Maybe somebody out there is listening? Just heard that Bloomingdales has launched a special clothing department for Boomers. It’s called Quotation and it’s for for middle aged women who don’t want to dress like middle aged women (in other words no frumpy allowed!) This department caters to yummy mummys and professionals 35-55 who want to look hip and modern, but adult too.
Check out this video fashion show. It looks like they’re on the right track. Ann Taylor is following suit with a boomer line due out in the new year. Shopping might just start getting fun again!
Oh how we are in heaven!
Shopping the other day, and what did we see, but racks and racks of darling dresses!
Yes, the little dress is back! and we love it. It is the easiest thing to throw on, and with flats or a cute heel, it can take you almost anywhere. Best of all, after years of nothing but pants out there, it’s great to feel feminine again.
One of our favorite new finds is designer David Meister. With his clean lines and retro hip style, these dresses remind us of the gorgeous barbie doll clothes we used to drool over when we were kids. So clean, modern and chic.
How fun is this bright geometric print? Crisp, colorful and elegant, it’s a a real head turner. ( $320)
We’re also crazy about this green bucklefront sheath and love the way it cleverly emphasizes a small waist. ($300)
We also adore this white embroidered strapless dress – so pretty and polished.
It’s hard to resist and oh so perfect for a hot summer evening when you need something to wear out to dinner. ($270)
To find more great dresses from David Meister You can check out Neimans, Saks or Bloomies or go to the David Meister website for a store near you.
There must be something in the air because the tide seems to be turning. Our image of the perfect body is shifting and suddenly it’s o.k. to have some meat on your bones.
First there was the news from Spain that underweight models had been banned from the runway. Next we started seeing curvy Dove pro-aging nude grandmothers popping up on billboards in Times Square. Just recently, we all went wild cheering on full-figured singing sensation Jennifer Hudson, who has since landed the gold stamp of approval and cover of Vogue.
Now, this just in…Michael Kors and Calvin Klein are finally jumping on board this “bigger is beautiful” bandwagon and have begun to produce designer clothes for plus size gals. The lines are being sold sold at Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Lord and Taylor and run from $50 for a blouse to $250 for a trenchcoat.
It’s a godsend for boomer women who still want to look stylish and chic despite some extra menopausal pounds. After all, 62% of American women are a size 16 or over. It’s unrealistic to think that we are going to stay our high school weight forever.
Trying to find high quality, fashionable goods for those of us that are over size 16 has been a struggle for years. The high end fashion designers have thumbed their noses at the plus size market for far too long. We salute those designers and stores that are finally waking up to reality.
Women of all ages and sizes still want to look and feel fabulous!!
