Happy Thursday, ladies! Thank you for joining me as I discuss what you should wear over 60.
Yes, I am returning to this topic again of what you should wear over 60….and it is not complicated at all.
Basically, I want all of you who join me in the over 60 group to have fun with your clothing, and to be confident and feel like your unique self every time you you look in the mirror.
Recently, some of our new subscribers asked questions which all sounded similar to this statement:
Tell me what to wear over 60? I hate my clothes and do not know what to wear at this stage of life.
I promise that if you will listen to what I have been doing for over 8 years, it will help and you will like your clothes again.
Also, there are women who read this blog and have joined me with dressing with style adjectives and can attest to the fact that it works.
So, let’s once again discuss it…and remember…I am hear to help…ask any question that you like….
WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR OVER 60: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY?
Years ago, after I went through a re-invention at age 50, I began to struggle with the question…what should I wear?
Many fashion publications and blogs encourage women to pick one word…classic, preppy, bohemian, feminine, and on and on.
But, I did not feel like one word described any woman…we are complex and that is a good thing. Then I saw this quote from designer Rachel Zoe and it resonated deeply with me.
I am a communications major and that has been my professional world so understanding that our clothing sent a message before we said a word really made sense.
After much research and note taking on my closet and my world at that time, I developed five adjectives that I wanted to speak to the world with every outfit I wore and without saying a word.
Five made sense to me as well…some of you prefer three. But, I look in the mirror every day and ask…Does this outfit speak all five of my adjectives? If it does, I smile and go out with confidence!
I understand that being over 60 is a challenging time for many wardrobes.
Many are retiring from professional life, and want to look casual but put together.
Many want their clothing to say…I am HERE! But, some want their clothing to say, I am resting.
You must first decide WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHING TO TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOU WITHOUT SPEAKING A WORD?
WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR OVER 60: WHAT I WANT TO SAY
This is what I wore to my Bible Study yesterday…where there are over 400 women, and the over 60 group looks vibrant and amazing.
My five style adjectives are polished, creative, approachable, joyful and current. This is what I want the world to see when I am met by someone who does not know me.
The outfit I wore yesterday was built by pieces that have been in my wardrobe for a couple of years.
Here is what I see when I am looking for the style adjectives I want to communicate:
- POLISHED – do I look put together and intentional…do I look like I care about what I am wearing. (here is where I am often a little bit classic)
- CREATIVE – do I say that I am creative with my color and accessory choices (I love style and a little drama). (here is where I am often a little bit bohemian)
- APPROACHABLE – am I wearing clothing that encourage others to speak to me. (here is where I am a little bolder and not demur)
- JOYFUL – does my outfit make me smile, and even make others smile a long with me. (here is where I am bright and colorful…and not afraid to standout)
- CURRENT – do I look youthful and current (I wore wide leg cropped pants for my current touch yesterday…and there were so many ladies over 60 in wide leg, flowy pants). (here is where I am a little bit fashion forward)
If I see all five of these adjectives communicated in what I have on, then I have achieved Pamela – Style.
A complex woman with many sides….and it is possible to say it all in one wardrobe or outfit.
One note: I have tweaked my style adjectives over the years as I have gone from professional woman to semi-retired active Gigi.
As a professional woman, my adjectives were strong, chic, dramatic, current and savvy.
I have lived with my new list for a few years and with a wardrobe that reflects all of them.
I have written about this for years and there are several posts, but the most recent is HOW TO MAKE PERSONAL STYLE…PERSONAL.
And, like I wrote in the post:
I created this Pamela-style shopping at Goodwill, Ross, Marshalls, and thrift stores…you do not have to spend much.
Once you decide your five adjectives and stick with them…you will have so much fun shopping for the garments that say those words.
WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR OVER 60: WHERE TO BEGIN
No matter where you find yourself over 60, decide first what you want to tell the world about you every time you leave the house.
Write down as many adjectives that you want to communicate about you…the list can be as long as you want.
Then, go back and do some editing…circle the ones that are most important to you.
Perhaps you want to tell the world that you are active, bold, comfortable, youthful, and fun.
Or you may want to tell the world that you are simple, minimalist, demur, feminine, and elegant.
Whatever your five adjectives, then post them in your closet or wherever you dress…every time you leave the house wear an outfit that says you are speaking those five adjectives.
THE KEY TO THIS IS CONSISTENCY!
Take out of your wardrobe ANY and ALL garments that do not communicate these adjectives…if you are elegant and refined, then sloppy clothes need to go….unless you need them to work in the garden!
Take your adjectives with you (in your phone) when you shop and do not purchase anything that speaks other than your five words. In the mirror, ask…does this say all five of my words?
The goal here is to be UNIQUELY YOU…not someone else. To be confident over 60 and enjoy life. Stick to your unique style adjectives.
I have done this for so long, that friends and blog followers often send me ideas that they say are Pamela-Style…they know who I am without speaking a word.
So this is where to begin…let me know if you need assistance or if you have questions. Tomorrow, I will discuss accessories once your know your style adjectives.
I am not here to create clones or tell you to copy what I do. I am here to encourage you to be uniquely you and be confident…because it will make you smile.
Over 60 is a fun time of life…I know it has been for me…come join in the fun. I would love to hear some of your style adjectives over 60 if anyone wants to share.
And you are welcome to email me if you prefer that to commenting…[email protected].
I will see you tomorrow…all those who have cried out for help, let’s talk…and make sure that you…
ARE THANKFUL AND KEEP SMILING!!
By Pamela Lutrell
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