Top 5 fashion mistakes that make you look older ǀ Justine Leconte
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This video is based on the questions I receive via Instagram, in the comments below my video or in e-mails. I have tried to cluster the issues in 5 groups: wearing everything boxy, using monochromatic outfits rather than creating contrast, wearing shapes/cuts that don't fit your current body, sporting too many accessories/details, wearing a bra which doesn't fit right. Finding the right fit is not easy. I hope you will find these tips useful!
Note: the age doesn't really matter, to me. It is more about dealing with a changing silhouette, at any age.
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We also had the same “take one thing off” jewelry rule, with the twist that you turn away from the mirror, and when you turn back, you take off the first piece you see. It worked beautifully if you were concerned you had overdone it just a bit.
I had a French grandmother who taught me a lot of these things and I have a stepdaughter who is 16 and in desperate need of help I’ve been sending her your videos in an effort to help her understand how to flatter herself and embrace classic taste and style (her mother and I are diametrically opposed stylistically)
I heard her in the bathroom the other day saying “I should take this ring off I look like a Christmas tree”
THANK YOU JUSTINE!
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I was hoping for some pictures to illustrate her suggestions.
Honestly, I don't give a flip about fashion and I don't have any idea how I found your channel, but I truly enjoy watching your videos and have subscribed as I sit here in sloppy shorts and a tshirt. You seem just like a genuinely wonderful, positive person. Hope you have a wonderful day and life.
ahem, mee too!
If you watch more of her videos, you will see she is indeed a genuinely wonderful, positive person :))
Totally same. I work from home in PJs, but I just love this channel and Justine. Such well informed advice.
Same! I just love listening to people who know what they are talking about and can do so in a clear and friendly manner. I don't care about fashion at all, and would encourage anyone to wear whatever the hell they want, but this channel is so refreshing. Plus, I love her smile so much.
I laughed reading your comments and thought how nice! I love Justine’s channel as she is authentic and extremely knowledgeable she puts a great deal of work into her videos and I enjoyed them as well and her point of view being French and having her fashion business in Berlin and having studied in the US. For example her videos on perfume, handbags and shoes I learned a lot about history and quality.
I just came over to You Tube from Facebook after reading someone’s rant about humanity so to find some comment “sweetness” is great. I read the comments on “good” You Tube videos and learn a lot!
I adore women's fashion as a male. This is very informative especially working in women's retail environment💌. Keep these coming. The ladies are impressed when i volunteer to approach them with fashion tips when coming in my store. I couldn't be happier actually. ❤❤
Sometimes trying to dress too young makes women actually look older. Too many accessories is also a big no no. I agree.
Too much jewellery is distasteful regardless the age issue
Only Iris Apfel can get away with this
Somehow it works for Iris Apfel. But she's incredible.
Unless you want to. Wear whatever you want. Be yourself. Ignore silly rules.
@@jennydlynd Wearing certain things can make you look older. If you want to look younger, then don't do those things. If you don't care, then wear as much as you want. No one is saying you can't ever wear tons of jewelry, just that, if you want to avoid adding age to your look, avoid too much. You can't just wear a bunch of it and look younger for it just because you like it. But you can wear a bunch of it and look older and not care because wearing a ton of baubles is worth it to you.
Justine, please, please, please write a book! I would buy it in a heartbeat. You explain everything really well and with a lot of taste, never offending. Kudos
Write several books please!?😊
Fit nowadays is such a struggle, because of how brands save money by cutting essential fabric out of shirts etc. as you've explained so well in your videos! Thank you, everything you post is so useful and interesting and to the point!
Jeans are my "scale". I always wear the same label/curvy style (a fast fashion variety, but works for me). For my temperament, it is far less traumatic to be informed by my jeans, that I have gained weight rather than looking at the number on a scale. Justine Leconte videos are always helpful. Thank you.
Justine Leconte you come across as being such a lovely, lovely person. Thank you for your gentle, thoughtful videos - and your practical hints! I love your style (and your beautiful accent!).
I’m 65 now, but when I was in high school I had a teacher that dressed very well. Always looked A+. Her recommendations for not overdoing accessories, was to count to 10 and then stop. Every button, bow, buckles on shoes, bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, etc....counted as “1” and you couldn’t go past “10” or you would look like a “Christmas tree!” 😉
Clever! I’ll try to remember that
Me whose earrings alone make 11 pieces: "I'll just count them as one" 😂
Very interesting)
Wow! I had a teacher who did that, too! It's always stuck with me!
This video was very helpful for me, ad fun! I am 62, I believe that I have evolved into a comfortable, contemporary and age-suitable style for myself, but this information was still very usable. I do lean towards too "flowy" and too monochromatic. I am going to enjoy adding a bit of "fit." I have fresh eyes on accessorizing; adding that dash of color. I appreciate your warm and cheery tact. Thank you!
If I may say, “age appropriate” is a myth. Dress how you want, wear the clothing and styles you fancy, and never mind what others might think. 😉
@@elizabethpink Absolutely! I find it really troubling that people use words like 'distasteful' when discussing what older woman 'can/cannot' wear. Women are subjected to some ridiculous notions of what is appropriate. Who are others to judge? Wearing the uniform of the older woman just serves to reinforce one's invisibility in society. Forget that!!!!!
If you like flowy clothing, wear flowy clothing, its your body and your money paying for clothes. If youre worried about making yourself look boxy or bigger, pair a nice flowy top with nice fitted pants. You can also do the opposite, flowy bottom with fitted top. I like maxi dresses in summer, so ill buy dresses that are light and flowy on the skirt portion but well fitted on top especially around the bust and upper waist. And if i wear a pancil skirt, i always buy high wasted pencil skirts and pair it with a flowy top tucked in loosely. The high waist hides the fact that ive had 3 kids and gives me a very attractive hourglass silhouette. Either way, wear what you feel good in.
@@jennydlynd yay sister.
I saw a 75 year old wearing a pastel miniskirt with flounces today and it really did not look very good. If it made her feel vibrant, great.
I love wearing all black with a red lip and a colourful bag
kaminten Classy!❤
Sounds like a Bond girl!
redybeau Yes girl
And shoes! I love all black (or navy) with red shoes, bag, and lip. One of my favorite outfits.
All black doesn’t suit me at all. I look pale/grey. Definitely not flattering for me. Am envious it looks great on other people.
I would love an entire episode just on bras, and how to get the right fit. I find that whole issue so difficult!
you need to read r/abrathatfits subreddit. they help me :)
Cecilie O. I have spent so much on bras an none fit perfectly. I hate them.
This! And I second r/abrathatfits and/or bratabase. It changed my life! My band and cup size were completely wrong, and same with the shapes I chose. A proper bra is actually comfortable! (ETA: Comexim bras changed my whole outlook on my body- no exaggeration)
I was just about to say this, a video on bras would be so cool! I only own one regular, plain bra and three sports bras which I have owned for years. I have trouble finding strapless bras which fit me and are comfortable, which really limits my wardrobe! Hope you can help, Justine!
Second that
I love your guide videos. They're minimal but to the point. No unnecessary blablas.
1) Don't wear completely loose outfits. suggest contours of the body. Enhance your good features by wearing them fitted rather than hiding everything.
2) Monochromatic outfits. Pair with complimentary colour to break the harshness of black.
3) Dont wear ill fitting clothing. Old clothing or styles that once fitted your proportions but no longer do. Fit your clothes to your body not the other way around. If you have old clothing you love that doesnt fit get it tailored to your current shape.
4) Dont be a christmas tree!
Less is more.
Jewellery is elegant don't overdo it.
Curate your pieces quality over quantity.
5) Ill fitting bra. Check straps. Dont let them dig in it effects your posture and makes you slouch. The band is too tight it will squish you and have overhanging body fat and underwire/cups your breats should fit comfotably supported in the cups not overflowing on top out of the bra.
Check your fit regularly.
Except for the fitting bras, I disagree with everything. Some people look good in completely lose outfits, others don't. Some people look good in all-monochromatic, others don't etc. It depends on your (kibbe) bodytype, personality, overall look and so much else.
Gitte Van de velde learning about Kibbe body type has been so enlightening to me. Not just to apply to myself but in understanding why things look appealing or not on any body type. It takes time to understand but well worth it.
Thank yoooooou!
Thanks
EmmaAppleBerry agree , I’m over 60 and don’t wear baggy saggy clothing . I did a video here on Cocktail Dresses for older women . Can we wear Figure Hugging Dresses , yes we Can 😊
I never admit to my age but my kids are both in their 20's so I'm not young. That being said, I find that one of the biggest agers of women is hair color. My natural color hair is very dark brown, almost black and that was the color I've been using to hide the grays...until I saw a woman who had black hair who was clearly around my age. It aged her terribly. So i went a shade lighter and had highlights added. Much softer look for my older complexion.
Our next door neighbor in his 60s continues to dye his hair and beard a deep black and the color is much too harsh. It's interesting that our natural shade can look so unnatural as we age.
I grayed early and it's a shame, because dark brown is what brings out my eyes and makes me look awake and young. But not when the roots show!
Helen D I do the same!
Helen D I had a similar experience with make-up. I happened to catch myself in the mirror, and I realized my eye make-up was too dark and harsh looking. I had been wearing it the same way for so long, I didn't realize that I needed to tone it way down with age.
I am 57 yo and don't hide that, why would I?
I wish you added examples of what you were describing
...with visible images and may be 15-30 second statements!
Check out Busbee Style channel, she shows a lot of pictures.
Agree -- more visuals! Love you though, Justine!
Right, she could edit it photos , examples.
Yes!
That’s a really good tip about the monochromatic outfit! I didn’t think about how it might wash you out because there’s no contrast. These all white or all cream outfits are so popular in the spring and summer, but I don’t think it’s the most flattering, unless there’s a pop of color somewhere. I think that’s why people lean toward a red lip because subconsciously they’re looking for a contrast.
Probably, yes 😊
People should also be more aware of changes in their colouring whether it be hair dye or skin tone i went from being in the sun alot still pale very blonde to being indoors a lot darker gold ash blonde with even more pale white skin. And naturally when my hair darkened my clothing colours changed the brights that once suited and flattered my very blonde beachy hair now looked almost gaudy with my more toned down softer appearance. It allowed me to try out clothes that seemed too tame or pale in comparison to my initially beachy look.
I think that would be a good reminder for people who also are embracing going grey or white knowing that now their hair is bright or lighter they can wear much more colour and be bolder than they may have been able to previously.
That’s very true, I’m naturally very contrasted looking coloring wise (asian black hair with lighter skin, dark eyes and eyebrows) and when I did my first highlights ever I swear I looked completely different. Now I’m just letting it grow (my hair is quite fragile) and become dark again and I was very confused on why my outfits look different now. I had never thought about that!
EmmaAppleBerry Great point/issue to think about!
So true. If I get my hair toned differently I’ll notice my make up doesn’t work anymore. Took me a minute to figure out what that was but it’s all about ever so subtle coloring changes. Good thing I learned how to do my own hair!!
I love listening to you speak! Beautiful voice and eloquence. You have incredible fashion perspective and a most elegant authority, in my opinion. You say "garment" and "tailored," and I just want to be a better styled person due to your existence. Thank you, Justine.
About wearing too much accesories, in México we say "Se colgó hasta el molcajete" ("She threw on herself even the mortar and pestle"). 😆
Hahaha thanks, I didn't know the Spanish translation
Lolol!
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Susie Queue We say the same thing in the US.
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I just love it when you say to do it accordingly. Everyone is different and different things suit them. You’re the only RUclipsr who gets the concept right.
And hair style is a huge giveaway too, it's like an accessory for your look, if it doesn't evolve, it won't look harmonious. You need a good tailor in your life, and a good hairdresser ;-)
chrissie as
What do you think about older women (50+) with long hair? I feel a bit sad that where I live, 99% of older women feel the need to cut their hair short (I mean anything above your chin, some going for the pixie even) and I feel there really is no need. I understand if someone’s hair gets really thin with age and they don’t like to have it long anymore, but if there really is no need besides social pressure (many older women here judge each other if they dress really feminine/ have long hair). My mother is 57 and I think she looks good with long hair. I myself want to keep my hair long if I can manage. What do you think?
@@chatnoir9038 totally agree, no need for short hair, just healthy bouncy hair/ shiny hair that suits your style
Mia Death get a cut that suits you ! Personally ive never really looked good in long hair but have people in My circles who are 70 -90 and have gorgeous long hair or even wear Very cool wigs in colours so wear what looks good on you and if you want to continue wearing long hair and its not physically possible get a wig and I would suggest a wig that doesnt mimic natural hair colour but is cut really beautifully - you can get a good hairdresser to do amazing things ! And if you have the hair and the face shape to pull it of Hallelulja go all in and decide whether you want to do natural hair which can look Fantastic ! Or a colour but based on what you look like Now because your face and your skincolour changes as you age and that effects your hair and wardrobe ! ( check out imogen lamport if you want more info on that and then check out trinny for tips how to break the rules and still look good make up and tweeks- both on youtube) Ps dont know what happened with that line over the text...
Anna Rehbinder
Thank you for your input! Also, I think the line might come from putting a ”~” at the beginning and end of text but I’m not sure.
@@annarehbinder7540 i think it's because of the "-" symbol between 70 and 90, if you erase it the line will go away
Hi Justine! I recently changed all my bras. game changer! I bought the SAME size BUT in a different brand and material (I chose cotton). What a difference it makes! no more red lines around the bust and i can finally breathe!!!
I was guilty of wrong bra size, but at the time I didn't know better. My posture is much better now, the back pain reduced a lot!
I also wore too small bras, mainly because there aren't enough sizes available in ordinary stores. Even the plus size bras end up at too small cup sizes. (I'm European cup size H, and stores usually carry bras up to cup E and sometimes F.)
To solve the situation at one point I ordered and returned a few bras at one online store, chatted with their customer service, and found my real size. Can't afford having many bras though, because these ones are more expensive.:(
@@elainelouve I have a small ribcage, but I'm tall-ish with big boobs, so finding bras is though!
I'm sure there is a general sentiment that we want you to do a video (hell, make it a series) on lingerie, most notably bras. I'm guessing it's a trickier topic, so I'd love to see your take on it
It's 10 times on my list... but I still don't know if RUclips would censor the video, showing skin is currently considered not OK by the algorithm 🙄🤨 The rules have changed recently so I am waiting a bit, until we know what the "consequences" are...
@@justineleconte that did come to mind, but then I remembered that there's a lot of videos of bikini try-ons, so I thought RUclips is ok with showing skin. that being said, I know the algorithms are confusing, so I definitely understand your concerns
Would work fine I guess to wear a tight tank top (skin colored) and wear a bra on top of it! :)
In Russia we say the same thing about “looking like a Christmas tree”😄. Sometimes it happens to me☺️. Thank you for reminding about simple but important things 👏🏻
Thank you! As a mature woman I could not agree more about tailoring. I have learned to draft patterns and sew because I hate the current no shape fashion. Makes you look fatter. I use bust darts and waist darts. But look at the major pattern companies : Vogue, Simplicity, MaCall. Mostly boxy patterns. So perhaps it is hard to find tailored clothes?
Also please read The Lost Art of Dress. In there the fashion advisors of the 1920-1950s say what you say. Mature women can wear more sophisticated cuts. Also, all outfits should bring attention to your face. Pop of color with clothing or necklines or accessories. Brighten your face and you wont look so old. Again, you should read The Lost Art of Dress.
I will look for that book. Thank you. I also sew and don't like McCall Vogue or Simplicity patterns - they are expensive really need an update. I'm relatively tall and thin and their patterns are both square and way short. It's been easier to take apart old pants or thrift pants that fit well and use them to make a pattern. Modern designers make much better patterns.
Thanks for the book reference. I will look for it. 🖒
My best feature is my feet.... so I wear lots of sandals or go barefooted.☺
I had the misfortune of being a teenager and young adult through the mid 1980's to early 1990's (and a small and skinny one at that) and so I was in my early 20's the first time I put on something that actually fit. I looked so good I felt self conscious about going outside. But I got used to it and I was hooked. To expand my options, I started altering my clothes (myself, hand-sewing). Now I got a sewing machine. There is no turning back once you start down the road of tailoring your clothes. But it's not a bad thing. And I don't care what fashion does, my clothes shall fit properly.
I'm so tired of the skinny-jeans-and-boxy-blouse look of the 2010s. It doesn't agree with my shape at all, so here's hoping the 2018 resurgence of high-waist pants brings back more varieties of fitted blouses.
the problem with finding tailored clothing is that the range of body shapes makes it so hard to fit to everyone and fast fashion is about selling to everyone!
I'm a fellow sewer and I love the fact that I can make things to fit me!
A tip I heard about retro/vintage clothes is if you remember wearing them the first time round don't wear them again when they come back in fashion as it makes you look like you've never moved on from that era.
I am enjoying bell bottom jeans lately, but I don't think that I could get away with the crazy eighties looks that I wore as a teenager.
Depends. I have clothes in my wardrobe that are timeless classic styles I bought 30 years ago. They still look good on me at the present day.
Once you live 40 years, you will :) some 90s fashion I really missed and have worn it again 2nd time around ;)
Oh, nonsense. Just don’t wear them IN THE SAME WAY you’d wear them before. I wear longer tunics and skinny jeans today. I wore leggings and skinny jeans in the 80s. The jeans and leggings today aren’t styled the same as back then. Tops and jewelry are much more restrained. Colors are different. We wear a lot fewer accessories. Similar lines, different details.
Great video yet again. I like the considerate and respectful way you speak. Thank you for the great tips.
OMG the discussion about bras is spot on. I am 38 weeks with pregnancy number 5 over a 8yr period. I think I have sets of bras in 4 different sizes depending on pregnancy, whether I'm lactating, or for between pregnancies. Pay attention and make sure you are supported and comfortable.
"There's no finger pointing here: this is a safe space" (except you, fast-fashion; I am pointing my finger at you!)
Bourgeois Barbie That is not a person tho?
As far as I know, Justine has spoken out against fast fashion. Check out her other videos she is really all for sustainable fair fashion and speaks boldly about not supporting it primarily because it hurts and disadvantages others. Something most of us were unaware of until she kindly pointed that out. Keep watching she is great.
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Really? I mean, just get the basics. The good thing about fashion is that you can find some special favourite items each seasons. Like, once there were mostly pastels (ugh), but a few months later, I finally got my strawberry red shirts. :)
Elisa Castro Also sometimes you have things that are more important in your life like kids, mortgage etc. I think it’s good to have a few classic, well made pieces that will last for years and will save money in the long run over cheap clothes.
Justine, you are so warm, and your tips are so sensible! I used to watch your videos before I moved to France to get a feeling for this country. Then, I was a long time busy with other matters. Now that I've been living in Paris for almost 2 years, I came across your videos again. Nice to see you again! Well, living in Paris now, I am quite puzzled by (very) old ladies wearing rather short skirts - even the First Lady. In my personal opinion, showing knees full of wrinkles is a confirmation of your high age. Or very dark, red lipstick when you have a lot of wrinkles around your lips. I don't think one must always look young, but I also wonder why one should look older than one really is.
I agree with everything except about monochromatic outfits. I, and I think others, look particularly amazing in all black. It's a classic look for a reason!
It is a fantastisch look but sometimes it looks and feels more "mature" then what I really am. It makes me also feel sleek and power full. To make it a bit "younger" the pop of colour really helps ☺️
love all white look
Justine, I appreciate how you explain these tips so clearly and kindly.
I think it would be great if you did a few drawings about what you mean. I'm not sure I'm visualizing the same as you, and understand that "don'ts" are not something to be illustrated by photos, but I do miss the imagery...
Yes, I kept thinking the same thing.
I feel like this is a common thing in her videos, they tend to be very informative but a visual struggle to understand what she means :)
I love it when she includes pictures. She did this for some of the body shape videos, showing how some celebrities style themselves very smartly. It was very helpful. But I guess there are regulations regarding that kind of content, which might be why she hasn't done it in a while. A sketch seems like a good idea to add that visual to the explanation. :)
100% agreed. The problem is never your body! It's the fit, especially when your body changes. I wore low-rise flare legged jeans in highschool and into college because that was the style then, and I was an inverted triangle shape. In my mid 20s, my hips came out of nowhere and now I'm an hourglass with a long torso. I just started wearing high waisted skinny jeans and it has done a ton for my look and my confidence! The wrong fit can make you feel poorly about yourself.
Hi Justine!
How about a video on androgynous style for women/men, with different body types, I like the look, but I don’t know where to start
Love you 💕
I kinda like the style for men too
@Iván Castellanos I agree!
Androgynous style for curvy girls, please!
@Bla484 yessss! Maybe on how different body types can achieve the androgynous look?
@@Bla484 T H I C C gang 👐🏻
Always a welcome phrase "this is a safe space "
Thank you Justine. You're wonderful.
Here in Canada if a woman wears a lot of jewelry she is usually over 50. That means her youth was in the 80s. We wore big earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooch, sometimes stick pins and hair jewelry and anklets. Holy smokes!
@MsBizzyGurl You've missed eyeglasses. I'm not sure whether your comment ends suggesting I update my presentation or suggesting everyone should. I haven't worn all the jewellery I described since the 80s.
@@laceyr_8322 Thank you for the flashback! It was fun anyway. :)
The 80's fashion was departure from classic style
@Kathleen Craig - I live in Australia, recently turned 50 & was an 80s kid (Gen X). I wear no jewellery 99% of the time & minimal jewellery for the remainder. The 80s made it OK to wear costume jewellery instead of everything having to be precious metals & precious stones - but we didn't necessarily accessorise to excess, we used colour, texture & our hair as accessories.
People wore too much jewellery well before my generation. My mother (in her 70s) only ever wore high quality gold jewellery - but too much of it all at once & many women of her age & above do it. I put it down to her generation being Baby Boomers who grew up with post-war shortages, ration books & true poverty (the previous 2 generations also suffered wars, so it's prob been going on a v long time) which resulted in a need to display their current financial security around their necks.
I often had to dress my mother for functions & do her make-up & I remember telling her in the late 80s that by wearing bundles of jewellery all at once (no matter how expensive), women just make themselves look cheap & gawdy & that dressing like Mr T was not a fashion goal that anyone should aim for. We 80s kids always get the blame for everybody else's fashion faux pas'.
Kathleen Craig Yes I’m in the USA and my grandmother loves lots of accessories, though her youth/funnest times were also in the 70s disco phase with lots of jewelry as well. I have some friends that were born in the late 80s that wear tons of jewelry all at once and to me it always made them walking targets. Even though most of it was cheap.
I’m really glad you mentioned monochromatic outfits. RUclips fashion gurus are always saying to wear monochromatic outfits. I don’t really do that because it’s not flattering for me. It’s nice to hear something different for once, from what everyone else seems to say.
The striped sweater looks amazing on you. Another helpful video, Justine!
And when I saw the thumbnail, I was sure it was going to be an example of what not to wear.
It's very frumpy and aging, IMO.
@@jaytee2642 👍
I find accessorizing the hardest part of putting together an outfit. I didn't know who had said to do a mirror check and take off one accessory before stepping out the door, but I have sworn by that advice for as long as I can remember. I apply that piece of advice literally and it works like a miracle. Sometimes there is nothing to take off, but often there is and the look goes from off to exactly right.
Apparently, I need This.
A few days ago I was asked if a kid was my daughter. She’s 8... I’m 19...
EDIT: Wow, first time I got This many likes. Thanks guys.
Oh, the person asking just wasn't awake 😉
I need this too, but the other way around. I'm 23 but from time to time I get mistaken for 14 :/
@@matildas3177 I used to get that a lot. It used to make me angry. Oh well! Happy days.
Ha, a kindergartner told me yesterday that I was like her grandmother.
LOL
I used to work at the Jockey store. We were taught that the bra straps should not be doing most of the support. The band fit is very important and should form the foundation of the support.
Such a lovely video. You cover everything. Totally appreciate your work and ethics. 🙏
These are some very helpful tips. At age 54, I find that my body has changed a great deal and I needed a little help. Merci bien! ~Anastacia in Cleveland, OH, USA
I would add that an outdated haircut and a ton of makeup definitely ages you. I am a big fan of changing my hair as a part of a fresher look, and when it comes to makeup, less is more. I totally agree with the part on accesories, also, less is more! ☺️
I really enjoy this channel even though I have never been
interested in fashion trends.
I'm glad to hear that it's normal that the bra size changes over time and can even vary from year to year. I just replaced the bras that I've bought a couple of months ago and I'm relieved to hear that it's normal.
Very true!! Thank you!
Too dark dyed hair in women over 40 as well. Highlightens wrinkles and looks too hard contrasting to the skin... and very unnatural
and the opposite: bleach blonde hair and the telling orange-taupe color that comes with layer upon layer upon layer of fake tan.
Don't know, I've seen some older women with dark hair that looked very beautiful and classy. Although they had dark brown eyes and their skin looked good. Maybe that helped.
I think any extreme of colour more than a shade or two away from one's natural colouring looks harsh as we age. By this I mean lightening your hair too much away from your natural tones, or that popular extreme peroxide-blonde looks as terrible as the blue-black box dye on most people who use them. I also think unnatural colours such as Manic Panic type primary colours, the pillar box reds and hot pinks etc look terribly hard and unflattering on older people where as teens and early twenties can pull them off easily.
@@Evija3000 if this is very close to there natural hair color it's true. If you go 2-4 Nuances darker than your natural hair color it doesn't match your skin tone anymore and start to look odd and harsh, like a wig.
Hi Karen - I also found, then when I died my hair, I had to rethink my clothing choices. Black clothes do not go with every hair color. And going grey or silver (not white) can mean toning down the wardrobe color palette to more muted (pastel) colors. When the clothes and makeup don't go with the hair, all the details of our face sem to stand out.
Your videos are very helpful. I'm so concerned about dressing too young for my age (somehow my mental vision of myself arrested in my late thirties), that I tend to just wear jeans and a loose tshirt. You've given me some great ideas.
Yay!!!! So glad to watch your video after such a long time 😀
It is been a while indeed 😀
The way u talk is superb.You have such a good sense regarding fashion.
Justine, you look radiant in red! ❤
Another way of saying "don't dress to look like a Christmas tree", is "you need to know when to stop". This is a very French concept and it's so true.
Restraint, evaluating carefully your strengths and weaknesses and then highlighting the former while minimising the latter, is essential.
I would learn all the time from my mother and grandmother so when I made choices for myself the method was already ingrained.
Thank you so much Justine! You have the most impeccable style & I always trust your advice. Best fashion guide on RUclips!
PS: that color is beautiful on you😊
Great advice, I sew and and make everything (shop bought and made by myself) look "right for me"as I am 5ft 10, and have done so for 50 years, love your channel. Sue UK xx
Regarding bra straps; women with heavier breasts should have wider, more padded straps. Even correctly-fitted straps will dig into the akin if the breasts are too heavy a load for the average, thinner strap.
I agree. I love black but have learned to add a color pop. Good lessons for all!
You give really intelligent tips. Thanks Justine. Have a great Sunday. 😎
Justine! I just found your channel recently and have gone back and watched several videos! Ive enjoyed them so much and really gained alot from them. Your intro with your bright sparkling eyes, mischievous grin and your "hi everyone, its Justine" just makes me smile each time. Xx
I absolutely love your videos and your way of telling these tips, and they do really work! You have became like my mentor in a really short time. Thank you Justine ❤⚘
Excellent tips, Justine. Thank you! I especially appreciated your knowledge about bra fitting. I live in a rural area about 100 miles from a large city. Though I've been fitted before by "experts" in a nearby "city" ( population 14,000) & bought the bras, they didn't feel as comfortable or look quite as good as I hoped. Recently, I went to Nordstrom 100 miles away. Oh my goodness! What a difference! Their expert really was an expert ! I left with 3 bras that are comfortable, supportive, and look great! They really support " the girls"! 👍 What a difference in my looks, posture, and confidence! 😁 I appreciate the knowledge & expertise you bring us! ❣💞💞❤
Your blouse and your lipstick colour looks so beautiful on you also your rings I love it!
she seems like an authentically nice person. very real. not snobby or condescending AT ALL
I'm on the opposite spectrum. I have a baby face and often people ask for my id, they think i'm 16 and i'm 29 years old with two kids.
I feel my age and i need to be taken more seriously. I like to use make up, but not stand out. I feel like i stand out easily in a crowd.
Andreea Gabriela It happens to me as well, but I am always happy for it - I take it as a compliment. A good advice for people taking you seriously: wear elegant cuts; suits, more business like clothes; also use dark blue combined with complementary colours. These tend to be more expensive, but it’s quality over quantity. Good luck!
@@RainbowSunshineRain thank you. I think is also the environment. I live in denmark and here are not many women that wear make up or dress smart. It feels like you're too dressed up. Everyone has a chill and relaxed outfit, confortable. But because i try to put on make up, i feel like is too much. Even with nude make up, basic thing.
Maybe i need to be a little bit more confortable in my own skin
Andreea Gabriela I feel you! so much!
I am 28, people think I am under 18
Everyone keeps saying how I will be glad about it one day
It is just such a wrong premise. I don't care about looking yound and fancy and dashing. I want to be treated as a serious person
Luckily there are gems who do not take us less seriously just because we are or look younger
@Reerei Dia thank you for encouragements!
stop humble bragging babe
Every phase of life holds blessings and challenges. As we age our bodies change in ways we're never prepared for no matter how healthy our lifestyle. Knowing how to dress our bodies in whatever phase we're currently in actually makes us feel better because we look better even if we had to go up in size. We must let go of what we perceive as our flaws. In general, I think French women do this with much more ease than us Americans. (Thank goodness I'm 1/4 French. I think it helps! :)... All of your videos are a joy to watch. Merci beaucoup, Justine!
I would of liked very much to see clothing examples. To truly see the difference. Merci Justine. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Bra straps affecting posture was eye opening. Thank you!
I see so many people that look like walking garage sales with a bunch of jangling jewelry it’s such a bad look thank you for addressing that!
Justine all of your videos contain the best info I have ever seen for all women in any country. YOU are a wonderful presenter and your videos make me want to shop intelligently. I have always loved neutral colours, wild or messy hair and minimal accessories but the way you present is just WOW! You are just lovely Justine thank you. Wendy Kinsey Alberta Canada
Great advice. Also, it is a good idea to do a wardrobe purge every once in a while so that you are keeping up with the changes in your body and lifestyle. I recently discovered that it is best to hang all of your clothes so that you can see what you have, how the pieces go together and it is easier to build up the wardrobe that you want. Also, we still need someone to invent the perfect bra. I haven't found it yet!
Happy Sunday,💓 thanks for your advices... It always helps me to feel a little bit more confident about myself
I find every one of your videos to be informative and filled with real tips that you explain exquisitely. Thank you you’ve truly helped me in many areas, especially proportion & fit.
Thank you 😊
A too loose band size with bras is also common, you see the band creep up at the back rather then form a nice horizontal line around the rib cage. That band is actually what gives the most support (rather then the shoulder straps). I have a UK 34H on average (so a very large cup size) but I can wear strapless bras if they are constructed well and the right fit :)
Where do you buy strapless bras? I'm a 30H and I can't find any that actually fit and stay up. Not for a reasonable price anyway.
@@strangekat2840 I get my bras from Bravisissimo.com, a UK based bra store (I live in the Netherlands myself but I find it very hard to get bras my size over here, even if I'm prepared to pay double the amount (which I'm not)). The specific model I got is called Curvy Kate (DD to J cup). Personally I find the prices quite reasonable and the bras do last me pretty long :)
@@spaceship505 I found that style didn't flatter me due to the shape of my breasts. That shape didn't look good on me.
@@strangekat2840 I also have models/brands I can't wear because the shape isn't right for me. I think breasts may even be more diverse than feet ;)
While watching that bit I had the same automatic thought "it is the band that should provide almost all the support if you want to save your back" :) Cheers from another bravissimo shopper, I never thought I could ever go strapless until I found Curvy Kate!
It is so true - especially for post cancer patients when breast is not the same or scared and need heal . I pas one of this life saving surgeries when i was young and one of my breast is slitly smaller - its very hard to fit commonly sold bras … even you stick to one brand they either closing manufacturing or materials are changed for cheaper and loosing on shapes.
I break all the rules. Just turned 52 and wearing hair in 2 pigtails as I text! Also all black outfits but red lipstick and bag, plus beige trench coat to break it up. Try to keep young however with yoga, good skin care and staying out of the sun. ☺
64. And wear workout clothes on my way to pole dancing class.
And can do elegant, classy when the black tie occasion calls for it.
I'm from Maldives and I wear a hijab but your videos are very helpful when I'm dressing up!
I love your videos ❤️❤️
I have moved from mostly black into softer Navy. I will pop it with a colored shoe, scarf or bag. I do not shop fast fashion or brands obviously made for women much younger than me. It doesn't mean I only shop frumpy, I shop by my current body type and what I feel refreshes me. My signature is my hair. It's long, really long and silver and white, at 45. I sometimes curl it, straighten it, bun it, natural, whatever. And some smart reading glasses. Again, not all these things at once.
So that honestly makes sense as to why certain bra brands may not fit -- the volume shape may not be the correct style. Interesting video + super helpful, thank you! :)
Back in my past, I would buy one that completely fit me, and go back to buy another, and the style may have been slightly different, that I wasn't even sure why the branding could be that way lol, had to find others of the same size.
And I think of women in places like Pakistan where they have patterns, colors, make-up, and jewelry everywhere and I think it's just so beautiful.
Finally someone said it.
I don’t think she’s saying you can’t do all that. If you look closely at what Pakistani and Indian women wear, you’ll see that shalwar kameez is essentially a loose fitting tunic and scarf with more fitted pants. They wear color but it’s usually two or three tones, and all very complementary to each other as she said. In my observation most older South Asian women wear kohl on their eyes and a neutral lip color; the bright makeup is usually on younger women. If anything, I think it goes to show you that traditional clothing really does bring out the best, and in much the same way as she was saying
I really love how you explain things. It's slightly calming...But also just so well thought out and informative.
You are just having a shopping assistant for free! I totally like your vision of fashion industry, although I am much more vintage looked and I don't care looking older. I think it is classy. I should have been born in the fourties hahahaha
You are such a warm and kind individual, Justine. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for creating them.
I've only now discovered your RUclips channel and I'm enjoying it.
So nice to see you again. Somehow I've missed your programs.
Thank you for not referring to your audience as "Hey Guys!"
Yes that has become so tedious!
Yess
What is wrong with that?!
Agree. It’s boring and we aren’t “guys”. Nice to hear something different 💖
8:02 SO much sense - thank you Justine. I have gleaned such a lot from your very informative videos. You are so sensibly well informed that I trust only you for things like this ...Thank you again.
This might be hated on ... but cheeta print looks so old in my opinion, as well as too much makeup is aging people a lot 😳
Yes, animal prints on women over 50 are not becoming.
Just a hint of print makes a statement. Wearing it all over means charging more for special taste. So said my gran. Always made me giggle. 😁
I have a leopard purse I like. And I think leopard ballet flats are cute, even after 50.
I’ve never been a fan of animal prints, perhaps because I always think of Scary Spice when I see them. 😂
Kate Yare I think animal prints on anyone is old looking.
VERY good information about the bra...I didn't realize we needed to check that often. You're a gem of wisdom. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome 😘
Your information is useful. I wish you had examples of each of the 5 things as opposed to just talking about it.
Excellent advice, Justine! I am currently evolving my look to fit age and body changes, and you have addressed the precise issues that I am encountering as I get rid of old garments, purchase new ones, and strive to combine clothing, jewelry and accessories in fresh ways. Thank you once again for sharing your intelligent insights!
i really love your videos, all of them. in this video you kind of seem concerned not to offend people by just telling your opinion. don't be. some people are always offended no matter what. you are already extremely polite, don't pay attention to them. your videos rock, honestly.
Wonderful tips, thank you. I just recently had a rude awakening when I lost a lot of weight after about 3 years of letting myself get quite fat. I went to buy new clothes and can't wear the same types of clothes before the weight gain. Everything shifted and I've become a rectangle! So rude. Not to worry, learning to enjoy new choices. Scarves are my best friend. Plus a sharp new hair style. I do miss heels though. You're the best Justine
Hi Justine,
Could you do the video on how to chose the right bra? And say what do you think about not wearing one?
The architecture of the silhouette and proper draping is an art.
~N
why does loose-fitting only have to be about hiding? what about comfortableness?
Thanks 😘
Actually the oversexualizatiom and objectification of women are important for the industry, this is why the fashion industry/ market promote tight tight tight tiny clothes...
@@aborgeshonorato not just women
Men's fashion nowadays is focused on oversexualizing too. Nothing good about it in my opinion
@@Naavir I agree with you.100% true
A loose flowy dress on a tall slim woman with heels is more sexy and elegant than a tight dress
Athanasia Athanasia agreed I
Can I just say that this video applies to men too ? I'm 43 and encountering the same problems. I'm in a transitional period where I realize my midsection will never be the same (yep, men's problems), but I'm stuck to a (fairly extensive) wardrobe, half of which I cannot wear anymore, the tops because the hem is too narrow, the trousers because I cannot button them anymore. Since my belly is the only part of my body that has substantially expanded, I'm constantly wavering between the idea of losing weight in the midsection (but it appears to be a lost cause, because I would lose weight everywhere, and my belly is the only problem section) and renewing my wardrobe completely (which is a budget). I'm sloooooowly adjusting to option #2, but it's a vanity thing. Accepting your new body is the biggest challenge. That doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of your body, but things just happen with time. That's tough.
One common tip is belts. I used to never wear belts, because i didn't need them, but now I use them for trousers I cannot button anymore, but fit perfectly well at the thighs. I think it's a common secret to a lot of men. So far, I don't need to buy new trousers with this trick. Of course, pair these with slightly longer tops.
Another tip when you're at that puzzled stage is : look at someone your own age group that you find sexy/attractive/stylish, and analyze his clothes. I used to think that super fitted everything was the way to sexitude. Then I realized I was drawn to men who wore shirts or trousers that didn't necessarily hugged their every curves. So why not try this myself ? I've re-invested in slightly boxier tops, which I would have never touched when I was younger, tried them on without a lot of hope, and felt immediately more confident when I looked in the mirror.
Any transition is a process. Go slowly, take steps (I'm barely half there yet), find confidence, lose vanity and say goodbye to who you were, and hello to who you are.
You've made some good points. I didn't like anything I put on, then I realized I had not accepted my older body. My daughter say's I've got killer curves. I now purchase my correct size and I'm more comfortable and confident in my appearance. Fortunately for me, I've gained equally all over.
Best advice I've heard is that older women need to soften their whole look as they age. A 20-yo can wear ferocious brows and eyeliner. The same on 60+ is just scary harsh.
depends, if you are grey haired than some extra eyeliner can really make eyes pop, because you can start to lose definition.
downbntout not if it's done properly !