Firstly,
there are never any hard and fast rules in fashion. When
the most popular look was the big shirt and leggings, or long tops that covered hips and
waist, or kaftans in lustrous fabrics, anyone with a spreading waistline or a bulging
tummy (but slim everywhere else) had little to worry about.
 But now, when the
fashion look is mainly skimpy, narrow and navel-baring, those in laterlife have never had
it so bad.
How about sticking to classics then? Unfortunately, these too are subject to the subtle
changes in current fashion, and though it’s a good rule that you never throw out
anything of quality, it may never quite work again.
The
following guidelines are relative to today’s look, which accounts for guideline
number one:
Choose soft, draping fabrics rather than stiff, crisper
ones. Soft jerseys, silky or crepey fabrics
skim rather than cling and don’t add bulk
For evening wear, floaty chiffon in a dark colour can work
even with bigger sizes. The secret is to have
a plain, long-narrow-sleeved top over a long, slimline skirt perhaps with some beading at
the hem and a narrow matching beaded scarf to wear like a choker at the neck
If you have any fashion problems -
or hints - tell us at fashion@laterlife.com
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