Category Archives: BEAUTY at ANY AGE

Wrinkle Free is Important to Me!

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I’m really a stickler for clothes that don’t wrinkle. I NEVER buy it if it isn’t wrinkle-free. The only one in our house who doesn’t mind ironing is my husband, and I certainly don’t want to give him extra work. For him, it’s a kind of meditation, and he likes to press away his troubles while watching his favorite TV show. Not me. Those days are definitely gone. I like my wardrobe trouble-free and ready to go.

When traveling, it’s such a thrill to throw something in the suitcase and pull it out when I arrive and find it ready to wear. If a little wrinkling does happen, my secret is a spray bottle with water. Just give it a light once-over, hang it for 5 minutes, and the wrinkles are GONE.

The Little Black Dress

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The Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a little black dress. It’s a staple of anyone’s wardrobe for two reasons: it can go with anything ~be dressed up or down~AND it’s the most slimming color for those of us who worry about our plus size. This is the first one I’ve had in years…(ever??) I love this polyester dress because of the way it’s gathered across the front, and the simple neckline that doesn’t show too much cleavage. It’s perfect for work, and makes me feel feminine without being flashy. It was on the sale rack at C&A for 17 Euros, and I thought that was a steal. The only thing I don’t like about it is that the fabric is a low-quality knit, and is starting to ball up after only a few wears. I’ve decided that when it gets too tacky to wear, I’m going to take it apart and use it as a pattern for another one with better fabric!

Fashion: The Fall Collection

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IMG_0544Fashion: The Fall Collection

This season it’s ALL about COLOR. I’m starting new, and my Fall Collection is just that~ new & colorful!

I weigh 174 pounds. That’s down 25 from my all-time highest weight of 199 a few years back. I tend to go up and down in a 10lb. range all year long, but this year I’m becoming a little more conscious and am hoping to shed at least 10 more pounds before the new year rolls around.

The thing I don’t like about losing weight is that my face (not hips) always seems to show it first. A thin face looks older on most women my age. People often tell me how young I look. I know it’s a combination of no smoking or alcohol over the years, but also because I’m overweight. Therein lies the rub: to lose or not to lose.

On my 60th birthday two years ago, I realized that I like the way I look, extra pounds and all. That must be a sign of maturity, becoming more accepting of myself. In any case, it was a welcome birthday present. It’s amazing how many of my younger years were spent worrying excessively about body image. I used to be terribly self-conscious about walking out of a room because of the eyes I was sure were focused on my hips as they passed through the doorway. Now, the thing I like least about my body is something I never even thought of before: my stomach. It has taken on a life of its own, and doesn’t seem to want to part ways no matter what I do. More about that later.

For now, I want to share some of my wardrobe tips with my big beautiful friends. I want to upgrade my look this year, and learn how to work with what I have. These are some of the things that help me look and feel my best now that I’m starting new at 62.