Have you experienced that sensation of fading away with age? Oh, it can be subtle. And most of us who gather here at Dressed for My Day work hard to stay relevant, modern, beautiful and stylishly put together so we don’t just fade into the woodwork. But despite our best efforts to the contrary, the very years we are blessed with sometimes feel like a thief as they gradually rob us of things like energy, good health, strength, youthful color, a full head of hair, smooth skin, inches in height, good posture, strong teeth and more. The truth is, physical beauty fades. We can slow the process down sometimes, but it will happen. To that end, today we begin a new inner beauty series, a Beauty that Doesn’t Fade with Age. Doesn’t that sound like some good news to you?
You and I both know or have known an older woman who actually somehow increased in beauty and vibrance as she aged. Yes, she still lost some hair and elasticity in her skin. The color in her eyes may have faded and her voice may have softened. Maybe once she stood tall, but now she is shorter than you. But you and others want all the more to be in her presence, to lean in and listen, to become more like her. While her physical attributes faded, the light that emanates from her only increased.
I’m a firm believer in developing the “patina of age” so that, like a priceless antique, our appearance holds some of its value. But with the visible effects of aging actually speeding up a little each year past 50, I am well aware that my physical beauty is not as vibrant as it was just a few years ago. So I’m excited to draw our attention – yours and mine – to ways we can invest in a beauty that doesn’t fade with age. The dividends will be great and the investment worthwhile. You’re going to love this deep dive into how to cultivate character, spirit, behavior and disciplines that will truly make you more beautiful with each passing day.
a Beauty that Doesn’t Fade with Age
What exactly is a beauty that doesn’t fade with age? I think this kind of beauty glows from within a woman who has cultivated truly beautiful character. While it’s not a bodily or outer charm, it does have a magnetic appeal that almost translates as a physical beauty.
In fact, this inner beauty may manifest in outward behavior, facial expressions, gestures and composure, so it leaves the beholder feeling as if he or she has seen a truly lovely woman, even if her physical features are not especially winsome. And this beauty that doesn’t fade can actually grow more and more appealing with time, while physical charm fades.
Examples of Topics We’ll Cover
In this series we’ll cover a wide range of attributes. We’ll talk about the beauty of:
- a calming influence
- courage
- a sense of humor
- good manners
- order
- honest self-evaluation
- encouragement
- joy
- wisdom
- and more…
Is this a Religious Series?
I know that many of my readers are Christians, as am I. We take our cues in all things from the Bible. And our greatest desire is to please God in all things. I absolutely love the Bible. I read it every single day. In fact, I read it through each year. And I’ve taught from the Bible to thousands of women and written Bible studies for women, too.
But in this series, the blog posts themselves will not generally mention Scripture, other than the rare instance here and there. I want these posts to appeal to a wider audience. Yes, I’ve prayed about this decision, and I feel like it is a good one. It’s important that the bulk of each blog post be something that speaks to any woman who may land here for encouragement and insight.
That said, as usual with all of my blog posts, the posts in this series will have a Blessed for My Day portion at the end. But instead of providing additional devotional thoughts there (because that would be redundant), I will provide scriptures and additional Bible reading you may want to do on the topic. And bottom line, yes, the precepts and thoughts expressed in the posts will all be biblically based even though I do not expressly say so in the writing.
I’m really excited about this format and I hope you will trust me with it. I think we’ll all be pleased with the outcome, and it will serve a higher purpose this way, too.
A Special Bonus
Because these inner beauty posts are not about me or what I’m wearing, we’ll have different photographs for these instead of the usual fashions photos. At the requests of so many of my readers, I’ve asked James if he will share some of his landscape and nature photos for this medium, and he has cheerfully obliged.
So you can look forward to seeing some of his better photos, those taken of much more interesting subjects than me! Truly, I think his photos will add the perfect visual backdrop for these, hopefully, thought-provoking blog posts.
I’m so excited about officially launching our first a Beauty that Doesn’t Fade with Age post tomorrow. We’ll be talking about The Beauty of Navigating Change with Grace. You’ll always be able to find all of the posts in this series through the tab in the menu at the top of this website that reads 2025 INNER BEAUTY SERIES.
{Today’s photos were taken by James in our backyard during Winter Storm Blair.}
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Blessed for My Day
When was the last time you had a discussion about spiritual things with someone who isn’t a believer? How did you get into that conversation? If it was a friendly, non-combative discussion, my bet is that the other person must have felt “safe enough” with you to enter into such a vulnerable conversation. Maybe they knew you were a Christian, but they must have also known that you are real, transparent, gracious and thoughtful.
My prayer is for this blog series to be a conversation opener both for those of us who know the Lord and those who do not. Please join me in praying that even women who are not Christ followers will come to these posts seeking encouragement, guidance and hope. And let’s enter into gracious conversations with them that honor God and that can be used for His purposes in their lives.
To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some. ~ 1 Corinthians 9:22
I’m so excited to go on this journey with you!
I love this, Kay! I’m looking forward to your new topic. I think it is a wonderful idea. Thanks for all you do.
I am looking forward to your new series! Also, a special thank you to James for sharing his beautiful photos!
I’m looking forward to this series. Stunning photos
I’m looking forward to this series as this is one of my goals as I age. One of the reasons I enjoy clothes so much is that even though I can’t control the aging process my body will go through, I can control how my clothes look. But I have known some of those women that you’re speaking about, who somehow start to “glow” despite getting older, and I really want to be one of them. I’m interested to read your insights.
I am looking forward to the new series!
Thank you, I need this , aging with grace, it felt like a balm for my spirit.
This sounds exciting.
I’m looking forward to this series. I hit 70 last year and I admit that number makes me feel old. I can see changes in my body I don’t like. Despite that I have decided to not color my hair anymore not because I’m old but because I want to. I want to see the color God has given me. I’m tired of the hair coloring too. I have four inches of growth and can’t wait for all of it to be white/gray.
Looking forward to the new series and to find out what it details. As I age, I do not want to give up and say oh well this is me now. I want to be the best I can be and look the best I can. I know age is just a number, but I want to age with grace and beauty, I get dressed every day for my day. lol Also love James’s photos and BFMD.
This new series sounds just about perfect to me!
Looking forward to this series! My goal is to be a woman with a lovely, Christlike personality – regardless of my age! James’ photos will be a beautiful addition.
I have already given up. Seems like I can’t get back to my normal self physically and mentally since I had covid in Oct. I am looking forward to your series.
Kay,
This is going to be such an inspiring blog! Hopefully you will still add pictures of you staying dressed modern. This gives me ideas for how to dress each day. I do love your writing. I am very much looking forward to this year with you.
Dear Kay,
Thank you for beginning this new series. It is exactly what I need and desire for 2025 .
So excited about the new series. And understand about having posts that connect with women not in the same place spiritually as others. I struggle with conversations with friends and neighbors in that situation. Thanks for this series that I believe will be beneficial in that area.
Serving a higher purpose is what we as daughters of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords are called to do♥️
Looking forward to this series! Thanks, Kay!
First, I am so glad James agreed to have his prints here! I love them! This new year will be exciting for all of us because of what you are doing! God bless all of your efforts!
I’m so excited to learn if your new ideas ( and your irugunsk ones too!) firvthe blog- especially on inner beauty! Beauty that endures….thank you for all that you do Kay!
Your new series on the inner woman sounds lovely. Looking forward to each segment!
This sounds like it will be a wonderful addition. I’m looking forward to it. I’m also in awe of James and his photo of the cardinal. How did he capture such a rare bird? I’ve never seen one in real life here on the west coast.
Oh wow! They’re actually the state bird of Ohio (and a few other states), so we have lots of them. Especially during the winter, we’ll sometimes have over a dozen at one time in our backyard. Funny, he shot these photos from our breakfast nook. He opened the window very quietly and took them from there. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos.
I’m so thankful for this coming series and for this group of ladies so we can age together with “A beauty that doesn’t fade.” Kay, this is truly a blessing and my heart is hungry to hear all you have to say and to be that person!
Hi, Kay! I wonder if you can recommend a good plan for reading the Bible through in a year? I’m already almost a week late getting started, but I would really like to do that this year. Thank you for all you do, and Happy New Year!
Yes, gladly. I read through this Bible each year. It is portioned for daily reading with sections from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. And each day includes a short teaching from the late Charles Stanley.
I am looking forward to the inner beauty series. The cardinal pictures James captured sing to my spiritual heart. I rarely see cardinals where I live, but each time I do I feel loved ones who have passed are checking in! Thank you for all the work you do to produce your blog and YouTube channel. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
A wonderful series idea! I’m looking forward to it. I pray it will cast a net wide … and bring others to Christ and this community! Great job Kay! Reading your blog is like sitting across from you with a cup of coffee and chatting like friends. Great job on the photos James!
I am regularly very inspired by your daily blog posts! This sounds like a wonderful fresh addition to your content. I’m looking forward to reaching more!
I am so looking forward to this series! And I love the photos James has shared. I noticed them right away. In can’t wait to see more – both this series content and the photos!
I am very much looking forward to this new endeavor of yours. It can only make us better. James has a real talent for capturing those lovely birds. I look forward to seeing more of his pictures. You included haha
Very much looking forward to this series. I work shoulder to shoulder with a lot of 20-30year olds. Being myself and being relatable/relevant to them is a daily situation for me.
Thank you so much for starting this series on top of all the fashion work you already do. Fashion is fun but we need to be about the most important things first, and they come from the inside.
Forgot to say the photographs by James are just beautiful! Consider the birds of the air…
I’m very excited about this new series and will be praying you you and it. At age 63, I’m really feeling the changes like never before and I want to focus on my inner beauty that God puts first. The photos James took of the birds in your yard are just stunning. I bet you have many of his photos framed in your home. I’m wishing for some snow where we live but here in NW Oregon, we are having higher than normal temps.( low to mid 50’s right now) Snow is just so beautiful to have once n’ awhile this time of year. Once March hits than I’m ready for Spring everything. LOL PS I clicked on the link about your bible studies and it pops up your bio but nothing to be ordered. I’m interested in one of your bible studies. Thought it might be something my church ladies might like to do next, as we are almost done with the one we are doing. By the way……a great bio. You are very talented.
That’s odd. The link works for me. But you can also order the books here https://kayharms.com/ or on Amazon.
This is a brilliant idea! I’m looking so forward to what you’ll present about the beauty of aging! 😀💕🙏
I’m so excited about this new series, and I’ve already started recommending it to my friends.
I immediately noticed the bluebird picture, and was excited to find out that your husband had taken these, and that there will be more. Thank you!
I‘m looking forward to this series! Great plan for this year, Kay.
This is very exciting, Kay! Thank you…beautiful pictures too !
Though outwardly “wasting away, yet inwardly being renewed day by day.” I’m grateful for you, Kay, in encouraging us ALL. The photos, too, are STUNNINGLY beautiful. Thank you.
Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing these with us!
I love the snowy red cardinal photo!!!! More cardinals please for us West Coasters who never see them!!!!!
Really looking forward to this series! Thank you
I love the idea for this series! I have relatives who have turned grumpy as they’ve gotten older and I so don’t want to be like that! I love James’s photographs of birds!
I love Dress For My Day and I am very excited that you will be sharing you thoughts on Blessed For My Day. I’ll be praying for you as you share how we can have inter beauty.
I love this idea and look forward to this series. Like so many others, i want to embrace my age and make the most of it. I never want to stop growing and becoming a better person.
James’s photos are beautiful! Can’t wait to see more.
I just found this series, and I’m so thankful! I’m late, but I will catch up soon. I’m excited to go on this journey with you!