What do middle-aged women want?
Over at Second City Style they try to puzzle it out....
Style. Not My Daughter's Mother: Middle-Age Women Who Don't Want to Dress Middle-Age. Second City Style Fashion Blog
Outside of the slam against Forth and Towne (which I was happy to see, is being firmly refuted in the comments), it's an interesting take on how challenging retailers are finding it to market to the 40+ woman. Do click the link to the Wall Street Journal article (in which they too, continue the urban legend that F & T "failed" because it explicitly marketed to older women). Check out the sidebar for a tip sheet on flattering looks for the middle aged women - it's pretty decent.
Showing posts with label Stylish Middle Age Dressing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stylish Middle Age Dressing. Show all posts
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Dressing Stylishly In Middle-Age?
This morning,on the CBS Early Morning show, they had a segment on Ageless Dressing with author Christine Schwab ("The Grown-Up Girl's Guide to Style: A Maintenance Bible for Fashion, Beauty, and More").
The interview was good and you can read a summary at the following link...
Dressing Stylishly In Middle-Age
I wish, however, that the the video was posted, because for me, that's where the whole segment faltered. The brief fashion show (they showcased 3 outfits), featured models, 2 of which were not even 50+, and all three of which were tall and lean!
I know this is a horse I continue to beat, but it can't be helped. The reality of growing older more than not brings with it at least some additional pounds - along with a a shifting of body shape. What was firm ain't firm no more! And that fact very much impacts what will now look good on you and what won't.
For me, and I suspect for many other women as they cross that divide from 40 to 50, is the biggest fact that I've had to face up to and take into account as I try to dress this changed body. And I just don't think it's particularly helpful to not have at least the different silhouettes of the post 50 woman if you are going to speak honestly about how they can best move stylishly into this new phase of their lives!
Like I said, the actual interview was pretty good - but the fashion show drained some of the credibility for me. Anyway, check the article out - you won't have the fashion show experience to 1/2 ruin it for you! ; - )
The interview was good and you can read a summary at the following link...
Dressing Stylishly In Middle-Age
I wish, however, that the the video was posted, because for me, that's where the whole segment faltered. The brief fashion show (they showcased 3 outfits), featured models, 2 of which were not even 50+, and all three of which were tall and lean!
I know this is a horse I continue to beat, but it can't be helped. The reality of growing older more than not brings with it at least some additional pounds - along with a a shifting of body shape. What was firm ain't firm no more! And that fact very much impacts what will now look good on you and what won't.
For me, and I suspect for many other women as they cross that divide from 40 to 50, is the biggest fact that I've had to face up to and take into account as I try to dress this changed body. And I just don't think it's particularly helpful to not have at least the different silhouettes of the post 50 woman if you are going to speak honestly about how they can best move stylishly into this new phase of their lives!
Like I said, the actual interview was pretty good - but the fashion show drained some of the credibility for me. Anyway, check the article out - you won't have the fashion show experience to 1/2 ruin it for you! ; - )
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