Comments on: Just Say No

By: Denia

Denia — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:59:24 +0000

good to know..I am 48 and dress young but fortunately not a single of those in the list is on my wardrobe..never been I guess…but I still shop and wear junior clothes…I am petite…

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:53:04 +0000

People should wear whatever makes them feel good, even if it breaks the fashion police rules. My pet hate is seeing an over 40 rolling pastlooking fresh and happy,then hearing the snigger “mutton dressed a slamb”. Who cares what you think if the lady wearer thinks she looks great?

By: Margaret Louis

Margaret Louis — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:22:54 +0000

Your list is very entertaining. Is frosty eye shadow cool at any age?

For me the key to unleashing my style once again in middle age was about confidence which developed for real from some fabulous free life coaching I received from Venus Cow.

By: Anne Dean

Anne Dean — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:12:27 +0000

I am about to be 70. I am petite and often have to look at clothes that are far to young for me. Not enough sleeves which it the biggest groan of older women. I look the people like Barbara Walters for fashion but then again she has the money to get it just right. I only wear a size 6 and still have not got the the rolly polly look that needs to be hidden. Still when you are not tall it is terrible looking for age appropriate clothing. I think the worst thing a mature woman can do is have long flowing hair. What a shock it is to see that and when she turns to face you she is an obvious senior citizen.

By: lesa

lesa — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:06:14 +0000

I agree with everything but the nail polish. If I do something like that I reserve it for my toes, only.

By: ellathibodeaux

ellathibodeaux — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:58:58 +0000

Honestly, I could care less what 20-somethings think anymore than they care what I think. Let’s get that straight. Secondly, Madonna looks fine in the outfit above. She should also get the Steven Tyler artistic pass. She’s Madonna and she doesn’t give a sh* what some 20-year old thinks.

Those of us in the real world should already know better than to wear questionable attire and that includes anyone over college age. Yeah, I think these “rules” should apply to them too. There’s wearing trashy crap, there’s wearing trendy stuff, and there’s wearing some ugly, middle aged uniform because you’re too scared of the judgement of people young enough to be your kids.

I’m 46 and I dress how I want with class. I keep up with fashion and I know what looks good on me and have no interest in dressing like a club hopping teenager. But straight legs, flats, big earrings, boots, colors and body skimming fashion, yes. Sparkly nail polish and crazy eye makeup, no.

In short, I don’t need anyone to tell me how to dress or approve or disapprove. I’m a grown-ass woman and I have the experience to know what I want and how to use it. Thank you.

By: Shellie

Shellie — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:26:12 +0000

I say live and let live. As long as you know you don’t look ridiculous or are too heavy to wear something you shouldn’t. I am 46 and do not like shopping in the Misses department because nothing flatters me…it instead, “fattens” me!

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:24:40 +0000

I’m 40 y/o petite woman (but look like if I’m 35 still) and changed my hair color to Crimson Red recently. I wear it long (at the middle of my back) and straight with hair extensions for more volume.

Do you think I made a mistake dying my hair this color at this age or is it okay still…? Thanks for your help!

By: Mariah

Mariah — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:14:20 +0000

I’m not 40 yet, just 25, but I agree completely with this list. I’m a self-proclaimed image consultant and LOVE to help others. I read the 40+ fashion blogs to see what to do with my more mature gals…:D

By: Isabella

Isabella — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:47:27 +0000

I’m 64. I wear what I like and what looks good on me. Changing my nail polish to a different “risky” color every week is a pleasure. I don’t care what under-40s think about how I look — and I have to say, I look great! I’m still very pretty and wear classic styles.. but I am shopping for a glitter strip to add to my hair. Have a good time, be kind, and don’t worry about what the kids think – they don’t even know what they think half the time.