I've been dressing badly all my life, so I'm not about to stop now

BUT just out of interest I googled - what is the advice by so-called "experts" in the field?

They say to steer away from things that you feel uncomfortable and unattractive in (duh) but that doesn't leave much else if your figure isn't what it used to be

What are your dos and don'ts?

Post pics!

dont's

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in my opinion this would be a 'don't'

kewlschool said:

dont's

nowadays that's grandmom jeans, the current mom jean is this one:

trust me, I see 20 of these each day at the school gates

XxAxX said:

in my opinion this would be a 'don't'

I agree, but I would add it seems perfectly appropriate for your 60s (as seen here)

ZombieKitten said:

XxAxX said:

in my opinion this would be a 'don't'

I agree, but I would add it seems perfectly appropriate for your 60s (as seen here)

no, the guy on the left. those sandals

XxAxX said:

ZombieKitten said:

I agree, but I would add it seems perfectly appropriate for your 60s (as seen here)

no, the guy on the left. those sandals

that's a lady

ZombieKitten said:

XxAxX said:

no, the guy on the left. those sandals

that's a lady

crikey! you're right. i was thrown off by the wristwatch she's wearing. so manly

Problem for older people:

"tramp stamps" Why people shouldn't have them.

http://www.burntpickle.co...p-remover/

kewlschool said:

Problem for older people:

"tramp stamps" Why people shouldn't have them.

http://www.burntpickle.co...p-remover/

tell that to the youngsters - they are in your in your tattoo parlour making that life-long mistake RIGHT NOW!

Don'ts:

Sandals and socks

Don't try to dress young hip-when your not:

OK, so there are an INFINITE number of don'ts

how about pics of some things that we find acceptable for the old young at hearts?

ZombieKitten said:

OK, so there are an INFINITE number of don'ts

how about pics of some things that we find acceptable for the old young at hearts?

I think they should all be issued "SWAT team" attire.

FauxReal said:

ZombieKitten said:

OK, so there are an INFINITE number of don'ts

how about pics of some things that we find acceptable for the old young at hearts?

I think they should all be issued "SWAT team" attire.

it's very becoming I think

ZombieKitten said:

FauxReal said:

I think they should all be issued "SWAT team" attire.

it's very becoming I think

I'm inclined to agree.

I might be a lil too drunnk to offer sound advice right now.

XxAxX said:

in my opinion this would be a 'don't'

Menopause was not kind to that woman

ZombieKitten said:

I've been dressing badly all my life, so I'm not about to stop now

BUT just out of interest I googled - what is the advice by so-called "experts" in the field?

They say to steer away from things that you feel uncomfortable and unattractive in (duh) but that doesn't leave much else if your figure isn't what it used to be

What are your dos and don'ts?

Post pics!

I wouldn't say that I've been dressing "badly", but 80% of the clothing that I've ever bought has come from the Clearance rack. It was never much of a priority all things considered.

Now that I'm re-evaluating my priorities, I've decided to buy clothes that I WANT. And since I've been losing weight, I'm actually comfortable enough to wear H&M-style clothes (their stuff does not forgive a flabby midsection!!!).

BUT, it's hard to decide what makes me look "young" and what makes me look like a 40 year-old man in the throws of a mid-life crisis.

johnart said:

I might be a lil too drunnk to offer sound advice right now.

pish! NO such thing

Style doesn’t have to be expensive and for that matter you can be wearing a two thousand dollar outfit and look awful.

Above all, wear clothes that actually fit you. Clothes that are too big make you look dumpy and clothes that are too small make you look just plain uncomfortable.

Next, find things that are flattering to your body shape. If you don’t know, have someone shop with you and try everything on.

Finally, be aware of how much skin you’re showing. This doesn’t mean you can’t be sexy, just that you’re not giving it all away. If you have a low-cut top, cover your legs. If you’re showing off the legs, be more modest elsewhere. A spaghetti strapped mini-dress makes you look like a hooker.

CarrieMpls said:

Style doesn’t have to be expensive and for that matter you can be wearing a two thousand dollar outfit and look awful.

Above all, wear clothes that actually fit you. Clothes that are too big make you look dumpy and clothes that are too small make you look just plain uncomfortable.

Next, find things that are flattering to your body shape. If you don’t know, have someone shop with you and try everything on.

Finally, be aware of how much skin you’re showing. This doesn’t mean you can’t be sexy, just that you’re not giving it all away. If you have a low-cut top, cover your legs. If you’re showing off the legs, be more modest elsewhere. A spaghetti strapped mini-dress makes you look like a hooker.

And that's supposed to be a bad thing?

Sounds hot!

Fake lips (donts):

If you look like a designer throw up, it's a don't. To much "branding" on anyone looks gross.

I think this counts as fugly:

I think you can wear anything tight ladies, just as long as you don't look like your a stuffed sausage.

Done right:

Done wrong:

PurpleJedi said:

ZombieKitten said:

I've been dressing badly all my life, so I'm not about to stop now

BUT just out of interest I googled - what is the advice by so-called "experts" in the field?

They say to steer away from things that you feel uncomfortable and unattractive in (duh) but that doesn't leave much else if your figure isn't what it used to be

What are your dos and don'ts?

Post pics!

I wouldn't say that I've been dressing "badly", but 80% of the clothing that I've ever bought has come from the Clearance rack. It was never much of a priority all things considered.

Now that I'm re-evaluating my priorities, I've decided to buy clothes that I WANT. And since I've been losing weight, I'm actually comfortable enough to wear H&M-style clothes (their stuff does not forgive a flabby midsection!!!).

BUT, it's hard to decide what makes me look "young" and what makes me look like a 40 year-old man in the throws of a mid-life crisis.

we don't have a H&M store here but I took the master to shop there in NYC

It seems to be catering for tall thin men though, think 6'3" strapping swedish lads

Which suited Leo very well, since he has VERY long arms, and the sleeves in H&M all go down past his wrists

kewlschool said:

I think you can wear anything tight ladies, just as long as you don't look like your a stuffed sausage.

Done right:

Done wrong:

basically, if you are a model, yes

if you are not, no

Stay away from velour track suits and cutesy logo shit written across the ass.

johnart said:

Stay away from velour track suits and cutesy logo shit written across the ass.

suggest some DOs thanks John