Sense of style

The fifties is a difficult age for fashion - I remember it well - still young enough to get away with younger styles but maybe feeling uncomfortable in them. Now I'm 70 I can relax a bit. I wear fashionable trousers, straight leg at the moment, a top and a cardigan, and comfy loafers. My hair is blondish grey, natural, and I keep it in a short bob which I sometimes find boring but it is tidy. I sometimes see glam older ladies but the effort involved in looking like that is beyond me. I like La Redoute, Charity shop bargains, M and S George and F & F.

Wear what you feel comfortable in and be an individual. In town today I noticed so many wearing the same thing. Trousers or jeans and anoraks. Like a uniform.

I tend to live in jeans, and T shirt in Summer, and jeans and sweater in winter, so no style guru here. I don't have the lifestyle to be stylish . I am tall and slim though 5 feet 9 size 12. I am horrified though when I was thinking back the other day and realised I had not worn a dress for eight years!! wonder where my inner Woman went? Oh well the Dog loves me anyway

I dont think they repackage them and sell again though!!
Oh, that's a relief!

keep it simple and classic, wear clothes that fit you and that you feel comfortable in. Get a good fitting bra and maybe some shaping underwear.
I have just brought a high waisted pair of skinny jeans and the difference it made was amazing.
Lots of shops have personal shoppers who can help and advice for free.
size 18 isn't that big but look for illusion clothing that is designed to trick the eye into making you look slimmer.
Don't forget accessories, a big bag some nice earnings and nice shoes even flats can smarten up and outfit.
Smart casual is very on trend right now and can require less effort but still look very stylish.

I go out with my cousin, who, like myself, is 69. She is taller than me, but we are both slim. She puts her rollers in every day, and wouldn't go out without her makeup, wears skinny jeans, stilettos and camisoles, under open jackets. Alongside her, I'm wearing my straight legged bland trousers, a top and cardigan, and Ecco shoes, and an anorak,,or quilted jacket. I may have put on lipstick! I do have nicer clothes, but seldom wear them, unless going somewhere more special, which doesn't happen very often. I know I look frumpy alongside her, but have gotten out of the habit of making an effort to look 'nice'. I wonder sometimes if there's an element of depression which leads us to lose the will to present ourselves in a more attractive light.

Jalima not "taking the michael" check their website everything is returnable,even face creams if you've tried them and found they aren't right for your skin.I dont think they repackage them and sell again though!!

Go on the internet and look up

www.lookfabulousforever.com/

Lots of marvelous utube tutorials on how to do make up and they sell the products.

Then follow upyour fashion sense with Colour me beautiful.
www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk/home

Look at your wardrobe, take the things you like and see if kettlewell colours have items that help your wardrobe come togehter.

www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/

Then go to a local store with a shopping service and have a session.

Good luck.

PS Boots do a free half hour for make up which can be booked through the internet. Just had one. My Belly dance class member said I looked 10 years younger.

I'm 64, and yes, I have also lost my fashion sense. Is it something to do with loss of hormones? Or is it because inside, I still think I'm a 25 year old sylph, and can't get my head round my current apple shape?

I have been to 5 funeral services since December and was thankful I had invested in a nice pair of bootcut "dressy" trousers from M&S. In the winter I usually wear a black or dark purple polo under some of my lighter tops. I have a nice black quilted single breasted jacket which is quite flattering and wore one of my many (and I mean many!) scarves to ring the changes. My favourite shoes are from Reiker or Gabor but have never paid the full price - best buy was £19 for a £69 pair. Sales of summer ones usually start in August and winter ones in March when the summer stocks start coming in which is quite laughable here in the North of Scotland!

It's usually very dangerous if DD comes shopping with me as we end up egging each other on to buy clothes we wouldn't normally look at!

Look on Pinterest, search for age and size, you can find some fantastic clothes that are ageless, stylish and often from obscure Eastern European countries. I'm in my 70's, 5.10 and large size. I've found some super items, got a lovely designer coat at half the price I would pay in U.K., and am checking out a Bulgarian site, their clothes are too short for me but I would wear with leggings. It's all about looking at pictures, checking size details and deciding on an individual style for you. Avoid the Chinese sites, their sizes don't match up to anywhere else's and they take weeks to deliver.

I take my daughters and GDs shopping, they help sort. Slim jeans, trousers, tops and scarves is almost enough to me, with a few nice dresses, jackets.

who cares.Just wear what you feel comfortable in,most of us are at an age that we do not have to dress to impress

Google 'Capsule Wardrobe'. It is about mixing and matching clothes. I think this idea might help you.

It's all in the hair! I've always felt more confident when I have a good haircut and my gray hair isn't showing. These days, I choose two shades lighter than my (original) dark brown and I've added creamy blonde highlights. Eyebrows are important too, since they tend to thin with age but avoid too thick or too dark. Easy also on the eye makeup and lipstick. I'm pleasantly plump and average in height so I go for anything that lengthens my figure. Shoulder pads widen the shoulders and give the illusion that everything below is 'thinner'. Over the knee skirts and dresses make you look taller and make legs look thinner. Leggings are OK if you have the legs for it. Same with boots. Avoid very high heels and tight fitting clothes (they will actually make you look bigger). 3/4 or long sleeves hide problem arms. Finally, good quality accessories like shoes, belts, bags and tasteful jewelry are a must.

I agree MawBroon, bootcut are the ones to be seen in again -thank goodness! They suit my chubby legs better than skinnys. You're very welcome Jalima and if you wear trainers at all, try Skechers, they're wider fit, being American.

Never throw anything out, it all comes back into fashion again!

Sorry Kitspurr (!) bootcut jreans are totally this season -(again ) - and skinny jeans are not compatible with fatty legs!!

Just remember to take the labels off .....
rub the shoes in the dirt

I was looking at new cars today and asked the salesman, "Are there any hidden compartments in the boot, for hiding purchases till later." He thought I was joking.

I know, I got caught out

I remember when my uncle got married again, he knelt down in church and my mum (his sister) whispered to me 'look, he's left the price label on his new shoes'!

I have been wearing the same style since I was a teenager (more or less), I'm now 52. I wear leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans, teamed with a top, jumper or a band t-shirt (depending on the situation) I have a few dresses which I will wear if I need to go to a meeting which isn't at my place of work.

I've put on a couple of stone in the last 2 years due to the menopause, but luckily I'm still a 14/16 (having been a size 10), depending on the retailer.

Jalima, that is such a basic error, you should know better by now!

Who would send back undies and earrings they'd worn...? That's not right...in fact it's gross!