40 plus and hip/ attractive/ fashionable

[Anonymous]

It's funny, I don't consider myself particularly hip or fashionable, and yet I wear a lot of the stuff the allegedly hip and fashionable people wear--long tops with leggings or skinny jeans and boots, a-line skirts, etc. These are hardly of-the-moment things as I've been wearing them for at least 2-3 years and I am hardly the first one to adopt a new fashion. So my point is, perhaps hip and fashionable is all in the eye of the beholder.

[Anonymous]

To riff on a PP, holiday themed sweaters! Time to bring out the colored leaves of fall theme! Pair those with a cute pair of autumn inspired earrings, some comfy elastic-waist jeans, and some orthopedic-friendly shoes and you are set! (Go ahead and throw on a necklace that matches your earrings if it's a special occasion!)

[Anonymous]

Agreeing that some get the boots out too early. On tues I saw a woman in mini brown sweater dress and suede knee boots with 3 inch heels. The high was 80 that day. Ridiculous. Also the shorter the skirt the lower your heel should be. At 8 am she looked like she was going to the club.

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with retin a?

[Anonymous]

How about starting with a fresh haircut, clothes that fit, high quality bras, better posture, a good bag, and nice shoes? I think that 90% of he 40 something women I see in downtown DC would look 90% better with these basics alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's wrong with retin a?

nothing. it works!
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/fashion/30skin.html?pagewanted=all

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i like simple patterns and silhouettes in brighter (or neutrals for fall) colors in tops, dresses, scarves. the colors will immediately brighten you up as a person. when you're 40 something, the silhouette and accessories should be more luxe, not dripping in diamonds necessarily, but just things that are relatively simple, elegant. no hooker tall towering shoes. the fit should be impeccable.

a designer that comes to mind is michael kors. i think he does very pretty clothes that fit my above criteria.

for inspiration:
http://www.thestylefolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20somethingchic.jpg

Nothing you wrote actually SAYS anything, you realize that don't you, PP?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i like simple patterns and silhouettes in brighter (or neutrals for fall) colors in tops, dresses, scarves. the colors will immediately brighten you up as a person. when you're 40 something, the silhouette and accessories should be more luxe, not dripping in diamonds necessarily, but just things that are relatively simple, elegant. no hooker tall towering shoes. the fit should be impeccable.

a designer that comes to mind is michael kors. i think he does very pretty clothes that fit my above criteria.

for inspiration:
http://www.thestylefolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20somethingchic.jpg

Nothing you wrote actually SAYS anything, you realize that don't you, PP?

Not pp but it said something to me. Maybe you need some reading comprehension help? OR A CLASS ON HOW TO NOT BE SUCH A peach!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:dark wash jeans
cashmere sweaters
scarves, scarves, scarves
fur or faux fur vests
shooties or platform shoes
structured handbag
rich, glossy haircolor
polished makeup

This alone screams 40+ yr old mom trying to look hip.

agree!

Really? They seem like elegant basics to me.

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind we have ages from teens to 70 year olds on this board. Take every criticism with a grain of salt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find this thread totally depressing. I just turned 40 and don't feel a day older than 30. I'm healthy, fit and have young kids..... I wear whatever the heck I want to wear. If I want to wear skinny jeans I wear them, if I want to wear something low cut, who cares? If I feel fat and just want to wear a big Tshirt and sweats, I do. Why do you need to find a different wardrobe to TRY TO stay hip just because you aRe 40+? Just be yourself and where what looks good on you and/or whatever goes with your mood. I did this when I was 20 and I do this now that I'm 40. Just love yourself and don't worry about what others think.

Me too. I'm reading the above and thinking much of it sounds 60+. That's what you get for trying to find a mold and fit into it. Try instead to find YOU.

I'll be sticking with my dark-wash jeans and graphic tees, thanks. I'll probably even keep wearing my most-favorite-ever pair of jeans with the blown-out knees from time to time. I will be making one purchase this fall: my all-stars are getting pretty ratty.

(I bet I just flipped the DC-bobs right off a bunch of Retin-a'd heads.)

I like you.

But I'm 40 and don't own any mom jeans, Frye boots or anything made by Dansko.

Be who you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about starting with a fresh haircut, clothes that fit, high quality bras, better posture, a good bag, and nice shoes? I think that 90% of he 40 something women I see in downtown DC would look 90% better with these basics alone.

This! For my 40th birthday, I tossed all my bras and bought some nice high end bras. It's made all the difference.

An angel loses its wings every time a 40+ wears a saggy bra.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about starting with a fresh haircut, clothes that fit, high quality bras, better posture, a good bag, and nice shoes? I think that 90% of he 40 something women I see in downtown DC would look 90% better with these basics alone.

This! For my 40th birthday, I tossed all my bras and bought some nice high end bras. It's made all the difference.

An angel loses its wings every time a 40+ wears a saggy bra.

Oooo - great idea! Where did you find yours? I need a bday shopping spree!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about starting with a fresh haircut, clothes that fit, high quality bras, better posture, a good bag, and nice shoes? I think that 90% of he 40 something women I see in downtown DC would look 90% better with these basics alone.

This! For my 40th birthday, I tossed all my bras and bought some nice high end bras. It's made all the difference.

An angel loses its wings every time a 40+ wears a saggy bra.

Oooo - great idea! Where did you find yours? I need a bday shopping spree!

I went to Coup de Foundre. Even though everyone says they are not, they were very helpful....

[Anonymous]

Just lose some weight and get in shape.