“A woman has the age she deserves.” Coco Chanel
As of this morning, we have consumed 33.9% of year 2009. And as we submerse ourselves in the warm breezes of May, incongruous clothing needs arise: tweed is exchanged for broadcloth, wool for chiffon.
Allow me to compare this calendrical process to our own corporeal aging, for each comes with its own wardrobe.
While it may be adorably appropriate to wear suspenders and shorts in our ingenue youth it becomes ridiculous if not vulgar to wear the same combination in the youth of old age.
As in many other aspects of our existence, in fashion, youth does not trump maturity. Making such a claim would be like contending that spring break surpasses winter holiday. They are so incongruous they are incomparable.
So this week we explore making the most of each age we encounter, sucking the style marrow out of each opportunity.
Ciao my charmings, we begin the feast tomorrow.
OK, but I’m nervous for this one…because I know I don’t dress like other friends my age….and yet I often pass up things thinking they are too young for me.
Your new banner+the cupcake picture made me so distracted, I could barely concentrate on your words…!
Pretty!
I just purchased one of your books. Do you ask for a picture and measurements? I love your sense of style and tips. I have been reading your blog for the past 6 months and could use some help 😉
So true! Cute cupcake pic!
In the words of my dear mother: “Dress you age and not your shoe size.” I’ve always followed that – good ole Mom!
Looking forward to this week.
That cupcake is so yummy that it’s really distracting me….
Oh thank you. I fear I have rather draconian fashion rules (especially for one so wedded to comfort), but grown-ass women in Polly Flinders are making me twitchy this season.
OK, yesterday was my birthday and I tried on clothes at your store (I think I need the personal shopping you offer there) and nothing there seemed age appropriate. Do you need a model? Time to cover up the arms or get to the gym!!! Yikes.
This will be a great series. I hope you include the woman over 50.
I wait with baited breath. Locally my only options are coed or great grandma heading out for a cruise.
At 36, I’m reticent to dress like a grandma, but am certainly beyond the skankiness that plagues our abundant coed population. Sigh. Show my the way……..
P.S. Modest clothing is a must. TIA
I always dress my age, but what is my age? Almost 62 or 28? I guess we can dress for either age, I just won’t wear any juice sweats.
I’m continually annoyed that both my 12 year old and I are presented with clothing meant for a 22 year old.