A few days later I went to get my hair cut. The rather rude beautician couldn't stop talking about how badly I needed a dye job to cover the gray. "Seriously, how can you stand to walk around in public like this?" Yeah, yeah! Just cut the hair already.
Then after a rather embarrassing beat down on the basketball court with my church team, a woman from the opposing side approached me and said, "Maybe the two of us should form an old woman's league." I thought, "Speak for yourself Granny!"
Perhaps all of these occurrences and the impending birthday month just around the corner bothered me more than I realized, because I found myself at the mall yesterday in search of a new miracle make-up. Maybe some Botox in a bottle if you will. I bought the make-up and then made a detour into Forever 21. They were having a big sale and I really needed some retail therapy. After about 2 minutes in the store, Nash looks at me and says, "Mom, I think you are too old for this store." I looked around and realized I did have at least 10 years on the other patrons. Needless to say, we left.
Now what? I am stuck in between Abercrombie and a pair of SAS shoes. What's acceptable? It isn't like I shop at Hollister with that dirty old mall walker who wears his teeny bopper label super tight around his not so tight physique. I gave up those overly cologned (not a real word) places long ago. I like Old Navy, H&M, Gap, Target, and up until yesterday Forever 21. However, Nash's revelation makes me doubt my welcomeness (again not a real word) in any of these stores. Is it time to stop trying to be trendy and embrace my mid-life with a pair of oh-so-unflattering khakis? I need your advice! Where do you shop? How can we make this transition together?
Sincerely,
An Ageing Fashionista
7 comments:
I love your post! Just turned 30 this weekend so I've joined the club...not in the 20's any more...so now I need to dress more "mature" but not settle for sweats because that is what is easiest with kiddos around! My favorite brands for a mature-hip look are Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Kenneth Cole New York and Reaction, Old Navy, and Gap...latter two are just so I don't break the bank but TJ Max and consignment stores are also good options too :) I love shopping!
Have you checked out this blog...this girl takes a picture of her outfits all week long and names brands. She pairs things well (like you do!)...I like her style (and yours!). http://www.aroomsomewhere.net/
Ha! I just checked that girls blog and I am not a fan of her recent outfits. Check out the older ones.
You can't be considered old because then I'm over the hill-so no. Shop where you want and pretend you are still 20-that's what I'm doing. Ha ha, What am I saying. I've had no style for 10 years now.
Wear what you like!!!!! Doesn't matter if it is from the Childern's Place. If it fits, makes you feel good, and isn't a mini skirt- go for it girl! YOu have a good sense of style.
Chicos!!!! Don't be alarmed by the sizes. They are 0, 1, 2 ,3. I am a 1. And I weigh about 15 pounds more than I did when we both lived in Tucson. Seriously you will LOVE IT!!!
And Christopher Bank too. I love that store. It is a sad realization....my oldest just asked a girl to prom.
I say wear what you wanna wear! I LOVE forever 21 - I am pretty for sure I was seen in there just a few days ago :) I also like the buckle- target- A.E. - I love how fashionable you always are when I see you :) makes me wanna dress cuter!!!
Downeast Basics and Modbe...but you would have to shop online. I don't think they have those stores out your way.
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