Oh must say not meant to have said the word fat but Capri s can look not good with a bigger weight depends on proportion s I agree with the word been used looking old that's silly we all get old part of dying slowly over the decades meaning this in a honest positive way
I think we need to use different language when encouraging people to wear things that are flattering because “makes you look old” continues to perpetuate the idea that we as women lose value as we age.
Exactly, young is part of growing old, and growing old is desirable. Young may be tight and toned but old is winning the race and getting passed many pitfalls.
Value ???? What are you talking about? How do words make you lose value? Clothes can make you look old and be unbecoming on you. That has nothing to do with how much one is valued . A persons value is not what others think of you; it is what you think of yourself. Other peoples opinions are just opinions they don't matter.
@@Claudia-se3mp , it all depends on how the matter of invisibility hurts you, so maybe not the general population but there are instances when someone’s opinion of you matters. Yes, old tends to be devalued and ignored, we got institutions full of the forgotten and corporations that aren’t interested in what old has to say, they just want to know how much they can squeeze out of the young but old gets ignored.
@@Claudia-se3mp , also the words, one uses, can put a value on one’s earning potential, because words can tell you a lot about a person, such as education, knowledge of the field (every discipline has its own vocabulary). So yeah words can devalue or add value to a person.
Yes. It looks worse to look old while trying to look young! If not careful, it can look like a mom went into her daughter's closet. Hair extensions look so strange on older women. It's unbalanced with an older face, and yes so obviously fake.
A good video. Another thing to mention is not to wear heavy makeup, it really does make a person look older. I advise the French route of lighter is fresher is younger.
Agree. I am in my 8th decade. We ALL are the age we are, of course we want to look good- but these videos disturb me, probably aimed at a very different demographic, but I'll comment anyway. My only tip is: be happy, concentrate on your health- when you feel good and smile you will look your best. Pointy toe stiletto booties? Not in my world or for any women I know. All I see on here is someone screaming...'.I'm youthful...' In a slip dress, leather jacket and leopard heels???? Maybe if you are on a reality show of 50+yo ladies with $$ and plastic surgeon on retainer.
I dress to impress MYSELF !… I want to feel well dressed and comfortable … I wouldn’t wear those brown leopard shoes, for MY height and weight, if feel like if I was wearing slippers… again, that’s MY likes for MY body… not saying it will not look great on someone else… just not me!
The problem today is nobody wants to look "old" or their age. What is wrong with that? who cares as long as you look good, clean and healthy. Nobody cares if they love you. Being older and mature is great and you do not have to look "youthful" or young to look beautiful. Be honest about your age and yourself. Trying to be something else is well the most out of date thing.
I’m 57 , 5’2 and thin so I can wear a lot of certain styles, but find it amusing that many stylists attempt to style with intent to make one look ‘taller’ ( what’s wrong with short!?) and of course more ‘ slender’ and more ‘youthful’. We older women were conditioned by the fashion industry and Hollywood of the past that tall skinny 80’s and 90’s disproportionately giant breasted models were the epitome of female beauty perfection. When I watch shows like Project Runway today- it seems they evolved since the #metoo outcry- into being obsessed with minimally breasted trans woman - or let’s be clear- a skinny flat chested man. These designers fawn over the trans ‘women’ models and prefer and pick them over the actual women to display their clothing designs on runways. It seems if the fashion industry can’t take advantage of tall thin prepubescent women for their runway shows (accused of sexualizing young women)- they just replaced these real young women with men! I think the fashion industry is disturbed. Not sure we should take its cues on fashion. Lol.
@@lesann1896 I am a stylist and some women want to look taller. They do not like to be short, so in this case stylist should help to look taller. If that is not the issue then it's not important. We can only suggest from a styling point what is better not to push anyone. Unfortunately, some do.
"Fashion" has always been a scam to make people buy clothes they don't need. It's terrible for your wallet and for the environment. I'm in my 50s, and I buy what I like and I keep clothes forever. If you enjoy buying clothes all the time then you do you, but don't fall into the trap of trying to please other folks with your personal choices.
I agree with you - fashion encouraging you to buy, buy, buy. We should be cutting back from unsustainable wardrobes that keep expanding more and more and more when we have to toss them over and over. The same thing happens in the sewing community - I now have too many patterns that I will never be sewing. You get sucked into purchasing them by the youtuber sewists, when you really prefer a few tried-and-true favorite patterns with more variety in fabrics you choose to buy. I too want to sew what I like and will wear each day, not just the latest fashion things out in the sewing community.
I’m in my 30’s and feel the same way. I wear what I want to. Mostly legging and scrubs ( personal trainer and nurse). I have 20 pair of expensive leggings that are straight leg. Am I really going to ditch those and buy flare leg now bc influencers say to do that? No , I’m defiantly not
I am 72 and wear my long brown hair like the gal in the video. I wear size O-2 and dress in fitted clothes that show off my gym toned body. I dress like a gal in my 40’s and definitely pull it off, as no one can believe my age. I live young, in style and in how I present myself. Having a trim and toned body is important to looking good in fitted clothing. I also love blazers, leather and suede.
Pointed toe shoes cause bunions! Please remember to change hairstyles as one gets older - parted in the middle & very long is the typical teenagers style!!!!!
You look good with great style. It seems the only old fashioned part of this is advising women to aspire to looking young. Its time to throw all of that nonsense out and value ourselves whatever our age
You know, ‘making you look older’ translates to ‘you should be insecure because everyone is looking at all your clothes and shoes and negatively judging you’. Well, guess what! NO One is looking at you when you are an ‘older woman’. We are invisible….and it’s great! Who cares! I dress nicely and wear cute, comfortable shoes I can run in or kick the #$@& out of any jerk who might think I’m a victim.
Or giving up! Either one is sad and we can accept our age, but also try to be the best version of ourselves. I think this is what Heather is on about, but she has to get the clicks and old is easier to get attention. Be the best version of yourself is too long-winded.
@@Donna-vh5ym You cannot be 'seriously curious' or you'd Google it for yourself. Or go to a shopping mall and take photos....or are you 'seriously' not being specific enough about what you actually mean? Do you mean a public figure, someone who is famous who people will instantly recognise as personifying this issue? Because the problem is most of those now have stylists and cosmetic surgery. Goldie Hawn is close though. She used to really overdo the youth obsession but advisors have pulled her back from the brink. And Cher, who has a big problem with ageing and her methods are both self effacing and desperate. But that doesn't mean it's not also a wider problem for ordinary women because it is! I see it a lot, with women wearing skimpy clothes and thinking fake eyelashes and hair extensions and overblown lips will justify wearing cut off jeans, mini skirts, leggings (they don't!). There is no dignity in it, just a desperate craving for the attention that belongs with youth. We need to wake up and realise there's a lot to celebrate about being older, and choice of clothes should mean you are carefully editing and not looking ridiculous.
@deborahcurtis1385 // First of all. Thanks for the scolding. Today's my birthday..12/31...in my 60s, and I know exactly what you mean now that you've laid it out about celebrities, as well as others. I'm older but can't afford it, and even if I could, I wouldn't get all that plastic surgery. Fine for those who do, but it's not my thing. Growing older is an honor for me because my son was murdered at 20 years old, so I've earned every line on my face. Now, I will admit...I live in an extremely hot climate and only get a couple of months of cool weather, so I take advantage of leggings during that short time, (depending on where I'm going), but with a tastful sweater and an age appropriate jacket I asked because lots of people have lots of differing opinions as to "what trying to look young means", so I thought I'd ask, but I apologize for disrupting your day with my "Googable" question. I thought a community with women talking to others was acceptable. Guess I was entirely wrong. I wasn't trying to be facetious whatsoever. Have a Great New Year.
@@Donna-vh5ym Donna. Firstly Happy Birthday! When it's my birthday I make sure to have difficult conversations I've saved up and in the Too Hard basket, then and weave it in, it's a sure-fire method of disarming people and it usually results in a win/win! I haven't made this up and it IS funny! It's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, 'but it's my birthday!' is a perfect riposte. I think when it's your birthday you should take full advantage so well done and great timing! I don't know that I 'scolded' you as such but I challenged you back, because you challenged everyone - it seemed - as if it were impossible to find such women. They do exist they're in shopping malls and out there in bars and also in dating sites kind of overdoing it. Another thing they do is wear impossibly high heels. And too many fussy accessories. Too much animal print mixed up with colour. Just too much. You can get away with it when young but not when older you are in danger of just looking psychotic. I can't stand women who wear purple as some kind of signature it's a proxy for being unconventional. It's awful but that's just me. Heather gives some excellent advice on being stylish but not overdone. She doesn't do hot pants as far as I'm aware and is big on neutrals which are lifted by great details and cut. One thing she hasn't done is wardrobe maintenance. Too often we let ourselves down on the details, lint on our sleeves, or scuffed shoes. But I realised you actually meant 'people in the public eye'. So I challenged you to be more specific in your use of language. We all do this at times, imagining people will know precisely what we mean, (or indeed all about ourselves) when in fact we're just being imprecise. And I am sure most celebrities are heavily guided and curated and saved from making idiots of themselves. I'm not sure this is always successful as being overly injected and tweaked give you a certain same-ness. And sometimes they take gambles which don't pay off. Even the Oscars aren't so much fun anymore too curated and safe. When Cher was in action it was enormous fun, and there was a lot for the Fashion Police to get stuck into. But we shouldn't take it too seriously ...should we? Leggings aren't a crime, but on their own they can be! Especially in the pantless trend that's going around. I wear leggings under jackets and skirts and at jome. I am a big fan of the leather skirt but only have longer styles, one above the knee and one below. I'm tall so I can rock this look and not afraid to break it up visually. The No.1 rule I follow is to not dress so young and cute that it will be a shock when I turn and they see my actual face. I think it's a good rule to follow because that's what age-appropriate is. Dress too young and it only emphasises the contrast from the expectations from your clothes with your face age because people are expecting very young by your clothes and then...shock! You don't want to shock anyone you want to be overall pleasing to the eye, and not as if you're at war with the ageing process. IMO that's what's meant by 'desperate' it's conducting a war and it's showing a lack of self-awareness. Another desperate measure is over doing the hair into complicated styles, with loads of hair extensions and colour adding etc. KISS is a good principle. Did I forget to mention not overplastering the makeup? This is a huge mistake and is desperate, less is more as we get older, but you can pick out one feature to emphasise. I realise it's an American thing to wear more makeup but if you look at the Europeans they do the opposite. The French are acutely aware of what suits them. They stay trim also and wear classics with a twist. Plus any amount of cosmetic surgery youth twiddling will inevitably miss something out. Like the back of your hands or elbows...these are classic 'tells'. I can't be bothered stressing about it all too much. I appreciate the compliments I get for being youthful, but it's also a burden trying to pretend to be younger and I simply stopped doing it. With age comes wisdom and also a rich sense of humour. This doesn't always translate in posts on line but it's there. I do like to dress in a way that shows I'm engaged with the outside world but not to try to be so super trendy if only because I think clothes and makeup are not as important as being a setting for who you are. The personality must shine. Like you, I enjoy dressing and fashion and really love to get my wardrobe out at this time of year and see what alterations I can do, and what's missing and what gets moved to the back of the wardrobe and what needs to be retired/gifted. Some things I no longer wear or never did. Too cute is out. Bows all over the place? No. Too much fussy stuff? No. Lace all over the place? No. Animal print? Yes but very limited. I don't go for the cougar look. It's embarrassing. I have some updates and relegate some items to the back of the wardrobe. I love vintage and think quality of most things sold now is inferior to in the past. This year what's missing from my wardrobe is a white adjustable belt, and maybe an emerald green one to ignite browns and navy and denims. I've had a fantastic time shopping the sales at The Outnet. It's more a European sensibility. If you check above I actually defended Heather at times, this one was about the heading. She needs to attract views. But I have criticised Heather's take at times, but never her personally. I don't think we should take it personally if someone posts to give you something to think about. Slavish devotion is not having a discussion. Nor is getting mean. Regardless, I want to bookend this post by wishing you a Happy New Year! (I bet nobody ever forgets your birthday!) PS I'm in Australia. Very similar to Florida or SoCal. But I'm in a more temperate part in the south so we get the 4 seasons. Best wishes to you.
I have no problem with old, I normally consider the alternative. I wear clothes that fit my mood, and my sense of being; youthful doesn’t come into play, neither does frumpy but comfort is a must.
@@Confluence2024 I said ‘too trendy’. Half tops - no! Bodysuits thst are super tight are ok for layering, but not alone. I saw a really older lady wear bell bottoms at a restaurant- maybe ok for a HS girl, but she looked like she was in a costume. She looked silly. Just saying keep it modern but not HS.
I never think in terms of what makes you look older or younger . I think in terms of what looks good or doesn’t look good , no matter the age of a person . Years ago they told women not to wear long hair past 30 , especially 40 .
Also- pointy toe shoes are horrible for your feet- so are high heels- they lead to bunions, heel spurs, arthritis, nerve disorders, and so many other foot problems-- style is not worth the pain. 😩 Love leather jackets and the jean suggestions ❤️
It depends on the style. Some are stylish and great with longer slacks or with tights, particularly the loafer style that’s trending now, but the one shown in the video as unstylish seem to be tagged that way because they’re clunky and don’t add to the elongated elegant silhouette being promoted. Having said this… the ACTUAL best shoe to wear is the one that makes you feel confident and comfortable. It’s no use wearing stuff that’s uncomfortable and has you wincing with every step - especially the shoes, which can affect your back, knees and ankles too!
This is true but to be fair, Heather showed examples and yes, she was oversimplifying. Square toed or pointy toed are more on trend. (and those Mary-Janes she showed really do look absurd on someone older you look top heavy and the contrast is too great as Mary Janes are very child like shoes.)
Pointed-toe shoes are the stupidest trend. Your toes are the widest part of your feet, yet shoe sellers want to make women squeeze into these torture devices. No thanks.
I totally agree. Why do (mainly women) do that to themselves? Would they also wear a motorcycle helmet that is to small? For me personally it is a question of self respect.
Isn't there something in between pointy toe shoes and frumpy overly wide rounded ones? I think there is and I think the shoes that you're showing are far too narrow
This is a wake up call for me. Quite often I get dressed, look in the mirror, and think the outfit makes me look old. And then I reason, we’ll, I am old. I’ve wondered if this is just part of aging, somehow along with wrinkles and gray hair, our outfits are almost predictive.
Now that's a negative point of view. You can look natural but stylish. Growing older is a blessing. I think following fashion trends can be what makes you look old. Stay classic and modest.
Really tired of all the advice to look younger. Nothing makes you look younger than a warm, engaging smile. Wear what’s comfortable at any age, quit chases trends. Just be warm, engaging and genuine and no one will remember if you are not in style.
Im sorry, just my opinion but many of these items look Housewives of Beverly Hills to me instead of classic. I would feel like i was trying too hard. But maybe others could pull them off?
I’d love to see you dress some just regular frumpy old women- not you! I think your ideas are good- but I challenge you to make these ideas look good on someone with a big gut and frumpy body. I’m just realizing after being ‘glamorous’ most of my life that I’m hitting a time/age that if my son can get me to get dressed, out of the house and a smile he be happy as hell to see me in flower prints or whatever- guess I’m passed your channel.
She is not tall. She has stated her height in other videos. She is around 5'2. It's the fact that she is always wearing high heels. I was always 5'2 also, but now I'm 5'1/2 in" (yes that happens when you mature). I used to wear high heels a lot. I was not fooling anyone. I was still considered short compared to my peers. I've accepted what I cannot change.
I think there are several other things that we can add that also make women look older. Wearing the wrong colors can accentuate shadows, lines and drooping on your face and neck. Color analysis is the way to go if you're not sure what colors work for you. Another thing that I believe will make you look older is wearing certain cowl necks which accentuate a neck that is not as firm and tight as it used to be. I feel that these types of sweaters or tops can look like an extension of a droopy neck. Instead, I think that wearing a clean simple neckline is most flattering.
Yes, I agree with you, te longer the top, the more you look cut off and shorter. I am 5 feet, 1 inch, so a lot of fashions I buy on line are long so I spend time cutting them off and re-hemming them so I look like I have longer legs.
When I was younger, I swore to myself that I would never let myself fall into the "dated" "frumpy" funk everyone's mom seemed to fall into as a rule. I couldn't understand how my own mom could care so little about what she wore. Somewhere along the way she had traded style in favor of functionality and she didn't spare a single thought about clothes at all. I, however, was always consciously on trend. My looks were always carefully curated and intentional down to the very last detail. I absolutely knew I would personally NEVER allow myself to fall so far out of style like that.....yet here I am at 38 and I literally could not be assed to give a shit about any of this! lol
I really love wearing all my leather jackets. I feel fearce in them. I usually wear a cashmere sweater underneath. Leather blocks the wind and keeps me warm.
Thanks for your videos that continue to help me level up my fashion. Yes I prefer leather jackets for outerwear and in warmer weather, (spring/fall) a blazer works great. I also wear Blazers under long wool dress coats because it's cold where I live in Michigan.
People have different opinions on what works for people over 50. Its better to accept your age and dress to suit the person. I do agree older women should not give up and let themselves go. Its a good balance to look good and look like you are trying to be what you're not, young. Be clean, smell nice, wear something to show your best asset(s) in class, soft makeup, be comfortable, be kind and smile.
Thank you for being so kind and inspiring! Thanks for showing what not to wear, as well as beautiful things we can wear, and not break the bank.. which btw are about to be broke!
Hi Heather… I love your videos and think you are beautiful inside and out. My comment is that while this advice is good it is not all applicable to where I live…I am a New Yorker. We walk EVERYWHERE over all kinds of terrain and weather…and we need large bags as once you hit the city you need your stuff …I mean a little purse on the train…you look kind of like a sitting duck…I don’t know how else to say it..life is combat here…it’s fun and exciting but like heels are out…no one wears them at all in the street…and if they do we know they are a tourist. To look cool in NYC it’s all about street style…you need to look tough and like you can run or kick some ass if necessary…for true girl 🙂❤⭐🙏🏼
My only recommendation would be that whenever you highlight shoes that you’re modeling, you stand on the white rug instead of the wood floor. You had several shoes that were black and didn’t show up making it difficult to see the details. Otherwise, well done!
You look great and I do agree with some of your suggestions, like no cropped pants and handkerchief hem tops. However, I find that your suggestions are geared to younger thinner women rather than mature women who choose the graceful aging route. Rather than go negative, I will just go to another influencer that reasonates with my style.
I appreciate videos like this. The message isn't that being older means you aren't valuable. And it's not saying to dress like a teenager or college student. It's saying just because you are over 40 doesn't mean you have to look frumpy or outdated. For people who say they wear what they want, that's fine. Why even click on a video like this and watch it then?
Personally, for me I didn't even click on it. I saw the title and I'm so tired of seeing youtubers telling us what to wear when some of us are old enough to know our style in clothing. And yes, I move on to a meaningful video.
Heather , you look great and very stylish - don’t listen to negative comments. By the way - I am 55 and my 35 years old daughter is always proud of me looking younger, fit and stylish.. we have to set example for our girls that age is a mental state . Thanks for great advice - I am adopting a few❤
French women nearly always dress in a chic way and ageing is something they don't deny, but celebrate with appropriate dressing that brings out the best in the individual woman. That's why they do a critique of themselves but not for self-hate; rather to it's to creatively and intentionally emphasise the best, and minimise the least attractive features.
Try tucking in on the side instead of right in the front. Leave the back and the other side out. If you tuck in the front, then pull some and blouse it out a bit.
Hi Heather, thank you for these amazing videos. When I used to work on the corporate world I was wearing heels in daily basis, but nowadays at home I have gotten a lot of wear out of my Golden Goose sneakers which by the way add an inch or two and look great with skirts too. I am 5ft 3' and being short one of the issues is we try to compensate with heels which are not necessarily very practical and not for all settings. I was wondering if you can do a casual short girl's flat shoes and jeans. I absolutely love those VB jeans you are showing here, but they are made for tall girls it seems. The inseam is 35. If you find the same jean for max 28 inseam I would get them without a second thought. They seem to have the right wash of jean I love. Yesterday I got a fantastic pair of jeans from Levis in a bootcut made with the right inseam for my height 28x28 and I was amazed with their fit. They are a dark blue wash and I got them for less than 100 euros. Although I have a number of high heels and boots would you suggest some nice low heel loafers to wear them with - given loafers are having a moment right now and can replace my ballerinas. Thank you so much. Hugs from Switzerland.
Great tips Heather and always appreciate your insight. Thank you for your kindness and great channel. After seeing some of these comments you truly have thicker skin than I do. 😳 By the way…you look beautiful today! Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!
Heather, you are the bomb! No frumpy aged older woman for you! I love your jackets and blazers. I'm a blazer girl myself and I did actually get a faux leather blazer from Express last year. It's a little oversized buy I wear it over sweaters. It is amazing. I have a few faux leather moto jackets. I like them. I am into small bags. Not because of fashion, but because of my back. And sixty year old sporty shoes are not forty year old sporty shoes. I wear those black Mary janes and thank the Lord. The struggle is real, girl! And I love Kurt Geiger!
All your looks are fabulous on you! I'm 64 and incorporate a few trendy styles every season. I'm with you on the oversized pants, oversized top and oversized blazer trend. Only very tall can carry it off. I love the current high waisted wide leg jeans or trousers (well tailored) with a tucked in simple good quality v neck tee, and a nice leather belt. Since I was a teen I figured out not to wear anything that is voluminous at the bottom and the top.
Great video Heather, thank you. Heather offers many great suggestions and alternatives to all her "No's" She stresses: 1. No long tunics, particularly with asymmetrical hem. 2. No chunky overly large costume jewelry 3. No frumpy chunky heavy shoes, worse with velcro. 4. No low rise tight jeggings or capri length anything. 5. No bad underwear 6. No overly-hardwared, overly large handbags Overall, slim down and neaten up the silhouette in entire wardrobe - jeans, jackets, shoes. Minimalize. Wear shapewear!
Heather. These videos are so helpful. I am 38, and find so much value in your content. I can only hope I have your level of style and class as I hit my 40’s and 50’s 🩷🩷🩷
Bigger stomachs with tucked in shirt looks really good especially with a half tack 😮 not all of us have a flat stomach and can’t … got scarring or anything like higher cut shirt length look awful
Someone criticized Chicos. They make some beautiful clothes,granted, you have to be careful what you choose, but not all of us want to look like a cartoon. I have that Express blazer, the leopard heels, etc., but you have to be careful that you don’t look like you’re trying to be a trophy wife without a brain of your own. I have a lot of Zara as well as more expensive designers. Classy works for me. I do not want to be told what to wear and what makes me look young or old or whatever.
Just discovered your channel, and could not agree more with your recommendations (especially regarding cropped pants, tunics, and chunky footwear). More than that, I really appreciate your kind, down-to-earth attitude. We all want to look better, regardless of budget and lifestyle!
You're so kind and you're beautiful. I do like a chunky boot with a wide leg pant as long as it overs most of the boot. I wear a size 9 shoe and as much as I like a pointed toe, my foot looks larger , so I don't. Great, great video.
Yes I agree, trying so hard to look young, really makes you look older trying to look young. There is a time when your skin and neck and hands do not match your clothes and you need to be aware of that! Also toning down your makeup a bit helps your over all look as you get older!
Cropped jeans 👖, loafers, tunics … omg 😳 Heather, you just unknowingly dissed on Qvc. Lol 😂. Agree 👍 💯 percent w/ everything! No offense, Qvc, we still love ❤️ you for other things than fashion! Lol 😂 Also love ❤️ high rise flares, cropped blazers, leather jackets 🧥 and platform heels 👠! - Amy
I’m 47 and as a fantasy author and i wear heavy make-up to play my role, but I can only advise the Française parisienne-look. It’s very classy, polished and neutral and makes me look 10 years younger without fillers or Botox. And it’s easy and affordable and it makes you feel fresh. Kisses & Greets from Belgium
While I love your style...for open toes high heel shoes I would say, while it looks good, its not practical for most people, except if you only gonna walk a bit in a mall. In Europe most shoppings are in streets...so we have to walk quite a lot, and thats why in Paris, f.e, open shoes like that are not really in.
love your channel. I'd love to see less makeup, lips are definitely too much. Also a more realistic hair color would look younger on you. You're a beautiful woman but I think the heavy makeup, over prominent lips and too long/stiff over colered hair ages you.
This comments threat is not the vibe. Guys rock whatever you want and stop judging others. My mum wears anything she wants and she looks amazing 24/7. She’s in her early 70s and wears miniskirts and is fabulous. Don’t let anyone tell you something looks old or inappropriate for you. If you like it and feel good in it that wear it. life is too short to care about what other people think and if your lucky enough to get old - congrats! You won the life olympics do what you want.
I love love love heals! I’ve spent my life wearing and enjoying them. Now however at 57 arthritis has won it’s battle and I can’t wear them anymore. 😢 Trying to find something stylish and comfortable is very difficult. To everyone who can still wear heels good for you❤
I'm 67 and both my chiropractor and my acupuncturist tell me no heels higher than two inches - and I agree. Still no pointy toes with stiletto heels - that's what my mom wore in the 1960s.
I'm surprised that this age group is so mean. I have to assume you guys are jealous of her, so you are being negative to her. These tips are spot on, regardless of age or size. She's helping people who want help. I'm ashamed of some of the ladies on here commenting. Tearing her down because she is beautiful and knows how to dress is nonsense!
I just found your channel and I'm binging on your videos :) I LOVE your fashion tips!! Spot on. A few observations (take them or leave them and still do what makes you happy!) I'm a makeup artist in Beverly Hills and almost all of my current clients want a more natural, youthful appearance with their makeup. You have GORGEOUS eyes, skin and lips (and such a beautiful face). You want people to see your eyes (not your eyeshadow) when they look at you....and your eyes are a beautiful color. But we see your eyeshadow first. Same with your lips. Maybe try for just some lip gloss on your amazing lips and just a hint of blush well blended. You would look amazing with no eyeshadow (maybe just a base of neutral), mascara and a thin eyeliner on the bottom (no one wears mascara on their bottom lashes now here). I wish you could come into our salon....you'd see how natural and beautiful you'd look with much less makeup. Also, you'd look much younger with shorter hair (maybe an inch below your shoulders but still waved as you do would look amazing and more current, IMO). In the end though....you are gorgeous either way and we all have to do what we feel looks and feels best for ourselves!!!
Oh wow thank you so much for the tips!! I do come to Beverly Hills a few times a year so next time I come I will make an appointment with you! What is the name of your salon?
@@HeatherAndersonFashionOver40 Yes! That would be AMAZING :) My salon is on Bedford (The H Salon)....any of the makeup artists here are incredible and we'd be thrilled to meet you!
Also, shoulder length hair looks more chic. I am SO glad the natural look is returning. False lashes give me anxiety. Do I stare at the comically huge lashes, or do I act as if there isn’t a 400 Lb gorilla is in the room?!
I have a beautiful black blazer with a military flair so I have to make sure I don’t wear it with all black clothing and gold accessories because it is very aging. So I try to soften it with a dress.
Any clothing items I have that I love but are painfully out of style I relegate to the “wear it around the house” category. That way I can still enjoy it and if someone drops by I’m dressed and not in jammies all the time. Retirement is a strange animal I’m loving but it takes getting used to. ❤
I'm 66 and nowhere ready to put on my granny panties yet! I'm not trying to look 30, but I am trying to dress up to date and be stylish. Ultimately I think we all need to do what feels good for us. I've never lived a cookie cutter life...I'm a Woodstock gal...lol you are beautiful inside and out. I'm taking all your advice to heart ❤️
Here we are, retired and comfy in our Bearclaw boots and plaid p.j. bottoms, and someone wants us to wear toeless shoes and bare ankles. Most of this area is still suffering downed power lines and shlepping those heavy propane tanks back and forth for refills. These outfits look like early fall/late spring, but w/o the rainboots.
I would say, confidence is everything! Not all types and styles are flattering to everyone. My grandma always said, you dress based on your body type. If you’re 60 and have the body, go for it! But comfort can also make or brake a style, because if you can’t walk on stilettos you won’t look good.
Chunky necklaces can be very edgy- like the forever young centenarian Iris Apfel! She is beyond any trend. More is more and less is a bore! Chunky shoes are so fun too!
Yesss! I love leather jackets! Blazers second! Lol! 😂 l currently own 10 of each! I have been collecting clothes for well over 50yrs! I love clothes! I wear them all!!!!
That looks like an outfit I'd wear when I was 27. I'm in my 40s. A good pair of jeans that don't have tears in them, or flair. I think a nice pair of boot cut jeans. No frills on them at all. Are an awesome look for older ladies.
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To me, it is not about looking "younger" or "older." It is about looking good.
Thank you, love.
I agree. As long as I'm comfortable in my skin, I'm good.
Oh must say not meant to have said the word fat but Capri s can look not good with a bigger weight depends on proportion s I agree with the word been used looking old that's silly we all get old part of dying slowly over the decades meaning this in a honest positive way
I think we need to use different language when encouraging people to wear things that are flattering because “makes you look old” continues to perpetuate the idea that we as women lose value as we age.
Exactly, young is part of growing old, and growing old is desirable. Young may be tight and toned but old is winning the race and getting passed many pitfalls.
Value ???? What are you talking about? How do words make you lose value? Clothes can make you look old and be unbecoming on you. That has nothing to do with how much one is valued . A persons value is not what others think of you; it is what you think of yourself. Other peoples opinions are just opinions they don't matter.
@@Claudia-se3mp , it all depends on how the matter of invisibility hurts you, so maybe not the general population but there are instances when someone’s opinion of you matters. Yes, old tends to be devalued and ignored, we got institutions full of the forgotten and corporations that aren’t interested in what old has to say, they just want to know how much they can squeeze out of the young but old gets ignored.
@@Claudia-se3mp , also the words, one uses, can put a value on one’s earning potential, because words can tell you a lot about a person, such as education, knowledge of the field (every discipline has its own vocabulary). So yeah words can devalue or add value to a person.
Exactly! I feel better and look better now that I am older. I wear what I want to wear no matter what anyone thinks.
Botox, fillers, too much makeup -?these make you look so much older. Wear what you want ladies!
as soon as a 25 yr old uses those things , she looks like a 40 yr old trying to look 25.
Yes. It looks worse to look old while trying to look young! If not careful, it can look like a mom went into her daughter's closet. Hair extensions look so strange on older women. It's unbalanced with an older face, and yes so obviously fake.
I like I like to eat it's hard to starve yourself to death to fit leather and suede at
Excellent advice!
Made comments about your comments and your soo right
A good video. Another thing to mention is not to wear heavy makeup, it really does make a person look older. I advise the French route of lighter is fresher is younger.
Like this woman, lol. She has on WAY too much makeup.
Girl I’ll prove to be old. I dress to be comfortable not to impress anyone. Growing old gracefully and still here.
Agree. I am in my 8th decade.
We ALL are the age we are, of course we want to look good- but these videos disturb me, probably aimed at a very different demographic, but I'll comment anyway.
My only tip is: be happy, concentrate on your health- when you feel good and smile you will look your best.
Pointy toe stiletto booties?
Not in my world or for any women I know.
All I see on here is someone screaming...'.I'm youthful...'
In a slip dress, leather jacket and leopard heels???? Maybe if you are on a reality show of 50+yo ladies with $$ and plastic surgeon on retainer.
I dress to impress MYSELF !… I want to feel well dressed and comfortable … I wouldn’t wear those brown leopard shoes, for MY height and weight, if feel like if I was wearing slippers… again, that’s MY likes for MY body… not saying it will not look great on someone else… just not me!
Ok old lady.
Wearing pointy toe shoes is why I can’t wear heels. Lol They RUIN your feet.
And create ingrown toes!
The problem today is nobody wants to look "old" or their age. What is wrong with that? who cares as long as you look good, clean and healthy. Nobody cares if they love you. Being older and mature is great and you do not have to look "youthful" or young to look beautiful. Be honest about your age and yourself. Trying to be something else is well the most out of date thing.
I agree!
I’m 57 , 5’2 and thin so I can wear a lot of certain styles, but find it amusing that many stylists attempt to style with intent to make one look ‘taller’ ( what’s wrong with short!?) and of course more ‘ slender’ and more ‘youthful’. We older women were conditioned by the fashion industry and Hollywood of the past that tall skinny 80’s and 90’s disproportionately giant breasted models were the epitome of female beauty perfection. When I watch shows like Project Runway today- it seems they evolved since the #metoo outcry- into being obsessed with minimally breasted trans woman - or let’s be clear- a skinny flat chested man. These designers fawn over the trans ‘women’ models and prefer and pick them over the actual women to display their clothing designs on runways. It seems if the fashion industry can’t take advantage of tall thin prepubescent women for their runway shows (accused of sexualizing young women)- they just replaced these real young women with men! I think the fashion industry is disturbed. Not sure we should take its cues on fashion. Lol.
well said👏👏
@lynnmaria64 you said that perfectly. So perfectly, that I'm not even going to finish this video. 😉
@@lesann1896 I am a stylist and some women want to look taller. They do not like to be short, so in this case stylist should help to look taller. If that is not the issue then it's not important. We can only suggest from a styling point what is better not to push anyone. Unfortunately, some do.
"Fashion" has always been a scam to make people buy clothes they don't need. It's terrible for your wallet and for the environment. I'm in my 50s, and I buy what I like and I keep clothes forever. If you enjoy buying clothes all the time then you do you, but don't fall into the trap of trying to please other folks with your personal choices.
I agree with you - fashion encouraging you to buy, buy, buy. We should be cutting back from unsustainable wardrobes that keep expanding more and more and more when we have to toss them over and over. The same thing happens in the sewing community - I now have too many patterns that I will never be sewing. You get sucked into purchasing them by the youtuber sewists, when you really prefer a few tried-and-true favorite patterns with more variety in fabrics you choose to buy. I too want to sew what I like and will wear each day, not just the latest fashion things out in the sewing community.
I’m in my 30’s and feel the same way. I wear what I want to. Mostly legging and scrubs ( personal trainer and nurse). I have 20 pair of expensive leggings that are straight leg. Am I really going to ditch those and buy flare leg now bc influencers say to do that? No , I’m defiantly not
Yes fashion scam
I am 72 and wear my long brown hair like the gal in the video. I wear size O-2 and dress in fitted clothes that show off my gym toned body. I dress like a gal in my 40’s and definitely pull it off, as no one can believe my age. I live young, in style and in how I present myself. Having a trim and toned body is important to looking good in fitted clothing. I also love blazers, leather and suede.
and you haven't lost your confidence. Glad you feel good about yourself.
Good for you!
That's amazing! You inspire me.
And so modest too
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Pointed toe shoes cause bunions! Please remember to change hairstyles as one gets older - parted in the middle & very long is the typical teenagers style!!!!!
And she looks young and beautiful with that hair style. Natural.
Wearing them for years caused me to have surgery on both feet for that very reason!
You look good with great style. It seems the only old fashioned part of this is advising women to aspire to looking young. Its time to throw all of that nonsense out and value ourselves whatever our age
You know, ‘making you look older’ translates to ‘you should be insecure because everyone is looking at all your clothes and shoes and negatively judging you’. Well, guess what! NO One is looking at you when you are an ‘older woman’. We are invisible….and it’s great! Who cares! I dress nicely and wear cute, comfortable shoes I can run in or kick the #$@& out of any jerk who might think I’m a victim.
Wear what makes you happy. This 'forever young' crap is just that - crap.
well said!! love it, so true, ha👏👏
Right on sister!!!
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What really ages you is the desperate effort to look young
Or giving up! Either one is sad and we can accept our age, but also try to be the best version of ourselves. I think this is what Heather is on about, but she has to get the clicks and old is easier to get attention. Be the best version of yourself is too long-winded.
Give me an example of an older women looking desperate by wearing "younger clothes". I'm seriously curious.
@@Donna-vh5ym You cannot be 'seriously curious' or you'd Google it for yourself. Or go to a shopping mall and take photos....or are you 'seriously' not being specific enough about what you actually mean?
Do you mean a public figure, someone who is famous who people will instantly recognise as personifying this issue? Because the problem is most of those now have stylists and cosmetic surgery. Goldie Hawn is close though. She used to really overdo the youth obsession but advisors have pulled her back from the brink. And Cher, who has a big problem with ageing and her methods are both self effacing and desperate.
But that doesn't mean it's not also a wider problem for ordinary women because it is! I see it a lot, with women wearing skimpy clothes and thinking fake eyelashes and hair extensions and overblown lips will justify wearing cut off jeans, mini skirts, leggings (they don't!). There is no dignity in it, just a desperate craving for the attention that belongs with youth.
We need to wake up and realise there's a lot to celebrate about being older, and choice of clothes should mean you are carefully editing and not looking ridiculous.
@deborahcurtis1385 // First of all. Thanks for the scolding. Today's my birthday..12/31...in my 60s, and I know exactly what you mean now that you've laid it out about celebrities, as well as others. I'm older but can't afford it, and even if I could, I wouldn't get all that plastic surgery. Fine for those who do, but it's not my thing. Growing older is an honor for me because my son was murdered at 20 years old, so I've earned every line on my face. Now, I will admit...I live in an extremely hot climate and only get a couple of months of cool weather, so I take advantage of leggings during that short time, (depending on where I'm going), but with a tastful sweater and an age appropriate jacket I asked because lots of people have lots of differing opinions as to "what trying to look young means", so I thought I'd ask, but I apologize for disrupting your day with my "Googable" question. I thought a community with women talking to others was acceptable. Guess I was entirely wrong. I wasn't trying to be facetious whatsoever. Have a Great New Year.
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Donna. Firstly Happy Birthday!
When it's my birthday I make sure to have difficult conversations I've saved up and in the Too Hard basket, then and weave it in, it's a sure-fire method of disarming people and it usually results in a win/win! I haven't made this up and it IS funny! It's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, 'but it's my birthday!' is a perfect riposte. I think when it's your birthday you should take full advantage so well done and great timing!
I don't know that I 'scolded' you as such but I challenged you back, because you challenged everyone - it seemed - as if it were impossible to find such women. They do exist they're in shopping malls and out there in bars and also in dating sites kind of overdoing it. Another thing they do is wear impossibly high heels. And too many fussy accessories. Too much animal print mixed up with colour. Just too much. You can get away with it when young but not when older you are in danger of just looking psychotic. I can't stand women who wear purple as some kind of signature it's a proxy for being unconventional. It's awful but that's just me. Heather gives some excellent advice on being stylish but not overdone. She doesn't do hot pants as far as I'm aware and is big on neutrals which are lifted by great details and cut. One thing she hasn't done is wardrobe maintenance. Too often we let ourselves down on the details, lint on our sleeves, or scuffed shoes.
But I realised you actually meant 'people in the public eye'. So I challenged you to be more specific in your use of language. We all do this at times, imagining people will know precisely what we mean, (or indeed all about ourselves) when in fact we're just being imprecise. And I am sure most celebrities are heavily guided and curated and saved from making idiots of themselves. I'm not sure this is always successful as being overly injected and tweaked give you a certain same-ness. And sometimes they take gambles which don't pay off. Even the Oscars aren't so much fun anymore too curated and safe. When Cher was in action it was enormous fun, and there was a lot for the Fashion Police to get stuck into. But we shouldn't take it too seriously ...should we?
Leggings aren't a crime, but on their own they can be! Especially in the pantless trend that's going around. I wear leggings under jackets and skirts and at jome. I am a big fan of the leather skirt but only have longer styles, one above the knee and one below. I'm tall so I can rock this look and not afraid to break it up visually.
The No.1 rule I follow is to not dress so young and cute that it will be a shock when I turn and they see my actual face. I think it's a good rule to follow because that's what age-appropriate is. Dress too young and it only emphasises the contrast from the expectations from your clothes with your face age because people are expecting very young by your clothes and then...shock!
You don't want to shock anyone you want to be overall pleasing to the eye, and not as if you're at war with the ageing process. IMO that's what's meant by 'desperate' it's conducting a war and it's showing a lack of self-awareness. Another desperate measure is over doing the hair into complicated styles, with loads of hair extensions and colour adding etc.
KISS is a good principle. Did I forget to mention not overplastering the makeup? This is a huge mistake and is desperate, less is more as we get older, but you can pick out one feature to emphasise. I realise it's an American thing to wear more makeup but if you look at the Europeans they do the opposite. The French are acutely aware of what suits them. They stay trim also and wear classics with a twist.
Plus any amount of cosmetic surgery youth twiddling will inevitably miss something out. Like the back of your hands or elbows...these are classic 'tells'. I can't be bothered stressing about it all too much. I appreciate the compliments I get for being youthful, but it's also a burden trying to pretend to be younger and I simply stopped doing it. With age comes wisdom and also a rich sense of humour. This doesn't always translate in posts on line but it's there. I do like to dress in a way that shows I'm engaged with the outside world but not to try to be so super trendy if only because I think clothes and makeup are not as important as being a setting for who you are. The personality must shine.
Like you, I enjoy dressing and fashion and really love to get my wardrobe out at this time of year and see what alterations I can do, and what's missing and what gets moved to the back of the wardrobe and what needs to be retired/gifted. Some things I no longer wear or never did.
Too cute is out. Bows all over the place? No. Too much fussy stuff? No. Lace all over the place? No.
Animal print? Yes but very limited. I don't go for the cougar look. It's embarrassing.
I have some updates and relegate some items to the back of the wardrobe. I love vintage and think quality of most things sold now is inferior to in the past.
This year what's missing from my wardrobe is a white adjustable belt, and maybe an emerald green one to ignite browns and navy and denims. I've had a fantastic time shopping the sales at The Outnet. It's more a European sensibility.
If you check above I actually defended Heather at times, this one was about the heading. She needs to attract views. But I have criticised Heather's take at times, but never her personally. I don't think we should take it personally if someone posts to give you something to think about. Slavish devotion is not having a discussion. Nor is getting mean.
Regardless, I want to bookend this post by wishing you a Happy New Year! (I bet nobody ever forgets your birthday!)
PS I'm in Australia. Very similar to Florida or SoCal. But I'm in a more temperate part in the south so we get the 4 seasons. Best wishes to you.
I have no problem with old, I normally consider the alternative. I wear clothes that fit my mood, and my sense of being; youthful doesn’t come into play, neither does frumpy but comfort is a must.
I think older women who dress too trendy (like their daughters) makes them look desperate and older. Don’t go overboard on the trends.
The orange skirt and top were exactly that in my opinion!
I have to agree also. That split!! I have no idea how old this creator is. But that outfit would look so much better on a younger model.
Don’t shop at Chico’s no matter what you do!
@@Confluence2024 I said ‘too trendy’. Half tops - no! Bodysuits thst are super tight are ok for layering, but not alone. I saw a really older lady wear bell bottoms at a restaurant- maybe ok for a HS girl, but she looked like she was in a costume. She looked silly. Just saying keep it modern but not HS.
@@bunnybubs757 You said creator is in her 70’s? I don’t think so. Maybe late 40’s or 50’s.
I never think in terms of what makes you look older or younger . I think in terms of what looks good or doesn’t look good , no matter the age of a person . Years ago they told women not to wear long hair past 30 , especially 40 .
I agree with you. It's about looking good to feel good. I don't feel good if I feel I'm not looking good.
I have to disagree about chunky shoe’s aging people. Like most clothing items it depends on how you style it
Also- pointy toe shoes are horrible for your feet- so are high heels- they lead to bunions, heel spurs, arthritis, nerve disorders, and so many other foot problems-- style is not worth the pain. 😩 Love leather jackets and the jean suggestions ❤️
It depends on the style. Some are stylish and great with longer slacks or with tights, particularly the loafer style that’s trending now, but the one shown in the video as unstylish seem to be tagged that way because they’re clunky and don’t add to the elongated elegant silhouette being promoted.
Having said this… the ACTUAL best shoe to wear is the one that makes you feel confident and comfortable. It’s no use wearing stuff that’s uncomfortable and has you wincing with every step - especially the shoes, which can affect your back, knees and ankles too!
Chunky shoes are so in now just not cute
This is true but to be fair, Heather showed examples and yes, she was oversimplifying. Square toed or pointy toed are more on trend.
(and those Mary-Janes she showed really do look absurd on someone older you look top heavy and the contrast is too great as Mary Janes are very child like shoes.)
Pointed-toe shoes are the stupidest trend. Your toes are the widest part of your feet, yet shoe sellers want to make women squeeze into these torture devices. No thanks.
I totally agree. Why do (mainly women) do that to themselves? Would they also wear a motorcycle helmet that is to small? For me personally it is a question of self respect.
Bunions!! 😂
I think pointed shoes look ridiculous. Who really wants to be uncomfortable so they can have Big looking feet?
YESSS!
Isn't there something in between pointy toe shoes and frumpy overly wide rounded ones? I think there is and I think the shoes that you're showing are far too narrow
This is a wake up call for me. Quite often I get dressed, look in the mirror, and think the outfit makes me look old. And then I reason, we’ll, I am old. I’ve wondered if this is just part of aging, somehow along with wrinkles and gray hair, our outfits are almost predictive.
Now that's a negative point of view. You can look natural but stylish. Growing older is a blessing. I think following fashion trends can be what makes you look old. Stay classic and modest.
Wear what you like not what an 'expert' tells you to. Choose your own style!
Really tired of all the advice to look younger. Nothing makes you look younger than a warm, engaging smile. Wear what’s comfortable at any age, quit chases trends. Just be warm, engaging and genuine and no one will remember if you are not in style.
Only your body... If you have "an engaging smile", but your body is "Lizzo size" - nothing will help... Sorry, politically incorrect, I know...
@@elenagill3053- Sad but true.
Im sorry, just my opinion but many of these items look Housewives of Beverly Hills to me instead of classic. I would feel like i was trying too hard. But maybe others could pull them off?
I’d love to see you dress some just regular frumpy old women- not you! I think your ideas are good- but I challenge you to make these ideas look good on someone with a big gut and frumpy body. I’m just realizing after being ‘glamorous’ most of my life that I’m hitting a time/age that if my son can get me to get dressed, out of the house and a smile he be happy as hell to see me in flower prints or whatever- guess I’m passed your channel.
Go make your son happy. Get up out of the house
I am 5ft tryimg to get down to 125 now over weight.
You are very tall and have long legs so many things you could wear that I couldn't. Jennifer 😊
She is not tall. She has stated her height in other videos. She is around 5'2. It's the fact that she is always wearing high heels. I was always 5'2 also, but now I'm 5'1/2 in" (yes that happens when you mature). I used to wear high heels a lot. I was not fooling anyone. I was still considered short compared to my peers. I've accepted what I cannot change.
I think plaid "shackets" (unless you are working on the farm/ranch) can be very aging.
I do agree lol!!
All the young ones are wearing it. I can’t figure out why
I'm petite and they look ridiculous on me
Ladies.. wear what makes you feel beautiful!!
I think there are several other things that we can add that also make women look older. Wearing the wrong colors can accentuate shadows, lines and drooping on your face and neck. Color analysis is the way to go if you're not sure what colors work for you. Another thing that I believe will make you look older is wearing certain cowl necks which accentuate a neck that is not as firm and tight as it used to be. I feel that these types of sweaters or tops can look like an extension of a droopy neck. Instead, I think that wearing a clean simple neckline is most flattering.
good point. It's as if she's saying it's a crime to look old. As if it were a bad thing.
If you like how you look and feel comfortable, why would you change to conform to someone else's views. Be yourself and you'll always be beautiful!
Totally agree on the cropped pants, I hate them! 😅
I think I have committed most of the fashion mistakes in your vlog! I have several long tops and and clunky jewelry. Thank you for your advice.
Yes, I agree with you, te longer the top, the more you look cut off and shorter. I am 5 feet, 1 inch, so a lot of fashions I buy on line are long so I spend time cutting them off and re-hemming them so I look like I have longer legs.
When I was younger, I swore to myself that I would never let myself fall into the "dated" "frumpy" funk everyone's mom seemed to fall into as a rule. I couldn't understand how my own mom could care so little about what she wore. Somewhere along the way she had traded style in favor of functionality and she didn't spare a single thought about clothes at all.
I, however, was always consciously on trend. My looks were always carefully curated and intentional down to the very last detail. I absolutely knew I would personally NEVER allow myself to fall so far out of style like that.....yet here I am at 38 and I literally could not be assed to give a shit about any of this! lol
I really love wearing all my leather jackets. I feel fearce in them. I usually wear a cashmere sweater underneath. Leather blocks the wind and keeps me warm.
Thanks for your videos that continue to help me level up my fashion. Yes I prefer leather jackets for outerwear and in warmer weather, (spring/fall) a blazer works great. I also wear Blazers under long wool dress coats because it's cold where I live in Michigan.
You are so welcome!! Thanks for watching!! ❤️
People have different opinions on what works for people over 50. Its better to accept your age and dress to suit the person. I do agree older women should not give up and let themselves go. Its a good balance to look good and look like you are trying to be what you're not, young. Be clean, smell nice, wear something to show your best asset(s) in class, soft makeup, be comfortable, be kind and smile.
These looks especially from express, remind me of the phrase " mutton dressed as lamb."
Thank you for being so kind and inspiring! Thanks for showing what not to wear, as well as beautiful things we can wear, and not break the bank.. which btw are about to be broke!
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
Hi Heather… I love your videos and think you are beautiful inside and out. My comment is that while this advice is good it is not all applicable to where I live…I am a New Yorker. We walk EVERYWHERE over all kinds of terrain and weather…and we need large bags as once you hit the city you need your stuff …I mean a little purse on the train…you look kind of like a sitting duck…I don’t know how else to say it..life is combat here…it’s fun and exciting but like heels are out…no one wears them at all in the street…and if they do we know they are a tourist. To look cool in NYC it’s all about street style…you need to look tough and like you can run or kick some ass if necessary…for true girl 🙂❤⭐🙏🏼
Sounds charming. I’m glad I don’t live there.
It’s not for the faint of heart…You need a reason to be here for sure @@katemiller7874
Lol! I'd kill myself wearing those heels. 😂😂
My only recommendation would be that whenever you highlight shoes that you’re modeling, you stand on the white rug instead of the wood floor. You had several shoes that were black and didn’t show up making it difficult to see the details. Otherwise, well done!
You look great and I do agree with some of your suggestions, like no cropped pants and handkerchief hem tops. However, I find that your suggestions are geared to younger thinner women rather than mature women who choose the graceful aging route. Rather than go negative, I will just go to another influencer that reasonates with my style.
I appreciate videos like this. The message isn't that being older means you aren't valuable. And it's not saying to dress like a teenager or college student. It's saying just because you are over 40 doesn't mean you have to look frumpy or outdated. For people who say they wear what they want, that's fine. Why even click on a video like this and watch it then?
Personally, for me I didn't even click on it. I saw the title and I'm so tired of seeing youtubers telling us what to wear when some of us are old enough to know our style in clothing. And yes, I move on to a meaningful video.
Heather , you look great and very stylish - don’t listen to negative comments. By the way - I am 55 and my 35 years old daughter is always proud of me looking younger, fit and stylish.. we have to set example for our girls that age is a mental state . Thanks for great advice - I am adopting a few❤
French women nearly always dress in a chic way and ageing is something they don't deny, but celebrate with appropriate dressing that brings out the best in the individual woman. That's why they do a critique of themselves but not for self-hate; rather to it's to creatively and intentionally emphasise the best, and minimise the least attractive features.
The problem I have tucking in my shirt is that I have a fat stomach that sticks out. Any suggestions?
Try tucking in on the side instead of right in the front. Leave the back and the other side out. If you tuck in the front, then pull some and blouse it out a bit.
Hi Heather, thank you for these amazing videos. When I used to work on the corporate world I was wearing heels in daily basis, but nowadays at home I have gotten a lot of wear out of my Golden Goose sneakers which by the way add an inch or two and look great with skirts too. I am 5ft 3' and being short one of the issues is we try to compensate with heels which are not necessarily very practical and not for all settings. I was wondering if you can do a casual short girl's flat shoes and jeans. I absolutely love those VB jeans you are showing here, but they are made for tall girls it seems. The inseam is 35. If you find the same jean for max 28 inseam I would get them without a second thought. They seem to have the right wash of jean I love.
Yesterday I got a fantastic pair of jeans from Levis in a bootcut made with the right inseam for my height 28x28 and I was amazed with their fit. They are a dark blue wash and I got them for less than 100 euros. Although I have a number of high heels and boots would you suggest some nice low heel loafers to wear them with - given loafers are having a moment right now and can replace my ballerinas. Thank you so much. Hugs from Switzerland.
Great tips Heather and always appreciate your insight. Thank you for your kindness and great channel. After seeing some of these comments you truly have thicker skin than I do. 😳
By the way…you look beautiful today! Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!
Heather, you are the bomb! No frumpy aged older woman for you! I love your jackets and blazers. I'm a blazer girl myself and I did actually get a faux leather blazer from Express last year. It's a little oversized buy I wear it over sweaters. It is amazing. I have a few faux leather moto jackets. I like them. I am into small bags. Not because of fashion, but because of my back. And sixty year old sporty shoes are not forty year old sporty shoes. I wear those black Mary janes and thank the Lord. The struggle is real, girl! And I love Kurt Geiger!
All your looks are fabulous on you! I'm 64 and incorporate a few trendy styles every season. I'm with you on the oversized pants, oversized top and oversized blazer trend. Only very tall can carry it off. I love the current high waisted wide leg jeans or trousers (well tailored) with a tucked in simple good quality v neck tee, and a nice leather belt. Since I was a teen I figured out not to wear anything that is voluminous at the bottom and the top.
Great video Heather, thank you.
Heather offers many great suggestions and alternatives to all her "No's"
She stresses:
1. No long tunics, particularly with asymmetrical hem.
2. No chunky overly large costume jewelry
3. No frumpy chunky heavy shoes, worse with velcro.
4. No low rise tight jeggings or capri length anything.
5. No bad underwear
6. No overly-hardwared, overly large handbags
Overall, slim down and neaten up the silhouette in entire wardrobe - jeans, jackets, shoes. Minimalize. Wear shapewear!
Padded anoraks give me old women vibes 😱 i think pointed toes make feet look bigger. Especially if they flat.
I love Express! These are such great tips! Thank you!
Heather. These videos are so helpful. I am 38, and find so much value in your content. I can only hope I have your level of style and class as I hit my 40’s and 50’s 🩷🩷🩷
Bigger stomachs with tucked in shirt looks really good especially with a half tack 😮
not all of us have a flat stomach and can’t … got scarring or anything like higher cut shirt length look awful
I like your advice on how to look youthful. Everything was on point
Other things that are aging: Dark eyeliner on the bottom of eyes, hair that is too blonde when you are getting older, and very obvious lip injections.
Someone criticized Chicos. They make some beautiful clothes,granted, you have to be careful what you choose, but not all of us want to look like a cartoon. I have that Express blazer, the leopard heels, etc., but you have to be careful that you don’t look like you’re trying to be a trophy wife without a brain of your own. I have a lot of Zara as well as more expensive designers. Classy works for me. I do not want to be told what to wear and what makes me look young or old or whatever.
Just discovered your channel, and could not agree more with your recommendations (especially regarding cropped pants, tunics, and chunky footwear). More than that, I really appreciate your kind, down-to-earth attitude. We all want to look better, regardless of budget and lifestyle!
Love the snake print jacket. I couldn’t do VB. I found an almost identical one at Nordstrom for $150 by house of CB. Arriving tomorrow. So excited. 😊
No snake print!!!
Or leopard! It’s like Peg Bundy!
You're so kind and you're beautiful. I do like a chunky boot with a wide leg pant as long as it overs most of the boot. I wear a size 9 shoe and as much as I like a pointed toe, my foot looks larger , so I don't. Great, great video.
Chunky boots/shoes are great
Nice video, love your insights, thanks for sharing
Please provide the link for The jeans from Look 1! Thanks! Right now it just says “Jeans 24”
Yes I agree, trying so hard to look young, really makes you look older trying to look young. There is a time when your skin and neck and hands do not match your clothes and you need to be aware of that! Also toning down your makeup a bit helps your over all look as you get older!
What was the designer name of that last purse Heather something ? Thank you
Cropped jeans 👖, loafers, tunics … omg 😳 Heather, you just unknowingly dissed on Qvc. Lol 😂. Agree 👍 💯 percent w/ everything! No offense, Qvc, we still love ❤️ you for other things than fashion! Lol 😂 Also love ❤️ high rise flares, cropped blazers, leather jackets 🧥 and platform heels 👠! - Amy
I’m 47 and as a fantasy author and i wear heavy make-up to play my role, but I can only advise the Française parisienne-look. It’s very classy, polished and neutral and makes me look 10 years younger without fillers or Botox. And it’s easy and affordable and it makes you feel fresh.
Kisses & Greets from Belgium
Do these jeans from express come in long, tall? Im 5'8 long legs 😊
Where can we get more info on some selections for the bustier/corset tops?
While I love your style...for open toes high heel shoes I would say, while it looks good, its not practical for most people, except if you only gonna walk a bit in a mall. In Europe most shoppings are in streets...so we have to walk quite a lot, and thats why in Paris, f.e, open shoes like that are not really in.
love your channel. I'd love to see less makeup, lips are definitely too much. Also a more realistic hair color would look younger on you. You're a beautiful woman but I think the heavy makeup, over prominent lips and too long/stiff over colered hair ages you.
LOVE the slip dress with the jacket❤❤❤❤❤
This comments threat is not the vibe. Guys rock whatever you want and stop judging others. My mum wears anything she wants and she looks amazing 24/7. She’s in her early 70s and wears miniskirts and is fabulous. Don’t let anyone tell you something looks old or inappropriate for you. If you like it and feel good in it that wear it. life is too short to care about what other people think and if your lucky enough to get old - congrats! You won the life olympics do what you want.
Wow, the Express jeans are on sale for $58 right now. Just snagged me a pair. Thanks for this! I love your style!😍
I love love love heals! I’ve spent my life wearing and enjoying them. Now however at 57 arthritis has won it’s battle and I can’t wear them anymore. 😢 Trying to find something stylish and comfortable is very difficult. To everyone who can still wear heels good for you❤
I'm 67 and both my chiropractor and my acupuncturist tell me no heels higher than two inches - and I agree. Still no pointy toes with stiletto heels - that's what my mom wore in the 1960s.
I'm surprised that this age group is so mean. I have to assume you guys are jealous of her, so you are being negative to her. These tips are spot on, regardless of age or size. She's helping people who want help. I'm ashamed of some of the ladies on here commenting. Tearing her down because she is beautiful and knows how to dress is nonsense!
Omg really?? I'm scrolling down comments, ofc she can pull these outfits so nice, no need to watch for advise if they wear capris and sketchers 😂❤
I love your style 🤗 Poland is calling! 😅💪🏻🇵🇱
I so much agree with you…ladies that are negative…just try a couple suggestions and see how you look and feel!!!!
Love this! And I agree with everything you say. ❤
So helpful!
Hi is it ok for 60yo to wear a vest as a blouse like faux leather
I am so glad someone is giving Kurt Geiger the recognition they deserve. :)
I just found your channel and I'm binging on your videos :) I LOVE your fashion tips!! Spot on.
A few observations (take them or leave them and still do what makes you happy!) I'm a makeup artist in Beverly Hills and almost all of my current clients want a more natural, youthful appearance with their makeup. You have GORGEOUS eyes, skin and lips (and such a beautiful face). You want people to see your eyes (not your eyeshadow) when they look at you....and your eyes are a beautiful color. But we see your eyeshadow first. Same with your lips. Maybe try for just some lip gloss on your amazing lips and just a hint of blush well blended. You would look amazing with no eyeshadow (maybe just a base of neutral), mascara and a thin eyeliner on the bottom (no one wears mascara on their bottom lashes now here). I wish you could come into our salon....you'd see how natural and beautiful you'd look with much less makeup. Also, you'd look much younger with shorter hair (maybe an inch below your shoulders but still waved as you do would look amazing and more current, IMO).
In the end though....you are gorgeous either way and we all have to do what we feel looks and feels best for ourselves!!!
Oh wow thank you so much for the tips!! I do come to Beverly Hills a few times a year so next time I come I will make an appointment with you! What is the name of your salon?
@@HeatherAndersonFashionOver40 Yes! That would be AMAZING :) My salon is on Bedford (The H Salon)....any of the makeup artists here are incredible and we'd be thrilled to meet you!
Also, shoulder length hair looks more chic.
I am SO glad the natural look is returning. False lashes give me anxiety. Do I stare at the comically huge lashes, or do I act as if there isn’t a 400 Lb gorilla is in the room?!
You had me until short hair. Nope
I love leather jacket and denim. But I also love velvet. ❤
I have a beautiful black blazer with a military flair so I have to make sure I don’t wear it with all black clothing and gold accessories because it is very aging. So I try to soften it with a dress.
Body suits are so good. They stay in place, and I feel my back remains warm
Well, I am old…
I love all kinds of jackets, definitely love the 3rd piece
Any clothing items I have that I love but are painfully out of style I relegate to the “wear it around the house” category. That way I can still enjoy it and if someone drops by I’m dressed and not in jammies all the time. Retirement is a strange animal I’m loving but it takes getting used to. ❤
I'm 66 and nowhere ready to put on my granny panties yet! I'm not trying to look 30, but I am trying to dress up to date and be stylish. Ultimately I think we all need to do what feels good for us. I've never lived a cookie cutter life...I'm a Woodstock gal...lol you are beautiful inside and out. I'm taking all your advice to heart ❤️
Love the snake jacket!
I think you look stunning heather ! But your so tiny & slim & jeans always look good on you ! & those clingy dresses but I do love your style ❤
Here we are, retired and comfy in our Bearclaw boots and plaid p.j. bottoms, and someone wants us to wear toeless shoes and bare ankles. Most of this area is still suffering downed power lines and shlepping those heavy propane tanks back and forth for refills. These outfits look like early fall/late spring, but w/o the rainboots.
I live in florida and its so hot here most of the time that jackets and boots aren't an option!
I love the flare pants….but still love the chunky shoes/boots too
Thanks ❤
I would say, confidence is everything! Not all types and styles are flattering to everyone. My grandma always said, you dress based on your body type. If you’re 60 and have the body, go for it! But comfort can also make or brake a style, because if you can’t walk on stilettos you won’t look good.
Chunky necklaces can be very edgy- like the forever young centenarian Iris Apfel! She is beyond any trend. More is more and less is a bore! Chunky shoes are so fun too!
Gooooo Heather!! ❤
Yesss! I love leather jackets! Blazers second! Lol! 😂 l currently own 10 of each! I have been collecting clothes for well over 50yrs! I love clothes! I wear them all!!!!
That looks like an outfit I'd wear when I was 27. I'm in my 40s. A good pair of jeans that don't have tears in them, or flair. I think a nice pair of boot cut jeans. No frills on them at all. Are an awesome look for older ladies.