Like Mother, Like Daughter
I’d like to believe that my millennial daughter—Channing in the City—inherited her sense of style from me. As I mature and age gracefully, I must admit that she educates me in style and fashion. Today, I would like to devote this post to how my fashion-forward journalist/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 a formal or fun occasion to attend, I can hear Channing say, “You’re not wearing black, are you?” While wearing all black is safe and easy for anyone to wear, a pop of color adds interest and individuality.
2. No to Matchy-Matchy: In 2010, the term Matchy-Matchy was new to the Oxford English Dictionary. It’s an adjective to describe something or someone 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; no one can look dowdy unless you wear a fabulous high heel.
4. Dress your Body Type: I learned what works for my Pear-Shaped Body Type. A-line dresses and skirts, peplum and V-neck tops, Wide-legged pants, and boot-cut jeans with slight flare help balance out having a curvy bottom.
Image Credit: http://news.dianekennedy.ca
5. Accessorize, accessorize, and accessorize: Accessories are the finishing touches to any outfit, whether it be a statement necklace, scarve (see post), fun hat, gloves, pin, or bag. They 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.