Is there a time in life when jeans are no longer appropriate to wear?
I am 60 and am a size 14 pear shape with a very casual life style.
~Sharon B.
Hi Sharon,
Great question! We think you can wear jeans forever, however you really need to keep them updated.
When you are a pear, that means making sure you get the style that fits!
You probably will need to still take them to the tailor to get them to fit.
These jeans are updated and look great, but will not work for a pear shaped body!
Here are some ways to update your jeans:
- Wear a cropped jacket with a casual t-shirt
- jeans with rips and faded wash are “iffy” for women over 40.
- Darker wash jeans are classy and updated!
- Wearing jeans with traditional clogs is comfortable, but tend to age women over 40 unless you wear the new high heel version of a clog. (*if you disagree with this comment, go to our past post about clogs)
- For fall, boots are the way to go with jeans. Flat ones for casual, heels for a dressier look.
- For those that are pear shaped, you can tuck in and wear a belt…so those with other body types, try them with a longer top and belt at the hip or for go the belt all together!
After 40, we find we are all wearing jeans more than ever. Make sure yours fit well and you are wearing the right shoes with them.
Cheers,
JoJami and Deborah
It’s barely spring and the flowers are already blooming.. in the stores at least!
I (Deborah) just got back from Florida and was overwhelmed by the abundance of floral pattern dresses in all the stores. Sheath dresses (Michelle Obama’s signature look) are everywhere, which is great news because they’re timeless and absolutely perfect for over 40 fashionistas! Sheath dress are elegant, not bold, but also very fresh, modern and youthful. They’ve always been my personal favorite!
Here’s what I’m seeing in the garden of fashion ……………
| Painted Roses:
The elegant mix of colors and the painterly quality to the pattern makes this dress divine! (Nordstrom) |
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| Blurred Watercolor Floral:
Another very artistic expression in bold black and white softened by watercolor brush strokes and rusched side seams.(Nordstrom) |
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| Fresh and Feminine:
This dress is a knock-out in cream and coral-red. I tried it on, but hesitated and now I’m kicking myself. Time to order online! (Nordstrom) |
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| Touch of Floral:
If the idea of wearing all floral is overwhelmig to you, try this cool summer shift with a floral border.(Nordstrom) |
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| Beautiful Blue:
Blue ( especially deep blue) is a one of the most popular color choices this spring. It’s a nice warm change from black because it is softer looking against aging skin. In other words, it doesn’t wash you out, like black can.(Nordstrom) |
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| Not your Grandma’s Florals:
One thing you’ll notice about all these floral prints, especially this one, is that they are very modern looking. This one has a unique graphic twist that makes the dress look fresh and youthful. If you still have a waist, don’t be afraid to belt your shift.(Nordstrom)
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Meryl Streep is looking Fab, in her new movie, It's Complicated photo credit: Universal Pictures
With the new hit movie It’s Complicated out, we were recently called upon by Rita Truschel of The News Journal, to get our input on the subject of dressing women over 40.
The author states, ” For women of a certain age, chic and fashionable hits a fresh line between matronly and too youthful.”
Deborah and JoJami were asked what they thought of Meryl Streep’s style of dressing in the movie.
We loved it! They gave her an upscale bohemian style. She wore lots of scarves and flowing, fabric in lovely muted colors that really flattered her.
Her hair was on the long side, and we liked it on her that way. Her make up was clean and fresh looking too!
Read more….
Meet the Blogging Boomers!
We have had a great time participating, hosting and blogging in the past year, with a group of expert bloggers, better known as The Blogging Boomers Carnival.
Each week one of the members hosts and this week it is our turn to introduce you to our members. So here they are, the infamous BBC #126 and a short blurb about the topics they are discussing this week:
Bathing suits–let’s not kid ourselves says SoBabyBoomer–are underwear, but worse. For, unlike underwear, they do not work behind the scenes. Bathing suits are the whole show. Now, especially for boomer women, new innovation is emerging in bathing suit design.
Barbara Weibel at Hole In The Donut Hole travels to Chicago, the home town she fled oh so many years ago, and discovers that her toddlin’ town is an awesome city!
Can’t remember the last time you spent a day without your cell phone, email or even a clock? Janet Wendy at GenPlus found a day at Whistler, BC, really was a reminder of our need for connection to Mother Earth.
Yes, you can be 51 years old and still learn new things, like how to play the violin. This exciting news you can read more at the The Boomer Chronicles.
BLURB: Have you checked your brain plasticity today? The Midlife Crisis Queen says you had better get to it!
Vaboomer.com will NOT see the new movie “Orphan”, read why:
If the thought of putting your dog into boarding kennels is derailing your travel plans, Ann at Contemporary Retirement has a potential solution.
Mediation lawyer Laurie Israel tackles affairs, “training marriages’, marital mediation and a whole slew of other topics in her latest article on LifeTwo.
Midlife crisis has killed many a marriage. But what if there were a way to turn that crisis into an opportunity and save your marriage. Dina Eisenberg shares what happens when one wife ‘just says no’ to divorce and saves her marriage.
Andrea J. Stenberg at The Baby Boomer Entrepreneur asks “Doesn’t anybody follow up any more?” This little rant about lack of follow through should be a warning to business owners.
And here at Fabulous After 40 the Glam Gals post the question, Do comfortable shoes have to be ugly? You can see some good examples and you might win a free pair to!
Cheers for now,
The Glam Gals
JoJami and Deborah
Hi Ladies,
Last week we shared with you a fantastic SALE on Susan Bigsby’s Ultimate Twin Set.
We were sure you would LOVE Susan’s sweater set because it fits so nicely, and it made up of the 2 ” must have” classic pieces every woman needs to have in her wardrobe. Not to mention, we have found Susan’s sweaters to be the best fitting and best looking ones on the market!
Looks like we were right. Since then some of you received your sweaters and have been sending us letters with rave reviews!
Hi Susan and Glam Gals-
I wanted you to know I got my order and I love my twin sets!! In fact, I love the shell so much (I wore it today) I ordered two more of the shells in black, this way I can actually “wear them to pieces” and not worry!!
Thanks again!! Rhonda
One more note, we want to encourage you not to play it safe…we think the cream and blue and red ones are FAB, to add some much needed color to your wardrobe! Susan spent hundreds of hours choosing just the right shade of blue and coral that is universally flattering to all women.
She is now is closing out her stock, so don’t miss out on this great SALE on these high quality twin sets! (Feel free to write us with your photo and we will help you pick out the right color for you!) info@fabulousafter40.com
Here we are in our twin sets…(don’t forget to let Susan know you found them here on Fabulous After 40!)
 JoJami has on the Susan Bigsby cream cardigan |
 Deborah in her Susan Bigsby black shell |
Click HERE to see or buy Susan Bigsby’s Ultimate Twin Sets
