Regarding Point: "No Short Shorts Allowed-At All"

 

Quote: Yes, Madonna is 49 years old and she’s wearing hot pants [short-shorts], but let’s face it: You’re not

Madonna!"

My Response:

All I can say is what the hell is that supposed to mean? I am in my mid-30s and still single. Heck if I am 50 and still single and I want to look sexy I will do that.

I mean, older single women need to keep up their figure in order to be able to find someone later in life. Give me a break. The competition is hard enough!

Granted, I don't know if I would wear short shorts when I'm 50. But not all 50 years old have wrinkly skin. I think if a person looks good wear it, if not don't. It should not matter what age you are.

I do, however like the sophisticated alternative suggested-a short casual skirt. I do agree with that. How about a compromise...skorts??

Regarding: "No Tie Dye or Grateful Dead Shirts at All"-What?! Come on!

My Response:

*I have seen men in their late 40s/early 50s do it all the time. What is so special about them?! I would say at least a tie dye or grateful dead T-shirt should be "allowed". Who are these fashion police anyway?

I petition for at least to be able to wear a tie-dyed t-shirt with a pair of plain or slightly-faded jeans. That is if tie-dye is still popular in about 15 years.

I think that some people do go overboard, with the ripped jeans, tie dye shirt, long earrings, and excess beads. However, tie-dye at any age when done right should be fine. I think it depends primarily on what type of people you hang out with as well and what profession you have.

Regarding: "No Ripped Jeans for over 35-Year Olds"

My Response

Well...all I can say is I think it should only matter how ripped they are and where. Besides, what if ripped jeans suddenly becomes sophisticated in the next few years for older women?

However, I must say I am not a huge fan of ripped jeans. I may embroider or glitterize the ripped spots in some of my older pairs. I love crafts anyway, and it will give me something to do if and when I ever have the time.

Regarding: "Light or Bright Colored Leggings"

My Response

Well, I must say I agree on this one. They would look goofy at any age-unless you are a clown or its still the 1980s. Enough said about that! You should see slide #5 of the ". . .Dress Your Age" article.

Regarding Other Misc. Tips: "Don't Overdo the Ruffles, Watch Midriffs, Off-the-Shoulder Shirts, and Sheer-over-Sheer"

My Response II think what matters most is what looks great. That should be most important, versus the age issue. Also, some of the sheer stuff would like great-at least in the bedroom.

These tips actually should apply at any age. Actually I think most of the fashion tips at any age. (Come on, how many of you have seen older people a lot healthier and sexier looking than younger people?)

It is also recommended to watch level and or concentration of on the gladiator sandals, tan lines, sparkly make-up, platform shoes, and dark red lipstick. That is always great advice.

My Personal Addendum-Fashion has "Rules" At Any Age

What a person wears depends upon way more than just age. It depends upon which school you go to, whether you work at home or not (heck some days I don't even take a shower), or who you socialize with. (Not I said "socialize" and not "hang out" with, which is a more mature phrase.)

Therefore, though it is nice to have guidelines of what would be proper dress at a given age remember that these rules were made for a reason. In fact, I once heard a saying: "You have to know the rules before you can break them."

Indeed in the fashion world that is very much the case. Otherwise, we would have never heard of some of the biggest fashion design names today.  
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