Welcome to Dressed for My Day! I’m taking a brief departure from my normal format today to answer some reader questions I’ve accumulated lately. I’ll share another Q&A with Kay in a week or two with additional questions, but today I’m tackling your fashion and beauty related queries. This post is LONG. So take it in sessions if needed. Ha! I’m so glad you’re here!
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I receive questions from readers and YouTube viewers almost every day. And while I’m glad to respond, honestly sometimes they do get lost in the shuffle of the over 300 emails that land in my inbox daily. So recently I asked my email subscribers to submit their questions fresh and new in hopes of answering them all. Well, again I received hundreds! So I’ve selected the questions that were repeated several times and/or the ones that feel like they will apply to a wide range of readers. And I did combine a few into singular questions since there was some overlap. I’ll answer business and health related questions in another post very soon. But for now let’s tackle the fashion and beauty questions.
Q – I consider myself a sporty to classic type. But on occasion I see someone in a boho look like appliqués on jeans or a fringed top, or even a romantic frilly blouse, etc. and I admire the look she’s created. So should a gal just stay in her lane and be a certain “type of dresser”, playing it safe and predictable? I don’t want to look silly or turn heads for the wrong reasons, but it seems fun to get creative once in a while. Can you add “flavor” without going overboard?
A – I think you just answered your own question. 😉 If you “admire” a particular look and think it “seems fun to get creative once in a while,” why not? I’m right there with you, actually. Especially during the summer I find myself moving way outside my usual self-imposed style box and desiring to wear more color, more ruffles and flounces, more prints and just more in general, whereas my normal style is rather pared back and basic. I say go for it. In this blog post I shared my ideas on How to Define Your Personal Style, but once you’ve defined it you certainly have the freedom to color outside the lines of those style angles.
Q – I’m just finishing many of my skin care products and I was wondering what are you finding the best for your use. Your countenance is very bright these days!
A – Thank you! I’ll admit, I’m more satisfied right now with my skincare and the results I’m getting than at any other time in my life. And that’s saying something because I’ve always used good products and had pretty good skin. I’m linking exactly what I’m using right now (and have been using for a couple of months now) in the shopping widgets below. I’ve even put them in order of how I use them. First up my nighttime routine…
I usually stock up on the Estee Lauder Advanced Eye Repair Gel during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale coming up in July. They generally have a good offer on it plus a gift with purchase. And sometimes the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, too, but I try to mention in my newsletter when I see it on sale at Elemis as well.
Below is what I use in the daytime, including my foundation because I consider it skincare, too. By the way, as much as I love the skincare benefits I get from my Estee Lauder foundation and wear it frequently, I’m also enjoying this No Makeup Makeup a few times a week, too. It goes on beautifully and wears really nicely all day without feeling heavy.
They usually have the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, too, and one container lasts me all year as my morning face wash in my shower. One container of the Dior Prestige La Micro-Lotion de Rose Advanced Formula serum has lasted me OVER a year, I kid you not. I use one small pump each day. And while I do go through it faster, the Dior moisturizer is very concentrated and I need only the smallest amount to cover my whole face and neck. And after you buy the initial purchase, you can then get the refill at a significantly lower price.
Q – What socks should I wear with sneakers in the summer?
A – Actually right now it is very on trend to wear ankle socks that show above your sneakers, something like this. That said, they’re definitely not the best choice for me since I have thick ankles. So I’ll continue wearing these no-show socks or these with my everyday fashion sneakers and I wear these athletic socks with my running shoes for exercise.
Q – How can a senior dress in hot weather when I want to hide my old, flabby and chubby arms and legs. I want to stay cool without wearing shorts or short sleeved or smaller clothing and still look stylish without wearing a mumu.
A – In all respect and kindness, you’re asking for a miracle. I can recommend that you watch my video, How to Hide Your Big Flabby Arms this Summer, but even there I underline all of my concrete advice – and I do give some – with this message: no one is scrutinizing your body the way you are. We’re our own worst critics, and we need to stop it.
I have LOTS of dark sports, a few protruding veins, crepey skin, cellulite and many other imperfections that have appeared with age on my legs. Plus, as I mentioned above, I have thick ankles. My upper arms are also big and flabby, despite consistent, heavy weight-lifting three times a week. It’s a constant battle to “keep up” these aging bodies, and I’m not opposed to fighting the good fight. But at some point you just have to decide to put on the shorts and the sleeveless top and go out into the world with a smile. So yeah, that’s my suggestion. What can you wear if you have old, flabby and chubby arms and legs? A smile. If you smile and look genuinely happy and engaging, people are NOT going to scrutinize your appendages. If they do, shame on them.
Q – I would love to wear a belt and look more polished and put together. I know belts elevate my outfit and I look fine in one when I’m standing. But when I sit down my menopause belly flops over my waistband and looks unseemly and feels uncomfortable. What’s a girl to do?
A – Wear a pant with a higher rise. I’ve become doggedly strict about only wearing pants and jeans with a true high rise these days. For me, that’s a rise of at least 11″ and often I find myself wearing an 11.5-12″ rise. That way my tummy stays inside my pants or jeans as I move and sit down. Sadly brands don’t always list the rise measurement, making it hard to shop for these unicorns. For instance, J.Crew Factory just says the wide leg ankle jeans above “sit above the waist,” but in fact they do have a 12″ rise (I just measured mine). Those are great jeans and they come in a light blue wash, too. They have nice stretch, so they move with you. And my belly stays inside the jean (under my belt!) when I sit down.
That said, the rise you choose to wear is also contingent on your personal body proportions and body type. And I’m 5’8″. You may not need a 12″ rise to accomplish the same results. But I’d definitely give this advice a try. Bottom line? We all need to find the rise that is ideal for us and stick with it. Every regretful purchase I’ve made when it comes to pants and jeans boils down to the rise being too low.
Q – Which clothing brand(s) are best for women over 50 who are petite (I’m 5’4″)?
A – I share many great options for petites here at Dressed for My Day, but I think sometimes readers miss them because they neglect to click through the links to see the sizing options. I don’t always call them out. So it’s definitely best to click through and see if the style comes in a petite. That said, you’ll find a nice selection designated for petites at the following (not an exhaustive list):
- J.Crew (also TALLS, Plus)
- Talbots (also Plus, Plus Petite)
- Ann Taylor (also some TALLS, some Plus)
- Chico’s (also Plus)
- J.Jill (also TALL & up to 4X)
- J.Crew Factory (also TALL & up to 20)
- Athleta (also TALL & up to 3X)
- Jude Connally (doesn’t distinguish Petites, but has very short dresses)
Q – Are cropped pants still in style? Are capris in style? How long should ankle pants be? I’m sick of ankle and crop length pants! When are they going out of style?
A – I received a number of questions centered around the length of pants. Some were filled with vitriol for the pant length in question while others simply wanted to “get this right.” My answer may surprise you.
Right now – and for the foreseeable future, I believe – acceptable pant lengths are very fluid. In other words, really anything goes. Yes, you will look very sophisticated and traditional in full length jeans and pants. Ankle length options probably look the most current and fashion forward, especially for summer and into fall. But I’m seeing cutting edge brands show their pants and jeans at all lengths, including cropped (two or more inches above the ankle). Capris are supposedly making a comeback this year, but I always warn women over 50 that they won’t be the most flattering on many of us simply because most of them end at the widest part of the calf and look somewhat old-fashioned.
Where should ankle pants ideally hit? Most resources I read say that ankle length jeans and pants should hit anywhere from the ankle bone to one and a half inches above, so you have some wiggle room there. You will indeed see me model pants that hit just at the ankle to about 1.5″ above. I’m not going to pay to have my pants hemmed a half inch, so I’m fine staying within that ballpark.
It really surprises me that so many women are still resistant to the higher hem lengths that are popular right now. I know some women really like the long line that is achieved with a full length pant. But if you wear the right shoes – the same color as the pant or a flesh tone – then you can still achieve those desirable results with ankle length trousers or jeans. And the truth is, ankle lengths are VERY in style; it’s not a fluke or a passing phase or something the minority are wearing.
Unfortunately some women continue to use terms like “high waters,” “flood pants” or “high waders” to describe any pants that are not full length, and this really bothers me. In fact I’ve decided that those terms are quite offensive to me. They’re based on snide remarks made by school children about other kids who were wearing pants that truly were too short for that time in history. But those kids were often either wearing hand-me-downs or they had outgrown the length of their jeans before they’d outgrown the waistband, and their budget-conscious parents weren’t ready to invest in new ones yet. So those slang names came along as a result of playground bullies being insensitive and cruel to their classmates.
When I was in the 6th grade I was the same height I am now: 5’8″. So as you may imagine, I had a hard time finding pants long enough for my frame in the junior department. I probably did indeed sometimes wear pants that were too short during a time when all people were wearing was full length pants. So when I hear grown women toss those derogatory labels around as though they are actual fashion terms, I cringe. Bottom line, I’m asking you to please reconsider using those terms. You may not prefer to wear ankle length pants, but please don’t force your preferences on others by insulting them with monikers created by mean-spirited school children of a time long past. Well, I’ll get off my soap box now. Let’s move on to the next question…if you’re still with me. 😉
Q – How do you store your in-season sweaters, including summer sweater? Hang them? Put them in drawers? Is there a better way?
A – I think most of us struggle with this a little and, unless you have one of those boudoir-type large closets, you’re probably limited in your options. I fold mine and put them on a wire rack in my closet. Some people say they get ridges on theirs if they do this, but that’s not been my experience.
Q – When a person is trying to balance their proportions do they only try to make an hour glass or are they also trying to make their legs longer or torso longer to create the 1/3:2/3 ratio? And why do you have 8 measurements for body proportions? I see that combining the top 4 and bottom 4 to determine if you’re short waisted or have a long torso, but I don’t understand the part about breaking up the top and bottom and middle. What can you do with that information? How should you adjust your clothing choices based on that information?
A – So here we have a lot of questions about body proportions, which I discussed in this blog post and this one, as well as the video below.
Those questions probably just require more reading of those posts and maybe watching the video again. But the bottom line is you learn your personal body proportions so that you can then make adjustments needed to help you achieve the 1:3 to 2:3 golden ratio that is considered desirable in art and architecture. You discover your body shape so you can make adjustments to achieve an hourglass shape. So those are two different sets of information used for mostly two different purposes, although there is some crossover in the details.
You want to know all 8 measurements in those body proportions because sometimes that gives you valuable information. For instance, a person may have a very long neck, so wearing deep v-neck tops is only going to throw proportions off even more. That woman may prefer to wear crewnecks to achieve more even proportions. And more importantly, many women discover that they have a long torso, which affects the rise of jeans and pants they need as well as the length of top that is optimal for them.
Q – What should a person focus on to look better? What are the priorities in order? For example, #1- do your hair, #2- put on make up, #3- try to achieve 1/3:2/3, #4- wear the right colors for your skin and hair, #5- try to create the hour glass, #6 -use contrast and intensity to look your best…
A – Bless you! You’re obviously a very analytical person, maybe very organized and detail-driven. I tend to think bigger picture, but I’ll give this a stab. I think on any given day I prioritize getting clean, then putting on a coordinated, styled outfit, then styling my hair and then putting on makeup. The other things you mentioned are all things I’ve already done ahead of time by carefully, over time, building a curated closet of things that are in the best colors for me, that fit my body well and that I enjoy wearing, which I think is equally important. And then I’ve also already learned how to put my outfits together so that I achieve that hour glass shape and best proportions…if I want to…and I don’t always care to do those things. Some days I have different style goals. So I guess I suggest women put the work in on those bigger things – color, proportions, shape, etc. – so they are second nature when it comes time to get dressed for your day. You might want to read this blog post about 12 Style Goals and How to Achieve Them.
Q – I am 67 years old and my waist is thickening. Whereas before I had some waist, now I don’t have any. My question is when I buy trousers, jeans or straight skirts, if I fit my waist then the hips and thigh are a bit baggy. But if I fit my hips, I have a muffin top. I am confused as to how to dress for my newish shape. Any help would be appreciated .
A – I suggest buying pants and skirts that fit you in the waist. Then you’ll need to have a tailor take up the garment as needed in the hips and thighs. You may need to talk with a tailor about what to look for in new garments so you’ll know if they can be adjusted or not. I know that sounds like a pain and added expense. But that’s why it’s smart build a sustainable wardrobe and only buy what we truly love and plan to wear multiple ways and for as long as possible.
Q – How do fashion trends begin? Is there a think tank of fashion designers that get together or they have a board meeting and they get together and say this is what’s going to be in style this year? lol!
A – Hahaha! Indeed it is a mystery! I think the answer is actually much more interesting than that, however. In my years blogging in this space and researching for trend reports, I’ve realized that fashion trends follow the things going on in our bigger world. I guess the easiest examples to spot are those that followed shortly on the heels of the pandemic. Not only were we all staying home more, but many people were working remotely and even schooling their children at home. Add to that the fact that depression sky-rocketed and many felt, at least at the time, like things would never be normal again. As a result athleisure and loungewear became more popular than ever. And even as we came out of that time, we continued to wear more comfortable garments than we had worn in previous years, opting for spongy soft knits and loose-fitting silhouettes. Then in the last couple of years, as society has begun to spring back into more “normalcy,” people have begun to crave getting dressed up again. So we’re seeing a return to more structured silhouettes as well as more woven fabrics as opposed to knitwear.
Fashion reflects the times. It truly does. Designers are human beings who are going through all the same things we all are – political unrest, economic ups and downs, cultural shifts, personal awakenings and struggles, etc. So they don’t design in a vacuum – or a committee 😉. Their designs very much reflect the lifestyles and preferences of the people who are wearing them.
I know some women will protest that designers impose fashion trends on us, but I just don’t think that’s true. Sometimes they introduce concepts that never make it past New York Fashion Week runways, simply because people won’t buy them. By the time a trend hits the stores that you and I shop, it has become popular and widely accepted by the public…because it hits us where we live. It resonates.
Q – What is the best outfit for apple shape?
A – Hands down, a dress. Most women who have a true apple shape also have fantastic legs. Look for dresses that show off your legs and help define your waist while not emphasizing it. Wrap dresses often work beautifully, especially those with diagonal lines in all the right places and V necklines. But you may also look great in a shift dress that grazes your body or a forgiving shirtdress.
Q – If I want to buy one blazer to wear with pants, skirts, or jeans, which color do you think is the most versatile…black, navy, beige, or a color?
A – I’d definitely get a neutral unless you’re someone who just loves to wear color all the time. In that case, definitely go with your favorite signature color to wear with white pants, jeans, black pants, etc. And if you think a neutral is the better option for you, then really any of those would work. I encourage you to go into your closet now and think about the outfits you would put together with each of those options – black, navy, camel, beige – and then make your decision based on which choice produces the most outfits you love the idea of wearing.
Q – Do you have practical tips for deciding which shoes go best with your outfit for the day? How do I know whether sandals, loafers, boots or flats are best? And in what color?
A – I believe shoes should do one or more of four things for your outfit. Your shoes can elongate your legs (flesh toned shoe or same color as pants), change the tone of your outfit (dress it down with sneakers or up with heels), bookend your look (with the same color you’re wearing in your top, jacket or scarf) or add interest (in a color or metallic). If your shoes don’t do one of those things, they’re the wrong shoes. I also frequently start my outfit with my shoes. Out of necessity sometimes we need to wear certain shoes for the weather or the activity of the day. And finally, I choose shoes to give the outfit the vibe I want it to have – sneakers with a blazer for an edgy, fun look, feminine sandals for a lady-like look, comfort sandals for a sporty vibe or heels for an authoritative look.
Q – Do you have practical tips for deciding what purse to carry with your outfit for the the day? How do I know whether to carry a tote, a clutch, a lady bag or a crossbody? And in what color?
A – Often I choose my bag based on what I need to carry. For that reason, when I’m traveling I often carry a tote. When I’m doing something where I’ll have my bag with me all the time – a conference, a date night, a wedding, etc. I need to remember that my bag is very much an extension of my outfit. It needs to coordinate and not detract from the overall look I’m trying to achieve.
It’s also important to carry a bag that is proportionate with your frame and with your outfit. If you’re petite, keep your totes on the smaller side. If you’re tall and have a larger frame, you may look a little odd carrying a very tiny purse of any kind.
Okay, I’m going to shut us down here. If I didn’t get to your question, don’t worry. I’ve saved them all in a folder and I will tackle more in another post. Maybe I need to make this a monthly feature. What do you think? Would you read a Q&A like this (maybe not as long!) each month? Thanks so much for reaching through. I feel like I should give you a prize. Hahaha! I do appreciate you so much. Have a great day.
Blessed for My Day
Are you up against something hard? Bless you, we’ll all be there one day or another. As I tell my daughter frequently, we all have to go through our hard things. Of course, that’s not necessarily comforting, is it? But the reason I remind us that we all go through hard things is because that indicates that the good Lord made us for hard things. You CAN do this. By the grace of God and in His strength, you can do this hard thing.
I encourage you to be strong in HIS might. Put on the armor He has given you to fight the good fight. In the end, that armor all boils down to one thing: clinging to his Word. Read His Word, find His promises in it, cling to them, have faith that He will accomplish what He has said He will do. Fight the good fight, sister. God’s got you and you’ve got this.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. ~ Ephesians 6:10-12
I would enjoy a post like this once a month or so. It helps summarize and review much of the information from other posts and videos. Well done Kay!
I would be happy to have the Q & A regularly.
Not only were these questions and answers helpful but it was also good to be able to revisit some of the links and pics and refresh my memory about items I liked.
I would appreciate this kind of post on a routine basis. It was so helpful to read Kay’s sort-of summary statements of many posts and/or videos on some topics. I’m 5’2″ and so I LOVE the ankle and crop length pants trend! Your crop or capri can be my ankle length! I have learned so much from Kay’s kindly delivered directions that have grown my confidence to not stick with tried-and-true and appreciate looking modern more modern at 67 than I ever have before. May God continue to bless your ministry to many.
This blog post was VERY helpful and not too long at all. I think most of us over 50, 60, etc. are used to reading longer articles. We didn’t grow up in the texting era of shorter attention spans. I would like to see these monthly. In them, you are able to go more in depth with your answers and I like that. Thanks for taking the time to educate us. I really do appreciate all you do to keep us mature (I am 70) women stylish and dressed for our day. I’m going to my monthly ladies luncheon today and I will be sure to pick out a stylish outfit for the occasion. I have lost 75 lbs over the past two years and you have helped me pick out my new wardrobe. God bless you.
Enjoyed this question and answer blog. I found it interesting and found some of my questions and concerns were answered also. I would like to see this monthly so maybe it isn’t quite so long. Loved the BFMD. You are so right. We have to fight the good fight on putting on the full armor of God.
I forgot to mention that I do sometimes have trouble defining my shape, even though I have read the post a couple of times. I do not feel I am a true apple shape but may more like a pear? Not sure? Is there any easier way to determine? Can you be a little of both? lol Know what I mean lol
This was a fun post! I liked the variety of questions. I completely agree that your purse/bag is an extension of your outfit. Recently I was at a wedding and noticed a guest who looked so pretty in her dress, jewelry and sandals – very polished and pulled together. And then she turned and her purse was clearly her every day shoulder bag, that was very, very worn and misshapen from years of use. That just pulled her whole look down. I just felt bad for her! There are so many inexpensive yet look expensive ‘outing’ purses/bags to choose from these days. And better yet – borrow from a friend! My friends and I swap dressier purses/clutches often, and that is not only fun to share, but it feels ‘new’ when you carry the item yourself. Yes, shoes and purses really set the tone and message of your outfit and how you present yourself. Have a great day!
This Q and A was great, please continue once a month or so!! Your “rant” about ankle pants being “floods” or “High waters” was spot on! I always cringe when I hear those terms, ugh! I was also 5’7″ in 6th grade, but don’t really remember getting teased about my pant lengths. I am actually loving the wider ankle and cropped pants in both jeans and dressier trousers. Thank you for your reminder to smile and be confident in whatever you wear, even as I tend to obsess over my crepe-y arms!! I appreciate your blog and your faith-filled devotionals.
Yes, I would enjoy reading a post like this once a month. You are a wealth of information! Thank you for all of your time and energy to put this together. I have and continue to learn so much from you. By the way, I am one of your 5’4″, 66 year old ladies who prefers petite clothing lines.
Thank you for your Q/A post. I really appreciated the answer to your skin care routine.
This was a fun blog. I would love a fashion Q&A on the regular. Beauty &/or business less so.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the question and answer piece. You answered many questions that I didn’t know that I had. Would like to see this as a monthly feature!
Good to know. Thank you. 😊
Thank you for this post! It answered many of my questions and I’d enjoy another one monthly or even quarterly. Your advice is always appreciated, Kay.
Thanks so much for chiming in. 🥰
I had the “ sleeveless” convo yesterday with a lady a bit older than I. Life is too short- folks tend to pay less attention to us than we fear. I say go forth and be comfy!
Amen! 🙌🏻
I vote for monthly Q/A with current pictures as needed. Just like you did in this post.
Thanks for the feedback. 😊
Maybe answer 1 question every day or at least once a week and relate it to the topic that you’re sharing that day…..like the question about knowing which handbag to choose or which shoes to wear? Answer those questions on a day that you’re sharing a post about handbags or shoes. That way you won’t get all of these questions piling up.
Great suggestion. I actually do try to do that. But I’ve discovered that unless I designate a post for q&a or answer them in my emails, women tend to miss the answer to their question. Thanks for sharing. 😊
I look forward to your emails and this Q&A format was great. My vote is to do this monthly!
Loved the Q&A and the BFMD. Great questions, and helpful answers. I giggled at your remark that you were 5’8″ in the 6th grade. I was 4’2″ in the 6th grade! And 7th grade. And the start of 8th grade. Then I started to grow, and didn’t stop until I reached my towering, statuesque height of 5’2″ by the end of high school. Or, as I sometimes will say to people, I am 6′ -10″ (6 foot negative 10). 😉 Nonetheless, I’m with you on the opposition to the name calling. Ankle length pants, it’s just a hemline, and it flatters many women. As a petite, it took me a while to figure out how to wear that style, but now I like it, because I can show off my shoes! And do I love my shoes!!!
Hi Kay
The Q&A was a great read and for me, not too long. I would welcome a monthly edition.
Great posts. Yes I would enjoy mposts like this where you answer a variety of questions!
Thank you!
Loved this post…and enjoyed reading your answers! Thanks for being candid 😊
Thank you for such an informative blog today and I love the links out to get more info on a point I may have missed earlier. I liked your comment pick shoes first depending on activity and weather similar to your thought on picking outerwear first in the winter. And thank you for keeping the quality content up while Lucy’s on leave; you could have easily slacked off. Comment from one of your pear shaped, bunion feet, summer colors, retired 3/4 time rver who misses dressing up to run her own business.
I would love a Q&A once a month and I think it would be easier on you to break it up. I really enjoyed this one. I kept saying AMEN to your comments on the way some people call ankle length pants. I can remember kids in grade school being teased and I’m sorry if you were one of them. I had my height, bra size and period all by 6th grade and it can be hard. (Although I’m 5’3″ now, it was tall back then and taller than the boys). We need to remind our kids and now our grandkids to BE KIND and show LOVE always. I also love what you said to the lady about flabby arms and leg issues. I have struggled with this the last two years as I’m now 63, almost 64. I exercise when I can(I have chronic migraines), but it never seem enough to get into or stay in shape the way I’d like for shorts and swimwear now. But, this year I told myself to speak kind words to myself and that others also have their issues and aren’t worried about mine and if I act confident and dress appropriate and SMILE like you said, they won’t be focused on how my arms and legs look. They might even feel better about themselves. Thanks Kay for your wise words as you answer these questions.
I vote “YES” for making a question and answer blog a regular feature once a month! The questions today were great questions and your answers were spot on!
I liked this and all the video/blog links you included. Thank!
I vote for a Q&A at least monthly. This was a very informative post I learned new things and was reminded of other things. Thank you keep up the good work Kaye on salem,va
I enjoyed this Q&A and didn’t find it too lengthy at all! Several of the questions were very helpful for me. I hope you do this again next month.
I loved reading today’s post and I’m saving it so that I will have the links you provided to the videos. I would definitely like to see you do it monthly. I’m a 76 yr. old petite (5’2″) with pasty white legs that have developed so many spots and spider veins that I haven’t worn a dress in years. I’m going to try to remember your words and be brave enough to wear a dress or two out of the house this summer!
Loved the Q & A and relevant blogs & videos linked in. Please keep doing it!
A post like this once a month is a great idea!
Great post. I would like to see this monthly. I had to chuckle on your answer about what to wear on an aging body. Once it gets over 100 degrees I lose my vanity and wear shorts in public. I wear shorts and sleeveless all the time at home.
I thought this was great, Kay. Thank you. I’ve enjoyed reading it while sitting down after cutting the grass in 30C/86F heat here in London.
Hi Kay , I loved this Q&A Blog and tjank you for your very wise words of advice . After I read your answer about only wearing a true High Rise Pant I thought Hmm got my tape measure out and measured all my pants I look good and feel good in and they were all 11.5-12” rise , so I measured all the pants I don’t feel comfortable in or I don’t feel I look good in and they were below an 11” rise , Voila! I felt like you opened a magic box for me , they have gone to Charity Stores and in future I will be measuring the rise on my pants before I buy . Thank You Lovely Lady 💐Xx
Oh and p.s I would also love a monthly Q&A 👌🏻
Oh Kay, this question and answer blog was fantastic!!!!! I really liked the breakdown of skincare products. This was a great blog. Thank you. You are a blessing to me.
I really enjoyed this and did not think it was too long – as another commenter pointed out, those of us who are older are used to long magazine articles, for example. And yes to the unkind comments that follow us around – for me, it was being made fun of for being “flat-chested.” My mother used to tell me that some day I would appreciate it (of course, I didn’t believe her!) and as I’ve gotten older friends who were larger-busted have told me it can be physically uncomfortable and they also felt they were being stared at by men in an uncomfortable way. It has been challenging for dressing as a pear shape, however, as a top or dress that fits around the bust will frequently not fit around the hips – and I was definitely generously gifted in the hip department! I am always searching for tips on dressing a pear-shaped body with a small top, large hips and defined waist as a result of the disparity in size between the top and the bottom.
I loved this post. I know it is a lot of work for you and your team. Once a month sounds like a doable rotation. Thank you!
I loved this! Sort of a “refresher” course! I think you should answer questions quarterly, or maybe when you get enough in a variety that will make an interesting post. I love the content that you have now.
I agree about not criticizing what others wear! Let’s keep our thoughts on good things!
Thank you!