Over 50? What do you wear when your body is changing?
Last week, my mother was venting her frustrations about not feeling good in her clothes because her body has been changing as she’s getting older. She’s over 50 (not telling how much!), and even though I’m not there yet, I have been feeling similar with my own age and how I feel in my clothes.
As we were discussing these new feelings, I was inspired to take her on a surprise shopping spree at Goodwill. It was such a fun time, pulling out all these clothes, filling the shopping cart and then preening for the best finds for her. She tried on clothes for a good half hour, thinking she was helping me (inadvertently she was), and found some fabulous clothes! And then?
We went to the checkout lane where she thought I was going to turn in the clothes to be held for a trend o f the week item and I purchased them for her! How exciting is it to be able to take someone feeling uncomfortable in their new body shape and make them instantly feel pretty, and all for just a little! What I spent on her was what I would if I purchased just a few items brand new! It was so intrinsically satisfying to see her face light up and also know she is getting staple items that she can wear all of the time!
Our best find was a pair of Ann Taylor Skinny Dark Jeans. For $5.00, she looks youthful, firm, and not like she was trying to look younger than her age. And she fits right in with what is in style today.
Her feet need more support and a lot of times (although times are changing) the shoes that give that support are not very attractive. But what did we find? A fabulous pair of eclectic Penny Kenny shoes that will add excitement to any pant outfit! And to top it off, a nice Italian Arienti sleeveless shirt, making a snappy ensemble. Cost new? Probably around $100.00. At Goodwill, though, this cost me $15.00. That’s a good deal, and a happy woman over 50.
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