the fluffy slippers. Two if count Birkies as orthopeadic sandals. And I don't. Maybe a half if you're picky about floral patterns. But still a 20 year old in mind and body. Body fails to reflect score. Not convinced about mind either.
How many did you get? Any other things you think should be added to the list?
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My first comment from the lovely Amanda on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteI love it, but help me out here: court shoes? and ski pants, would they be what we would call snow pants? like, big bulky parkas for legs?
and I make no apology for my furry boots. :
Amanda lives in the US and this illustrates just how many of these markers are cultural. The UK’s court shoe is the US’ pump: http://www.clarks.co.uk/c/womens-shoes/court-shoes. Ski pants are stirrup pants: http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/browse?fts=stirrup+pants. It’s rare that you’d need to wear proper snow pants here.
And anyone who lives in Alaska gets a pass on the furry boots!
I got 1-tick and it's for fuzzy slippers! Where I live in Maine I can wear them almost all year long! Oh, wait.. that would be 2 ticks - the furry boots! Got to keep those toes warm. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you get a by given the weather where you live. Thank you for commenting
DeleteYay I'm still young! I only got the one tick and even that depends if I've bothered to shave my arms or not!! thanks so much for linking with #TwinklyTuesday
ReplyDeleteGlad to confirm that Mummascribbles is stil young! Thank you for hosting
DeleteHahaha! This really made me laugh, as I am a forty something lady! Thank you for linking up to #MyFavouritePost Kaz x
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it. Thank you for hosting
DeleteGetting clothes right when we are older is a real challenge. I've got a few more ticks than I would like on your list! Thanks for linking up with #MyFavouritePost
ReplyDeleteI find I'm drawn to things on Abby's list like a moth to a light ... I have to back away from the comfy! Thank you for commenting
DeleteThanks for the laugh! Velour track suits, tassels on your shoes... Abby really pulled out all the stops on this one!
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of service!
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