50 and Fabulous: Bring the Fashion
I’m 57 years old. I want to be fashionable but most of the time I want to be comfortable. Is it possible to be both? Do I need to worry about being “age-appropriate”? Is a knee-length skirt wrong? So many questions! I’m a stylist and even I occasionally have them. Luckily a good group of girlfriends will usually have the answer. A few years ago I discovered (eeeeeek), elastic waist jeans by Wit and Wisdom and they are my new best friends. They work when I gain a few pounds and they work when I lose a few. The elastic is hidden so no one knows except me. I also discovered Mother (brand) jeans and they are so soft, they feel like pajama pants. These are the jeans I live in. Comfort is Queen. Looking back over the decades, I see that in my 40s I was trying hard to look put together. Comfort did not come first. In my 30s, I was raising kids, co-publishing a rock music fanzine, and for the most part, looking fairly frumpy in between concerts. My weight was all over the place. My 20s? I discovered fashion then and could wear just about anything. Being in my 50s, I’ve discovered something new. Yes, I need to watch my diet and exercise a LOT more to stay in shape but I have the confidence of knowing my style. I love wearing black and I’m unapologetic about it. I feel good in it. If I want to dress sexy, fine. My daughter will tell me if I’ve crossed the line in that area. As a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, I love helping my clients find their style no matter their age. All of my clients want to look good and feel great. Bringing them confidence and joy with their wardrobes is what I live for. Meanwhile, comfort is what I want and I’ll do what it takes to be fashionable and be able to eat a bowl of pasta.
Lisa is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant based out of Seattle, Washington who works virtually and in-person to bring joy to your wardrobe. Lisa was on NBC’s Fashion Star and has a clothing line, Belle River Clothing.