Clothes blogs for a 74 Yr old

Kitty. Have you tried YouTube for fashion tips for the mature lady. They have lots of good blogs. I like Helen Mary jo , she tries a lot of clothes on with general chat and advice. But I don’t think she is 74 but that doesn’t matter. I like her style. Good luck

Why does age come into it? I would just go online and look through the range of clothes available at all your favourite retailers to get a feel for what people are buying and wearing and what would suit your shape.

We have photos showing DGD, DDiL and me all dressed very similarly, in jeans and sweaters, or jeggings/leggings and tops. So age really doesn't come into it, just whatever your natural style is, and what is available.

I am 79, DDiL 53 and DGD 15

Hi Kitty it sounds like you’re really getting into your new shape.
Have a look on Pinterest, there’s lots of photos and style tips. I’d try to stick to mostly natural materials, they often hang better. Also avoid garish prints with clashing colours.
Have fun!

Kitty there are no clothes for 74 yr olds Clothes are clothes.
Is it a complete change of style you want? If so, what high profile women’s style do you like. Copy them.
My 13 yr old granddaughter took another jumper from me last week. My 55 yr old daughter often asks for certain pieces of my clothes.

I think it's about the nuances really!

Kitty
What do your daughters think? Would they go shopping with you?
If you feel like it ( I know you’ve been unwell) get out there with your girls and flash the plastic 😄

I agree that we shouldn't be strictly dressing according to our age - that said age does come into it, IYSWIM

With kitty's new figure she might well fit into skimpy denim shorts and a cropped top but it's not appropriate every day wear for anyone other than the very young!

Those dreary prairie dresses with flounces & frills that have been around too long don't look good on older women, no matter how tall they are, IMO.

I need a bit of a re-vamp myself - now it's Spring!

I'm another to question the age specification. My style (ha!) is essentially the same as it was in my teens

Just wear what you like, kitty, and what you think suits you.

Whatever you don't look at the suggestions on Gran's net . They were well out of date and had never been changed for years the last time I looked.
I tend to look at what DDs are wearing and then tone it down a bit. DD1 looked like Cinderella at Christmas a look I would never have worn.
An article the other week in the Times, like others, has said to stick to neutrals with a splash of colour provided by a scarf. If we are "Stout" no heavy jewellery because it lies on our ample boob shelves and emphasis them. There's nothing wrong with a pair of hoop earrings though, a chain necklace and a nice bracelet.
As for footwear something comfortable but not what your gran would have worn smart trainers and block-heeled shoes you can walk in are better than tottering around on high ones.
Best of luck you are not the only one reassessing believe me.
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I have bought a skirt and nearly frightened myself to death

And I'm going to order skimpy shorts and a crop top. That will frighten everyone else!!!

Just look at what’s in the shops and buy what you like the look of and suits you. I can’t imagine what I wear being defined by my age. So long as I don’t look like mutton I wear what I like.

I wear jeggings at 66 and they look good with jumpers and tops. My DD and DIL would soon tell me if I looked ridiculous. I don’t think clothes have to be for a certain age. Although I draw the line on mini skirts and hot pants I wore back in the day. Mind you my grans both wore folded around them aprons every day like a uniform I never saw them without them.

As a 75 year old the only thing I do now is keep the top of my arms covered, apart from that trousers, leggings and tops are much the same as ever.

Kitty, if you see it and like it, try it on and wear it. Sounds like a fun shopping trip.

I think that as we get older we lose confidence in choosing clothes , hairstyles and make up .

I used to have a weight loss problem :
I'd eat six roast potatoes and three puddings and was a size eight .
At weekends , another half stone would roll off .

When I was a size 14 I went into mourning for my lost figure and wore black like a uniform and dreaded going out . I'd refuse
invitations on the pretext of flu .
Seeing people , who knew me when really thin sent me into a panic .

Getting much fatter ( I'm a 20 )
and walking with a limp threatened to knock my self confidence .

I don't shop with friends and my kids made me feel depressed about my size and choices .

I have a look on line and then - either order or go to the shop if possible .

If I'm not dressed for gardening - I like Monsoon sales and Boden from ebay .

I avoid stupid articles about looks that scream senior .

Take a deep breath and wear what you like .

Who cares what other people think ?

A few weeks back , two attractive men of my age flirted outrageously with me in a cafe .

A date was mooted .

Last week , I had the undivided attention of a guy , who is 20 years younger .

So I can't look that bad !

K, irrespective of what you end up choosing, I'm SO glad you are energised enough to have a go at your new fashion scene. It can sometimes be a chore. For myself, I like bright colours that tone. Good luck with your eventual choices. Age be damned. Knock 'em dead! 👍🌷

Redhead56

I wear jeggings at 66 and they look good with jumpers and tops. My DD and DIL would soon tell me if I looked ridiculous. I don’t think clothes have to be for a certain age. Although I draw the line on mini skirts and hot pants I wore back in the day. Mind you my grans both wore folded around them aprons every day like a uniform I never saw them without them.

My grans wore wrap-around pinnies with what they called a course brat on top. It looked like an apron made out of sacking.
My mother floated around in a "house coat", and my aunt got changed before supper even to watch the TV!!!.
Looking back at old wedding photos my mum and MIL embraced the mini skirt just to their knee they look ridiculous. What will we look like to our GC when they see us in wedding photos? The woman in the floaty frock two stone lighter than she is now. Though does it really matter as long as we are happy and comfortable?

What has age got to do with what you wear. I wouldn’t recommend that you go out in a mini skirt but I’m 70+ and I wear skinny jeans with Chelsea boots. I’m a petite size 12 with slim legs so don’t look too bad in jeans😀. Marks and Next are good for jeans.

Look around and see what other (smart) oldies are wearing. DH would be the first to say something if he thought I was looking a bit ‘mutton dressed as lamb’. not that I would take any notice. I love clothes but notice that I don’t have the same stamina when shopping that I had before blinking Covid. Be brave but remember, keep the tops of your arms covered.🌺

Ignore the naysayers, following people who have a good eye for style is helpful and fun I think.

www.chicatanyage.com/

I follow this one, she has good suggestions, and works her existing wardrobe, not all about buying new clothes.

I also like www.midlifechic.com/

She’s in her fifties, but she often chooses things I like, and she’s brilliant for shoes and accessories (and lives an interesting life)

Both of them also do Instagram, Facebook etc.

I'm nearly 74. Age never enters my head when buying clothes. If I like it, I buy it.

Just bookmarked Chic at Any Age Casdon. Thanks for the link.

As I said, I think it's the nuances that I need help with.

And, I don't have the energy to trail round shops trying things on. I'd have to keep having cake stops!!!

I don’t understand what you mean by ‘the nuances’ kitty. Can you explain please? Sorry if I’m being thick.

I don't know gsm.