Ageism

Do you think that older ladies should wear patterned tights?
Thanks, Stuck-in-the-Sheers


Dear Stuck,
The general rule about age-appropriate clothing hovers around age 35, after which it's all the same rule. There are no new cut-off points for 40, 50, 60 or beyond.

Wear the clothes that look best on your body. If you have long shapely legs, and can wear cute heels for support, don't be afraid to try a bright solid or a print. If you need to wear soft, flat MJs, etc.; stick with a more neutral look for the hose.

Of course, remember to take work/occasion appropriateness into consideration. Brightly patterned hose are not a good look for a condolence call. And, remember to provide the perfect support outfit. New mixes don't work with passe colors and prints.

Animal prints are hardly cutting edge these days. They've slipped into the classic for now, especially in neutral colors. BTW, I was very recently accused of providing advice that is "too conservative" and for "a different age group," so which is it?