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Swimwear: Middle Figure


Yummy, yummy, tummy tummy. Let us luxuriate in the comfort of our soft, delicious centers, aka the middle figure. Because who wouldn’t exchange a whole six pack of Fanta for a sweet and frosty Strawberry Daiquiri. Mix me a virgin please.

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Points of note:

  1. For suits cut from a single cloth, opt for something with some distractions around the center: ruching, pattern, ruffles. Should you ignore this caution, you might end up looking like Queen Latifah on the American Idol finale. Bless her yummy tummy, she should have taken lessons from her lower figured protege, Lil Rounds.
  2. If you prefer a paired swim trunk and top, look into the tankini. For best results, the waistband should extend to the fullest part of your center, where it will smooth and flatten. The hem will then skim your core ending at a flared hem on the hip.
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Dress Your Age: Autumn Apogees


You may be asking: spring ingenues, autumn apogees…why was summer overlooked? Obviously you have never spent a summer in Arizona. If you had, you’d realize why we’re glossing over the torrid trauma.

Now, my fair ladies advancing on the sloping rise of life, how can you ensure age appropriate glamor?

I recommend making decisions based on this simple modus operandi:

+ 10 years = -1 trend = <>In other words, remove one trendy item from your ensemble every ten years. For further emphasis, I have charted it out for you below.


In essence this chart says, tees screenprinted with sassy witticisms are cute on tweens, not on their mothers.

Trendy items are anything that draws significant attention. It can be a statement accessory, a funky hairstyle, a garment in a non-standard cut or color, or if you choose a cheeky expression.

And when you do experiment with trends, choose a softer interpretation. For example, instead of a leather skinny pant, opt for a cotton that tapers slightly.

Your signature style should also be coming into its own now. Switching between modern, romantic, bohemian, and diva on a daily basis will make you look ungrounded. Start narrowing your range of options to what speaks with the greatest force to your soul.

Below I’ve collected age appropriate ensembles for a mature set, compliments of Anthropologie, which is in fact targeted to meet the needs of women 35 and over.

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