I think most people are able to dress according to their age with very little difficulty. I have seen a few exceptions over the years and have always wondered what caused these people to dress well out of their age range. I don’t see my grandmother wearing pig tails and mini skirts, just like I don’t see my son’s girlfriend wearing sequenced pant suits. If you are wondering whether or not you are dressing appropriately, then take a look at these 7 tips on how to dress your age.
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In the case of fashion trends, majority usually rules. If you notice a particular style of clothing being worn by friends, then you just might be able to get away with it as well. As long as you and your friends are in the same age range there shouldn’t be a problem with the attire you’ve chosen to wear. This isn’t always the rule of thumb, but it does seem to work most of the time.
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Raiding your kids’ closet is never a good idea; unless you are stealing back something she borrowed and never returned. Granted, there are certain outfits that are able to be exchanged between mother and daughter, but this can be a rare occasion if the age difference is 35 to 40 years or more. Just because it looks good on the kids, this doesn’t mean it will look good on you.
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I have items in my closet that date back to my early years of high school. Why I continue to hang on to certain pieces of clothing I’ll never know. There are a few articles of clothing that I’ll put on, just for the fun of it. However, there’s no way I’d ever walk out of the house in these same clothes. Sometimes you have to know when it’s best to let the past be the past.
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I can easily squeeze myself into some of the trendy outfits I’ve spied in the juniors section at my favorite department store, but this doesn’t mean that I will. There are also plenty of outfits that will fit me in the sophisticated older lady section at my grandmother’s favorite clothing store. The rule I try to stick with when shopping is; take a look at the other people in the clothing section you are searching for outfits in. If the majority of them are way out of your age bracket, then you might want to relocate to a different section.
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There are certain outfits that I wore when I had a more athletic build. Changing my attire to better suit my body shape is something that has come about gradually. I’ve seen women who think they can successfully squeeze themselves into a skimpy leather skirt. I’m not saying women my age are past wearing short skirts. If you’ve got the legs for one, then go for it! I think women who are no longer equipped with a great pair of legs or who have sagging epitrochlearis on their arms might want to rethink their choice in semi-revealing clothing.
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Primary-colored stripes are cute on little kids, but not many women past their mid-twenties can successfully pull off wearing them. It’s best to leave neon-colored clothing and vibrant patterns to the much younger crowd. Accessories in bright colors can usually be worn by women of any age, since these accessories don’t normally cover the entire body.
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There are very few sophisticated or even elegant outfits that are considered to be designed for a certain age range. Most classy outfits show a sign of good taste and don’t normally follow the most popular fashion trend. Each outfit tends to provide the wearer with the ability to create a personal style all her own.
Remember the reaction you receive from people when they see you in a particular outfit. If you continue to attract a lot of negative attention for a particular outfit, then you might want to take a look at what you are wearing. Ask a friend for some advice or peruse popular magazines to see what’s in style. These 7 tips on how to dress your age are merely suggestions. I’ve seen people who dress well outside their own age group and still look fabulous. Do you think you dress your age? Do you even care what others think at all or do you dress to make yourself happy?
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