Welcome to the New 50+Fabulous Community!

It is no longer enough to consult with sales associates at cosmetic counters or clothing stores. They most often do not have the expertise necessary to address our needs at 50 and over.

Discuss Michele Benza’s column.

hi patty,
iseen your makeover!
you look great!!!
i need to do that myself, infact, i started today,
i went to my salon, and got a new haircut!!
i like alot!
short and flips up in the back, foward in the front..
looks good on me!
i have a small oval face and this should be ok…
i havent done color yet…still thinking about it..
my coloring is very close to yours patty..
iam only 5ft1 and yes, its hard to find cloths to fit me, and i weigh 130..
sandy blond with blue eyes..
i was thinking about the red lip color?
sounds good, since its almost the 4th of july!
brenda

Thank you Brenda. It always feels good when we take steps to look and feel our best. Maintenance gets more important as we age, but it’s always fun to try something new too. Stay sharp, be healthy, stay Fabulous!

i have decided, that yes, its time to do something about my style!!
at age 62, i dont want to look like my daughter, but i do want to look youthful!
not old lady!!!!
so, iam experimenting with new looks in makeup, and trying on alot more cloths lately..
iam not buying yet, but iam surfing the styles that would look good on me for my age..
i seem to look best in classics, and simple lines..
not alot of print, iampetite, so i do have to watch that!
embelishment on a small person is not a good thing, maybe if your 12..
color, well iam working on that too..
for years ive always been confused on that one!!
am i cool, am i warm???????
gee, i think the woman who came up with that, had a great idea, but it needs to be more clear to some of us!!
i have to wear a more cool foundation, ive been checking with makeup counters in dept stores, and they all seem to put a cool foundation on me, so i feel that works!
but, i dont know about the rest??
my eyes are blue, hair sandy light brown..
anyway, iam haveing fun checking all this out when i have time….
bren

I am trying to update my look and I think, too that I look best in classic styles. I love Ralph Lauren and have been lucky to be finding it at great prices. I wear lots of Dockers for work (construction management). I think it’s important to reflect yourself in your clothes otherwise you look and feel out of sorts. In heels, I am a disaster. I look and feel ridiculous in flouncy skirts or blouses with ruffles. So I steer away from those things. I used to have a lot of trouble finding clothes that weren’t too young but I think once you hit on some designers that you love, you can achieve the look you want.

i do agree!
its finding the classic look, that looks good on you!
i wear dockers alot myself, my most fave actress, is diann keton, in the movie somethings gotta
give!!
i loved her classic looks, casual, but classic..
i have tried a little rufle this summer season, and i dont care for it, as much as i thought i might..
my style is not ruffles..
i do like a sleve, since my arms now wave hello and goodby!
3/4 is great for me..
so, for fall, iam wearing more dockers, and stright leg jeans, blouses with 3/4 sleeves.
loafers or flats..
i dont care to much for a skirt, but i will invest in a pincle skirt for fall..
a dress, i have not found one yet, that looks good on me…
i have give away, or sold most all my jogging suits, and sweat shirts!
no more of those…
i do love nice sweaters, and sweater sets,a cardigan on cold days..
i bought a new handbag the other day, in a grey color, that will take me into early fall..
also, a pair of nice flats, in a greytone matalic..
will look good with jeans or dockers..
bren

Yes! Pencil skirts are a good choice too. I need to stick to something around the knee. I am 5’2” and long skirts look terrible on me.
I love to accessorize with pearls. I think a string of pearls gives a classy look. And sweaters and cardigans are great! I love to pair them with a nice button down blouse.

sounds like we think alike!!
i can not wear the long skirts myself, iam only 5ft..
but, ive learned i look good in stright leg pants, such as dress pants and jeans..
no bell bottoms for me anymore…
i love a henley shirt, or button down blouse.
pearl studs, and a classy handbag and shoes…
all this makes me feel like a well dressed women, not kidish..
i love all the new trends when the weather changes, but iam learning to make it fit my age,body,and style..
bren

hello everyone!
its been a year now, and iam still working on me and my style!
iam still likeing my classic type style, but the colors may change…
ive been checking out what colors look best on me..
right now, iam pulled between a soft summer type, or soft atumne type?
iam fair and have grey/blue eyes, freckels, and very light brown hair with highlights of gold in it.
ive also been working on my house, painting and doing what i can to fix it up..
we love going to the farmers markets on the weekends!
love the fresh fruits and veggies!
go to nashville tn alot to see my son and dil and grandaughter there
so far, its been a busy summer for us!
went to mammoth cave in bowling green ky last weekend, it was alot of fun!
sure had sore legs the next day!!!
have a great summer everyone!
bren.

Hi Patti, I have so enjoyed your website and look at it often.  I have decided to document my journey to a new style and share what I learned along the way.  It began seven years ago when I saw my driver’s license picture at age 50!!  I have had so many women want to know my secrets since then that this new blog is meant to help and inspire them.  I also give very specific advice for shopping.  I hope you and your readers have a chance to read it and follow along!  It is meant to be a place to share ideas. You really don’t need a personal stylist…just the right information to shop with!  Let me know what you think!
http://www.over50feeling40.blogspot.com

over50feeling40 - 17 July 2010 12:58 PM

Hi Patti, I have so enjoyed your website and look at it often.  I have decided to document my journey to a new style and share what I learned along the way.  It began seven years ago when I saw my driver’s license picture at age 50!!  I have had so many women want to know my secrets since then that this new blog is meant to help and inspire them.  I also give very specific advice for shopping.  I hope you and your readers have a chance to read it and follow along!  It is meant to be a place to share ideas. You really don’t need a personal stylist…just the right information to shop with!  Let me know what you think!
http://www.over50feeling40.blogspot.com

thank you!!!
the web site looks great!
havent had time to read or see that much, but will later!
thanks again!
bren

Bren,
Thanks for the encouragment.  I would really like your opinion.  I think I could help some ladies who are stuck in ruts as I once was, but I do not know if I am wasting my time or not.  Since I updated my look, I have come to love fashion as a hobby, so the blog is fun.  But, there might not be an audience for it.  Updating my look brought me confidence and joy.  I have new direction and determination with my job and I have had so many people ask my advice, that is why I decided to blog.
Please let me know any advice you have.  I appreciate your experience.
over50feeling40.blogspot.com

stick with what your passion is!!!
be truthful to all women, including yourself..
i too love fashion and makeup!!!
iam 63, and ive always been a girly girl!
now that iam older, i reealize i have to tone some things down, and remake myself for this journey of life iam in..
i do love seeing aticles or comments about the more mature women in fashion and makeup!!!
so, my advice?
go for it!!!
dont give up, we women want to learn what looks good on us ove a certian age!
bren

Again, thanks for the encouragement.  i will keep it up and hope that it finds an audience.  I do believe that some women just need encouragment and guidelines. I see so many over 50 who seem defeated and it shows in their appearance.  I hope they will be motivated by my journey to get in the game.  Thank you for taking your time to respond! I really like what you are doing on this site!

Blessings!

http://www.over50feeling40.blogspot.com