Fashion Hint

14 Pages·2003·0.39 MB·English

Fashion Hints
for Ageless Dressing
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Fashion Hints
Come to grips with
the rreeaall physical
you!
Accept your body,
make changes,
and move on.
Fashion Hints
Study body shape
and proportions
in a full-length
mirror.
Shoulder pads can
align narrow shoulders
with broad hips.
Fashion Hints
Comfort and fit go
hand-in hand.
Wrinkles, pulls, straining
fabric uussuuaallllyy spells
trouble—over fitted
garment.
Fashion Hints
Choose clothes
that relate to
you and your
body.
• Soft lines, designs,
and textures.
• Mature styling.
Fashion Hints
Consider adding
more color.
• Dark, dull colors add
age.
• Favorite color mmaayy nnoott
be most flattering
color.
Fashion Hints
Select functional
styling.
Consider location of
fasteners, garment
length, ease of
dressing.
Fashion Hints
Separates can be very
important clothing tools!
• Purchase in different sizes.
• Jackets are great at concealing.
• Greater wardrobe flexibility.
• Easy fashion update.
Fashion Hints
Make clothing work
for you.
• As figure ages, wear
belt looser, or skip it.
• To look longer waisted,
match bodice.
Fashion Hints
Find and use yyoouurr
hem line range.
Can be too short or too
long. Too long can
add years to figure.
““BBeettwweeeenn yyoouurr aaggee aanndd yyoouurr kknneeee..””