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Looking Good in Later Life 43
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Anyone who has looked after her (or his) appearance over the years has the edge in later life compared to ravers who burned all their candles at both ends.
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Sarah Frankel visits Primark and M&S for autumn fashions
There are 123 Primark stores at present. But now that owners AB Foods have bought Littlewoods, plans to create at least 40 more stores are imminent.
Many Primark items can easily be worn by the over 50s. T shirts, sportswear, trousers, lingerie, sleep wear, socks, shoes, bags, gloves, scarves, hats and other items. At my health club, Primark swimwear is almost uniform as are the track suit bottoms and of course the T shirts.
Short jackets and cardies are the rage
this year and Primark has a lovely short cardi for ?8 with
a roll collar, held together with a brooch. If you don’t like the
brooch you can always use one of your own, sew on a decorative
fastener or leave it open. If you see something, buy it immediately
If you are worried about exploitation
of foreign workers, Primark’s parent company, Associated
British Foods Group, has a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
which includes suppliers’ conditions of employment. Responsibility
rests with Primark, who claim that their low prices are due to
bulk purchasing discounts.
One of my friends only buys clothes from the Per Una range. While many of the Per Una clothes are for the young, there are lots for the young at heart so it’s worth looking at this stylish collection. You never know what you may find.
For my choice in knitwear, the M&S stone or black-coloured, oblong cardi at ?45 could become part of my wardrobe for the next five years at least. So useful indoors and out, it is long, almost a coat, and a welcome change from the short jackets that are “in”. It’s so versatile, that you could even use it as a blanket for those cosy evenings by the fire. As a cardi, it can either be worn open or one side can be draped across turning it into a cape.
Don’t let your age stop you from being
fashion conscious and stylish, in fact, don’t let anything stop
you. Wear clothes that make you look and feel good. Be brave, but do
remember to give yourself a critical look in the mirror. |
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If in any
doubt about any of the information covered in
health related articles and it's relevance for you, consult
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