Q&A with Christopher Hopkins - The Makeover Guy

Similar problem as Silversands but have always had thin hair which is getting thinner all the time. Keep it shoulder length and tied back. Too fine and thin to have short [would just blow around]. Even my fringe is now barely visible [but too high a forehead not to have one].

Just like inishowen I also have big boobs and tummy. I weigh 9 and a half stone but I'm under 5 feet tall!! I try to wear v necks and things that aren't too high around the neck line but these days my decolletage looks like it needs a good ironing! so I am also trying to disguise that too but large jewellery swamps my lack of height, so I am running out of ways to hide my unfortunate shape. Diets don't seem to work for me these days. Oh dear, reading this back to myself I remember I don't have a great deal going for me in the body department. In my head I'm 5ft 7" and drop dead gorgeous then I have to go and spoil it all by looking in the mirror. Help please.!!!!

[I am 72 - still own teeth - naturally blonde hair - 5'5" slim- 9 stone - long legged - not TOO wrinkly -] BUT - therefore how to dress..??
Where can I find "Maggie Smith clothes" (as in 'Magnolia Hotel' film - i.e. elegant; stylish; classic; - befitting the 3rd age without embarrassing my children yet not feeling like a fogey ? A wardrobe to suit me until I die. Cashmere and silk? - or should I go with polyester easycare...for their benefit....)
AND: Who is going to design a pantie/girdle/corselet/ knicker/ garment which has cast iron across front to really flatten belly (come back whalebone - all is forgiven....!) - for those of us (not only in my age group surely.. )- who are slim but with certain protrusion around the mid-. which ruins the profile.?
And why do slim people (chest/back 34") have such difficulty finding E-cup bras??
and... and.... why oh why... etc etc.......
GrumpyGrannyAnn. x

Don't knock Jacques Vert!!! Just spent lots of money on a lovely dress and jacket. I am 54 pass for 40 on a good day. 5ft 3 no idea what I weigh.I am small had both dress and jacket taken in. I love it and I hope my Son will at his wedding next week.

Welcome to GN Christopher.

I am 57 and have to have my hair coloured every five weeks to keep on top of the grey.
I hate the hairdressers but I am afraid to take the step of going naturally grey or am I infact ready to do it at all.
What would you advise as far as gradually tuning down the colour and allowing the colour to become more natural, my hair is brown so it is a huge contrast brown to grey, and what would you advise whilst having this transition as far a make up and clothes.

I'm 68, almost 69...5' 3"...11 stone..
I had surgery on my spine last year, gained a lot of weight while I was in the NHS queue...but gradually shedding it since the op. Aiming to lose at least another half stone.
Trouble is, I've spent two years now dressing for comfort...and don't know where to start... I'm also on a budget, so can't afford expensive mistakes. And, as I'm aiming to lose more weight, I haven't bought anything new for ages....and am feeling decidedly dowdy....Help, please!!

Dear Christopher, Please help I am 52 and look quite good for my age except one thing that I hate...My face seems to be drooping either side of my mouth and it ages me and would really appreciate your expertise, thank you

Glass have you thought about ash blonde highlights - only a short step away from grey (!) but look much more glam. Is your hair long or short? You could also have a few lowlights and layers to add variety.

grace have a look at my photos, I am quite dark browm with just a few low lights in the front, thats what worrys me the shade is miles away from ash blonde. HELP.

I'm 67, don't dye my hair & have it cut short & "chippy" so the grey at the front becomes a feature. My hairdresser said "no" to dyeing as the hightlights looked brassy after a few weeks, so I opted for natural silver ones instead.

My question is about eye make up.

I wear specs - I have one frameless pair and one chunky statement designer pair. My eye makeup is definitely not what I used to wear when younger as I've opted for a more soft look & wear browny shades with mascara. I've dropped the eye liner too.

Any suggestions on a change for me - I've had my colours done & am classed as a "true misty summer" so I avoid black or strong colours near my face. I like to have some eye make up as I think my eyes need some help behind spec lenses & frames, but I don't want to look overdone or "muttony".

Help/suggestions welcome - thanks!

I have yet to find a long evening dress which hides my large tummy & midriff. I don't want to be incased in tight underwear if I am going to be dancing but I don't want to look fat? I am size 14/16 & 5ft 7ins. I can't even depend on black because the event is a Spring wedding. Please suggest a shape of dress I should aim for.

Hi, I am 54 years old and need some help. My son is getting married in November and I really want to look my best. I don't wear make up but would love to try. I have short hair which is grey and a little ageing. My face is also quite thin. On the plus I'm 5 6 tall and told I have good legs. I can't really look for an outfit till late summer and then I won't really have a clue. Where do I start? Thanks x