My gorgeous friend Suzanne at suzannecarillo.com shared an absolutely excellent article on her Facebook page in regard to what exactly age appropriate means. You should really take a moment and read the article here. It’s some truly delicious food for thought. Any of you who have hung around my little corner of the blogosphere long enough know that I’m not a big fan of rules; particularly those of a fashion and beauty nature. I shop at Forever 21 (I mean come on, the name says it all…Forever 21…’nuff said) and predominantly in the junior’s department at all other retail establishments. I would be as nervous as my sheltie without her Xanax if you told me I had to buy something at CJ Banks and actually wear it it public. Going anywhere near the Alfred Dunner section at JC Penney causes me to break out in hives…I kid you not.
Why is this? Is it because I’m trying to be something I’m not? Am I desperately trying to hold on to my youth? Do I actually think I look 21? Hells no. It’s because I’m a woman barreling towards my next birthday with a “0” in it who just so happens to love clothes and shoes that are cool and fabulous as opposed to elastic-waisted polyester and orthopedic. I also happen to love glitter and sequins as much as any twelve year old girl and I have the sense of humor of a twelve year old boy. Does any of this make me any less who I am? Um, no. It is who I am. Love it or leave, it’s all the same to me. I’m happy with myself and at the end of the day that’s the only thing that matters my friends.
I decided this time I’d make this uber cool plaid duster work as a dress. See how I styled it more casually here. And because I never miss an opportunity to mix it up with the prints I wore my striped turtleneck underneath along with my fringed infinity scarf and fleece leggings for both warmth and coverage since the duster is sheer. I also broke another fashion “rule” here because I had the audacity to wear black and navy blue together in one outfit. I know. I’m such a freakin’ rebel.
Linking up with: Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Fashionomics Friday, Fashion Friday At Mummy’s Got Style, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion Link Up.
Duster: boohoo.com; Turtleneck: Old Navy; Scarf: Christmas gift; Boots: Target (Old)
Love it!
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Thank you Nina!
Totally amazing look! And you should know by now that I totally agree with your philosophy about age and fashion! Style is way to express yourself and why should we be following rules for that? I need to read that article.
Thanks so much for joining in for FUN FASHION FRIDAY! Have a fab weekend, Debbie!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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I agree Dawn!
Brilliant! Both the outfit and the sentiment of today’s post. Will scamper off to Suzanne’s blog in a bit but thanks for the “give ’em hell” speech. Perfect for a Friday after two days gone from work.
Givin’ ’em hell is what I do best! Glad you liked it Maricel.
Beautiful look. I don’t follow convention and admire others who equally ignore it. We should all be artists of our own lives, inventing style and substance at any age.
That is a beautiful sentiment my friend. “Artists of our own lives” …I love that.
That dress is WOW! I BADLYYY WANT IT!
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Thank you sweetie! It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy the words as much as the outfits.
Such a great post! Loved what you wrote
Looking gorgeous as always!!
Shauna
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Thanks Shauna! I’m glad you loved it.
Great outfit and you wear it well. I never knew there was rule about navy and black.
Thanks so much Susan! Mixing navy and blue is one of those unwritten no no’s that I think is just silliness.
I love how you’ve expressed the same sentiment in your own words.
I also like the mixture of patterns and textures here. That scarf looks cozy.
Great post Debbie!
bisous
Suzanne
Thank you my friend. And thank you for sharing the article in the first place. It was a great quick read and it really got me thinking.
I just wore Black and Navy together too AND mixed metals in the same outfit! Muhwahahahaha!!! If you’re gonna break one fashion rule, might as well break two. :o)
JJ
http://www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com
You are out of control JJ! LOL!
SOOOO true Deb, will have to pop over to suzanne’s article. Yes, the term age appropriate kind of bothers me too.. like one is pigeonholed into wearing chrocted cardigans with roses, and ewww. elastic waist pants once one turns 70! I already know I will have long red hair until I am under ground! just sayin
I suppose I commited a fashion faux paux wearing navy and black wed, and that I like funky tights. I think creativity and an outward expression of your personaility is what makes fashion fun . On that note, I love this plaid jacket on you!! Even though it doesnt get too cold here in Charlotte and we dont get snow, I have been inspired to buy a new winter coat.Love the boots, you just look great!
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I couldn’t agree more Jess. Fashion is all about creativity and finding your own unique look that works for you. And I too will go to the grave with long red hair!
Well said, if it still looks great, wear it
great post
Laurie x
So true…if you love it, wear it.
Hello Debbie! I have three words for you: YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!! Both your outfit and everything you wrote. It is midnight here in Orlando and you got me laughing out loud in my bed while reading your post. Everything you said was right on point and like you, I also shop at F21 a LOT!!!! It is actually funny because when my college daughter tells her friends that she shops in my closet and wears my clothes, they look at her with a weird face like…. how is that possible??? I sometimes try to look forward and visualize myself being really old like 80 or perhaps 90 (if I last that long) and thinking what I may be wearing….. but all that comes to my head is that I will be wearing whatever will be in style because I can’t picture otherwise! Fashion has no age so as we get older we will continue shopping and wearing whatever the heck we want and make us feel good, right? Love your sense of humor and thanks for sharing a wonderful post. Love the plaid shirt dress you are wearing a LOT and the way you styled it. I really like the mix of patterns and colors. Well done Debbie! And you my friend have a great week! XOXO, Jeannette
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Fab plaid coat, you look lovely. Thanks for linking up to #fashionfriday x
Wearing your duster - your red, plaid duster! - as a dress is so freaking cool, dearest Debbie!! And layering the striped turtleneck underneath takes things into the awesome outfit stratosphere!! XOXO
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