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My step-granddaughter is getting married in June- outdoor wedding. I am age 70, short, "plump." Biggest problem - my feet & ankles are not good; I cannot wear pretty shoes. I have to wear shoes roomy enough for orthotic insoles. I usually wear a walking or running shoe; anything else is painful. What to wear? I don't want to embarrass her or her Grandpa. Please help. Thank you.
The Answer: // // Accentuate the positive by drawing attention upward away…
What color hose / stockings should a 59 year old woman wear with a black dress to a wedding in May?
The Answer: // // Age has nothing to do with what color…
I am in my mid 50's and need advice on stockings/leggings for dresses at work. I wear both prints and solid color dresses. I am on the thin side. What's fashionable that won't make me look old? I am a manager at a financial company and meet with clients.
The Answer: // // Managerial positions call for a professional appearance. Luckily…
Are bright orange multicolored dresses appropriate for someone 63?
The Answer: // // A bright orange multicolored dress can be worn…
Is 59 too old for fringe and the Bohemian look? (Have been told I look 40).
The Answer: // // The Bohemian look is free-spirited, unconventional and /…
I am 54 and I have a slim body type. My problem is that I have really slim legs and don't know what is the best length for my shorts, dresses and skirts. I am 5'4. Please help me!
The Answer: // // Slim skirts or dresses that hit you around…
I just saw a post about "what to wear to a wedding in Ireland" and I noticed you said to ask yourself whether something is age appropriate. I've noticed in all the shops I usually go to (ASOS, ZARA, Topshop) that crop tops are in fashion and are everywhere at the moment. I wonder if, at 26, they are too young for me and I should leave them to the teenagers? Does me being a Mum have any bearing on the answer?
The Answer: // // If you are young (and 26 is young),…
What do I wear to an April evening wedding at a Catholic church? 42 years old, plus size 24. I'm an attorney at a mid-size moderately conservative law firm and most, if not all, of the attorneys from my firm will be in attendance. Help please! Thank you.
The Answer: // // This wedding sounds business related since many folks…
I am 62, short and a little chubby, can I wear a belt with a casual long tunic?
The Answer: // // If your belt and belt buckle are the…
I'm a woman over 45, with a great petite/slim figure. You could say I have the body of a woman in her 20's. Just having difficulties dressing up, at parties and just when I'm out and about doing errands or going out to dinner or movies. I still want to be fashionable, but don't want to look like I'm tying too hard or trying to look too young. Is there an appropriate way to dress up for a woman my age?
The Answer: // // The appropriate way to dress at any age…
I'm 33, 5 feet 4 inches tall, dress size 24/26 and have big hips, belly and a C cup bust.What can I wear to suit my shape? Any help would be good.
The Answer: // // To choose flattering clothes it is important to…
What pant should a 68 year old woman wear instead of jeans?
The Answer: // // The style of pants you wear depends on…
I'm a 30-something mid-level manager and I work in an office that is jeans casual every day. How I should wear jeans to work, what can I pair with them, etc. I love to wear heels with the jeans but think my tops may be too casual. (Everyone from the CEO down the chain wears jeans every day.) Thanks!
The Answer: // // The good news is that there are jeans…
I am 59 years old, 5 ft tall with a little bit of a belly. I would like to know where I can find a pair of jeans that would fit me. The low rise I don't like and most of them are too tight in the calf and too long. Please help. Also, I would like to wear these for one evening with high heels.
The Answer: // // Searching for the Perfect Pair of Jeans -…
I am going to a black tie wedding. My dress is silk, just below the knee, it is cream colored with a large gray swirly pattern. My question is what type (style) of shoe and what color of stockings can I wear with it? The neckline is slightly asymmetric with one sleeve being slightly longer (both are short). I was thinking ankle booties. I am 53 and tall and thin.
The Answer: // // Black tie weddings are formal and dressy. Your…
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