Shoulder-Baring
Ladies, you know the focus of The Age of Grace is mainly about creating awareness so that women baby boomers can age gracefully (and healthy!).
That’s still the case, but today, I want to show that the off-the-shoulder fashion trend can work for women over 50.
At this year’s 2016 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards, Donna Karan received recognition for her five decades of contributions to the fashion industry. When Donna reflected on her most outstanding fashion achievements, she named her Cold Shoulder Dress one of her stand-out designs. How about the above photo of presidential Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in a cutout cold shoulder dress she wore to her first White House State Dinner as First Lady?
In a 2015 AARP article titled “Fashion Lessons From Donna Karan,” the designer, at age 66, insisted that a woman’s shoulders are fabulous fashion assets and suitable for stylish display, no matter if you’re over 50 or 70. The cold-shoulder scoops are Karan’s trademark, making your neck look longer and more elegant. They also distract from any so-called “flaws” below. There is enough said!
I’m not one to jump on every fashion trend, but after seeing the following ladies, I couldn’t help but join the movement. Just who can bear a little shoulder? What about me? Here are the thoughts that ran through my mind:
Do I have great shoulders?
Do I have the appropriate undergarments?
Can I pull off this look since I’m over 50?
I connected with a select group of women on Instagram and from their blogs. I am inspired and fascinated by them. Here are fabulous examples of age-appropriate style for the off-the-shoulder looks:
The Real Golden Girl, Kim, is wearing another shoulder-baring top by Chicwish.
Kim of Frickspicks ↑
The Real Golden Girl Blog
Frickspicks on Instagram
Married to Mr. Frickspicks for 37 years
Stephanie of Haute Grey Fox ↑
Recently launched her blog, Haute Grey Fox
Married to Mr. Haute Grey Fox, her photographer
Elle of The Elle Diaries ↑
Blogger, The Elle Diaries
Jamie of More Than Turquoise ↑
More Than Turquoise Blog
More Turquoise, Instagram
Jamie, one of the 25 finalists for Redbook’s 2016 September Real Women Style Awards Issue
Cynthia of 2Chic Designs ↑
Etsy Store Owner Handbag and Accessory Designer
My BFF
Thank you, ladies, for allowing me to share the fantastic examples of how our age group can rock shoulder-baring tops and dresses.
Have you tried the of-the-moment shoulder-baring trend, if yes, do share? If not, why not?
Have a fabulous week!
Thank you so much for featuring me, especially amongst these fabulous ladies!
Cynthia,
Hi! It was a pleasure to include you in the age-defying bevy of beauties for the shoulder-baring looks. Thank you!
Than you for including me with these fabulous ladies. You should know, however, that I was 1 of 25 finalists to be on the cover of Redbook Magazine but (to date) I have not heard anything from them.
Jamie,
Hi! It was my pleasure to share your age-defying style with my readers. I plan to include you in a Shoulder-Baring “Flipagram” on Instagram tomorrow. I will make the correction about Redbook. However, I do believe you will be included on the September Redbook Cover of Real Women Style Awards.
Great compilation of this trend! Love the shot of Hilary and Glenda, and all of the others. .xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
Elle,
Hello again! Thank you for the opportunity to share your age-defying off-the-shoulder dress. I look forwarding to meeting up with you soon in NYC.
I love the sophistication that you have wearing this look.I I’ve seen you with that bag before and have always admired it. And I really love the picture of Hillary wearing that dress-I had no idea. Do you know that I still have the Time magazine with Hillary on the front cover as “The Woman of the Year”.
Terri,
Hi! It’s always a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words regarding my fit and flare dress. This style works so well for me. As far as cold shoulder Hillary Clinton photo, I would have never believed she would have worn this look but the photo proves otherwise. Your Time magazine with Hillary on the front cover is a nice keepsake.