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Over 50 Style Myths – Busted!
Over 50 VIBRANT CONCEPTS Style Myths
– Busted! BY SAM & JORDI WOODS
Possibly one of our most common client fears is that of “looking like mutton dressed up as lamb”! Believe it or not this actually starts concerning women in their thirties, so imagine how concerned our 50+ clients can be. Let’s begin with a very clear message; “Style does not have a use by date!“ In this article we are addressing 5 very common misconceptions about “age appropriateness” and some do’s and don’ts for our over fifty ladies out there.
Grey hair will age you (false) I have personally blown the lid off this fallacy recently as I have “gone grey” the past 18 months. Proving grey hair won’t age you, but your style and attitude can! So if you are wanting to go natural with your hair colour, trust in Mother Nature and learn how to enhance your true natural beauty with the right clothing, colours, makeup and styling that truly makes you shine.
Pastel colours are more flattering on the complexion (false) Often as women age their skin can become a little sallow (if they are a warm palette) or ruddy (if they are a cool palette) hence some people are led to believe that wearing softer colours makes these pigments less noticeable. FALSE! In fact, if you are what we call a high contrast palette, no matter how old you are you will always need some vibrancy or depth when wearing colours. Just like if you are a deep and muted palette, strong, rich colours are often your best friend!
Long hair is not age appropriate (false)
As long as the length of your hair flatters your face shape, works with your personal style and is in good condition it doesn’t matter how long your hair is in relation to your age. The time when long hair can look out dated and be ageing is when the style is not complimentary to your features and detracts from your overall image.
Trending fashion is only for the youth! (false) Staying updated and modern will not only keep you looking fresh and energised it will help you feel it too! Over–styling and excessive accessorising is a style no–no at any age (unless that is your style, which to be honest is a very small minority). Therefore, to ensure you are being fashionable in a good way try these 3 tips: Only wear the fashion item if it is suitable for your body shape, colour palette and occasion. If you can remember wearing the fashion item or trending look previously (for example in a previous decade), be sure you don’t wear it the same way this time around! Even when a trend reappears it always has a slightly new twist. If you wear the trend the same way you did previously, you risk looking out dated and inappropriate. Don’t have more than 2–3 “fashion focal” points or “style statements” to your entire look. Sticking to this styling number guideline will ensure you don’t look “over done” thus creating a bad distraction to your overall image and risking the dreaded “mutton dressed up as lamb” syndrome.
Shiny makeup is a no–no! (false) In fact, sometimes a touch of highlighter on the cheek bone will give a radiance to your complexion you may not have had in a while. Also, a smear of gloss on the lips will add an instant glow to your smile. For the eyes, a little shimmer powder on the lid or under the brow bone can add a luminosity to the windows of your soul. Just avoid shimmery or glittery products around the crease in the middle of the eye as this can just highlight any heavy upper eyelid or loose skin.
Style does not have a use by date!
To conclude I believe this quote by a lady called Joyce really sums up “Style At Any Age”…“Style is about the right jewellery, the right neckline and the right attitude”!
Let’s hear it for Joyce, she truly has the best style approach.
Have fun “playing dress ups”! Sam & Jordi xx
Understanding styling and fashion is one thing. Having a super natural flair for making everyday people look incredible is another. Once you’ve met Sam & Jordi Woods, it’s hard not to catch their infectious passion for dressing to match your own lifestyle, personality and charisma. Through their consultancy ‘Vibrant Concepts’, Sam & Jordi have transformed the lives of thousands. Let Sam & Jordi show you how to look and feel fabulous everyday at their Style Studio in Erina – learn the art of illusion dressing, colour matching, styling, translating fashion trends and savvy shopping with their unique VC Signature Styling Systems and services that are truly personal and really work! To contact Vibrant Concepts phone 0425 221 676.
