Age is just a number, and the right outfit can adjust your looks to how you really feel or want to appear. Surprisingly, when turning 70, you gain the privilege of wearing outfits that wouldn’t be so socially welcomed in the preceding decades of your life.
Let’s see how to revamp your wardrobe with a few essentials and what to drop immediately. Sadly, these exhausting 2-inch high heels must go (who’s crying after them anyway?). They might have been acceptable in your sixties, but now you want to avoid unnecessary slips like the plague. Stability is the name of the game! Choose elegant low square heels when you grow tired of flats.
Speaking of which, too many 70-year-old women, in the age of their most powerful fashion potential, forget about spicing up their flat shoes. It’s not about putting on whatever separates your foot from the pavement. Flats can rock, and they should! So forget boring flats and research shoe stores to find more exciting alternatives. Don’t be afraid to pick colorful, embellished, extravagant footwear that makes you stand out. This is where your individuality, which has been evolving through all these years, can show itself to the world. Your maturity is your strength.
So, invest in impeccable tailoring and put extra effort into choosing quality over quantity. You’ve known this all your life, but if earlier this rule was just a theory, now it’s time to put it into practice. Quality refers to choosing good brands and natural fabrics over synthetics. To make your outfit stand out with quality, go with statement colors, such as intense pink or yellow (Iris Apfel may be an inspiration), coral, khaki (take a look at Jane Fonda), or other vivid tones that show your personality. Greys are for youngsters, so make it your goal to embrace color in your 70ties.
Be consistent in your style. Don’t follow fashions mindlessly (this rule is valid for every age), but create your unique style that’s visible and solid. Other no-noes are the showing necklines and black leather; suede just works better at that age.
If anyone told you that you have to keep your style the way it has always been, they were wrong. You not only can, but you need to update yourself with the newest trends. While it’s not advised to turn your fashion preferences upside down in your 70ties, it’s good to get a handbag from the covers now and then to keep your outfit cool.
Update every type of clothing regularly. Chase accessories with the most popular elements you see around, such as oversized structures or trendy embellishments. It’s easy because most store shelves are filled with the most fashionable gadgets of the moment.
