Okay
Okay
Okay
I know I’m 76 years old.
I also know that everyone in our day I notice more signs of aging on my body such as those “adorable” age spots popping up on my hands, neck and cheeks.
The conundrum is how to dress fashionably funky without looking ridiculous at my advanced age.
The first rule of thumb is (IMO – in my opinion) to cover up the body zones showing age – I do this daily with my various colored body suits .
My go-to favorite body suit color is black.
My second rule: NO MORE RULES – WEAR WHAT THE HELL YOU WANT. (IMO)
My go-to favorite style of dressing is (drum roll)…..BOHO CHIC.
I couple this with a bold philosophical statement:
Always let your reach exceed your grasp.
I know my more savvy classical-dressing friends find this idea appalling – that’s part of the fun of pushing the envelope of propriety.
Here are some essentials to create that eclectic, wild woman look:
Maxi or midi skirts that are not too pouffy – in solid colors or with minimal pattern
Floppy brimmed or brimless hats
Graphic t-shirts, oversized tanks or camis – worn underneath denim or crocheted vests or paired under loose knit, slouchy cardigans
The more fringe the better
Flared jeans
Head-wraps – worn across your forehead or one or two inches past your hairline. This fashion accessory is greatly enhanced if you are lucky enough to have wild curly or wavy masses of hair (that ship has sailed for me).
Choice of handbag: oversized boho, cross body, canvas skinny or one of my hand-knitted purses are perfect accoutrements.
Ankle booties or strappy, lace-up sandals are a good boho chic choice or canvas high tops.
Accessorize like crazy:
Oversized sunglasses
Bright red lipstick
Lace detailing
Layered beaded bracelets and necklaces
After all that time-consuming expenditure of energy assembling your boho chic image, you have ‘been successful if your look comes off as “breezy and effortless.“
Hee hee.
Short-cut to success: Use Pinterest to find outfit ideas and then take a trip inside your own closet to re-create the outfits using what you already own.
Here’s the result of my my most recent closet foraging:
This is it :
Jean jacket over a body suit combined with a multi-layered black skirt – topped off with an ancient pair of nylon boots and plenty of silver jangly jewelry (that you can’t see). Notice my close proximity to my neighbor’s Harley – beats my SUV for coolness any day!
Watch out world – here I come – another fine example of my always letting my reach exceed my grasp.
Keep Preserving Your Bloom,
