Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA – great fashion isn't just for the young
0 Comments | The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, Jul 20, 2010 | by JAMESETTA M WALKER
Q. Your July 7 column about dressing cool was great for many young people. It seems that all fashion columns address the young people, but rarely do I see anything for people over 50 or 60. I would love to see some advice for my age group about dressing in style for our age without looking frumpy or having to rely on the preppy look.
I am fortunate that I work out at the gym, am trim and firm for my age and can wear sleeveless attire. However, there are those who are not as fit and need suggestions for stylish clothing. Sometimes teenage and young adult clothing is not the thing for us. A lot of tops and dresses are dynamite, but only look terrific on people with long hair. Most women my age have short hair, be it tinted or gray.
I am attending a wedding in July and will be relying on the little black dress, but would like to have some updated jewelry to set off the dress. Also, there are other occasions you could address for older ladies and men who want to look stylish but not be in competition with their daughters and sons.
Gerry MacIver, Virginia Beach