Oh must say not meant to have said the word fat but Capri s can look not good with a bigger weight depends on proportion s I agree with the word been used looking old that's silly we all get old part of dying slowly over the decades meaning this in a honest positive way
Yes. It looks worse to look old while trying to look young! If not careful, it can look like a mom went into her daughter's closet. Hair extensions look so strange on older women. It's unbalanced with an older face, and yes so obviously fake.
I think we need to use different language when encouraging people to wear things that are flattering because “makes you look old” continues to perpetuate the idea that we as women lose value as we age.
Exactly, young is part of growing old, and growing old is desirable. Young may be tight and toned but old is winning the race and getting passed many pitfalls.
Value ???? What are you talking about? How do words make you lose value? Clothes can make you look old and be unbecoming on you. That has nothing to do with how much one is valued . A persons value is not what others think of you; it is what you think of yourself. Other peoples opinions are just opinions they don't matter.
@@Claudia-se3mp , it all depends on how the matter of invisibility hurts you, so maybe not the general population but there are instances when someone’s opinion of you matters. Yes, old tends to be devalued and ignored, we got institutions full of the forgotten and corporations that aren’t interested in what old has to say, they just want to know how much they can squeeze out of the young but old gets ignored.
@@Claudia-se3mp , also the words, one uses, can put a value on one’s earning potential, because words can tell you a lot about a person, such as education, knowledge of the field (every discipline has its own vocabulary). So yeah words can devalue or add value to a person.
Or giving up! Either one is sad and we can accept our age, but also try to be the best version of ourselves. I think this is what Heather is on about, but she has to get the clicks and old is easier to get attention. Be the best version of yourself is too long-winded.
@@Donna-vh5ym You cannot be 'seriously curious' or you'd Google it for yourself. Or go to a shopping mall and take photos....or are you 'seriously' not being specific enough about what you actually mean? Do you mean a public figure, someone who is famous who people will instantly recognise as personifying this issue? Because the problem is most of those now have stylists and cosmetic surgery. Goldie Hawn is close though. She used to really overdo the youth obsession but advisors have pulled her back from the brink. And Cher, who has a big problem with ageing and her methods are both self effacing and desperate. But that doesn't mean it's not also a wider problem for ordinary women because it is! I see it a lot, with women wearing skimpy clothes and thinking fake eyelashes and hair extensions and overblown lips will justify wearing cut off jeans, mini skirts, leggings (they don't!). There is no dignity in it, just a desperate craving for the attention that belongs with youth. We need to wake up and realise there's a lot to celebrate about being older, and choice of clothes should mean you are carefully editing and not looking ridiculous.
@deborahcurtis1385 // First of all. Thanks for the scolding. Today's my birthday..12/31...in my 60s, and I know exactly what you mean now that you've laid it out about celebrities, as well as others. I'm older but can't afford it, and even if I could, I wouldn't get all that plastic surgery. Fine for those who do, but it's not my thing. Growing older is an honor for me because my son was murdered at 20 years old, so I've earned every line on my face. Now, I will admit...I live in an extremely hot climate and only get a couple of months of cool weather, so I take advantage of leggings during that short time, (depending on where I'm going), but with a tastful sweater and an age appropriate jacket I asked because lots of people have lots of differing opinions as to "what trying to look young means", so I thought I'd ask, but I apologize for disrupting your day with my "Googable" question. I thought a community with women talking to others was acceptable. Guess I was entirely wrong. I wasn't trying to be facetious whatsoever. Have a Great New Year.
@@Donna-vh5ym Donna. Firstly Happy Birthday! When it's my birthday I make sure to have difficult conversations I've saved up and in the Too Hard basket, then and weave it in, it's a sure-fire method of disarming people and it usually results in a win/win! I haven't made this up and it IS funny! It's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, 'but it's my birthday!' is a perfect riposte. I think when it's your birthday you should take full advantage so well done and great timing! I don't know that I 'scolded' you as such but I challenged you back, because you challenged everyone - it seemed - as if it were impossible to find such women. They do exist they're in shopping malls and out there in bars and also in dating sites kind of overdoing it. Another thing they do is wear impossibly high heels. And too many fussy accessories. Too much animal print mixed up with colour. Just too much. You can get away with it when young but not when older you are in danger of just looking psychotic. I can't stand women who wear purple as some kind of signature it's a proxy for being unconventional. It's awful but that's just me. Heather gives some excellent advice on being stylish but not overdone. She doesn't do hot pants as far as I'm aware and is big on neutrals which are lifted by great details and cut. One thing she hasn't done is wardrobe maintenance. Too often we let ourselves down on the details, lint on our sleeves, or scuffed shoes. But I realised you actually meant 'people in the public eye'. So I challenged you to be more specific in your use of language. We all do this at times, imagining people will know precisely what we mean, (or indeed all about ourselves) when in fact we're just being imprecise. And I am sure most celebrities are heavily guided and curated and saved from making idiots of themselves. I'm not sure this is always successful as being overly injected and tweaked give you a certain same-ness. And sometimes they take gambles which don't pay off. Even the Oscars aren't so much fun anymore too curated and safe. When Cher was in action it was enormous fun, and there was a lot for the Fashion Police to get stuck into. But we shouldn't take it too seriously ...should we? Leggings aren't a crime, but on their own they can be! Especially in the pantless trend that's going around. I wear leggings under jackets and skirts and at jome. I am a big fan of the leather skirt but only have longer styles, one above the knee and one below. I'm tall so I can rock this look and not afraid to break it up visually. The No.1 rule I follow is to not dress so young and cute that it will be a shock when I turn and they see my actual face. I think it's a good rule to follow because that's what age-appropriate is. Dress too young and it only emphasises the contrast from the expectations from your clothes with your face age because people are expecting very young by your clothes and then...shock! You don't want to shock anyone you want to be overall pleasing to the eye, and not as if you're at war with the ageing process. IMO that's what's meant by 'desperate' it's conducting a war and it's showing a lack of self-awareness. Another desperate measure is over doing the hair into complicated styles, with loads of hair extensions and colour adding etc. KISS is a good principle. Did I forget to mention not overplastering the makeup? This is a huge mistake and is desperate, less is more as we get older, but you can pick out one feature to emphasise. I realise it's an American thing to wear more makeup but if you look at the Europeans they do the opposite. The French are acutely aware of what suits them. They stay trim also and wear classics with a twist. Plus any amount of cosmetic surgery youth twiddling will inevitably miss something out. Like the back of your hands or elbows...these are classic 'tells'. I can't be bothered stressing about it all too much. I appreciate the compliments I get for being youthful, but it's also a burden trying to pretend to be younger and I simply stopped doing it. With age comes wisdom and also a rich sense of humour. This doesn't always translate in posts on line but it's there. I do like to dress in a way that shows I'm engaged with the outside world but not to try to be so super trendy if only because I think clothes and makeup are not as important as being a setting for who you are. The personality must shine. Like you, I enjoy dressing and fashion and really love to get my wardrobe out at this time of year and see what alterations I can do, and what's missing and what gets moved to the back of the wardrobe and what needs to be retired/gifted. Some things I no longer wear or never did. Too cute is out. Bows all over the place? No. Too much fussy stuff? No. Lace all over the place? No. Animal print? Yes but very limited. I don't go for the cougar look. It's embarrassing. I have some updates and relegate some items to the back of the wardrobe. I love vintage and think quality of most things sold now is inferior to in the past. This year what's missing from my wardrobe is a white adjustable belt, and maybe an emerald green one to ignite browns and navy and denims. I've had a fantastic time shopping the sales at The Outnet. It's more a European sensibility. If you check above I actually defended Heather at times, this one was about the heading. She needs to attract views. But I have criticised Heather's take at times, but never her personally. I don't think we should take it personally if someone posts to give you something to think about. Slavish devotion is not having a discussion. Nor is getting mean. Regardless, I want to bookend this post by wishing you a Happy New Year! (I bet nobody ever forgets your birthday!) PS I'm in Australia. Very similar to Florida or SoCal. But I'm in a more temperate part in the south so we get the 4 seasons. Best wishes to you.
The problem today is nobody wants to look "old" or their age. What is wrong with that? who cares as long as you look good, clean and healthy. Nobody cares if they love you. Being older and mature is great and you do not have to look "youthful" or young to look beautiful. Be honest about your age and yourself. Trying to be something else is well the most out of date thing.
I’m 57 , 5’2 and thin so I can wear a lot of certain styles, but find it amusing that many stylists attempt to style with intent to make one look ‘taller’ ( what’s wrong with short!?) and of course more ‘ slender’ and more ‘youthful’. We older women were conditioned by the fashion industry and Hollywood of the past that tall skinny 80’s and 90’s disproportionately giant breasted models were the epitome of female beauty perfection. When I watch shows like Project Runway today- it seems they evolved since the #metoo outcry- into being obsessed with minimally breasted trans woman - or let’s be clear- a skinny flat chested man. These designers fawn over the trans ‘women’ models and prefer and pick them over the actual women to display their clothing designs on runways. It seems if the fashion industry can’t take advantage of tall thin prepubescent women for their runway shows (accused of sexualizing young women)- they just replaced these real young women with men! I think the fashion industry is disturbed. Not sure we should take its cues on fashion. Lol.
@@lesann1896 I am a stylist and some women want to look taller. They do not like to be short, so in this case stylist should help to look taller. If that is not the issue then it's not important. We can only suggest from a styling point what is better not to push anyone. Unfortunately, some do.
"Fashion" has always been a scam to make people buy clothes they don't need. It's terrible for your wallet and for the environment. I'm in my 50s, and I buy what I like and I keep clothes forever. If you enjoy buying clothes all the time then you do you, but don't fall into the trap of trying to please other folks with your personal choices.
I agree with you - fashion encouraging you to buy, buy, buy. We should be cutting back from unsustainable wardrobes that keep expanding more and more and more when we have to toss them over and over. The same thing happens in the sewing community - I now have too many patterns that I will never be sewing. You get sucked into purchasing them by the youtuber sewists, when you really prefer a few tried-and-true favorite patterns with more variety in fabrics you choose to buy. I too want to sew what I like and will wear each day, not just the latest fashion things out in the sewing community.
I’m in my 30’s and feel the same way. I wear what I want to. Mostly legging and scrubs ( personal trainer and nurse). I have 20 pair of expensive leggings that are straight leg. Am I really going to ditch those and buy flare leg now bc influencers say to do that? No , I’m defiantly not
Pointed-toe shoes are the stupidest trend. Your toes are the widest part of your feet, yet shoe sellers want to make women squeeze into these torture devices. No thanks.
I totally agree. Why do (mainly women) do that to themselves? Would they also wear a motorcycle helmet that is to small? For me personally it is a question of self respect.
Isn't there something in between pointy toe shoes and frumpy overly wide rounded ones? I think there is and I think the shoes that you're showing are far too narrow
love your channel. I'd love to see less makeup, lips are definitely too much. Also a more realistic hair color would look younger on you. You're a beautiful woman but I think the heavy makeup, over prominent lips and too long/stiff over colered hair ages you.
@Confluence2023 I said ‘too trendy’. Half tops - no! Bodysuits thst are super tight are ok for layering, but not alone. I saw a really older lady wear bell bottoms at a restaurant- maybe ok for a HS girl, but she looked like she was in a costume. She looked silly. Just saying keep it modern but not HS.
Agree. I am in my 8th decade. We ALL are the age we are, of course we want to look good- but these videos disturb me, probably aimed at a very different demographic, but I'll comment anyway. My only tip is: be happy, concentrate on your health- when you feel good and smile you will look your best. Pointy toe stiletto booties? Not in my world or for any women I know. All I see on here is someone screaming...'.I'm youthful...' In a slip dress, leather jacket and leopard heels???? Maybe if you are on a reality show of 50+yo ladies with $$ and plastic surgeon on retainer.
I dress to impress MYSELF !… I want to feel well dressed and comfortable … I wouldn’t wear those brown leopard shoes, for MY height and weight, if feel like if I was wearing slippers… again, that’s MY likes for MY body… not saying it will not look great on someone else… just not me!
You know, ‘making you look older’ translates to ‘you should be insecure because everyone is looking at all your clothes and shoes and negatively judging you’. Well, guess what! NO One is looking at you when you are an ‘older woman’. We are invisible….and it’s great! Who cares! I dress nicely and wear cute, comfortable shoes I can run in or kick the #$@& out of any jerk who might think I’m a victim.
Really tired of all the advice to look younger. Nothing makes you look younger than a warm, engaging smile. Wear what’s comfortable at any age, quit chases trends. Just be warm, engaging and genuine and no one will remember if you are not in style.
You look good with great style. It seems the only old fashioned part of this is advising women to aspire to looking young. Its time to throw all of that nonsense out and value ourselves whatever our age
Also- pointy toe shoes are horrible for your feet- so are high heels- they lead to bunions, heel spurs, arthritis, nerve disorders, and so many other foot problems-- style is not worth the pain. 😩 Love leather jackets and the jean suggestions ❤️
It depends on the style. Some are stylish and great with longer slacks or with tights, particularly the loafer style that’s trending now, but the one shown in the video as unstylish seem to be tagged that way because they’re clunky and don’t add to the elongated elegant silhouette being promoted. Having said this… the ACTUAL best shoe to wear is the one that makes you feel confident and comfortable. It’s no use wearing stuff that’s uncomfortable and has you wincing with every step - especially the shoes, which can affect your back, knees and ankles too!
This is true but to be fair, Heather showed examples and yes, she was oversimplifying. Square toed or pointy toed are more on trend. (and those Mary-Janes she showed really do look absurd on someone older you look top heavy and the contrast is too great as Mary Janes are very child like shoes.)
Pointed toe shoes cause bunions! Please remember to change hairstyles as one gets older - parted in the middle & very long is the typical teenagers style!!!!!
I am 72 and wear my long brown hair like the gal in the video. I wear size O-2 and dress in fitted clothes that show off my gym toned body. I dress like a gal in my 40’s and definitely pull it off, as no one can believe my age. I live young, in style and in how I present myself. Having a trim and toned body is important to looking good in fitted clothing. I also love blazers, leather and suede.
I’d love to see you dress some just regular frumpy old women- not you! I think your ideas are good- but I challenge you to make these ideas look good on someone with a big gut and frumpy body. I’m just realizing after being ‘glamorous’ most of my life that I’m hitting a time/age that if my son can get me to get dressed, out of the house and a smile he be happy as hell to see me in flower prints or whatever- guess I’m passed your channel.
A good video. Another thing to mention is not to wear heavy makeup, it really does make a person look older. I advise the French route of lighter is fresher is younger.
Honestly.. You seem to look like you are trying to hard to stay young...your neck gives your age away...you are pretty, just relax, being older is a good thing...you either have it or not.💖
Not every1 is stick skinny like u some women have health problems that make them gain weight so get of peoples backs and let do what and wear what they want
This video is only helpful if you’re stick thin. Overly trendy recommendations. Tries too hard and seems judgmental. Why not have three versions of a proposed look: thin, mid-size, and plus-size? This video is probably enjoyed most by very thin women who dress too young.
Im sorry, just my opinion but many of these items look Housewives of Beverly Hills to me instead of classic. I would feel like i was trying too hard. But maybe others could pull them off?
This comments threat is not the vibe. Guys rock whatever you want and stop judging others. My mum wears anything she wants and she looks amazing 24/7. She’s in her early 70s and wears miniskirts and is fabulous. Don’t let anyone tell you something looks old or inappropriate for you. If you like it and feel good in it that wear it. life is too short to care about what other people think and if your lucky enough to get old - congrats! You won the life olympics do what you want.
Wear what makes you happy. Period. No need to worry about what other people think of you or your age or anything else. All of this is simply one person's opinion and not relevant to how YOU feel in YOUR clothing. A HANDBAG can make you look old? PLEASE. Just stop with this nonsense.
I never think in terms of what makes you look older or younger . I think in terms of what looks good or doesn’t look good , no matter the age of a person . Years ago they told women not to wear long hair past 30 , especially 40 .
Larger figures can easily wear a lot of these outfits. As long as it’s worn properly and with the right under garments. Plus size models seem to know how to wear clothing while still maintaining an elegant classy look. I’m only 110 lbs, and I still would wear spandex shorts under a tight fitting dress.
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I have no problem with old, I normally consider the alternative. I wear clothes that fit my mood, and my sense of being; youthful doesn’t come into play, neither does frumpy but comfort is a must.
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You are pencil thin and can wear it all. Ifyour 76 and size 10. this will not work . I have very wide hips and short tops make me look square and boxey, do a video to show how we should dress
Other things that make a woman look older: overly bleached hair with dark roots showing - very dark fingernail polish - too artificially plumped lips with too dark red lipstick and very greasy looking lipgloss 🙄
Someone criticized Chicos. They make some beautiful clothes,granted, you have to be careful what you choose, but not all of us want to look like a cartoon. I have that Express blazer, the leopard heels, etc., but you have to be careful that you don’t look like you’re trying to be a trophy wife without a brain of your own. I have a lot of Zara as well as more expensive designers. Classy works for me. I do not want to be told what to wear and what makes me look young or old or whatever.
She is not tall. She has stated her height in other videos. She is around 5'2. It's the fact that she is always wearing high heels. I was always 5'2 also, but now I'm 5'1/2 in" (yes that happens when you mature). I used to wear high heels a lot. I was not fooling anyone. I was still considered short compared to my peers. I've accepted what I cannot change.
Some of us have hip and knee replacements... footwear must be safe....those boots with the stiletto heals you said great for winter Lol...great on ice....we don't want to look like drag queens or our daughters....
Not everyone want to wear grey hair. It certainly makes you look 10 years older. All my sisters wear their hair grey. If they are comfortable with it, why ask me when I am going to stop dying my hair ? 😊 I wear my hair a medium golden brown and it looks natural. It works for me right now. One day I probably will go grey.
I have no negative comments My observation is that most of these fashion influences have flat stomachs, no butt and weigh about 110 lbs. Well, how many people over 50 can honestly say they have this type of figure?
Try tucking in on the side instead of right in the front. Leave the back and the other side out. If you tuck in the front, then pull some and blouse it out a bit.
This is a wake up call for me. Quite often I get dressed, look in the mirror, and think the outfit makes me look old. And then I reason, we’ll, I am old. I’ve wondered if this is just part of aging, somehow along with wrinkles and gray hair, our outfits are almost predictive.
Now that's a negative point of view. You can look natural but stylish. Growing older is a blessing. I think following fashion trends can be what makes you look old. Stay classic and modest.
Hi Heather… I love your videos and think you are beautiful inside and out. My comment is that while this advice is good it is not all applicable to where I live…I am a New Yorker. We walk EVERYWHERE over all kinds of terrain and weather…and we need large bags as once you hit the city you need your stuff …I mean a little purse on the train…you look kind of like a sitting duck…I don’t know how else to say it..life is combat here…it’s fun and exciting but like heels are out…no one wears them at all in the street…and if they do we know they are a tourist. To look cool in NYC it’s all about street style…you need to look tough and like you can run or kick some ass if necessary…for true girl 🙂❤⭐🙏🏼
I'm sorry but the pointy black flats make your feet look huge! I could never pull that off because I already wear a 9 1/2. Sad for me. I'm not trying to be a smart alec. I appreciate your channel very much!
While I love your style...for open toes high heel shoes I would say, while it looks good, its not practical for most people, except if you only gonna walk a bit in a mall. In Europe most shoppings are in streets...so we have to walk quite a lot, and thats why in Paris, f.e, open shoes like that are not really in.
I'm surprised that this age group is so mean. I have to assume you guys are jealous of her, so you are being negative to her. These tips are spot on, regardless of age or size. She's helping people who want help. I'm ashamed of some of the ladies on here commenting. Tearing her down because she is beautiful and knows how to dress is nonsense!
I don’t agree with the unfinished ragged denim hemlines. I think they look too trendy and sloppy for and older person. Same with destructed denim jeans.
Wearing pointy toe shoes to look “youthful” is not worth ruining your feet as you need your feet all of your life not just while looking youthful. Heels and pointy toed shoes damage your feet. Heels also can damage or strain your back. We were not designed to wear these.
I think there are several other things that we can add that also make women look older. Wearing the wrong colors can accentuate shadows, lines and drooping on your face and neck. Color analysis is the way to go if you're not sure what colors work for you. Another thing that I believe will make you look older is wearing certain cowl necks which accentuate a neck that is not as firm and tight as it used to be. I feel that these types of sweaters or tops can look like an extension of a droopy neck. Instead, I think that wearing a clean simple neckline is most flattering.
If we all had your thin body we could relate to you. But even you make a few mistakes by making blanket statements about what we all could wear or should wear. Your olive dress is beautiful, but I see you have a tiny tiny tummy, and you might use a little brief or undergarments to flatten it? Also, I hate flat shoes! Nothing makes your outfit look worse. Something that gives you height knocks off 5 to 10 pounds. If you can’t wear a heel wear, a wedge- wedges gives you more stability if you have a problem with the heels. I’d like to see you address hippie women, women, with bad looking legs, women with stomachs, women with large rear ends in other words women with figure problems. Thanks you’re adorable.
The worse fashion mistakes for older women is long dead hair i believe long hair is only for young women while they still have shiny and healthy hair, not over bleached , colored and unhealthy looking hair. A nice shorter length ( shoulder length at the most ) is best suited for older ladies . Please cut your hair shorter . By the way i liked your fashion tips. Only the hair is not for young looking tip.
I really love wearing all my leather jackets. I feel fearce in them. I usually wear a cashmere sweater underneath. Leather blocks the wind and keeps me warm.
My only recommendation would be that whenever you highlight shoes that you’re modeling, you stand on the white rug instead of the wood floor. You had several shoes that were black and didn’t show up making it difficult to see the details. Otherwise, well done!
Bigger stomachs with tucked in shirt looks really good especially with a half tack 😮 not all of us have a flat stomach and can’t … got scarring or anything like higher cut shirt length look awful
Older women who have “old lady” haircuts or who wear leggings and oversized shirts and clearly don’t work out. Leggings are not flattering for some people.
People have different opinions on what works for people over 50. Its better to accept your age and dress to suit the person. I do agree older women should not give up and let themselves go. Its a good balance to look good and look like you are trying to be what you're not, young. Be clean, smell nice, wear something to show your best asset(s) in class, soft makeup, be comfortable, be kind and smile.
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Chunky necklaces can be very edgy- like the forever young centenarian Iris Apfel! She is beyond any trend. More is more and less is a bore! Chunky shoes are so fun too!
You look great and I do agree with some of your suggestions, like no cropped pants and handkerchief hem tops. However, I find that your suggestions are geared to younger thinner women rather than mature women who choose the graceful aging route. Rather than go negative, I will just go to another influencer that reasonates with my style.
What did models do before they had a cell phone to hold and look at in every single picture?! 😂 it’s so tiresome - 8:08 These women need to get more creative! I am a photographer - how about a bouquet of flowers or an umbrella?
The leopard heels look like, they should be work only at home. 😒 Definitely not a practical look for middle aged women to wear such s high slit… most of the time, unless you are trying too hard.
It has nothing do with not liking fashion. Most people over 50 have to be realistic also. Pointed toe shoes are bad for your feet. Wear what is comfortable and elegant. If you are her size great! If you have the money to purchase the stuff that she is recommending, kudos to you.
In my opinion as a Fx professional, the tone you are using in your hair make you look older. Why, cuz It doesn’t have body in term of colour, plain blonde hair higher than 7, make you look older.
I don’t like dainty jewelry. I can afford the chunky real deal and wear it with pride, no one ever said I look old. I am mid 60’s and get men in their 40’s flirting with me all the time. Confidence is sexy. I wore dainty jewelry as a young woman because I couldn’t afford the real thing. Also, the colors that you wear should look good on you. Ex: advice is to wear rust… not everyone looks good in brown. Take advice from these influencers with common sense in mind.
Yes, I agree with you, te longer the top, the more you look cut off and shorter. I am 5 feet, 1 inch, so a lot of fashions I buy on line are long so I spend time cutting them off and re-hemming them so I look like I have longer legs.
I agree with fashion encouraging you to buy, buy, buy. We should be cutting back from unsustainable wardrobes that keep expanding more and more and more. The same thing happens in the sewing community - I now have so so many patterns that I will never be sewing. You get sucked in to purchasing them by the youtuber sewists, when you prefer a few tried-and-true favorite patterns with different and lovely fabrics.
I basically disagree with most of the advice given: the jewellery advice, the shoe advice, the jeans advice, belting and tucking, florals, etc. The style you wear is mostly elegant chic. That's fine, especially when it's your personality preference. It isn't my style or personality. The way I move and talk don't match with elegant chic. Instead relaxed and bold is more my thing. A woman should wear what suits her body language and type and personality. If you're short waisted, a natural H (straight no waist), have a herniated low back, and are tall (5 ft 11) like I am, then what you propose would make me look old, frumpy and unnatural, instead of elegant or chich. A fiitted or A-line mini dress worn as a tunic looks neither aging or fat. And the size of a print (animal or floral) depends on how tall someone is. Small dainty stuff (including handbags) look disproportionate on me. What is "aging" for +50 women with prints is lots of empty space/background color between the flowers/animal print, because lots of empty space is more girlish, and girlish on a mature woman emphasizes she's not a girl anymore. A big and dense floral print is perfectly fine on a 40+ woman, as long as she's tall.
