Rule Breaker

Don’t dress too young…but don’t dress too old.

Keep it simple “let the youngsters rock the crazy trends”

Wear the best possible bra and use shape wear

Short shorts, mini skirts and mini dresses

I never really thought of being “over 40” as any different from being in my 30’s. After all, I don’t think I’m going to wake up on my 40th birthday looking and feeling any different than I did at 39. But as I have been noticing, now that I’m looking for it, there are sure a lot of “rules” for the over 40 crowd. From how you should dress, to hair color and style and makeup. One site even reminded readers that “everything is heading south, you know.” I hadn’t really noticed that, but thanks for sharing. 

I’ve been diligent about taking care of myself all of my adult life. I want to age well and to do so I have made every effort to take the best care of my mind and body. I don’t want to feel old and I don’t want to look old. But this whole “over 40” business seems to come with some “rules” according to some sources. I don’t like rules…at least not from society and what other people think I should or should not do.

Okay, so let’s talk about fashion for the over 40 crowd. They say you’re not supposed to dress like your teenage daughter but…is it okay for your teenage daughter to dress like you? Because my 18 year old enjoys wearing my clothing. And to be honest, I’m kind of flattered by that. What I wear is appropriate for me, but it also happens to be the style for the younger girls right now too. I’ve also read that we are supposed to let the “youngsters rock the crazy trends”. I’m not exactly sure what that means - like booty shorts and crop tops, or what? I really think that you can and should ROCK whatever kind of outfit you want if you have the figure to pull it off in an appropriate way. Obviously, you want to dress for your shape and size and whatever situation you’re in. But heck, if you can pull it off, and feel comfortable doing so, by all means, do it!! 

I definitely feel like a woman should feel free to wear whatever she likes and feels comfortable in at ANY age. What feels comfortable and appropriate for one woman may not feel the same for another and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean we all have to follow the same set of rules. You are uniquely you and I wholeheartedly believe that you should feel the freedom to express yourself through your personal style. 

In 2 weeks I’ll be 40. I’m not purging my closet or heading out to buy a new wardrobe for the new decade. I’ll continue to be me and express myself in a way that feels good and comfortable to me. I want to empower you to do the same. No matter how old you are, no matter what your shape, be unique in your style and don’t worry about any rules you might find in society. After all, isn’t there are saying…”Rules are meant to be broken?!”