Age Appropriate Clothes
February 16th, 2008
Hello ladies,
I really enjoy reading your column and appreciate your great advice!!
I am a 41 year-old 5′7″ size 2 gal. I don’t fit “Chico’s” or “Coldwater Creek” clothes (appropriate for my age?), but I’m afraid to wear the “young” clothes that fit because they are not quite age appropriate either (too low cut or revealing).
Can you give me any resources for finding clothes that fit but are appropriate for my age? I would be happy to sit in on a seminar or have a consultant help me dress myself now that I have crossed the “40″ threshold.
Thanks for any words you can offer!
Sincere thanks,
Michelle
Berthoud, Colorado
Dear Michelle,
With your body type you can wear anything. We are currently running a promotion with KOSI 101 radio (register at http://www.kosi101.com/) for the Style Matters Look Great in 08 promo, which includes your Style Matters gals as your personal shoppers and a $2,000 budget!
Most every top out there is too revealing, so you always have to wear a cami, or check out our tank top advice on our blog. Layering becomes key at a certain age. You can layer with sweaters, jackets, blouses or tunic tops (see example above).
You don’t write about your pesonal style, but living in the mountains we are assuming that it is casual. What about skinny jeans tucked into boots with long cozy sweaters or blouses with jackets? In the summer, switch to dresses with some sort of sleeves (or layer with light jacekt) and sandals. There are many options out there, the key is to not reveal stomach, lots of bust, or wear minis.
For current clothes at a mid-range price point, try the INC department at Macy’s or the Point of View department at Nordstrom. Both stores provide personal shoppers at no additional cost. Call them to inquire about this service.
Most of our seminars are private events; you can organize one in your town. Public events are listed on the calendar page of this website. We do have some that are coming up and hope to see you there.
Judie and Evelinda
