We just adore it when you all send in photos of yourselves looking Age-mazing™! (that is our made up word, for looking “amazing” for your age!)
Here is a gal that we think looks age appropriate and updated in her leggings:
Hello Glam Gals:
I’m been reading your blog for around one month now and have really enjoyed your style tips. I wanted to forward a picture of me taken on my 48th birthday, November 14. I’m wearing beautiful and comfortable Pikolinos boots with black jeggins, Kenneth Cole sweater, patterned Banana Republic scarf with Coach Legacy Satchel. The black doesn’t photograph too well but my husband said I looked great as we headed off to church.
Keep up the great work – it’s so much fun to read your articles.
Thank you very much.
Christine Leasure
Hi Christine,
Thanks for sending this in… Happy Birthday and you did this look up just right! Glam on!!!
P.S. We love hearing from you! Pictures always welcome , please send to: info@fabulousafter40.com
Thanks to our readers for sending in your fabulous photos!
Depending on the weather, long or short is fine with leggings!
So now that we’ve talked about what to wear up top of leggings and under leggings…here is the next step:
What to wear as an overcoat?
Here is Deborah in her long Eli Tahari leather jacket. This was a piece she bought this year and she swears it is her “go to” piece… one she will have for years in her closet, because of its simple and classic style.
JoJami on the other hand, like things a little more trendy (if you could see the back, her jacket has a little peplum that flairs!) This short jacket is lightweight yet warm to travel with and wear around town.
Good news is that it is easy to figure out what coat to wear with leggings because either length is fine, as long as the short jacket covers your rear!
You can copy this look for less for sure, just stick with the simple lines or faux fur!
Raquel Welch is speaking out on dressing age appropriate. The former actress has a new book out that we think is going to be an interesting read!
Here is a recent interview with Ms. Welch, she comments that woman are living longer than ever and gives her take how mature women need to make sure they are walking out the door looking classy, not trashy!
Beyond the Cleavage, is her new tell all book and should certainly be an interesting read, from this actress turned entrepreneur!
It is easy to feel frumpy after 40, especially when life in general is all about dressing casually. I (JoJami) was out on a group hike over the weekend, and was chatting with a fellow hiker about her frustrations with her everyday dressing techniques.
Dresses are a great summer option to shorts or capris
Hiker Sue: I am petite and my middle has spread, even though I exercise and eat moderately. I am not interested in looking fashionable, I just want to dress age appropriately.
JJ: I understand how you feel, we hear the same story from our FAF readers all the time who write us and complain that they can’t find anything at the store anymore.
Hiker Sue: What I do now is wear the same “uniform” that works for me. I love khaki pants and simple t-shirts. I also find that I don’t wear heels much anymore, because I like to be comfortable when I walk around town.
JJ: Well, have your tried putting little dresses into your casual wardrobe? They are so wonderful, you feel more feminine and you can wear flats or heels with them.
Hiker Sue: You know, a lot of women have given up wearing dresses because of chaffing! Their thighs rub together and it makes wearing dresses really uncomfortable!
JJ: Actually, I have not really thought about that!!! Thanks for bringing it up!!
Oh my, chaffing thighs under dresses is a terrible problem. But ladies, there is a solution! If you find wearing dresses uncomfortable, we highly recommend that you wear some shapewear under your dress. The little “bike short” style is just perfect to go under any sundress and will totally eliminate the chaffing problem. We found a ton of these over at Bare Necessities in a variety of styles and sizes. Make sure you grab the thigh slimmers that have a flat band around the leg opening so they don’t roll up, and long enough for comfort (probably right above the knee). Not only will they stop your thighs from rubbing together, they will smooth out your legs and midsection too!
So we hope you will go out and try on a new dress and add it to your casual wardrobe. Find some cute flats and also some matching heels and see how you feel!
