Of course! And I just finished watching GWTW for at least the 20th time last night. Post corrected.
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The college girls I see, including my own, look fit & healthy. It’s the Hollywood celebrities that are looking emaciated as of late.
I don’t remember hating my arms until one day in my late 40’s-early 50’s where I caught my image in a mirror with my body turned a certain way and declared my arms “fat”. I never wear sleeveless and am currently stressing over finding a wedding guest dress that either covers my arms (but doesn’t look like a winter style) or would look good with a light cardigan. 99.9999% of event dresses are strapless or have thin straps.
I’ve lost weight recently and now my arm skin is flabby. I think one can work on their arms and get them fit to a certain extent, but loose skin is loose skin and isn’t going anywhere without surgery. I’ve even been influenced to try those electronic pulse devices to tighten loose skin - nope.
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I’ll admit to the fact that in some ways I was more content clothing wise when 20lb heavier. (Healthwise I’m happy to have gotten onto the fitness bandwagon. Thanks to those of you who helped encourage that!) Back then I knew I was short/dumpy… was too busy working and mothering to care much about it, just selected clothes that I liked that fit OK. Now that I’m retired, ha I’m still short just not as dumpy. I have more time (and social media tips) to focus on transitioning to new clothes that don’t make me look like I’m still at the old weight.
Fun story (that may belong in another thread, but we cross-pollinate our CC discussions). When I lost the weight, I was surprised my mother said she had not noticed it. Then I realized, ah… she also never noticed I gained weight. (Dad on the other hand lives 2000 miles away, sees me less. At a funeral when in a nice dress he said, “wow - you look great!” Was feeling pretty good until he continued something like “yea, lots better than in a really long, long time”)
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Your post reminds me of someone I follow on Instagram. She (like me) dislikes fitted clothing but impresses making not fitted clothing look nice but not dumpy. She was until recently a size 14 and so that was sort of her focus - clothes that compliment a “larger” body but are not fitted or dumpy. She is about 40 and recently lost a couple of sizes (I think she is taking one of the GLP’s or other pills to lose weight). She is also working out. BUT she continues to dress casual, nice, not fitted, but “young”. I wouldn’t mimic all her outfits - but I think she does a good job of dressing loose, not dumpy!
Her handle: betterwithchardonnay
While I understand I am old enough to be her mother, and she can be a little abrasive, I still find “loose” inspiration from her!
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Something I read not that long ago said to the effect of, it’s not dressing in clothes that a 20-something would wear, it’s about wearing clothes that fit that can help you look younger.
I have/had a lot of shirts and tops from when I weighed 50 lbs more than I do now. Some were meant to be loose-fitting, but I think (esp. looking at old photos) I went with loose would cover up my body and no one will notice my size. Haha, no. They just made me look even bigger. I’ve given the best to my sister, who, because of really bad lymphedema in both arms, has to wear shirts with a lot of room the arms, even though she’s not that big.
I’ve learned that loose and flowy are fine if it’s meant to be that way and to size it properly.
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I think another part to “dressing young” goes beyond clothes. Do you take care of your skin? Choose a hairstyle that is flattering and kept well? Think about your shoes or other accessories? Doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive but clean and with thought!
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Gah! I want to update my wardrobe but I have so much stuff!
After cleaning out my mom’s I’ve been trying to cull all the STUFF I own! It’s overwhelming!
Also most of my summer clothes look the same. Shorts, tees, golf clothes. I have been trying to cull all the clothes that don’t fit, look unflattering or I plain don’t care for. I still have so much!
Now for the things I ordered lol! I received the 2 pair of marine layer pants that I ordered. I’m going to return the brown pair, I have another in similar color. The curved hem isn’t as flattering as I would like. That’s easy.
The blue and white stripe ones, they are really nice. Light, comfortable, I don’t have any thing like them. I have a ton of navy tees to wear with them. I think they would be a nice alternative to shorts.
I also ordered a Frank and Eileen pullover expecting to not like it. I think it’s called the Patrick. It’s so nice! Drapes really well. It’s in a light blue a color that I have. But the sleeves aren’t too tight, the body isn’t too tight, the sleeves aren’t too long. I might keep it in spite of myself! This is what I get for ordering an expensive shirt!
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Thanks for reporting back on the curved hem aspect - that was my biggest concern, so I won’t order those
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I got this blouse today at Walmart on clearance for $13! I was pretty excited!
But can someone please teach me the half tuck v no tuck rules? Am I supposed to wear a belt if I do the half tuck? Especially with white pants - what kind/color of belt??
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Here was my other Walmart find today. Not on clearance, but only $17. I went shopping at the new nearby Anthro store. I tried on several similar tops, and every single one of them was too short/too short-waisted and/or hit my bust line at the wrong spot.
I kinda wish this were a couple of inches shorter, but I think it would likely cost me more than the top Itself to have it hemmed.
(And shout out to @ChoatieMom for demonstrating the easy way to take a non-public selfie! Much easier than editing and coloring out my face).
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Super cute!
French tuck - it looks to me like you tucked too much and you want more fabric around the waist and have it be a bit more blousy in the front.
Belts totally optional.
There are all kinds of videos and images if you search for Tan France.
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I love the Frank and Eileen Patrick top and have a couple of them. I swear, If I didn’t live in Florida I would own one in every color! But there’s only a few months a year I can wear it here.
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When I tuck, I tuck to one side and not the middle - I also as stated above leave the tuck a little bit blousy . I can’t help on the belt because I don’t do belts!
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I’m not great at the tuck, so I’ll leave that to the experts in this thread. But I would totally wear a cognac brown belt with that combo.
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I don’t think so! I love that, and if I felt comfortable wearing a skirt above my knees, I would totally buy that.
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Love. Would buy it if just above the knee (not mini). Where is it from?
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Anthropology.
I don’t need clothes, but I was in the mall to visit the Apple Store. Just had to walk into one clothing store.
Off-topic, but I went to the Apple Store because a new feature has to screen everyone that calls in. I was planning to get rid of this feature.
Very cute dress. And not frilly. Buy it!
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I did, as only one in my size. It’s still in the bag
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