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Do you "dress your age"? Exactly what does that actually mean anyway? What does that mean to you? Do people tell you you should be dressing more your age? (This topic probably has been discussed here before; if so, my apologies)

At 47, I dress mostly in jeans or leggings (or yoga pants), t-shirts or tank tops, hoodies, and sneakers. Sometimes I might wear short dresses, short shorts, or short skirts. Heck, I've been known to wear a tutu. I don't own blouses (anything with buttons) or slacks or power suits or blazers. Dog forbid, I should wear pantyhose or nylons (ugh). Sometimes, I might wear my hair in pig tails or braids.

Do we actually need to dress our age? I get that you have to respect dress codes and such and not be inappropriately dressed in certain situations (weddings, funerals, etc.). But what does age have to do with your clothing choices?

graceylou 8 Aug 23
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I wear clothes I couldn't say if they are my age.

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If people are telling you to dress your age . You're hanging with the wrong people . On the other hand , when once told something of a similar nature , I wasn't acting my age , my response was , "Of course I'm acting my age . I am my age , therefore I define what my age acts like . Whatever I do is acting (or dressing) exactly my age , because I am this age , therefore I define how this age acts ( or dresses ) .

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When I was younger, except for a few years in college I actually dressed older because I wasn't very comfortable in my body. Lots of shapeless, matronly styles. As I've gotten older though I've become more comfortable with who I am and gravitate to things that are more fun and figure-flattering. That being said, you won't catch me in a micro-mini or a midriff top. And I still look for comfort; I still give thanks to whoever invented stretch denim... Bottom line, except for specific dress codes at work or in school and dressing appropriately for certain occasions, the most important thing I feel is to find what you like and feel comfortable in.

I was very prissy when I was in high school. Blouses, blazers, long skirts, pantyhose, dress shoes. In my later 20s I switcted to more sporty styles. I turned into a free spirit later in life.

@graceylou I was a very conservative dresser in high school. I wouldn't even wear jeans. And no color - tans, browns, rust, all neutrals. Then I had something of an awakening in college: bright colors, bohemian, and vintage styles. After college I sort of fell down a hole and went back to drab clothes again which lasted for quite a while. Also I started to gain a lot of weight and this was back in the 80's when plus sizes were still very ugly.

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I dress in colors and exactly what I feel myself in. I have a closet full of suits that I haven't worn in years. Sneakers, Jeans, T-Shirts of every type, kind, color and sayings. Baseball Hats, Berets, Balmorals on Occasion, Bandana's and Jeans. My hats and shirts are me and I'm over 60.

I love bold colours!!!

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I feel the same as you, and apparently dress the same, i’m 47 as well. 🙂

Awesome!!!!

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I dress the way I please. Still have the figure for short shorts, camis, halters but wear one piece bathing suits.

I can’t do one piece bathing suits!!!

@graceylou My favorite is a Tri Kini. Thats a Hat, Sunglasses and a pair of sandals.

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I also believe that age does not matter in choosing clothes. You need to wear what you like and not pay attention to the opinions of others. For example, my mother is 46 years old and dresses very fashionable and modern. For example, she recently ordered a very beautiful Atlanta-style suit [the-sleeper.com]. She looks amazing on her, and she looks much younger than her age. So you need to dress the way you feel and not sweat it.

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