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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You sound depressed OP. I hope you get some support. Maybe you need to exercise more?

I'm 46 and still enjoy putting daily outfits together from my wardrobe. A daily walk and toga sessions does wonders![/quote]

Yeah I was that way at 46.  47 was when I started to turn a corner.

I’m 53 and feel sort of the same., I put on weight with menopause and it’s so hard to find anything that fits well or is flattering plus everything is made like crap.  And I have so many dresses and things that just hand in my closet so when I do get tempted to buy a dress, I end up pulling myself back.  I am more likely to wear well tailored pants (do they exist???), nice sweaters, nice belts, etc.

I think part of the natural flow of aging is that you start to realize how many trends you’ve burned through and it starts to feel old, so there’s a natural tendency to tend to more classic cuts and styles.

Llle a Pp I wish I had bought more 20 years ago (and in larger sizes)—I have a lot of great stuff that doesn’t fit anymore.  Even today I wore a silk button down that was just a crappy Macy’s store brand from 20 years ago—but it’s well tailored and the silk is great quality in a gorgeous color.  I’ve been looking for shirts like that and they are really hard to find.[/quote]

I have also gained some weight in menopause, all in my middle, and for peace of mind I've accepted that this is my shape now. I cleaned out a closet this weekend and unearthed some very old favorites that were just....shocking compared with what's in stores now. E.g., a suit from Ann Taylor, purchased almost 30 years ago--beautifully tailored and 100% tropical-weight wool! Sadly, much too small now.

Sorry, I know I sound like an old fart. :-P[/quote]

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