Retiree beige? Not for me!
Why is it that women over 60 are often associated with non-colors such as gray and beige? Is it because we are invisible to men anyway? In my experience, that is not true at all. At least, it cannot be generalized. This opinion may apply to many German representatives of the so-called stronger sex. In southern Europe, it is quite different. In my adopted home of Italy, I often receive compliments on my appearance and style. Attraente e sexy! And that includes from women who like my look. And it has nothing to do with mouse gray and pensioner beige. I love unconventional fashion and clothes that not everyone wears..
“Beige is like a mental illness”
I recently read an online comment that said: “Beige is like a mental illness that you have to fight with your mind. Beige is dying while you’re still alive.” There’s some truth to that. Non-colors like this don’t flatter your complexion or your age. They are often described as timeless, classic, and versatile. But: “Beige and gray tend to make many women look pale, and that doesn’t change even at 70,” say Beate and Jutta Ilzhöfer, the two designers behind the fashion label Ana Alcazar, known for its colorful creations. And they’re right.
Anyone who thinks that gray-beige is a safe bet when it comes to fashion and embodies timeless elegance is mistaken. “Unfortunately, the opposite is true: women dressed in these colors do stand out—usually in a negative way,” confirms stylist and personal shopper Sonja Grau. If you really want to wear these colors, you should definitely add accents with bold tones, for example in the form of accessories, or freshen up the neutral colors with tops and patterns.
Let’s be colorful!
“The late style icon Iris Apfel stood for bright colors and eye-catching style. This should inspire other older people to be a little daring,” says fashion expert Carl Tillessen. XXL glasses, fashionable jewelry, red lipstick. Iris Apfel didn’t care at all what others thought of her or whether they might even laugh at her. We should follow her example.
Who says that over-the-knee boots, trendy fashion, and long hair are obsolete after a certain age? I’ve just grown my hair back out again, simply because I like it better than the boring, run-of-the-mill bob. There’s no expiration date on fashion and style, especially “if the woman has a youthful appearance and figure,” says Grau.… weiterlesen
CultureAndCream Author from Munich
To travel during my profession as a beauty journalist was never enough for my. Also my six month on a world trip didn’t do it. It always attracts me to other cities, foreign countries, on roadtrips and places I don’t know yet. But I am not only interested in “culture” and “cream”, I am also fascinated by people who have stories to tell . Such unique experiences I want to share with you.