I’d like to believe that my millennial daughter–Channing in the City–inherited her sense of style from me. I have to admit as I continue to mature and age gracefully, she educates me in the area of style and fashion. Today, I would like to devote this post to how, my fashion forward reporter/stylist daughter keeps me young and age appropriate as a maturing Baby Boomer.
Never trying to be a carbon copy of my daughter, I would like to share her style tips that I embraced for myself.
1. Dare to Wear Color: When I have formal or fun occasion to attend, I can hear Channing say, “You’re not wearing black are you?” Wearing all black is safe and easy for anyone to wear, a pop of color adds interest and individuality.
2. Don’t Be Matchy-Matchy: In 2010, the term Matchy-Matchy was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. It’s an adjective used to describe something or someone that is very or excessively color coordinated. It is a term used in fashion blogs to describe an outfit that is too coordinated and consists of too many of the same types of colors,patterns, fabrics accessories, etc. Every lady my age knew one of the rules of fashion was to match your bag to your shoes. My how standards have changed!
3. Skirt Length: Just below the knee flatters all, any longer one can look dowdy unless you’re wearing a fabulous high heel.
4. Dress your Body Type: I learned what works for my Pear Shape Body Type; like A-Line Dresses and Skirts, Peplum and V-NeckTops, Wide-Leg pants and Boot-cut jeans with slight flare help to balance out having a bigger bottom.
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5. Accessorize, accessorize and accessorize: Accessories are the finishing touches to any outfit whether it be a statement necklace, scarves (see post), fun hat, gloves, pin or bag. Accessories are the easiest and most inexpensive way to update your wardrobe or outfit.
Any styling tips you learned that you care to share? Please do tell.