Age
Can women over 50 wear jeans to a cocktail party?
Women over 50 who are in good shape can definitely look awesome in jeans at a cocktail party. Of course it depends on where the cocktail party is being held. A swanky hotel cocktail party will call for a dressier outfit than a party held at a restaurant or in a friend’s home. When styling…
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What can I wear to my granddaughter’s wedding?
What can I wear to my granddaughter’s wedding? I am 40 pounds overweight, 5″1″ tall, and 78 years old. The wedding is a formal evening wedding at an exclusive resort. I cannot wear any heel higher than 2″. Your granddaughter’s wedding sounds like a very festive affair. Since you are 5’1″ tall and overweight wear…
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What can a senior female wear to a rock concert? Going to a rock concert in southern California
You can never go wrong wearing light weight cotton or linen pants or jeans to a rock concert. Choose a pair of pants or jeans (dark or colored) in a style that flatters your figure. Look for a lace top or colorful tee that works with your pants and accessorize with beads, bling and /…
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Is it appropriate for a 61 year old female to wear tights or leggings with a dress?
Tights or leggings can be worn with a dress. When considering whether something is appropriate to wear or not to wear determine how it looks on you. Ask yourself if it flatters your figure type. If it looks good on you go for it. Many mature women have fabulous figures and look great in many…
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What style of jeans should I wear with a classic blue & white plaid shirt? I am 13 years old.
A classic blue and white plaid shirt is a great investment. You can wear it with jeans/pants and skirts. The style of jeans you wear depends on your body type (triangle, inverted triangle, hour-glass or rectangle). In general, if you are an average height and medium weight female and have a triangle figure or rectangle…
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How old is too old to wear argyle?
Argyle sweaters are timeless and ageless classics that can be dressed up or look casual. For a casual, modern look, wear an argyle sweater with a pair of khakis or dark color, skinny or boot-cut jeans. For a more dressed up look you can wear darker color pants in trouser style or pants with wide-legs,…
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What websites will allow me to dress well? I am petite & have a limited budget but don’t want to embarrass my daughter.
If you want to dress well or be well dressed wear clothing that flatters your figure type, is age appropriate and is right for the event you are attending. You can do an Internet search for “petite clothing” to find stores or online shops. Look for tailored classics in monochromatic color schemes since you are…
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What should I wear to have an age-appropriate rock style? I am 31 years old & I like to dress rock.
You can add rock style to your basic clothing with rock details on the clothes you wear or rock style accessories: jewelry, gloves, belts, handbags, shoes and boots. Begin by building a basic wardrobe with clothing for the activities you participate in that flatters your figure / body type and is in good taste. (Good…
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Are nude tights/ hose too old for a 23 year old just starting out in the corporate world? I have lots of great skirts & dresses for fall/ winter but I feel like black or colored tights are just too much sometimes.
You can invest in some nude tights / hose, ultra sheer stockings to wear with closed toe pumps and knee length skirts and dresses. You can mix it up by wearing black sheer stockings or black tights also with your skirts and dresses. Stockings always give you a more polished look than bare legs. See…
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What can I wear to my 50th formal birthday party? I am size 32 & medium height. I want to wear a long dress that’s a showstopper!
A formal party sounds like an awesome way to celebrate this happy occasion. A dark color tailored sheath style, long dress in lace with 3/4 length sleeves would be beautiful. Another option is a very simple style, long tailored dress, in a dark color with a show stopper necklace or earrings that call all the…
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