by Deborah Hunter

Created on: June 11, 2008

Knowing when your season is over

My girls and I watch a lot of the style network shows. The one thing that amazes me most is older women trying to look younger through their dress. I often wonder if these people have mirrors at home. Even if they wear teenage clothing people can still see their age in their faces. Then instead of looking hot they look desperate.

If you ever watch these shows once they make the people over in age appropriate clothing they look so much better. Here are a couple of tips that can make anyone look better. People with muffin tops should never wear short shirts. There are just some things you don't want, or should I say shouldn't want to share with the rest of the world. Take a hint; if your teenage is wearing it, it is most likely inappropriate for you.

Just because something comes in your size does not mean you should buy it. Get some friends who will tell you the truth and take them shopping with you. Remember if they are truly your friend they will not let you go out looking a mess. Use full length mirrors so you can get the full effect of your outfit. If even for a fleeting second you think, I don't know, that's a hint to put it back. If you can't find things you like in your size maybe it's time to start losing some weight. When I was younger my mom used to say they should stop making certain things in large sizes. I used to wonder what she meant and unfortunately now I know. By the way, if you are over weight, spandex is not for you. Clothing that clings to you only shows all your lumps and bumps.

And for you people who are thinking, well, I'm glad I'm not fat, I still have it going on. I have one question for you. How old are you. Yes it is nice that your buns are still tight but there is a time to grow up. You don't have to look like a granny but then again you should not be doing your shopping in the Limited. I have a daughter who worked part time in a clothing store. Being seventeen she was shocked at how many forty and fifty year old women came in the shop to buy things for themselves. There are plenty of clothing designers who make great looking clothing for women. If you are forty you are forty. It is nice that you have a great body at your age but you are still forty.

To the men, you do not have to walk around with your grey chest hairs showing to prove you are buff. Believe me it you are as well built as you think you are people can tell even with your shirt on.

Dressing young when you are not only makes you look older. There are all millions of places where you can find great looking age appropriate clothing. Leave youth to the young. You can look great no matter what your age.

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