If I feel good in what I'm wearing ... I may wear what she said was out!!! I love bright, vivid colors ...some bright prints .... California/Hawaii style, as I live in S. California. Just like Florida ... weather and location make us gravitate towards comfy styles. I like my classic pieces... but clothes make me feel better, regardless of what I may appear to others. I don't care what other people think... but I also enjoyed this video!!! Thank you from a California Gramma ❤
I gave my pearls to my daughter, who wears them all the time and looks great. I think they would look better on you, Dez, if you weren’t putting them on over the crew-neck top. An open neckline with the multiple strands would look amazing!
I am a young man, and this video caught my eye because my mother is concerned with her fashion. If anyone is interested, here is my perspective: nothing makes an older woman look more youthful than what makes her look *strong*, and nothing makes her look older than what makes her look overly *delicate*. We all become increasingly delicate and fragile as we age, and old-fashioned images of women in all cultures look like they might keel over at any point, with their tiny feet, tiny lips, and awkward skirts. Don't chase this vibe! Those who make the opposite statement, who dress to look confident and practical rather than classy and ornate, suddenly ditch decades from their look. Nothing screams "granny" to me like rhinestones, pointy shoes, square gemstone earrings, or thin muslin. What do they have in common? Bling and daintiness. So please, don't be afraid to be a bit more punk, a bit more of a rockstar, metal, or goth, if only in the way those styles feel street-inspired, practical and spontaneous. Over 40, an evening gown, chic princess style will consistently betray you to look like Cruella DeVil. Don't be afraid to look dynamic and active instead, because that is the definition of youth! That is how I see it as a guy in my 20s, who wishes people like my mum had more confidence. Much love, stay yourselves, you got this!
Mmm, I think I would have to disagree about the tiny feet and thin lips, what do you suggest we do if these are our natural features? Wear shoes that are too big or take ourselves off to an aesthetician to have our lips injected with fillers? One is ridiculous the other expensive and not necessarily a good look judging by the exaggerated pouts seen on lots of younger women. Surely it's about making the most of what we have been given and enhancing our good points but retaining our individuality and dressing in a way which we enjoy and gives us confidence as this together with a smile and an awareness of how we hold ourselves and not stooping or slouching will go a long way towards maintaining a more youthful appearance. I don't get your pointed shoes comment either as most older women do not wear them, sadly most have opted for comfort before style by choosing the most hideous of footwear!
Same here, I asked for and received pearls from my parents for my 21st, so did my daughter when she turned 21 [had to wait a few years though as I couldn't find any real pearls I could afford]. I've always loved pearls and have no intentions of stopping wearing them just because I'm now in my 60s.
I like the pearls, the single, maybe double strand. Anymore than that looks gaudy. I love the look of the in the older photo with the lady with the single strand of pearls. She looked a lot younger and sophisticated with just the single strand compared to the ladies who had tons of bling. Pearls are just classy!!
I think the number one mistake older women make is getting fillers, botox, and lip enhancements. It does not make them look younger; it just makes them look weird.
I couldn't agree with you more! I'm 57 and I'll never have any of that stuff done because like you said, it doesn't look youthful it just looks really weird.
No, pearls, wrinkles, comfortable shoes & cloths are all signs of self confidence and aging gracefully. Wear what you like, smile, exercise, enjoy life and grow out of putting energy into thinking about what other people think about you.
I think that fashion "quirks" like fun glasses are a fun expression of your personality and, if combines with flattering, current clothing, bring a smile to my face.
One of the glasses suggestions she showed in the video was a soft cat eye style. I don't think anyone is suggesting you don't wear cat eye, just be aware of the softening of your features and wear something that compliments that.
I have a large bust and absolutely agree with you about a good, well fitting bra. Some years ago I went to a well known bra outlet and had my bra fitted professionally, I found out the bras I were wearing were actually far too big! What a difference that made to my posture and my clothes.
I agree with all your advice. I'm 85 and my wardrobe is,maybe too young, but I love fashion and people are always complimenting me on how I dress. Thanks, I so enjoyed your video.
Well that says it all being told you look 28 yrs younger, you must be doing something right, good on you too. I'm 73 and hope like you when im 78 hope ill be told I only look 50!
I used to flick through these leaflets and catalogues with clothes for older people. In the name of goodness,does anyone actually wear this stuff?? I used to tell my friends I was going to grow old disgracefully, and I more or less do. The clothes shown for men are no better. All elastic waists, Argyll pattern sweaters and beige moccasins or Brown lace up shoes. There needs to be some new designers. 😀
I have to disagree with many of your points simply because I’m 59 and wear many of the items you say not to. I get compliments on my appearance on the daily. The advice I’d give is 1. Make sure items fit well and give you some shape. Good undergarments are worth it. 2. Be choosy about color. Some look good in pastels and others not so much. 3. Less is more. Take your time shopping. It’s better to have a few pieces that you wear frequently because you look and feel fabulous in them than a bunch of so-so pieces.
OMG who hasn’t had any work on their face done! I don’t think it’s over done.( you should be empowering women of a certain age instead of giving shady quite mean comment.) and who cares! I don’t think she would deny it if someone were to ask her.
Pearls are fabulous - especially real or cultured pearls with a warm tone. It is how you wear them that counts - with bold styling and confidence. In the 1970s a very posh male friend commented on my wearing pearls at breakfast whilst staying at a hotel. I felt I had unintentionally made a faux pas - now, in my 70s I wear my beautiful, short, single strand Pearl Wedding Anniversary gift whenever I like with whatever I like. Agree about the good bra and I love bright colour but occasionally wear a delicate shell pink - inspired by Jane Fonda who always looks fabulous.
Yeah, but it is a generalisation to say they shouldn’t be worn. My friend is 6 ft tall and strapping. She carries off large, colourful prints perfectly. Small patterns make her look about 99. She always looks enviably stylish.
@@Maisiewuppp I quite agree. I’m tall (though not 6ft) and nearly 80, but I adore my summer dress with big sunflowers in subtle colours, and a long skirt with a large blue paisley-like print. The right colour combinations for the print is key to it looking good rather than garish. And the print itself is important. Some paisleys are ghastly!! I’ve always hated leopard prints and mimsy little flower prints. Also good posture is essential to avoid looking old!
I think that everyone has unique skin tones and body shapes and look good in different colors and styles. I was blessed with a mother who had wonderful taste and a unique style. She taught myself and my sister from a very young age to understand this. We all three had different skin tones and bodies. Bless her ! I am 70 and know what looks good on ME 😊❤
I agree on most. Pearls look nice with something edgy looking, leather trousers and a blouse with the collar up and a waist coat or Bardot over top or bustier. I have one pair of mid length linen shorts for holidays- but they are more practical than stylish though not too bad.
Thanks Zena - yes I think I might try the pearls with an edgier look - I don't currently have a leather jacket but I'm coveting one, so that might work!
It’s what you are wearing when you rock the pearls. If you’re wearing a stiff brocade dress and your short hair curled and sprayed- well, that’s the old lady look.
I've had "Color me beautiful" analysis and I'm a summer - pastels are some of my best colors. I will never stop wearing them no matter how long I live.
I will never understand the women who watch these videos just to comment that they wear whatever they want and don’t want advice. Why watch then? You do you.
Hi Dez! Great video, I subbed. (I'm 69.) I own several meaningful strands of pearls. My grandmother's, my mother's, my mother-in-law's, and my own, given to me as a Christmas gift. I wear them all with pride, because each has both family and astrological meaning for me. I wear then in many different ways, with different types of outfits. They vary from white to cream to pink. As well, one of my all-time favorite musicians, Bonnie Raitt, covered a song, "Nobody's Girl", which describes a woman who is "as fragile as a string of pearls", and this has multilayered meaning for me going back 35 years now. Clearly, I'm a pearl girl!!
Awww thanks so much! I’ve not heard the Bonnie song- I’m going to look it up. My mum’s pearls do mean a great deal to me - I think they were my great-grandmother’s originally ❤️
I'm 68 and have found over the years that the choice of clothing I like to wear has been gradually disappearing. I'm in Australia and alot of clothing stores cater for the younger and slimmer generations, virtually nothing for my age that I would like to wear 😔 great advice 👍 😃
Believe it or not, in thrift stores and charity shops ( think you call them Op shops in Australia) I find so much clothes of good quality and age appropriate ( over 60). Maybe you can give it a try? Greetings from Germany 😊
I agree with your comments. This video is lovely. Could you ever do a video on women who are busty, short wasted and what to wear. Also, who makes the bra and tank top shown? Thank you so much. Keep up the brilliant work. ❤
There is no "fits all" ruling when it comes to age, size or personal taste. Practical styling is usually the safest, like dressing for what you are doing on the day or taking into account the weather. I think thinking of what to where as I have got older is more complicated. None of us want to look dowdy but we don't want to be OTT either. I tend to go for smart casual but am not a trend setter.
I'm so glad I am still my own individual self. And will dress just the way it suits my happy little self! I am old enough to have found that regardless of what I wear, there is always those who think it looks too 'old' or 'frumpy', or whatever else they think wrong with it. It's all in another 's opinion. And I don't have to bow down to pleasing another person's opinion.
@@Cekatu that's true. I think when I see these type of videos it's easy to automatically feel like anybody who wears the garments that are given as no no's are being viewed as looking old or frumpy... I mean that's what the title says. Don't look old. So it's insinuating that I will look old if I wear such and such. It's so easy in our society today for people to try to bend to everyone's opinion. I mean everyone wants to 'look good'. Really, I wouldn't have to watch them, but at times I want to see if there's something useful that I could apply to myself. I haven't really found that to be so up to this point. Curiosity got the best of me when I came across this video, unfortunately.
I wholeheartedly agree. I looked carefully at my young cashier at a clothing shop today. She actually had a big stomach, but wore tight clothes and wasn't ashamed to show it. We older women try to hide our tummies with shapeless clothes which makes us look so much older.
Sorry but I disagree with a lot of your points.You are wrong to make sweeping statements about pastels. You dont look good in pastels because your skin tone doesnt suit it!! Youve got yellow based undertones whereas Ive got a blue based undertone. People need to understand what group they are in: Summer, Spring, Winter or Autumn. Im a Summer colour group and suit Summer pastels, certainly not yellow based colours that make me look jaundiced! I suit silver jewellery, lovely pastels close to the face and usually a nuetral bottom like navy. It all depends on how you pair pastels too with a nuetral in the same seasonal colour group.. and of course an overload of pastels looks ageing, so you dont do it! Its the same as looking good in a yellow based colour like orange, and wearing orange in the top and tangerine in the bottom. You just dont do it. Also, a few long strands of modern costume jewellery Chanel pearls, maybe with the double c logo and Camellia flower enamel charms attached look amazingly sophisticated for both older and younger women. Some of these necklaces have cream and black pearls on the necklaces too. They look like the photos you showed of the young models with long modern necklaces, except theyve got pearls instead of beads, or mixed pearls and beads. You should research Karl Largerfeld Chanel modern suits and modern jewellery to get an idea. He designed chic, modern fresh sophisticated and fun Chanel that bears no resemblance to the 1940s and 50s dated pearl necklace outfit combinations. And patterns do suit people. It all depends on both your body shape (apple, pear, straight etc) as well as weight (light, medium or large boned). A bigger lady is going to look awful in small prints that you suggest. Also that a line skirt looks awesome on taller women, think a modern winter country Ralph Lauren look... long boots.. preppy top.. the very best shape to skim over lower problem areas, so comfy and utterly sophisticated and gorgeous. Think Ralph Lauren advertising campaigns around 2014..
As a very fair red head of a certain age, your words very much resonate with me. A soft pastel close to my face seems most flattering as an older woman, where neutrals or brights do nothing for me. I As you said, it doesn't mean I would wear head to toe in a pastel, but definitely I would choose it for fabric close to my face...Great comment. I also have a blue based undertone and silver seems far more suited for me in jewelry than gold tones. Nonetheless, I found this vdeo interesting and making good points too.
I am a very fair light summer and pastels suit me. It won't suit her though like you said. The colorless greige is horrible on me. I think she made a mistake about the oversize clothing. It did not come after the pandemic but before. lol. The tight clothing was in fashion like about 17 years ago. And I love skirts/dresses since I was a teen, so I don't understand what she has against skirts. If anything she should be saying that leggings or tight pants look horrible.
Pastels can be flattering on the right coloring and if the silhouette is modern; logos are not something I would recommend at any age but that’s just my personal taste.
I wear my pearls very carefully, to stay on the elegant ground. It depends on the whole styling. I wear them mostly with white or beige outfits not to pop out too much.
I've earned very wrinkle, grey hair, and chin hair. I'm not going back because I'm comfortable with whom i am. Be yourself and don't worry about others think about you.
I think you haven't taken into account people's complexions or hair colour some more senior women look better in pastels but I agree on the frumpy clothes. As a 60 year old with friends of all ages up to the 90's I genuinely don't see any in that type of clothing . Years ago women of a certain age had the short hairstyle , blue rinse , twinsets and skirts but not now ! We are a generation that are retiring later , travelling more , attending festivals , pop concerts etc . Indeed are more active (health permitting) so I say ignore the so called experts on what to wear . They get money out of your views /cash from promoting items etc. Just spend time with family and friends and enjoy life. Noone cares what you wear just wear a smile and socialise
I love wearing pearls! Some of my favorites are the freshwater ones in a multi strand twisted. They brighten my face up especially if I am wearing black. Kenneth J Lane makes gorgeous ones!
I can see your point about the traditional strand of pearls, but I really do think fresh water pearls are a great alternative, can look modern, and can be worn during the daytime.
Totally agree with you. I m 56 and I love summer dresses but cannot stand patterns and florals.I think footware is important, the wrong shoes can be very aging.. I love to see stylish older women they are inspirational.
You made me smile all the way through! I've turned 60 and you are spot on the things you say. Waterfall cardigans - chucked one away yesterday. Brilliant; I will make sure I follow you!
What is actually wrong with looking old 😮 Us octogenarians should be proud we made it this far. Plus why be concerned what others think, our way got us to here.😊
Pastels work well on me always. The mauve colors were my last wedding attired and looked fabulous. Depends on your eye color and skin tones. Highlighted blonde…❤
I love twin sets. It just depends on how you combine them with other items. They are CLASSIC, particularly cashmere. I’m not giving up beautiful pearls either. They are beautiful against the face, particularly when wearing darker colors. My mother was absolutely beautiful at every age and always chose sophisticated, well tailored clothing. Nothing trendy for her and people were usually bowled over every time they saw her.
It really is up to individual what they like wearing what they feel comfortable in, regardless of whats in fashion or how old you are. Im in late 60s love wearing jeans styles from 60s up to 80s. Never had botox fillers plastic surgery in plants. I feel comfortable in my skin wrinkles and all. What looks very un natural is older women is a face that cant even show smile lines re fillers botox etc.
My pearls are the only things I have from my grandmother. If~when I wear them it for the reassurance they offer me I don’t care about anyone else. The rest of your styling has been REALLY helpful. Makes me realize I’ve been headed down “Drab Lane!”
I am 72. I finally bought pearls on a cruise. Huge, huge ones. Not graduated, all same size. Everyone said I look funky. Length of pearls 45cm. Off white colour, not cream. Natural freshwater. Best buy.
Pearls come in all shapes.Barogue,long and crinkly look stunning and come in many natural colours,blue pink,gold are beautiful near your face,with a glow effect,modern and elegant.Young people love them too.
I do agree with a lot of what you said. One that I don't agree is about wearing pink. I find as I get older that pink especially light pink looks really good with my skin color and I often get compliments. Navy is another color that looks good with my complexion.
Thank you! I *finally* parted with my beloved waterfall cardigans at the end of last winter. I do not miss them. It's not easy to find flattering, warm sweaters, and I've had better luck buying blazers and jackets that are shorter and nipped in at the waist and I feel more feminine, dressed and modern in them. I'm retired so I ditched my work wardrobe and in summer I run around in those sort of golf skort things with a polo shirt with a deep placket (cleavage!) or above the knee knit pencil skirts with a fitted shirt - flat sandals (NEVER Birkenstocks!) or white sneakers. I have terrible balance so no heels. I don't want to look like I'm trying to look young because I'm not (young or trying to look that way). But as long as I have a nice figure I want to compliment it - it's been hard won! And I am appalled at some of the stuff that women my age (73) wear.
I disagree about shorts. I live in Northern California and it gets extremely hot in the summer. I wear bermuda or capri styles that are slim, not baggy. BTW, I’m 66.
Lovely to get reminder tips and opinions as we get older. Our routines are mostly lovely now, and become second nature as we enjoy the most relaxing time in our lives. Hearing your refreshing reminders on our clothes choices wake us up to take a critical look at how we project ourselves. Just because we are comfortable and happyish enough at our ages, shouldn't mean we've lost our enquiry and wonderment trying new things. I really enjoyed your video and the great comparison pictures. Your hair and make-up are so very pretty. Thank you❤
I love how European women dress. Less is more elegant, without looking weak and old. You never see a French woman in large florals. In a previous video, you touched on the “uniform” very masculine short hair. It seems the go to hair cut in the UK after the age of 50. These women stick out like a sore thumb when they visit European countries. I am 62 years young, and I never follow fashion that’s on trend, opting for simple lines to suit my petite frame. My hair is in a bob, and yes, I tint my hair. Like you, I’m not ready to go gray, yet. However, I am a great believer in dress for yourself, and what makes you feel comfortable. I love wearing pearls, as does my 25 year old daughter. I have however toned down my make up, and I’m still learning and getting tips from RUclipsrs such as yourself. Btw, your mother was a real beauty!
You nailed it at every point. Excellent video! I think we owe it to younger women to look our best, which means not dressing in old-fashioned-however-comfortable clothing. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I looked up to older fashionable women; they made me feel less afraid of aging. I sitll remember cutting out pictures of Jackie O. and Maurice Templeton and thinking...I am going to dress fashionable like that when I am in my 50+s. And now, I make the effort to do just that. Videos like this help and inspire!
I loved your video! This very morning, I told a friend that I don't mind being 70--I've learned a lot and wouldn't want to go back. But I don't want to *look* seventy! 😂 So I concur with many of your design points...how to look younger by not looking older! I'm also an artist (designing and building custom stained glass windows)--so if I do wear a print, it will be an eye-catcher: glorious! Unless it's glen plaid trousers.😉 I've always been small in stature, making up for my size by my personality. Before custom windows, I did custom sewing. Now I'm ready to turn my fabric stash into a nice wardrobe. I'm sure I will learn something from you that will help. And thanks!
Can you do a video about how your hair looks so shiny and youthful. What’s your technique? How do you deal with grey roots coming through? I would love to do mine the same colour with highlights but the frequency of fixing regrowth is a put off. I’m in my 70s.
Yep dying re growth of roots every flipping 4 weeks but I just cat stand that white gremlin look and im 73 now, doubt ill ever be able to break the habit.
I have always dressed in fashion that helps slim my hips and legs, never wear anything overly loose or baggy, and I usually wear black dress pants and a fashionable top with black and teal. I've never particularly liked pearls, although I do have a pair of pearl earrings which I'll wear on occasion. I don't like necklaces as they bother the skin on my neck. I just find it annoying. However, I do love to wear jewelery that complements my clothes, sort of either matching the color or contrasting completely. I've never liked large prints and patterns, and they were very dominant when I was younger. I refuse to wear them. People always tell me I look young for my age. I guess knowing how to dress to showcase my good points is worth it then. I love your video, and I'm happy to see that I've been doing all the right things. And yes, I've always dressed to make myself feel good and so that I'm happy in what I've got on. ❤❤❤ By the way, I'm 74.
When buying a longer skirt….look for seams. Many seams not just those two side ones. Lengthens and slims the silhouette. Learned that from my grandmother’s sewing magazine dated 1934. I wear my longer skirts with my Frye Harness boots.
Hi Dez. Yes these things sadly do happen . I have gone much lighter in my hair colour. I spent most of my late twenties till I was 40, with lovely blonde highlights. I have hazel/green eyes so although my natural hair colour is mid brown I could easily go lighter. Over the past 18 months I have gone lighter, starting with balayage. Buy was fed up as my roots always needed touching up and this then lessened the lighter balayage tones . I now have a full head of a mix of caramel and light blonde highlights and I can't ever imagine going back to my mid brown hair. I can say its one of the best things I have ever done. My hair is quite long but I look after it well. I do feel older women can get away with it if they look after it. Great tips mentioned in this video ❤
Thanks so much -sounds like we have similar colouring. I am glad to have finally ditched the dark hair - I do my own roots at the moment, but noticed in a changing room the other day that I'd left a long strand of grey at the back - but actually it didn't really matter as my hair is so much lighter now!
@@beautybydezI have to get mine redone every eight weeks. Its an investment time wise and I have gone lighter throughout appointments. I have a very sensible hairdresser though and in honesty I'm probably as light as I should go now. It's more a Jennifer Aniston head of highlights, but I can see how it could go quickly wrong with someone ending up with far too much bleach . It seems the trick is to go for a base of more of an almost caramac ( the chocolate bar) colour, with lots of lovely light blonde highlights on top. I hadn't realised how aging darker hair could be. It's shocking isn't it xxx
Dark brown dyed hair looking brassy after a few shampoos. ALL white underneath. Roots start coming in after two weeks. When I try to go lighter, it gets brassy looking, and pulls red. UGH! Do I let the white underneath grow out naturally, as in cold turkey?? 😩
Very enjoyable and thought-provoking video. I am definitely finding that pastels make me look washed out as I get older. On which subject, you look wonderful in that red jumper! I believe red is “trending” this year so I think I’ll treat myself!
I wear a single graduated small caliber pearl necklace. That is very good quality mostly for sentimental reasons and because it’s classical style, which I like.
Love this and agree with your thoughts on some of these clothes. Like you I wouldn't be seen in them either. I shop where young women do and always get what suits me. Don't be shy to go in and have a look.
I undestand why you don't wear pastells. You are not the type for them. Not your Haar, and not your skincolor. I am 61 now, and all over the years I got a lot of compliments while wearing pastells. Even now. Thats cause I am a woman that can wear pastells, corse it makes my looking realy good. I have faire hair, and an other teint than you have. And so many beautyfull older women can wear pastells and look very good and younger.
@@beautybydezI agree with the shorts. I live in Australia where it gets very hot. I wear the short linen shorts from Uniqlo I am 67. I also prefer the short linen dresses not long or tent shapeless. I do disagree with colour as I am blonde and look good in pastel colours. Baby blue baby pink and my favourite to wear is white. I find it brightens me up and is especially needed in the heat .
Hi Dez! So enjoyed this! Maybe it’s just my perspective, but I feel like “older” women nowadays look so much more youthful than our grandmothers of the same age. I have to say that some of those clothes you found made me laugh out loud! I’m happy to say I don’t know anyone who is wearing those frocks! lol! Hope you have a great rest of your weekend. Oh and I love that red on you!!❤️
Thanks so much Tina! TBH I dont know anyone who wears those clothes either - was discussing this with a friend yesterday - but I guess they must have a market somewhere. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend too - we're lucky to have another day off tomorrow for what we call August Bank Holiday ❤️
Im 73 and I bought this summer an animal print long skirt of a mix of several shades and wear with a plain red or black top with chain straps and ive been complimented on how glamorous I look, of course wearing makeup really helps, seen the 10 yrs younger programme before and after. When i'm given compliments I simply say anyone can do it. Its our choice and I agree with all that was said in the video. Oh and my soon to be 93 yr old mum still wears a little foundation , blusher and lipstick, wears nice clothes but not to young looking and well chosen earrings and necklaces.
Thanks for your inspirational video. Here in Germany if you passed a certain age and wear beige, you're immediatly classified as old. So pastels like blue and pink still look fab on me because I am a scandi looking tall woman, but beige became a taboo for me.
Thank you! I can imagine being fair that blue and pink pastels would look gorgeous on you - it has a lot to do with the garment itself rather than the colour, I guess ❤️
I love pastel. It softens my resting wiitch face.😁 My closet is stuffed with clothes, I only wear pjs most of the time or joggers. I had a reduction , bras hurt. I have terrible scar tissue because of that being done. First time here.
Thank you Dez for showing us what NOT to wear. Great examples. I was looking forward to an example or two of what TO wear. Show us a skirt, a dress, a top after showing us the frumpy and outdated stuff.
My number one rule is not shopping in stores that cater to mature women. I'm small and can fit most of the same looks that young women wear, so I buy them! And I agree that large prints look matronly. My closet is almost completely solids, except for a few stripes.
I love buttoned A-line skirts! Super comfy and easy to style with a tight crop top and belt to highlight the waistline. The vertical line of the buttons is perfect for petite women, plus the length is flattering as it emphasizes the ankles. I think it looks feminine. I'm 42.
I love long A-line skirts, I live in them. I am petite in build, and I find them flattering, feminine, comfortable and elegant. I’m coming up for 50. Oh and they are also modest! I’m so pleased someone else likes to wear them too!
Frankly at our age I think we should wear whatever makes us happy.
She stated that initially
@@mphawkinsmspridg6748yes she did ❤
If I feel good in what I'm wearing ... I may wear what she said was out!!! I love bright, vivid colors ...some bright prints .... California/Hawaii style, as I live in S. California. Just like Florida ... weather and location make us gravitate towards comfy styles. I like my classic pieces... but clothes make me feel better, regardless of what I may appear to others. I don't care what other people think... but I also enjoyed this video!!! Thank you from a California Gramma ❤
Your soo right wear what your happy with correct x
@@kkat54 amen.
Can’t agree with you about the pearls. I love to wear mine with a biker jacket and DMs. And yes, I am over 60.
Jill, thank you - that sounds like a brilliant way to style pearls - I'm going to give that a go!
That sounds really fashionable and edgy, bet you look great ❤❤
I also love my single strand Pearl's.
I’m not giving up my beautiful single strandof pearls to younger women. Also, I think the woman with the multiple strands looks….old.
I gave my pearls to my daughter, who wears them all the time and looks great. I think they would look better on you, Dez, if you weren’t putting them on over the crew-neck top. An open neckline with the multiple strands would look amazing!
I am a young man, and this video caught my eye because my mother is concerned with her fashion. If anyone is interested, here is my perspective:
nothing makes an older woman look more youthful than what makes her look *strong*, and nothing makes her look older than what makes her look overly *delicate*.
We all become increasingly delicate and fragile as we age, and old-fashioned images of women in all cultures look like they might keel over at any point, with their tiny feet, tiny lips, and awkward skirts. Don't chase this vibe! Those who make the opposite statement, who dress to look confident and practical rather than classy and ornate, suddenly ditch decades from their look. Nothing screams "granny" to me like rhinestones, pointy shoes, square gemstone earrings, or thin muslin. What do they have in common? Bling and daintiness.
So please, don't be afraid to be a bit more punk, a bit more of a rockstar, metal, or goth, if only in the way those styles feel street-inspired, practical and spontaneous. Over 40, an evening gown, chic princess style will consistently betray you to look like Cruella DeVil. Don't be afraid to look dynamic and active instead, because that is the definition of youth!
That is how I see it as a guy in my 20s, who wishes people like my mum had more confidence.
Much love, stay yourselves, you got this!
Wow! Yesss! All very true what you are saying 😅thank you really for posting your comment! I wish all ladies here would read it ❤
Thank you so much for such brilliant insight!! Hopefully, it will inspire your mother.
Good advice! Thank you from almost 60.
Surely the same applies to men!
Mmm, I think I would have to disagree about the tiny feet and thin lips, what do you suggest we do if these are our natural features? Wear shoes that are too big or take ourselves off to an aesthetician to have our lips injected with fillers? One is ridiculous the other expensive and not necessarily a good look judging by the exaggerated pouts seen on lots of younger women. Surely it's about making the most of what we have been given and enhancing our good points but retaining our individuality and dressing in a way which we enjoy and gives us confidence as this together with a smile and an awareness of how we hold ourselves and not stooping or slouching will go a long way towards maintaining a more youthful appearance. I don't get your pointed shoes comment either as most older women do not wear them, sadly most have opted for comfort before style by choosing the most hideous of footwear!
I adore wearing pearls, since I was a teenager. My favourite is a two string, with graduated pearls.
Same here, I asked for and received pearls from my parents for my 21st, so did my daughter when she turned 21 [had to wait a few years though as I couldn't find any real pearls I could afford]. I've always loved pearls and have no intentions of stopping wearing them just because I'm now in my 60s.
@@ciaomuffet I'd love to see them & I'm happy for you, bet u look great!
I like the pearls, the single, maybe double strand. Anymore than that looks gaudy. I love the look of the in the older photo with the lady with the single strand of pearls. She looked a lot younger and sophisticated with just the single strand compared to the ladies who had tons of bling. Pearls are just classy!!
Me too.
I am 96, growing older with grace and confidence, NATURE dictates
Lovely!❤
I love that you still care about your appearance. My great grandmother was just the same. She was fabulous and I'm sure you are too!
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96 kisses for you, well done ☘️💚
@@mariegier6018 Life expectancy statistics will skyrocket in no time at all if people had your kind of attitude!
I think the number one mistake older women make is getting fillers, botox, and lip enhancements. It does not make them look younger; it just makes them look weird.
I couldn't agree with you more! I'm 57 and I'll never have any of that stuff done because like you said, it doesn't look youthful it just looks really weird.
I would say this lady has filler under her eyes, it makes the lower eyelid look straight across instead of curved. Apologies if l'm wrong
And the presenter is a classic example of this. 🙄
@@charliegirl3056 probably had eye lift, lots of filler and a facelift.
only if its done properly but a skilled technician
Why is getting old always negative? It's not like you can get away from it unless you just die young. We should embrace our age!
Getting old is not always negative - in fact I wish my mum had been able to age.
Not a negative but old can look modern & great!
@beautybydez Same here. My mother was 46 when she died.
Not everyone gets the privilege to get old. So embrace it abd wear what your comfortable in.
@@kimbarlow4876 yes!!! smarter & better is the goal and we've made it! I would never go back, not one year.
No, pearls, wrinkles, comfortable shoes & cloths are all signs of self confidence and aging gracefully. Wear what you like, smile, exercise, enjoy life and grow out of putting energy into thinking about what other people think about you.
Comfortable shoes make you feel happy,which shows on your face.
Wear what you want & what you comfortable with!
I’m 71 and adore cat’s eye glasses. I have so many colours and animal print ( sunglasses and ordinary glasses ) and won’t be stopping anytime soon 😊
And neither should you ❤️
Sorry ,it is to late looks like a TENAGER 🤢🤦🏻♀️🤦🏾♂️
I think that fashion "quirks" like fun glasses are a fun expression of your personality and, if combines with flattering, current clothing, bring a smile to my face.
One of the glasses suggestions she showed in the video was a soft cat eye style. I don't think anyone is suggesting you don't wear cat eye, just be aware of the softening of your features and wear something that compliments that.
@@beautybydezSo what’s the point of your channel?
I have a large bust and absolutely agree with you about a good, well fitting bra. Some years ago I went to a well known bra outlet and had my bra fitted professionally, I found out the bras I were wearing were actually far too big! What a difference that made to my posture and my clothes.
It really does!
Such fun and lightness in your presentation. Thank you.
With my daughter’s encouragement I did the same. I couldn’t believe the difference and felt I had the shape of my youth back.
You look so pretty with bangs!
Pearls are always a great idea! I have collected so many strands. Don't make me feel guilty for enjoying my pearls.
As if I would ❤️
Enjoy your pearls, they are classics.
I agree with all your advice. I'm 85 and my wardrobe is,maybe too young, but I love fashion and people are always complimenting me on how I dress. Thanks, I so enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much!
You sound like me, I'm 73 and my wardrobe is on the younger side but like you always getting complimented on how I dress.
I totally agree! Me too!
I just bought a gorgeous tropical print dress and love it! I am 78 and told I look 50.
In FLORIDA, love tropical prints!
Good for you😊
Well that says it all being told you look 28 yrs younger, you must be doing something right, good on you too. I'm 73 and hope like you when im 78 hope ill be told I only look 50!
I love my a-line Hawaiian sun dresses and hope to be wearing them into my 90s.
Sge is just giving her opinion, it's not personal.
I love pearls. They brighten your face.
Pearls are elegant and are very popular,especially with young women.
Hello! I love your advice I'm 63 years young. It's always good to learn to age with grace. Thank you so much 😊❤
Hi,i'm 66 and wouldn't be seen dead in any of your 10 fashion mistakes.I love clothes,but not trends.I enjoy classic styles
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I used to flick through these leaflets and catalogues with clothes for older people. In the name of goodness,does anyone actually wear this stuff?? I used to tell my friends I was going to grow old disgracefully, and I more or less do. The clothes shown for men are no better. All elastic waists, Argyll pattern sweaters and beige moccasins or Brown lace up shoes. There needs to be some new designers. 😀
I don't wear pastels because they wash me out, I like brighter jewel tones ❤
Ditto!
I’m for primary colors…pastels are elderly……
Yes, winter complexions really suit jewel tones. That is me
Agree
@@minnie5301I also wear jewel-tone colors. A lot of influencers tell older women to wear neutral colors like taupe or gray. Never!
I have to disagree with many of your points simply because I’m 59 and wear many of the items you say not to. I get compliments on my appearance on the daily. The advice I’d give is 1. Make sure items fit well and give you some shape. Good undergarments are worth it. 2. Be choosy about color. Some look good in pastels and others not so much. 3. Less is more. Take your time shopping. It’s better to have a few pieces that you wear frequently because you look and feel fabulous in them than a bunch of so-so pieces.
Getting compliments only shows you probably look older, and people try to make your day...
I am a sociologist, and I read comments to use in my work
@@localguide6569 lol. OK
Cold shoulder tops should be number 11!
Oh good point - happy to say I've never owned one!
Never owned one ☝️ thank goodness
I think that depends on how toned shoulders and arms are
"YEP" 👍 🤗
I never thought they were for me but they definitely are aging in my opinion.
In Texas, Pearls and cowboy boots go with everything!!!
Lol
I love pearls they are so classy
What? You’re nearly 70?!
You’re looking fab and thank you for the tips!😊
Aww thanks ❤️
Well, she’s had a lot of “work”. Her upper lip is frozen by Botox !
OMG who hasn’t had any work on their face done! I don’t think it’s over done.( you should be empowering women of a certain age instead of giving shady quite mean comment.) and who cares! I don’t think she would deny it if someone were to ask her.
You're beautiful!@@beautybydez
Pearls are fabulous - especially real or cultured pearls with a warm tone. It is how you wear them that counts - with bold styling and confidence. In the 1970s a very posh male friend commented on my wearing pearls at breakfast whilst staying at a hotel. I felt I had unintentionally made a faux pas - now, in my 70s I wear my beautiful, short, single strand Pearl Wedding Anniversary gift whenever I like with whatever I like. Agree about the good bra and I love bright colour but occasionally wear a delicate shell pink - inspired by Jane Fonda who always looks fabulous.
I am in my 60’s and I always love wearing pearls. I love the clean fresh feeling I get. Anyways thank you for your advice.
Couldn’t agree more about hideous big prints - scream frumpy, middle age 😅
Yeah, but it is a generalisation to say they shouldn’t be worn. My friend is 6 ft tall and strapping. She carries off large, colourful prints perfectly. Small patterns make her look about 99. She always looks enviably stylish.
Disagree that leopard prints are fashionable. They’ve definitely gone out of fashion in the U.S. anyway. But everyone should wear what they enjoy.
@@Maisiewuppp I quite agree. I’m tall (though not 6ft) and nearly 80, but I adore my summer dress with big sunflowers in subtle colours, and a long skirt with a large blue paisley-like print. The right colour combinations for the print is key to it looking good rather than garish. And the print itself is important. Some paisleys are ghastly!! I’ve always hated leopard prints and mimsy little flower prints. Also good posture is essential to avoid looking old!
Depends on the print and what you consider hideous.
@@MaisiewupppYou generally have to be tall to look good in big prints, even if you're young.
For the first time I found a video from this category ("what to wear when older") entertaining, even fun to watch.
I think that everyone has unique skin tones and body shapes and look good in different colors and styles. I was blessed with a mother who had wonderful taste and a unique style. She taught myself and my sister from a very young age to understand this. We all three had different skin tones and bodies. Bless her ! I am 70 and know what looks good on ME 😊❤
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I agree on most. Pearls look nice with something edgy looking, leather trousers and a blouse with the collar up and a waist coat or Bardot over top or bustier. I have one pair of mid length linen shorts for holidays- but they are more practical than stylish though not too bad.
Thanks Zena - yes I think I might try the pearls with an edgier look - I don't currently have a leather jacket but I'm coveting one, so that might work!
It’s what you are wearing when you rock the pearls. If you’re wearing a stiff brocade dress and your short hair curled and sprayed- well, that’s the old lady look.
LOL!
Pastels are generally the only colors that really look decent on me
Me too depends on your colouring and what the clothing is
I've had "Color me beautiful" analysis and I'm a summer - pastels are some of my best colors. I will never stop wearing them no matter how long I live.
I will never understand the women who watch these videos just to comment that they wear whatever they want and don’t want advice. Why watch then? You do you.
LOL!
Free Speech 😂😂😂😂😂😂
What's wrong with big prints ?
It's People's choice , so far this video is just a middle age moaning very negative 😊 moaning is very ageing 😂😂😂😂is
I wear what I want but advice is always good but depends on who's giving it. I agree with the comments and advice suggested in the video.
I like to watch such videos, though I always forget good advises so I try to wear what suits me 😊
Hi Dez! Great video, I subbed. (I'm 69.) I own several meaningful strands of pearls. My grandmother's, my mother's, my mother-in-law's, and my own, given to me as a Christmas gift. I wear them all with pride, because each has both family and astrological meaning for me. I wear then in many different ways, with different types of outfits. They vary from white to cream to pink. As well, one of my all-time favorite musicians, Bonnie Raitt, covered a song, "Nobody's Girl", which describes a woman who is "as fragile as a string of pearls", and this has multilayered meaning for me going back 35 years now. Clearly, I'm a pearl girl!!
Awww thanks so much! I’ve not heard the Bonnie song- I’m going to look it up. My mum’s pearls do mean a great deal to me - I think they were my great-grandmother’s originally ❤️
@@beautybydez Thank you! It's a beautiful simple song. At one point, the story of my life. Thank goodness I made it through to something far better!
It makes me happy to look pretty and youthful. Nothing wrong with that! Many of these tips would equally apply to people in their twenties.
Good point!
I'm 68 and have found over the years that the choice of clothing I like to wear has been gradually disappearing.
I'm in Australia and alot of clothing stores cater for the younger and slimmer generations, virtually nothing for my age that I would like to wear 😔 great advice 👍 😃
Thank you! And I know what you mean - it can be tricky!
Yes I find that too, I’m from Perth
Believe it or not, in thrift stores and charity shops ( think you call them Op shops in Australia) I find so much clothes of good quality and age appropriate ( over 60). Maybe you can give it a try? Greetings from Germany 😊
@susannegiesen2114 I've heard about that from friends , so I'll check it out, thanks for the information 😊
I love my opera pearls. Wear real pearls not the fake ones!!!!
What if you can’t afford them.
Dress according to YOUR taste and preference, not what others try to dictate.
Gee thanks Captain
I couldn't agree more.
I agree with your comments. This video is lovely. Could you ever do a video on women who are busty, short wasted and what to wear. Also, who makes the bra and tank top shown? Thank you so much. Keep up the brilliant work. ❤
There is no "fits all" ruling when it comes to age, size or personal taste. Practical styling is usually the safest, like dressing for what you are doing on the day or taking into account the weather. I think thinking of what to where as I have got older is more complicated. None of us want to look dowdy but we don't want to be OTT either. I tend to go for smart casual but am not a trend setter.
"wear" rather!
I'm so glad I am still my own individual self.
And will dress just the way it suits my happy little self!
I am old enough to have found that regardless of what I wear, there is always those who think it looks too 'old' or 'frumpy', or whatever else they think wrong with it.
It's all in another 's opinion.
And I don't have to bow down to pleasing another person's opinion.
Indeed!
That's why it's an opinion and not a "you must*.
@@Cekatu that's true.
I think when I see these type of videos it's easy to automatically feel like anybody who wears the garments that are given as no no's are being viewed as looking old or frumpy... I mean that's what the title says. Don't look old. So it's insinuating that I will look old if I wear such and such. It's so easy in our society today for people to try to bend to everyone's opinion. I mean everyone wants to 'look good'.
Really, I wouldn't have to watch them, but at times I want to see if there's something useful that I could apply to myself. I haven't really found that to be so up to this point. Curiosity got the best of me when I came across this video, unfortunately.
I wholeheartedly agree. I looked carefully at my young cashier at a clothing shop today. She actually had a big stomach, but wore tight clothes and wasn't ashamed to show it. We older women try to hide our tummies with shapeless clothes which makes us look so much older.
Sure, but men will judge you for your big stomach...
@@jzwalz51robin45 Do you mean all those men with beer bellies?
@@Cekatu True, but those men are not delusional about how they look.
I am not sure i would take fashion inspo from my big bellied, too tight wearing clothes cashier.
@@BelAge Now THAT is a valid point.
Sorry but I disagree with a lot of your points.You are wrong to make sweeping statements about pastels. You dont look good in pastels because your skin tone doesnt suit it!! Youve got yellow based undertones whereas Ive got a blue based undertone. People need to understand what group they are in: Summer, Spring, Winter or Autumn. Im a Summer colour group and suit Summer pastels, certainly not yellow based colours that make me look jaundiced! I suit silver jewellery, lovely pastels close to the face and usually a nuetral bottom like navy. It all depends on how you pair pastels too with a nuetral in the same seasonal colour group.. and of course an overload of pastels looks ageing, so you dont do it! Its the same as looking good in a yellow based colour like orange, and wearing orange in the top and tangerine in the bottom. You just dont do it.
Also, a few long strands of modern costume jewellery Chanel pearls, maybe with the double c logo and Camellia flower enamel charms attached look amazingly sophisticated for both older and younger women. Some of these necklaces have cream and black pearls on the necklaces too. They look like the photos you showed of the young models with long modern necklaces, except theyve got pearls instead of beads, or mixed pearls and beads. You should research Karl Largerfeld Chanel modern suits and modern jewellery to get an idea. He designed chic, modern fresh sophisticated and fun Chanel that bears no resemblance to the 1940s and 50s dated pearl necklace outfit combinations.
And patterns do suit people. It all depends on both your body shape (apple, pear, straight etc) as well as weight (light, medium or large boned). A bigger lady is going to look awful in small prints that you suggest.
Also that a line skirt looks awesome on taller women, think a modern winter country Ralph Lauren look... long boots.. preppy top.. the very best shape to skim over lower problem areas, so comfy and utterly sophisticated and gorgeous. Think Ralph Lauren advertising campaigns around 2014..
As a very fair red head of a certain age, your words very much resonate with me. A soft pastel close to my face seems most flattering as an older woman, where neutrals or brights do nothing for me. I As you said, it doesn't mean I would wear head to toe in a pastel, but definitely I would choose it for fabric close to my face...Great comment. I also have a blue based undertone and silver seems far more suited for me in jewelry than gold tones. Nonetheless, I found this vdeo interesting and making good points too.
I am a very fair light summer and pastels suit me. It won't suit her though like you said. The colorless greige is horrible on me. I think she made a mistake about the oversize clothing. It did not come after the pandemic but before. lol. The tight clothing was in fashion like about 17 years ago. And I love skirts/dresses since I was a teen, so I don't understand what she has against skirts. If anything she should be saying that leggings or tight pants look horrible.
Get your own channel😮
I love floral patterns. I don't like stripes, so unflattering!
Pastels can be flattering on the right coloring and if the silhouette is modern; logos are not something I would recommend at any age but that’s just my personal taste.
I love my pearls
Me too
Me too. I inherited good ones from Mum and I wear them with pride.
I wear my pearls very carefully, to stay on the elegant ground. It depends on the whole styling. I wear them mostly with white or beige outfits not to pop out too much.
I am wearing peals every day, even with jeans and merino sweater as an art and design teacher.
I've earned very wrinkle, grey hair, and chin hair. I'm not going back because I'm comfortable with whom i am. Be yourself and don't worry about others think about you.
I think you haven't taken into account people's complexions or hair colour some more senior women look better in pastels but I agree on the frumpy clothes. As a 60 year old with friends of all ages up to the 90's I genuinely don't see any in that type of clothing . Years ago women of a certain age had the short hairstyle , blue rinse , twinsets and skirts but not now ! We are a generation that are retiring later , travelling more , attending festivals , pop concerts etc . Indeed are more active (health permitting) so I say ignore the so called experts on what to wear . They get money out of your views /cash from promoting items etc. Just spend time with family and friends and enjoy life. Noone cares what you wear just wear a smile and socialise
I love wearing pearls! Some of my favorites are the freshwater ones in a multi strand twisted. They brighten my face up especially if I am wearing black. Kenneth J Lane makes gorgeous ones!
Whatever you wear, your face shows your age anyway. I personally prefer wearing what I am comfortable in.
I can see your point about the traditional strand of pearls, but I really do think fresh water pearls are a great alternative, can look modern, and can be worn during the daytime.
Once I reached a certain age, I found there was nothing in the stores that I could buy that didn't make me feel even older.
I think pearls are classic and timeless. I liked the middle picture best .
I do enjoy a long denim skirt - a bit a-line so that it is easy to move in. A good alternative to jeans.
I agree with most of your point, except for the fact that I love long A-line skirts and I do wear them!
Me too , My latest is an animal print and full of different colours so can wear a lot of plain tops with it.
a line skirts are not bad in plain colour one colour vibrant colour. The high waisted. A line skirts too
Totally agree with you. I m 56 and I love summer dresses but cannot stand patterns and florals.I think footware is important, the wrong shoes can be very aging.. I love to see stylish older women they are inspirational.
Absolutely agree re footwear - it's vital! That's why I had to give up my Mary Janes - I so old in them!
You made me smile all the way through! I've turned 60 and you are spot on the things you say. Waterfall cardigans - chucked one away yesterday. Brilliant; I will make sure I follow you!
Aww thanks so much Kate!
The first skirt with a little black, or hot pink t-shirt and black (short) boots could be cute.
What is actually wrong with looking old 😮 Us octogenarians should be proud we made it this far. Plus why be concerned what others think, our way got us to here.😊
Nothing wrong with it at all - if that's your choice. This video was about how older women need not conform to what is expected of them, that is all.
Pastels work well on me always. The mauve colors were my last wedding attired and looked fabulous. Depends on your eye color and skin tones. Highlighted blonde…❤
Pearls...yes.
But not white ever!
I turned to Tahitian colors..peacock blue..
Black or steel gray.
Looks smashing!
Gold pearls from Indonesia are stunning,looks as good as any gold chain.
Haa...twin sets! My Mum knitted me two sets, but then I was 20 (70 now), I loved them !!
Oh wow, how lovely! M&S used to specialise in them -I had a few 😊
I love twin sets. It just depends on how you combine them with other items. They are CLASSIC, particularly cashmere. I’m not giving up beautiful pearls either. They are beautiful against the face, particularly when wearing darker colors. My mother was absolutely beautiful at every age and always chose sophisticated, well tailored clothing. Nothing trendy for her and people were usually bowled over every time they saw her.
Me too..I disagree about the pearls. I find too that pearls are classy at any age
Have you noticed men wearing pearl now
It really is up to individual what they like wearing what they feel comfortable in, regardless of whats in fashion or how old you are. Im in late 60s love wearing jeans styles from 60s up to 80s. Never had botox fillers plastic surgery in plants. I feel comfortable in my skin wrinkles and all. What looks very un natural is older women is a face that cant even show smile lines re fillers botox etc.
I look great in baby blue and lilac so I will continue to wear this colors
My pearls are the only things I have from my grandmother. If~when I wear them it for the reassurance they offer me I don’t care about anyone else. The rest of your styling has been REALLY helpful. Makes me realize I’ve been headed down “Drab Lane!”
Oh thank you so much! And so much good advice in the comments, particularly on pearls and how to wear them - which I am going to take!
I am 72. I finally bought pearls on a cruise. Huge, huge ones. Not graduated, all same size. Everyone said I look funky. Length of pearls 45cm. Off white colour, not cream. Natural freshwater. Best buy.
Pearls come in all shapes.Barogue,long and crinkly look stunning and come in many natural colours,blue pink,gold are beautiful near your face,with a glow effect,modern and elegant.Young people love them too.
As a very fair blonde gently going grey, pastels and greys look nice. Pearls complement my skin! Your lovely bright red top would look crazy on me!
I adore pearls.
I do agree with a lot of what you said. One that I don't agree is about wearing pink. I find as I get older that pink especially light pink looks really good with my skin color and I often get compliments. Navy is another color that looks good with my complexion.
Thank you! Re pink, I wonder if paler complexions suit it better than mine - I do tend to be a bit dogmatic sometimes 😁. Love navy, though.
Thank you! I *finally* parted with my beloved waterfall cardigans at the end of last winter. I do not miss them. It's not easy to find flattering, warm sweaters, and I've had better luck buying blazers and jackets that are shorter and nipped in at the waist and I feel more feminine, dressed and modern in them. I'm retired so I ditched my work wardrobe and in summer I run around in those sort of golf skort things with a polo shirt with a deep placket (cleavage!) or above the knee knit pencil skirts with a fitted shirt - flat sandals (NEVER Birkenstocks!) or white sneakers. I have terrible balance so no heels. I don't want to look like I'm trying to look young because I'm not (young or trying to look that way). But as long as I have a nice figure I want to compliment it - it's been hard won! And I am appalled at some of the stuff that women my age (73) wear.
You sound like you know your style and what suits you - that's key to getting dressed and feeling great - and you have a waist, I am well jeal ❤️
I disagree about shorts. I live in Northern California and it gets extremely hot in the summer. I wear bermuda or capri styles that are slim, not baggy. BTW, I’m 66.
Lovely to get reminder tips and opinions as we get older. Our routines are mostly lovely now, and become second nature as we enjoy the most relaxing time in our lives. Hearing your refreshing reminders on our clothes choices wake us up to take a critical look at how we project ourselves. Just because we are comfortable and happyish enough at our ages, shouldn't mean we've lost our enquiry and wonderment trying new things. I really enjoyed your video and the great comparison pictures. Your hair and make-up are so very pretty. Thank you❤
Thank you so much, that's so kind of you!
I love how European women dress. Less is more elegant, without looking weak and old. You never see a French woman in large florals. In a previous video, you touched on the “uniform” very masculine short hair. It seems the go to hair cut in the UK after the age of 50. These women stick out like a sore thumb when they visit European countries.
I am 62 years young, and I never follow fashion that’s on trend, opting for simple lines to suit my petite frame. My hair is in a bob, and yes, I tint my hair. Like you, I’m not ready to go gray, yet. However, I am a great believer in dress for yourself, and what makes you feel comfortable. I love wearing pearls, as does my 25 year old daughter. I have however toned down my make up, and I’m still learning and getting tips from RUclipsrs such as yourself.
Btw, your mother was a real beauty!
Thanks so much!
Agree with all of this. I think a string of pearls is ok when layered with some gold jewellery. Pearls are back.
Loved your video! Perhaps layering pearls with current gold necklaces is the way to make them look modern?
That’s a great idea - thanks!
I loved my string of pearls with a crisp white blouse. Now that I have white hair, it is just too much white. I'm still working on how to wear them.
Soft navy blue, or dark emerald green would look amazing. Go dark colour shirt.
Yes, I like strong colours, but I also love prints, but ice colours also suit me. You have to find out what suits you, not what age you are.
You nailed it at every point. Excellent video! I think we owe it to younger women to look our best, which means not dressing in old-fashioned-however-comfortable clothing. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I looked up to older fashionable women; they made me feel less afraid of aging. I sitll remember cutting out pictures of Jackie O. and Maurice Templeton and thinking...I am going to dress fashionable like that when I am in my 50+s. And now, I make the effort to do just that. Videos like this help and inspire!
Thank you so much!
I loved your video! This very morning, I told a friend that I don't mind being 70--I've learned a lot and wouldn't want to go back. But I don't want to *look* seventy! 😂 So I concur with many of your design points...how to look younger by not looking older!
I'm also an artist (designing and building custom stained glass windows)--so if I do wear a print, it will be an eye-catcher: glorious! Unless it's glen plaid trousers.😉
I've always been small in stature, making up for my size by my personality.
Before custom windows, I did custom sewing. Now I'm ready to turn my fabric stash into a nice wardrobe. I'm sure I will learn something from you that will help. And thanks!
Oh thank you so much! Sewing is a wonderful skill ❤️ and I hope I can!
Can you do a video about how your hair looks so shiny and youthful. What’s your technique? How do you deal with grey roots coming through? I would love to do mine the same colour with highlights but the frequency of fixing regrowth is a put off. I’m in my 70s.
Yep dying re growth of roots every flipping 4 weeks but I just cat stand that white gremlin look and im 73 now, doubt ill ever be able to break the habit.
I have always dressed in fashion that helps slim my hips and legs, never wear anything overly loose or baggy, and I usually wear black dress pants and a fashionable top with black and teal. I've never particularly liked pearls, although I do have a pair of pearl earrings which I'll wear on occasion. I don't like necklaces as they bother the skin on my neck. I just find it annoying. However, I do love to wear jewelery that complements my clothes, sort of either matching the color or contrasting completely. I've never liked large prints and patterns, and they were very dominant when I was younger. I refuse to wear them. People always tell me I look young for my age. I guess knowing how to dress to showcase my good points is worth it then. I love your video, and I'm happy to see that I've been doing all the right things. And yes, I've always dressed to make myself feel good and so that I'm happy in what I've got on. ❤❤❤ By the way, I'm 74.
Thank you so much!
At the end of the day YOU do YOU and be happy 😊
When buying a longer skirt….look for seams. Many seams not just those two side ones. Lengthens and slims the silhouette. Learned that from my grandmother’s sewing magazine dated 1934. I wear my longer skirts with my Frye Harness boots.
@@marylhere agree about the many seams, def gives a better look on me
Hi Dez. Yes these things sadly do happen . I have gone much lighter in my hair colour. I spent most of my late twenties till I was 40, with lovely blonde highlights. I have hazel/green eyes so although my natural hair colour is mid brown I could easily go lighter. Over the past 18 months I have gone lighter, starting with balayage. Buy was fed up as my roots always needed touching up and this then lessened the lighter balayage tones . I now have a full head of a mix of caramel and light blonde highlights and I can't ever imagine going back to my mid brown hair. I can say its one of the best things I have ever done. My hair is quite long but I look after it well. I do feel older women can get away with it if they look after it. Great tips mentioned in this video ❤
Thanks so much -sounds like we have similar colouring. I am glad to have finally ditched the dark hair - I do my own roots at the moment, but noticed in a changing room the other day that I'd left a long strand of grey at the back - but actually it didn't really matter as my hair is so much lighter now!
@@beautybydezI have to get mine redone every eight weeks. Its an investment time wise and I have gone lighter throughout appointments. I have a very sensible hairdresser though and in honesty I'm probably as light as I should go now. It's more a Jennifer Aniston head of highlights, but I can see how it could go quickly wrong with someone ending up with far too much bleach . It seems the trick is to go for a base of more of an almost caramac ( the chocolate bar) colour, with lots of lovely light blonde highlights on top. I hadn't realised how aging darker hair could be. It's shocking isn't it xxx
Dark brown dyed hair looking brassy after a few shampoos. ALL white underneath. Roots start coming in after two weeks. When I try to go lighter, it gets brassy looking, and pulls red. UGH! Do I let the white underneath grow out naturally, as in cold turkey?? 😩
@@roseyc.5846a nice blue or purple shampoo would probably tone it all nicely together and take the brass out ❤
I love my pearls and earings ...pearls ever go out fashion
I think your mother is beautiful. Her hairstyle puts the focus up to her eyes and puts all her features to the best light. .
THANK YOU. I LOVE pearls. There ELEGANT AND TIMELESS! MY MOST HUMBLE OPINION.
Thank You! I was just struggling about the length of the shorts. Now I know the important thing is to feel comfortably and good looking ❤.
Tailored clothing is my number one tip for making your look perfect...and knowing portions!
Very enjoyable and thought-provoking video. I am definitely finding that pastels make me look washed out as I get older. On which subject, you look wonderful in that red jumper! I believe red is “trending” this year so I think I’ll treat myself!
Thanks so much Sonia! And you certainly should!
I wear a single graduated small caliber pearl necklace. That is very good quality mostly for sentimental reasons and because it’s classical style, which I like.
Love this and agree with your thoughts on some of these clothes. Like you I wouldn't be seen in them either. I shop where young women do and always get what suits me. Don't be shy to go in and have a look.
Thank you and well said!
I've made a two-strand necklace of crystal, glass beads with pearls interspersed and I love it.
I undestand why you don't wear pastells. You are not the type for them. Not your Haar, and not your skincolor. I am 61 now, and all over the years I got a lot of compliments while wearing pastells. Even now. Thats cause I am a woman that can wear pastells, corse it makes my looking realy good. I have faire hair, and an other teint than you have. And so many beautyfull older women can wear pastells and look very good and younger.
You're right, I am the wrong colour for them.
@@beautybydezI agree with the shorts. I live in Australia where it gets very hot. I wear the short linen shorts from Uniqlo I am 67. I also prefer the short linen dresses not long or tent shapeless. I do disagree with colour as I am blonde and look good in pastel colours. Baby blue baby pink and my favourite to wear is white. I find it brightens me up and is especially needed in the heat .
Grey and silver haired women look best in soft pastel colors ❤
@@edeetudor3677aging
Me too,Dez.
Really enjoyed your video - I wear pearls - they were my grandmothers, and I still wear them often.
Hi Dez! So enjoyed this!
Maybe it’s just my perspective, but I feel like “older” women nowadays look so much more youthful than our grandmothers of the same age.
I have to say that some of those clothes you found made me laugh out loud! I’m happy to say I don’t know anyone who is wearing those frocks! lol!
Hope you have a great rest of your weekend. Oh and I love that red on you!!❤️
Thanks so much Tina! TBH I dont know anyone who wears those clothes either - was discussing this with a friend yesterday - but I guess they must have a market somewhere. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend too - we're lucky to have another day off tomorrow for what we call August Bank Holiday ❤️
Im 73 and I bought this summer an animal print long skirt of a mix of several shades and wear with a plain red or black top with chain straps and ive been complimented on how glamorous I look, of course wearing makeup really helps, seen the 10 yrs younger programme before and after. When i'm given compliments I simply say anyone can do it. Its our choice and I agree with all that was said in the video. Oh and my soon to be 93 yr old mum still wears a little foundation , blusher and lipstick, wears nice clothes but not to young looking and well chosen earrings and necklaces.
Oh gosh yes I used to watch 10 Years Younger - I used to love all those before and afters! And how lovely your mum sounds and how elegant you sound ❤️
@@beautybydez thankyou
I often hear hair stylists saying long hair hanging down the sides of the face can make the over ffties look older.
Thanks for your inspirational video. Here in Germany if you passed a certain age and wear beige, you're immediatly classified as old. So pastels like blue and pink still look fab on me because I am a scandi looking tall woman, but beige became a taboo for me.
Thank you! I can imagine being fair that blue and pink pastels would look gorgeous on you - it has a lot to do with the garment itself rather than the colour, I guess ❤️
I am thin and tall. I love my jeans!!!!
I wear pearls, usually when wearing denim. Contrasting the traditional with the “young”. I think it works well. I am in the 7th decade of my life.
Thank you - I will try that ❤️
I love pastel. It softens my resting wiitch face.😁 My closet is stuffed with clothes, I only wear pjs most of the time or joggers. I had a reduction , bras hurt. I have terrible scar tissue because of that being done. First time here.
You are probably already aware of this, but scar revision surgery might be helpful.
Thank you Dez for showing us what NOT to wear. Great examples. I was looking forward to an example or two of what TO wear. Show us a skirt, a dress, a top after showing us the frumpy and outdated stuff.
Coming soon ❤
My number one rule is not shopping in stores that cater to mature women. I'm small and can fit most of the same looks that young women wear, so I buy them! And I agree that large prints look matronly. My closet is almost completely solids, except for a few stripes.
I love buttoned A-line skirts! Super comfy and easy to style with a tight crop top and belt to highlight the waistline. The vertical line of the buttons is perfect for petite women, plus the length is flattering as it emphasizes the ankles. I think it looks feminine. I'm 42.
I think it's my figure that doesn't suit them - with a round middle they just don't do me any favours 😏
I love long A-line skirts, I live in them. I am petite in build, and I find them flattering, feminine, comfortable and elegant. I’m coming up for 50. Oh and they are also modest! I’m so pleased someone else likes to wear them too!