Q. My mom is around 40 now.
I honestly don't know whats in style for her age right now :/ I want to help her when she goes clothes shopping. She has a lot of trouble since she rarely goes shopping, so I want to help her out.
I overall, have a really good sense of fashion. However I'm 15 years old, so of course I cant pick out things I'd wear at this age for her.
May you make an outfit with links to various pieces?
Please help me out ^-^ thank you!
Thanks Miss Kelsey ^ ^ I really appreciate your answer.
As for the first guy who said thongs, you are disgusting. And if you cannot contribute to a question, don't waste our time with your revolting comments.
I honestly don't know whats in style for her age right now :/ I want to help her when she goes clothes shopping. She has a lot of trouble since she rarely goes shopping, so I want to help her out.
I overall, have a really good sense of fashion. However I'm 15 years old, so of course I cant pick out things I'd wear at this age for her.
May you make an outfit with links to various pieces?
Please help me out ^-^ thank you!
Thanks Miss Kelsey ^ ^ I really appreciate your answer.
As for the first guy who said thongs, you are disgusting. And if you cannot contribute to a question, don't waste our time with your revolting comments.
Answer
EW!! THATS S0 GR0SS! (The person who said thongs)
Okay, I know this is REALLY long but if you care about your mom you'll read it :D
One of the most challenging fashion aspects for women over 40 is how to dress for the changes that are occuring.
"Our bodies are in transition. Our lifestyles are changing. We may be becoming empty nesters, divorcing, starting new jobs," said Gross.
"As your body is changing, so must your clothes," she said. You have to learn how to flatter your body without doing a style overhaul.
And even if you are in the best shape of your life -- she gives 50-something Oprah as an example -- your body is physiologically changing, from thinning hair to ruddier, duller skin.
The key to dealing with the changes and being your best is to refresh your look, said Gross, who is currently working on a book about style over 40.
"Shoes and bags are the quickest way to update your look," said Gross. Women over 40 need to learn how to adapt trends that will work for them, she said.
Most of all you need learn to not hang onto what worked before; undergo what Gross calls a "style evolution" and learn to dress for your new assets.
Fashion Sins for Over 40
Gross said there are a few guidelines that will help you look your best:
Don't dress too young. "The worst thing you can do is to dress younger than you are," said Gross. "It makes you look older."
No miniskirts, regardless of how great your legs are, said this former model (who is thinking about making pillows out of her minis).
Skip baggy clothes and look for pieces that give you shape.
Don't think you can wear the same colors you did in your 20s (at least not against your face).
Don't pick colors from color charts; experiment by trying on different colors when you go shopping. "You'll know it when you see it instantly," she said.
"Trendy is no longer attractive," she said. "Don't worry about the trend of the moment." Instead, she suggested you find a print or a bold piece of jewelry and develop a signature look.
Fashion and Beauty Fixes
Gravity takes its toll on women of a certain age, but Gross said fashion tricks can camouflage most of these problems:
Wrinkled neck - Stand-up or turn-up collars, according to Gross, are a great way to cover that area and bring focus to the face. She mentioned Candace Bergen in "Boston Legal" as a good example of making that look work for her.
Thick in the middle - Add jackets and pieces that will give you shape, she said.
Thinner hair- "Your hair has to suit you. Get a fresh cut," she said. She also said shorter hair gives more of a lift and the variety of new products can improve your hairstyle.
Focus on shoulders and legs - They are the slowest to age, she said. That doesn't mean wearing miniskirts, she said, but you can bring attention to legs with a knee-length skirt and sexy shoes.
Change in coloring - Gross reminded women to lighten up. One tip she got from a chic former fashion director was to always wear a bit of white close to the face. Soft colors -- pale pink, white, beige, ice blue -- bring light to the face, she said.
Get Started Looking Your Best
Look at mature television and movie actresses you admire and emulate their look, said Gross.
Shop at stores that cater to stylish, mature women. Gross listed Chicos, Liz Claiborne, Giorgo Armani, St. John and Escada as a few of the manufacturers and designers who offer great selections for women over 40.
Don't be afraid to experiment. By the time you are 50 you have some sense of what your style is, she said. You probably have the basics down and now it's time to add pizzazz like adding bold glasses or wearing a collar turned up.
Recycle pieces from your closet (with caution). Gross said that some trends can come back and you can revisit them with a twist. She says chain belts are a good example. But she said the classics -- trench coats, Pucci prints, leopard prints -- are the best pieces to keep pulling out.
EW!! THATS S0 GR0SS! (The person who said thongs)
Okay, I know this is REALLY long but if you care about your mom you'll read it :D
One of the most challenging fashion aspects for women over 40 is how to dress for the changes that are occuring.
"Our bodies are in transition. Our lifestyles are changing. We may be becoming empty nesters, divorcing, starting new jobs," said Gross.
"As your body is changing, so must your clothes," she said. You have to learn how to flatter your body without doing a style overhaul.
And even if you are in the best shape of your life -- she gives 50-something Oprah as an example -- your body is physiologically changing, from thinning hair to ruddier, duller skin.
The key to dealing with the changes and being your best is to refresh your look, said Gross, who is currently working on a book about style over 40.
"Shoes and bags are the quickest way to update your look," said Gross. Women over 40 need to learn how to adapt trends that will work for them, she said.
Most of all you need learn to not hang onto what worked before; undergo what Gross calls a "style evolution" and learn to dress for your new assets.
Fashion Sins for Over 40
Gross said there are a few guidelines that will help you look your best:
Don't dress too young. "The worst thing you can do is to dress younger than you are," said Gross. "It makes you look older."
No miniskirts, regardless of how great your legs are, said this former model (who is thinking about making pillows out of her minis).
Skip baggy clothes and look for pieces that give you shape.
Don't think you can wear the same colors you did in your 20s (at least not against your face).
Don't pick colors from color charts; experiment by trying on different colors when you go shopping. "You'll know it when you see it instantly," she said.
"Trendy is no longer attractive," she said. "Don't worry about the trend of the moment." Instead, she suggested you find a print or a bold piece of jewelry and develop a signature look.
Fashion and Beauty Fixes
Gravity takes its toll on women of a certain age, but Gross said fashion tricks can camouflage most of these problems:
Wrinkled neck - Stand-up or turn-up collars, according to Gross, are a great way to cover that area and bring focus to the face. She mentioned Candace Bergen in "Boston Legal" as a good example of making that look work for her.
Thick in the middle - Add jackets and pieces that will give you shape, she said.
Thinner hair- "Your hair has to suit you. Get a fresh cut," she said. She also said shorter hair gives more of a lift and the variety of new products can improve your hairstyle.
Focus on shoulders and legs - They are the slowest to age, she said. That doesn't mean wearing miniskirts, she said, but you can bring attention to legs with a knee-length skirt and sexy shoes.
Change in coloring - Gross reminded women to lighten up. One tip she got from a chic former fashion director was to always wear a bit of white close to the face. Soft colors -- pale pink, white, beige, ice blue -- bring light to the face, she said.
Get Started Looking Your Best
Look at mature television and movie actresses you admire and emulate their look, said Gross.
Shop at stores that cater to stylish, mature women. Gross listed Chicos, Liz Claiborne, Giorgo Armani, St. John and Escada as a few of the manufacturers and designers who offer great selections for women over 40.
Don't be afraid to experiment. By the time you are 50 you have some sense of what your style is, she said. You probably have the basics down and now it's time to add pizzazz like adding bold glasses or wearing a collar turned up.
Recycle pieces from your closet (with caution). Gross said that some trends can come back and you can revisit them with a twist. She says chain belts are a good example. But she said the classics -- trench coats, Pucci prints, leopard prints -- are the best pieces to keep pulling out.
Long or short hair for women in 20s?
Erica Cart
I have mid-length hair and don't know what to do with it. I'm in my twenties and I'm about 5"2 and slim-- so, 'petite'--and want something really trendy. My hair isn't in the best condition, but I don't know what styles I should look at. What do you think looks best on women in their 20s? Long or short?
Thanks!
Answer
In your twenties your young enough to pull any hairstyle off. :-) What matters more is that the cut flatters your face shape and features.
When I was 19-20 I experimented with this haircut as I have very similar facial features and shape to this actress:
http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/q/quantum_of_solace_080520/04_olga_kurylenko.jpg
Everyone loved the haircut on me but it did make me look older.. people say short hair makes you look younger.. but not when your still young .. perhaps when you are 40+ it may otherwise you could end up looking older.
I just turned 22 and I now sport long hair with side bangs as I personally missed having length and it's easier to maintain. Trust me if you cut your hair waiting for it to grow out can take awhile.
Here are some examples of female celebs in their 20s who have long or short hair (and look good):
Short (above shoulders)
- Scarlett Johanssen http://scarlett-johansson-img.co.cc/images/ly/Scarlett-Johansson-cute-short-hairstyles-2011.jpg
- Emma Watson http://shorthairstylescuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Emma-Watson-short-haircut.jpg
- Brooklyn Decker http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2011/wrn/032311-brooklyn-383.jpg
Long
- Kate Middleton http://photos-2.posh24.com/p/1242164/l/style_spotlight/kate_middleton_seriously_stuns_in_a_blush_pink_jenny_packham_dress.jpg
- Emma Stone
http://cdn02.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/emma-stone-easy-a
Blake lively http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2011/wrn/042711-Blake-383x400.jpg
:-)
In your twenties your young enough to pull any hairstyle off. :-) What matters more is that the cut flatters your face shape and features.
When I was 19-20 I experimented with this haircut as I have very similar facial features and shape to this actress:
http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/q/quantum_of_solace_080520/04_olga_kurylenko.jpg
Everyone loved the haircut on me but it did make me look older.. people say short hair makes you look younger.. but not when your still young .. perhaps when you are 40+ it may otherwise you could end up looking older.
I just turned 22 and I now sport long hair with side bangs as I personally missed having length and it's easier to maintain. Trust me if you cut your hair waiting for it to grow out can take awhile.
Here are some examples of female celebs in their 20s who have long or short hair (and look good):
Short (above shoulders)
- Scarlett Johanssen http://scarlett-johansson-img.co.cc/images/ly/Scarlett-Johansson-cute-short-hairstyles-2011.jpg
- Emma Watson http://shorthairstylescuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Emma-Watson-short-haircut.jpg
- Brooklyn Decker http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2011/wrn/032311-brooklyn-383.jpg
Long
- Kate Middleton http://photos-2.posh24.com/p/1242164/l/style_spotlight/kate_middleton_seriously_stuns_in_a_blush_pink_jenny_packham_dress.jpg
- Emma Stone
http://cdn02.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/emma-stone-easy-a
Blake lively http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2011/wrn/042711-Blake-383x400.jpg
:-)
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