This was FANTASTIC! Just do it, wear it, be it, own it! 😎 I just turned 58 and I love fashion! I rock combat boots, camo cargo pants, satin leopard skirts with a David Bowie t-shirt, bold lips, funky headbands and cool belts. I get compliments all the time on my sense of style and my response is usually “ thanks I love it too ☺️” I just have fun living my best life! Xo 🇨🇦
Amen. Since when does being over 30, 40, 50, 60, etc. mean we need to start wearing boring, boxy, shapeless, colorless clothing? Don't blend in, STICK OUT! :) (I'm in my late 50s, too.)
“I can’t pull this off” how many times have I said that to myself 🤦♀️. To celebrate turning 50 I grew my hair out! What?! Now at 55 I wear red lipstick, have big sunglasses and wore a two piece swimsuit at the beach! You inspire me that you are never too old to punch up your style and take risks with fashion and your dreams. Thank you. Heading to Paris for the first time next week- can’t wait to find a fashion “risk” there.
Wow! How exciting. It sounds like taking that step to grow your hair out was freeing and energizing for you! Thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you the BEST time in Paris! xo
Great comment! And, I so admire where you’re at on the risk spectrum. I am going to Barcelona next month and have promised myself that I am going to rock a two-piece swimsuit (haven’t worn one since I was a young kid, and I’m now 59). 🫶🏼
Several years ago my daughters and I were visiting NYC and went in Bergdorfs. I spilled something on my scarf, probably hot chocolate. An employee or two attended to me. Then one of them took it somewhere to be cleaned and brought it back. They not only made me feel comfortable, they made me feel like a VIP as I received such amazing hospitality!
This is probably the best fashion advice I've ever seen. I think all of us secretly admire someone who takes fashion risks. Even if we don't love the look, we admire their boldness for wearing it. I also agree that the only person we should dress to please is ourselves. Stop trying to impress other people and wear what makes you happy. Thank you for sharing this great advice and your personal stories!
My fashion risks are all OVER the spectrum! God bless…even harem pants even though I’m definitely more of a preppy style 😂 But hey, not concerned…about to have 2 new daughter-in-laws that will quickly set me straight! Worst case they would be a comfy yoga pant or jammies 😉
I enjoy listening! Not really knowing where to go in chlorine’s like these, but could get a lipstick and even that would bring me back from invisible, lol
Excellent! After my recent heart attacks at 52, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone. Letting my bangs grow out (I’ve always had bangs), up dressing on random days (I work from home) and taking chances! Life is beautiful, everyday is blessing! The new me feels great!
First of all, I am so glad to hear you are okay! Secondly... You are truly inspiring to me! Absolutely love your beautiful outlook on life. Thank you for your comment, Tammy! xo
Hi Tammy, at age 53 I had a heart attack last year and this July I had another one and was about to have another if they didn’t act fast. Since my first I don’t care I wear what I want , I don’t follow fashion but I like to look good and what suits my tiny height and frame. I always get comments sometimes they are really cheap clothes but it’s the way you accessorise.That is what I play up to.
I will be 61 next week. When I began watching your channel in 2017, I copied everything you styled b/c we are the same size and body type. Recently I took a part time job at Evereve and a woman asked if I would shop with her and style her at her house!!!! Wow! I learned most of my stuff from you! XO
It is sad... But it's time to shift away from that! Let those comments brush off of you, and keep wearing the things that you feel amazing in! Thanks so much for watching, Margie! xo
I have been watching you for a while, Erin and I am so impressed. I was initially struck by your sincere drive to empower all women to get in touch with a personal style that works for them specifically. Recently, you are giving more voice to the idea that we should pursue our dreams and present our most unique and authentic selves to the world. Your evolution inspires me. Thank you so much!
Wow, thank you so much for your sweet comment, Joan! I'm honored to be able to provide that encouragement! SO glad to have wonderful women like YOU here in my corner! xo
@@BusbeeStyle dear Erin, would you mind to give your opinion? Ive found on generous sale black sequine blazer M-size from Armani exchange, but hesitating. How would you wear it? Thank you un advance for your opinion
Great video. My childhood was filled with playing dress up and sewing projects. I understand everything you shared. At 77, I’ve started wearing bright pink lipstick, white-silver hair. A young man in the convenience store came up to me and said I love your lipstick! It looks so pretty. I instantly said thank you. That is so kind, and went about my day. Your Texas friend.
Love that, Barbara! What a confidence boost too... We should follow his example and continue on with spreading that kindness to others. Thanks so much for watching! xo
This is one of the very best videos you've ever done. I've recently realized for myself (age 61) that establishing authentic personal style is soo much about one's head space. For me it's all about FEELING genuinely beautiful in your fashion choices. Whatever they are. Thank you so much for this type of content--more "head space" content please!!💚💚💚
Thank you for this video, Erin. I think I need to watch it several times. I am 51, a former trial lawyer who has been home with my four kids for almost 19 years. I just said goodbye to my oldest daughter at her college campus across the country yesterday. I am really struggling with the transition of my kids growing up, everything that comes with being in my 50s, doors that have closed. Really fighting feelings that my own life is drawing to a close and there aren't any dreams left for me. It's really clear that I need to find some way to get my moxie back! What you are doing here is so important for all the women out there like me!
My heart goes out to you during this transition! We have a few members of the team going through this tough time too! What's so exciting right now though, is that you get to really figure out what's next for YOU! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your story with me, Victoria. Sending light and love your way! xo
You will not believe how quickly the next 25 years will fly by. I am 75 and my REAL life began at 50 when I retired early to go sailing the Caribbean with my mate.We did that for almost five years then we sold the boat and bought a home to renovate in the tropics. We did that and I had the time of my life decorating it with tile murals, entire painted wall murals, a lovely flowering tropical garden with many orchids. We socialized, had big parties, got to know the local professional class and many expats. We found our favorite lake resort here, oddly owned by an American. Each five years flew by like it was a year when I was working ....I was a college professor and administrator , I loved my work, but THIS life has been so so much happier and calmer than that one. I started slowing down in my 70s. I just didnt have the energy to cook for crowds anymore. We started entertaining on a much smaller scale. I painted canvases, I read more, we watched films at night downloaded in English mostly. It has been a terrifiic and oh so happy life, but it has shot by in a flash. My mate is 80 now and we are more homebodies. Treasure every day and make your life FULL with what you love to do. All the things you wanted to do....all the things you said "I will do that later", well have a good sit down and think. After our home was done here, I sat down and wrote those down. I had given up painting canvases when my baby was born...zero time for that, gardening, well I had had a small garden, but nothing like I have planted here. Now it is mature and I go out on my lower terrace each day and paint. I have the time,,no responsibilities to or for others except cooking for my mate but now months are shooting my me like days did when I was working. I look up and it is Christmas...every three months it seems. So use the time now to fantasize first, what you want to enjoy. Revisit those dreams you had of who you would be as an adult.....who was that? And does any of it fit who you want to be in future. I find I now spend time doing lots of things I did when young before children. Reading ALOT. Painting. Playing outdoors, if I can call gardening playing, and it does feel like playing...time grows shorter for me. I have about a dozen paintings I want to paint. I have a loooong reading list of newer books I want to read in psychology, my field as a professor. I am never going to do research again, but it is so good to get caught up on entirely NEW fields of psychology research that have come along like evolutionary psych. Just for the joy of learning. On Monday I will have cataract surgery to ensure I can KEEP on reading til the end. Life is going to go forward anyway...it is GREAT though to get to go back and NOW do the things you didnt have time for while you were being a good Mom. Enjoy it all, because I promise you, it will fly by !
Me too Victoria! I'm still working on finding myself again and my son just started his junior year in college. Not saying it needs to take that long at all, but that is why I'm watching this video too! All the best to you.
Erin I have watched your videos and noticed a few post over the past two years. I am so sad that I didn't commit to watching you more often. I am heading back to work, I am a teacher, and was prepping with a little self care today. I hopped onto TH-cam and clicked on this video and now hours later I have watched several more. You're not only beautiful but so genuine. I have learned so much from you today already and definitely will be watching you regularly. Your transparency and willingness to share has touched my heart. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video, Erin! I live in Germany where women usually dress very casually and I love feminine clothes and accessories and what you said really spoke to me. I get a lot of comments like: “are you going to a wedding? Why are you wearing lipstick? Wow, these sunglasses are huge!”etc. I will take what you said as a reminder not to let these comments get to me. It makes me happy to get dressed up and I consider it a hobby, so why should I let anyone stop me? I adore your style and I always look forward to more of your content ☺️😘
Me too! Me too! I bought BIG octagon white-rimmed sunglasses that I LOVE (super inexpensive from Amazon). My best friend said "Wow, could your glasses get any bigger?" And I said "Oh I'm sure I could find bigger ones!" 😆 She makes fun of me, but we both laugh.
Spot on, Erin! One big factor I acknowledge and embrace is the importance of finding comfortable clothing. If I can move easily and fidget less in my clothing, I feel confident. It takes time to find stylish, comfortable clothing, but it's worth it.
Soo true! I've recently decided to invest time in finding comfortable-AND-stylish footwear that aligns with my personal style. I realized that my childhood experiences with "long narrow feet" and no real narrow shoe options (50 yrs ago) had shaped my perceptions of "what I could wear." But the shoe market sizing has changed so much so I am in "explore" mode! Quite a shift from "fear" to FUN for me!
Hello Erin, I feel absolutely compelled to tell you that this video was so impactful for me. As a 55 year old woman, my anxiety over aging is growing and that coupled with the fact that I don't lead a lifestyle that gels with "dressing up" and I'm not at my perfect weight, all of this snowballs into self doubt over many, many things including what I feel I can wear, etc.., even though I love all things girlie. So, this holiday season, I am going to really try to buy a piece of clothing that is outside my comfort zone and wear it to Christmas eve dinner. Maybe even sporting a red lip, too ;))
Enjoy and have fun! It is not neccesary that others think you beautiful, it is neccesary for them to notice you think yourself beautiful. It shows. People are attracted to that energy. People will know you respect yourself and will demand respect from others also, no need to say anything.
Absolutely LOVE hearing about your plans for that special Christmas Eve outfit! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment too...I'm honored to be a small part of your fashion journey! SO glad you are a part of this amazing community, Christine! Sending light and love your way! xo
I'm so glad she didn't name "confidence" as the style secret! She does such a great job of giving real tangible tips! I'm 41 and just started following her and have started to implement some of her suggestions and tips! She has inspired me be more thoughtful with the items I buy moving forward. I am loving the simplicity and sophistication of it all.
lol, though many other vloggers do say "the best fashion accessory is confidence." and I do find some truth to that, no matter how cliché it seems... but I think many of us are tired of hearing it. Though I do find it easier to pull off an unexpected look when we *OWN IT* - if it makes you happy, it shows, and reflects in the overall look. Love the look, and you will rock the look!
I love this, Erin! I am 76 and last year I purchased my first pair of lug sole Chelsea boots in a warm brown color. I received so many compliments from young women, that I purchased two more pairs in black and ivory this year! Besides being stylish and on trend, they are extremely comfortable and are perfect for the fall/winter weather here in the Pacific Northwest🥰
LOVE it, Trisha! It's always nice to receive a few compliments to really boost your confidence in fashion choices! I'm sure you are rocking those boots! xo
There is a comment below that I think is so true: even if we don't like the look, we admire the boldness for wearing it. To me that is secretly admiring in someone else what we don't think we have the guts to do. This is SUCH good topic because WE need to become not only the one that is admired for our boldness, but we need to revel in that freedom of expression. Your suggestion of starting with small things is great, OR, if you are tired of being mousy, just jump in the deep end and go for it with several new looks all at once. Oh My! I especially loved that you LOVE the looks that you 'dared' to try! You used the word 'FUN' a lot... and we all need more of that! Thanks, Erin for a great topic!
Oh Erin, agree with you on everything. Love your style, love how you take fashion chances and always look so chic. Love the tulle skirt, the square shoulder jackets, turbans, bold lip colors, all of it. You know fashion, style and class and you have it all. I, too, used to play dress up as a child using my mom’s old lace curtains. Fashion was just something I loved growing up, still do. Keep being you. You have taught us a lot!
Today I took my 1st risk, I bought a brighter shade of lipstick, and love it! My husband even commented. I explained to him 8m starting small and boy did it feel good! Thanks Erin, I look forward to continuing to take more risks!
This video makes me excited again to get out of the Covid rut that I’ve been in! I’ve been so uninspired about my style for the last couple of years and have spent more time in yoga pants than I want to admit.Last weekend I took a chance and wore bright red lipstick to a wedding and my husband loved it! Your words helped more than you know, Erin..I’m now looking forward to fall fashion for the first time since the pandemic started .Thank you for this😘
I am so glad this video resonated with you, Debbi! Now is the time to take those risks, and find your style again... Thanks so much for sharing your own journey! xo
Dopamine dressing is a great idea 💡 I’m 47 and I had to break out of the “shroud of black”…and neutrals look. I got excited about bright colors and color blocking. I loved the new take on mishmashes patterns. I started by buying some brightly colored acrylic accessories and some cheap bright sandals for the summer. I have found so much inspiration by getting away from the same old colors and lines. I think until you feel more confident, it is best to look at what if available new. Looking at what is new helped me get a feel for a fresh and updated look.
Thanks for encouraging us to be carefree with our style. Life is too short to not wear what makes you happy! And for us fashion enthusiasts, when everyone is wearing their thing, we appreciate and admire the view!
Love, love, love this video and your free and freeing advice, Erin. Great shout-out to Iris Apfel who turns 101 on August 29; just shows that risk-taking keeps you young at heart, too!! Xoxo.
This really hit home for me. I am in my 70s, and still a practicing attorney. Most of my friends also work in what "back in the day" were traditionally male fields. Doctors, lawyers, college professors, corporate executives, even some retired military. Not to whine, but often back then we were the only women in the room, not always well treated, and always always on guard. Like, for example, when I was asked during a job interview with 3 middle aged white male attorneys with a prestigious law firm what kind of birth control I was using. Taking risks with fashion would have just made us more vulnerable and given "them" more ammunition. Fast forward 45 years, and I no longer feel that vulnerability. But many of my female friends with similar histories find my interest in fashion kind of perplexing. Not in a mean way, but just in a way that makes me feel a little self-conscious. I am thinking to myself...we are still feminists, we don't all have to dress like Betty Friedan. No disrespect to Betty Friedan, whom I admire greatly. My point is just that we have more freedom now, as well we should. Your video just reinforces my thoughts on this subject; I fought for this, and now I'm going to enjoy it in my own way. In make-up, maybe with a bold lip, wearing perfume, and sometimes dressed in fashion a little on the edge.
I am honored to hear your story. I am so glad that this video is inspiring and reinforces that excitement and passion in you, to truly enjoy fashion! You DO deserve it! Thanks so much for sharing... xo
Thank you for telling your story. Young women today have no idea how short a time we've had anything like equality in the workplace. They take it for granted, and assume that it's always been this way and will only get better for them, when the pendulum could so easily swing the other way. But I remember growing up when there were three professions for 99% of women in the workforce that were careers, requiring education and training: nurse, teacher, secretary. Other than that, we could be sales clerks. That was pretty much it. Even in the 80s, when I was a young mother starting college classes for the first time, people I knew assumed that I was going into fashion, when I was studying chemistry. I told someone that I was a Phi Beta Kappa, and he thought it was a sorority. In the 90s, I started my graduate studies; one woman in my department refused to talk to me because she thought I was an intellectual lightweight - and she was leaving to become a nun! (Some nun, judging me without ever having spoken to me.) It illustrates the problem. Even wearing nail polish would get you ostracized.
“I fought for this” is the best thing we can say to ourselves! We of a certain age certainly did! Also, I often think of Erin saying, if not now, WHEN? Yes!! Thank you for this video!
@@edennis8578 You are so right! We've come a long way and I continue to reinforce to younger females in my life the great strides women have made in the work place. Just wearing a bold lip to work or a flouncy skirt is SO empowering and fun. :)
This video was so well timed. I always struggle with wanting to wear things that I love, but feeling “too fancy” for the ‘burbs. I always feel like I need to tone it down to fit in. And there’s that voice in my head that says I’m too old to wear certain things. Yet, I still want to challenge myself to take risks too. Yesterday I wore a fabulous green linen dress with some great colorful jewelry and worried all day that people were judging me. Thanks for the reminder and encouragement to just do what makes us feel happy. Fashion is for fun and for our own enjoyment. Great message.
Oh my gosh! I totally did the dress thing last fall. I found a FABULOUS red lace dress, very much a Latina look, high-low, bright and very much out of my box. I had no idea where I’d wear it-just loved it. My daughter’s a photographer and for my birthday I had her do a photo shoot. We all LOVE the pictures. That alone is worth the purchase.
How special! Great way to make your lovely dress purchase more enjoyable and memorable... It's now become a lasting experience to enjoy any time you see those beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, Mia! xo
this is one of the most relevant videos on TH-cam EVER!!!!!! wow!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 its building up peoples individuality and teaching them to be happy and have fun whith what matters to them!!! to each! enought with the influencing people to buiyng that product etc. well done!
This is the best video from you so far! You look gorgeous with all the “risks” that you have taken! I want to be as adventurous and brave as you in styling.
Really loves us peace a lot. So many bloggers are encouraging you to be wearing this formula and very rarely do you see someone walk their talk and take the risks that you have only to find that it brings them so much joy :-)
1. Longtime believer in a bold lip. My eyes are so dry and sensitive I can't wear much eye makeup. But a bold lip and well-shaped brows are my look. 2. Thank you so much for sharing your Before stories. It's easy to look at the confident you and think you were born with great style and all the answers. It makes it easier for the rest of us to know it's possible to grow. 3. I am making progress in a Third Act career as an actor. Your style tips have made me more confident in my look (jewelry, the cuffed sleeves, that Nordstrom moto jacket). Thank you so much for doing this so well (I've tried a few other channels and it's hard to watch while constantly rolling my eyes).
I needed this, today, apparently. You’ve truly inspired me. I watch as I’m getting dressed and putting on my makeup in the morning. I always wear my signature, bold red lip. I’m so in agreement with you. I was already dressed in my jeans and three quarter sleeve t-shirt and then after watching, I decided I was going to change into a dress to run errands. Why not, my small town needs something to aspire to, too. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring me.
yes!!! so many people (especially around where i live) seem to have given up on dressing themselves, especially during the pandemic. Never in my life have I seen so many people in sweats, workout clothes, and even straight-up PAJAMAS at the grocery store, etc. Not that I have anything against being comfortable or judging someone's situation - not at all - I don't know their story - maybe they ran to get baby formula or medicine because their child is sick at home - i don't know. But this reminded me that the other day I bought (at a thrift store) a jumpsuit, black with large, muted red rose print all over -i was showing it to my mom, as I was debating whether or not to keep it or return it, and we discussed when/where I could/would wear it. I said I liked this one since it's easy to dress up or down with accessories - she said it'd be great for a date night, I said I'd even run errands in it since it's quick and easy, and as comfy as PJ's so why not. Why not dress up to go to the grocery store - my dressy clothes are feeling neglected these past 2 years. we laughed. then I went to the store. :)
I love your attitude! Break the “rules”!❤️❤️❤️ My thing is that I hate the muted colors that everyone wears today. People are afraid of color. I don’t care. I wear color-even at 67. Why not wear the colors you look good in!
Agree. The camel/white/cream/navy/grey/black colour palette is dull and boring. Way to blend in with the furniture! So many videos declare that sticking to these colours will make you look "chic". No, it doesn't. Those colours make you look like an office wage slave.
This video is right up there with my all time favorites from you Erin! How boring the world would be if we all dressed how were “supposed to”! As someone who loves fashion and interior design I’m also so sick of everyone’s house on Instagram looking the same!! Console table, round mirror, beads in a basket, sectional , 2 same uncomfortable looking chairs...ugh Thank god for people like you who step out of the comfort zone❤
Body changes have left me needing to replace most of my wardrobe. I’m a bit lost, but also seeing this as an opportunity to take some risks and rediscover my love of fashion that got buried in a closet of corporate blah! Three years out from early retirement, time to shake things up! Thanks for all the inspo!
I don’t usually comment but this video really resonated with me. Thank you for encouraging us to push ourselves and wear things that make us happy and not caring about what others think or say.
It's your best video ever because it's about your philosophy of fashion. It's important to make every day special. Because we only have now. Not the past, not the future.
Erin, I have been watching your videos for about 4 months and though I have a fairly minimalist wardrobe at 57, you’ve inspired me to not just admire and wistfully gaze upon these “riskier” styles but I’m searching them out more frequently. I’ve always loved colour, unique styles and silhouettes but became more quiet, shall we say, as I’ve gotten older. We leave tomorrow for 6 weeks in Italy and a week in Belgium, I’m now determined to seek out the things I’ve been on the fence about and embrace the joy they can bring to me. Plus I have a husband who loves colour and unique styles and constantly pushes me to indulge and take risks. Thank you for your encouragement to step out of the comfort zone and have fun!!
Thank you for a great video. I'm 65 years old and just started to take more risks. I love clothes so much and putting outfits together. I just bought myself a really light weight, like gauze, pant that's navy with white stripes. They look a little like pj bottoms. I wasn't sure if I could pull that look off, but said what the heck. I love those pants so much. I wear them with my white blazer when going out and think it looks pretty good, if I say so myself. My 19 year old granddaughter told me I looked great the other night in that outfit, guess I'm doing something right. 😊 Keep up the great videos!!
I love this video! I’m 47 and my typical style is bohemian, casual but a little funky. I don’t think of myself as sophisticated but I just bought a dress from where I work that is black with faux leather puffy sleeves. When I tried it on I felt amazing and sophisticated so I bought it! I fully intend to style it with black combat type boots (instead of just regular heels) to make it my own style. I can’t wait for the appropriate weather as I’d get a little hot in it right now. 😁
I love this! This speaks more to confidence than style. Years ago I used to worry so much about what people thought 🙄 I distinctly remember being too worried about reactions to try new styles. So, in casual conversations, I would say comments like “I’ve been thinking of trying oversized sunglasses,” etc… After a bit I realized no one cared that much. And, to be honest, I loved the attention I got when I tried something new. Love what you do!
Erin, I’ve been following you for a good while now and this is one of my top 3 favorite videos from you. Please know YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE and from the inside out ! When I read the title, I thought “she’s going to say be confident .” and you basically did ! Take a risk and own it! I always seem to need to hear what you’re saying so thank you ❤️ ps- lovvve the readers!
I just have to say that I LOVE your site! I'm a 60 year old woman, on my way to retirement in a few years, and I have ALWAYS loved fashion, even though I have never really been fashionable. Your site makes good fashion feel accessible. I'm subscribed, and your videos are among the ones I start my day with. Your videos are little gifts! Thank you again for what you do!
I really want to thank you Erin for this wonderful reminder to be our own very best cheerleader, to reach for the things that we assume are out of our depth, and not be afraid to reveal our unique personality through style choices. May God bless you for your kindness and for uplifting women of all walks of life.
Thank you so much for your unbridled enthusiasm and energy. I think it was the tulle dress, video you gave us permission to just do it; do the photo shoot, wear the fabulous dress and it awoke something within me. It reminded me of the fabulous person I was before having kids. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am back now and not going away 🙏🏽🤗
Erin, you crack me up and the same moment you give me courage. I love the “I Don’t Care”, yes you are right. We should all feel more comfortable being us. I love how you own who you are! I can totally relate. Happy!! Love it!!
YES!!! I have a drawerful of Lele Sadoughi headbands. I've worn corset tops since my 50s and, yes, I wear the occasional turban. I've been taking fashion risks all my life. Sometimes I get stares. Sometimes people raise their eyebrows. Mostly I just do my thing and look fabulous. So you go Erin!! Thanks
This has been your best advice to date! Everything you said is so true. I am way older than you and am finally dressing the way I want. Thanks for the video and insight. Btw I’m 60 and bought my first pair of Doc Martens!
Erin - you're the best! "I don't care! .... . It makes me happy!" Those are such important words to live by! Thank you for the reminder, as well as the inspiration to take more risks!
Love this!! ❤️ You are so right that people around us will always be making little “jabs” at us. They probably assume they’re getting to us on some level, but we just have to act like we didn’t hear it and feel sorry for these people that they have to stoop to that level-recognize it for what it is-lack of confidence on their side. Thank you for sharing examples with us of how others try to jabs at you-it lets us know we’re not alone! And I LOVE how your husband is your biggest supporter!! So glad you found a good man! 😊
I love taking risks at 60 yrs old. I wear red lips, over sized sunnies, hats....Love hats! Fashion brings me joy. Thanks so much for this inspiring video Erin.
Your words are so encouraging. I am in my 40's now and find it harder every single day. My husband bought me a pair of white cowboy boots yesterday. Sooooo I'm going to need a video on THAT! Thank you for always being honest.
How sweet of him! Great idea! Don't over think it... try them with anything you'd normally wear boots with! I love the look with a midi skirt/dress! xo
Great advice for any age! I adopted the red lip in my late 20’s but only for special occasions, then work, now whenever I feel like it and it always makes me feel great. Thanks Erin for being so open and honest; it makes fashion so much more accessible to us all.
I love this so much! Ditch the “rules” and wear what makes you feel amazing! All my kids friends think I’m younger than I am because I still dress youthfully ~ not sexy ( I’m fairly conservative) but how I dressed in my 30s and 40s. I’m now 52 and still taking style risks upon occasion ;-)
I’m the same with my Sons friends, they don’t believe them when they tell them that I’m their Mum, I’ve even had a few of them want to befriend me on Facebook and had to put a Stop ✋ to that by tagging both my Son’s in a post on my Facebook page telling their friends not to ask me to befriend them Lol 😂, I’m @62 years young and don’t look or feel my age, I still wear my mini dresses and skirts, whatever makes you happy. 💖💖🇦🇺
Thank you for always helping to realize I CAN DO THIS!! I waited so so very long to find style and to be brave and just DO ME, and not worry WHAT WILL THEY SAY AND THINK. I LOVE YOU !!
My feelings exactly at age 68 & loosing 126lbs. I found my real self when age 22 once more. I went from old stagnate granny to stylish, beautiful woman. Out with the grandma clothes to my real self! Yep, I morphed into what I love to see gorgeous women my age. I wore a backless dress (sticky boobs) to my 50th class reunion, got many looks 👀 some good & some well…I don’t care! Love your attitude! Love your style.
This is such a nice video on fashion. People often talk about what looks good on you and what not based on their experiences. This is the first one where I see 'work it out yourself ' which i absolutely love. There's no one size fits all.
Thank you for this truly inspiring and liberating message! Big, fat, YES to everything you’ve said. I pretty much re-invented myself when I hit 60 and now, at almost 64, I love bright lipstick, combat boots, tulle.. and whatever else I fancy wearing according to my mood that day.
I was so inspired that I went upstairs on my lunch break (work from home) and put on a kaftan that I only pack for vacation and a bright lip with an arm full of bangles. Boho is typically not my style, but I feel great on this 90-degree day! My husband (working from home) said .... "you look like you are on vacation!" Mission accomplished. I think I tend to "save" my clothing, and you inspired me to just do it. This kaftan is fresh white, embroidered, and perfect for summer.... if not now, when? is my new mantra!!
I love this video! And am here for all of it! Recently I've been giving into my fashion sense an dipping into things that are different than my past an loving it! Wearing scarves as head wraps, scarves as tops, wearing crop tops in a classy way for a 47 yr old, tucking in tops under my bra to show just a sliver of skin, wearing cool prints, experimenting with bolder eyeshadows. Never too late to change your style and no ones opinion should get in your way..not even your negative self talk. ❤
Erin, this is easily & immediately one of my favorite videos of yours. Really speaks to self-knowledge, self-love and self-confidence---lessons that come with experience, practice, and go well beyond fashion into other areas of life. Brava and thank you!!! (And LOVE the readers, BTW.)
Love, love, love the message in this video and the timing was perfect for me. In my fifties and tired of wearing black and grey and tan so I sprang for a pair of funky fuschia patent boots this week just because I fell in love with them. Now for the courage to wear them out of the house! I know there will be "comments" but just looking at them makes me smile. Thanks for what you do!
Great video! I have quite a few years on you, Erin, and I encourage you to encourage others to hold to that approach as they age. Less than a week ago, I was at a large department store and was asked by a younger woman if the outfit she was wanting to try on (with leather embelishments) was too biker chic. She added that she was a mom, a speaker, and in her early fifties. I told her it was definitely not too biker chic. I also pointed out that when she is on her death bed, she will not be wishing she'd taken fewer fashion risks. That resonated for her. When we were in fitting rooms next to one another, she asked to show me how the outfit looked. It looked fabulous on her! I wear what (I think) looks good on me and what gives me joy. That varies from day to day, so I have a good selection of clothes. Do I look like other seventy-three-year-old women? Often not. But then, it heartens me to see that other women are loosening up a bit too. Cheers to taking a few fashion risks--even if they are calculated risks.
At 61, I'm realizing (finally?) that the "joy" piece of the fashion equation is the most important one. If I FEEL great in an outfit, that energy will shine through in my walk, my posture, my facial expression. It's a very exciting time for me!
Love this! the bold lip is so flattering especially on mature women with fair skin and hair. I never wore bright lips when I was younger. It was all about the nude lip and smokey eye but now I feel so much prettier in a bold lip because it really brightens the face and eyes and this red you are wearing has me really inspired to pull out my red lipstick again for fall.
Oh my gosh, I sooo agree!!! I am 69 yrs. old, have long hair and wear a headband at times. I also wear tube tops, combat boots, funky sunglasses (I have 10 pair), off shoulder tops, maxi, midi, and mini dresses and skirts! I have bought several pairs of prescription glasses in different styles and colors to add a little more punch to an outfit. I love fashion and experimenting with style….I am definitely not afraid to step out of the box! Great video and message!
Erin, I am so glad I found you on TH-cam. I love your attitude about fashion and just the way you communicate about how to be happiest. In my 20’s I was teaching and wearing professional clothing but also accessorized and always did hair and make up and the female teachers would always comment about me in a negative way.”Wow! You must have rich parents. Wow you have a lot of clothes.” “Why do you always have to dress so nice? This is a school.” To share a few. I was not rich. I kept clothes for years etc… but I continued to be who I was. Now, much older I dress down in order to fit in so there isn’t the judgment and animosity. But I watched your 2023 “Don’t” video and this one about taking risks and I am going to start playing with my wardrobe and having more fun. THANK YOU for the impact you have made in my life.❤
It's so hard to get past those comments. Especially from years of hearing it. I'm SO excited to hear that you are working on wearing the things you love though, taking those risks, and standing up for your style! You deserve to wear the things that you feel your best in. You shouldn't ever have to "dress down" for others. Thank you for sharing your story! Please know that you are not alone. xo
Erin, this is such an inspiring video! I've already dipped my toe outside of my comfort zone by buying and wearing large, square Gucci sunglasses and I might just try that bold lip next! (Still keeping my Cupid's bow though! 😉) Thanks for another great video! ❤️
That was such an exciting topic. I don't have a problem with taking fashion risks but fit often gets in the way. I am short and busty so when I see some pieces that excite me I have to assess how they will fit on my shape and what alterations may be needed to get it to fit properly. And whether or not that will be too expensive or I can do it myself. It's taken a couple of decades to learn what will look flattering. When I get it right its a great feeling- and other people enjoy seeing it. People like to see color and I like wearing beautiful colors or patterns. By the way, fashion doesn't have to be expensive. Some of my favorites came from the new lines at Walmart.
Totally agree with dressing for yourself. I too like to dress up. Love your Barbie pink blazer and red dress, you look fabulous in them. Thanks for the reminders of stepping out and up.
Wow Erin! Thank you for sharing your background! Somehow just hearing your story and identifying in a small way made me appreciate you even more! I grew up in a small farming town in West Texas and felt inferior for so long when entering “fancy” stores! I started dressing on my own terms and still to this day(35 years later)dress independently! Your style is classic and impeccable and it fits YOU!! Anyway, thank you for your authenticity you go girl!!! ♥️♥️🤗🤗😊😊
Wow, you have totally inspired me! I am 62 now but have always loved fashion. Before having a family I happily created and sewed amazing outfits and didn't worry about people's opinions. I am going to go for it again! If not now, when? We can get so caught up in other people's ecpectations that we lose our own sense of style and that never feels right. We find confidence when we are true to ourselves. Love you💗
This is such an affirming video. I have been known to be the one that can pull off anything and I have been into fashion since I can shop for myself at a very young age. I love the point you kept emphasizing - wear what makes you happy. Don't worry about what others think, just enjoy those pockets of happiness and joy. I will continue to stand out in the crowd because of this!
I love the message in this video! I’m currently finding my way in fashion since turning 45 and realizing that my clothing interests have changed. I needed to hear this today! Great job, Erin. Love your channel
This video was so inspiring. After watching it, I realized that over the years I’ve taken fewer risks because I didn’t like the extra attention when I did try something different. It could be someone giving me that “ look” or a well intentioned ( or not) friend making a comment. I’ve just turned 60, and realize it’s about time to not give a heck what anyone else says as long as it brings me joy. Thanks Erin!
That’s why I love the clothes swapping community that I am a part of! Not only can I try out new things risk free aka it doesn’t cost me anything, and the community of women just empower each other, when we take risks.
My “just do it” has been wigs. I’m 53 and my hair has gotten very thin and old looking. I feel young, vibrant, and relevant, and I want to look how I feel, so I wear wigs. I never have a bad hair day. They’re yet another accessory for my outfits (wearing a green dress today? Let’s go with the red asymmetrical bob!) Thank you for this video. Your comments about the joy these decisions and items can bring into your life is really spot on. We all deserve to have joy in our lives!
Erin, I love your looks while in Spain! It is cool how living in Europe for a period of time can motivate and influence our style. I think it depends on what country we lived in also. I lived in Italy for a year so I am more classic, less is more, yet I love your style. You are younger than me but watching you still motivates me to try new things. Great videos by the way!
Thank you for sharing all of these great tips. I started wearing bright lips about two years ago based on you and Ali Andreea (a makeup artist) I enjoy watching as well. I flipped a switch on my wardrobe, my hair and my mindset around that time too. I donated and gifted all the things that didn't make me happy anymore. I invested in pieces that gave me joy & make me smile. I DONT CARE IF I get stares , I love how I feel when I wear what I do and its for me, no one else. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, they resonated with me. This is nuts, but as I read other reviews... I am in good company, I also am in my mid 50's (just had to share that) LOVING My 50's! My husband encourages me to rock whatever makes me feel good and that support is also a game changer. Thank you again for inspiring me in all your fun and educational videos.
Amazing content. I appreciate your candid vulnerability and sharing your background (I grew up poor, with 4 siblings, and am myself a single mom). I can relate to Imposter Syndrome/experiences of classism as a young adult. Thanks for reminding us that in our 40s we are in this process of reconnecting with that joyful little girl who loves clothes and dressing up and being confident in what makes us happy and authentic. FYI I wear headbands at 47 too.
You look Amazing in everything and I hope this video gives everyone the inspiration to wear things that they’ve always wanted to try and not worry what others have to say! x
What a wonderful, inspiring video, Erin, and so true! The number of times I've applied red lipstick then rubbed it off before going out - ridiculous in my 60s I know, but we've all been there. Love the turban, btw, and great to hear husband is supportive. So glad I found your channel!
By far the best fashion vid I have ever seen, and you're right - I've never heard anyone say these things before. Most fashion advice tries to label and put people in a box or category. You speak to the little voice inside that says 'no, you mustn't.' Thank you, thank you for giving us relatable, visual examples and the permission to hope...and to dare.
Erin I loved this pep talk. It feels very empowering! I'm a teacher. When I first started teaching I wore pretty dresses and fashionable pieces. But over the years my profession has become more casual. Well this video inspired me to be my true self and pull out some pieces I haven't worn just to fit in.
Recognise this and do my best about it - everyday! When you get compliments on your dressing (as recently as today actually!) from the pupils - you get a huge boost! Go girl! Bye from 🇸🇪
Thanks for the pep talk! I lost 60 pounds in the last year and it has been a real process to become comfortable with my new size. When I was in my skinny 20's I was really into fashion. I bought a silk rope belt in NYC that had two animal fur tails on the ends. It was the finishing touch on a great outfit. Once, when wearing it, a child noticed it, picked up the tail and started singing "Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier." I thought it was hysterically funny, but it didn't stop me from wearing it. But being overweight killed my sense of style. Thanks for reminding me how much fun fashion can be, no matter what our shape may be!
LOVE your tulle dress story! Nice going! And I love how you talked about people making comments…”wow, you look fancy”. People WILL make little digs. Don’t let if faze your joy and carefree spirit!
Very true! It can be applied to many areas of life. And our style is about so much more than just what clothes and accessories we wear... Thanks for watching, Olivia! xo
Hi Erin! This video really spoke to me. I am 74 years old, and am just now ready to take risks! If not now, when? I appreciate your honesty, and the steps you took to discover your style. I kept a notebook at one point with pictures I cut out of catalogues and magazines of outfits I admired. I then tried to recreate them. From that exercise, I began to learn what I liked and how to wear it. I love your fashion advice! Keep it coming! Life is a journey, not a race.
I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and I love your content! I rarely make comments on TH-cam, but I felt compelled to tell you that this was such an incredibly inspiring video! I needed this message. Thank you 😊
This was FANTASTIC! Just do it, wear it, be it, own it! 😎
I just turned 58 and I love fashion! I rock combat boots, camo cargo pants, satin leopard skirts with a David Bowie t-shirt, bold lips, funky headbands and cool belts. I get compliments all the time on my sense of style and my response is usually “ thanks I love it too ☺️”
I just have fun living my best life!
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Love it!! Thanks so much for sharing, Tammy! xo
You. Sound. Amazing. 🤩
Amen. Since when does being over 30, 40, 50, 60, etc. mean we need to start wearing boring, boxy, shapeless, colorless clothing? Don't blend in, STICK OUT! :) (I'm in my late 50s, too.)
So inspiring Tammy! 🙌🏻
Love it wondering where you get your cargo pants !! ❤️
Girl, you're right. Fashion should be fun. It's not me to wear what you've shown but the styles suit you and I love seeing happy people!
“I can’t pull this off” how many times have I said that to myself 🤦♀️. To celebrate turning 50 I grew my hair out! What?! Now at 55 I wear red lipstick, have big sunglasses and wore a two piece swimsuit at the beach! You inspire me that you are never too old to punch up your style and take risks with fashion and your dreams. Thank you. Heading to Paris for the first time next week- can’t wait to find a fashion “risk” there.
Wow! How exciting. It sounds like taking that step to grow your hair out was freeing and energizing for you! Thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you the BEST time in Paris! xo
I think I will grow my hair out, too!
@@BusbeeStyle Erin did I miss something? You were a 25yr old single mom with 4 kids?? Or were you talking about someone else?!
So inspiring!
Great comment! And, I so admire where you’re at on the risk spectrum. I am going to Barcelona next month and have promised myself that I am going to rock a two-piece swimsuit (haven’t worn one since I was a young kid, and I’m now 59). 🫶🏼
Several years ago my daughters and I were visiting NYC and went in Bergdorfs. I spilled something on my scarf, probably hot chocolate. An employee or two attended to me. Then one of them took it somewhere to be cleaned and brought it back. They not only made me feel comfortable, they made me feel like a VIP as I received such amazing hospitality!
This is probably the best fashion advice I've ever seen. I think all of us secretly admire someone who takes fashion risks. Even if we don't love the look, we admire their boldness for wearing it. I also agree that the only person we should dress to please is ourselves. Stop trying to impress other people and wear what makes you happy. Thank you for sharing this great advice and your personal stories!
You are exactly right, Lynette! It goes so much deeper than just the clothing items. Always dress for YOU. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! xo
My fashion risks are all OVER the spectrum! God bless…even harem pants even though I’m definitely more of a preppy style 😂 But hey, not concerned…about to have 2 new daughter-in-laws that will quickly set me straight! Worst case they would be a comfy yoga pant or jammies 😉
100% agree. Best fashion advice ever. Important advice.
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Not really knowing where to go in chlorine’s like these, but could get a lipstick and even that would bring me back from invisible, lol
Excellent! After my recent heart attacks at 52, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone. Letting my bangs grow out (I’ve always had bangs), up dressing on random days (I work from home) and taking chances! Life is beautiful, everyday is blessing! The new me feels great!
First of all, I am so glad to hear you are okay! Secondly... You are truly inspiring to me! Absolutely love your beautiful outlook on life. Thank you for your comment, Tammy! xo
Hi Tammy, at age 53 I had a heart attack last year and this July I had another one and was about to have another if they didn’t act fast. Since my first I don’t care I wear what I want , I don’t follow fashion but I like to look good and what suits my tiny height and frame. I always get comments sometimes they are really cheap clothes but it’s the way you accessorise.That is what I play up to.
I will be 61 next week. When I began watching your channel in 2017, I copied everything you styled b/c we are the same size and body type. Recently I took a part time job at Evereve and a woman asked if I would shop with her and style her at her house!!!! Wow! I learned most of my stuff from you! XO
Wow! How exciting, Diane! So glad to hear you're spreading the style tips you've learned with others. I love that... Thanks so much for sharing. xo
It’s really sad how much we let other people’s judgements affect our personal style and choices. Thank you for this video all well said.
It is sad... But it's time to shift away from that! Let those comments brush off of you, and keep wearing the things that you feel amazing in! Thanks so much for watching, Margie! xo
I have been watching you for a while, Erin and I am so impressed. I was initially struck by your sincere drive to empower all women to get in touch with a personal style that works for them specifically. Recently, you are giving more voice to the idea that we should pursue our dreams and present our most unique and authentic selves to the world. Your evolution inspires me. Thank you so much!
Wow, thank you so much for your sweet comment, Joan! I'm honored to be able to provide that encouragement! SO glad to have wonderful women like YOU here in my corner! xo
@@BusbeeStyle dear Erin, would you mind to give your opinion? Ive found on generous sale black sequine blazer M-size from Armani exchange, but hesitating. How would you wear it? Thank you un advance for your opinion
"I twirled in it. I ran in it, and it brought me a lot of joy. " Words to live by!
Absolutely! Thanks so much for watching, Marie! xo
Great video. My childhood was filled with playing dress up and sewing projects. I understand everything you shared. At 77, I’ve started wearing bright pink lipstick, white-silver hair. A young man in the convenience store came up to me and said I love your lipstick! It looks so pretty. I instantly said thank you. That is so kind, and went about my day. Your Texas friend.
Way to go, Barbara! 😃
I think people of all ages are inspired by someone who hasn’t “given up” on herself and is enjoying life! 💖
Love that, Barbara! What a confidence boost too... We should follow his example and continue on with spreading that kindness to others. Thanks so much for watching! xo
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This is one of the very best videos you've ever done. I've recently realized for myself (age 61) that establishing authentic personal style is soo much about one's head space. For me it's all about FEELING genuinely beautiful in your fashion choices. Whatever they are. Thank you so much for this type of content--more "head space" content please!!💚💚💚
You're exactly right! It is so much more than just the clothes we wear... Thanks so much for watching and for your support! xo
Hey remember, we only live once, so enjoy yourself
Thank you for this video, Erin. I think I need to watch it several times. I am 51, a former trial lawyer who has been home with my four kids for almost 19 years. I just said goodbye to my oldest daughter at her college campus across the country yesterday. I am really struggling with the transition of my kids growing up, everything that comes with being in my 50s, doors that have closed. Really fighting feelings that my own life is drawing to a close and there aren't any dreams left for me. It's really clear that I need to find some way to get my moxie back! What you are doing here is so important for all the women out there like me!
My heart goes out to you during this transition! We have a few members of the team going through this tough time too! What's so exciting right now though, is that you get to really figure out what's next for YOU! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your story with me, Victoria. Sending light and love your way! xo
@@BusbeeStyle Dear Sweet Erin - you are the champion, coach, and cheerleader so many of us need! Thanks for what you do (and say).
You will not believe how quickly the next 25 years will fly by. I am 75 and my REAL life began at 50 when I retired early to go sailing the Caribbean with my mate.We did that for almost five years then we sold the boat and bought a home to renovate in the tropics. We did that and I had the time of my life decorating it with tile murals, entire painted wall murals, a lovely flowering tropical garden with many orchids. We socialized, had big parties, got to know the local professional class and many expats. We found our favorite lake resort here, oddly owned by an American.
Each five years flew by like it was a year when I was working ....I was a college professor and administrator , I loved my work, but THIS life has been so so much happier and calmer than that one.
I started slowing down in my 70s. I just didnt have the energy to cook for crowds anymore. We started entertaining on a much smaller scale. I painted canvases, I read more, we watched films at night downloaded in English mostly. It has been a terrifiic and oh so happy life, but it has shot by in a flash.
My mate is 80 now and we are more homebodies. Treasure every day and make your life FULL with what you love to do. All the things you wanted to do....all the things you said "I will do that later", well have a good sit down and think.
After our home was done here, I sat down and wrote those down. I had given up painting canvases when my baby was born...zero time for that, gardening, well I had had a small garden, but nothing like I have planted here. Now it is mature and I go out on my lower terrace each day and paint. I have the time,,no responsibilities to or for others except cooking for my mate but now months are shooting my me like days did when I was working. I look up and it is Christmas...every three months it seems. So use the time now to fantasize first, what you want to enjoy. Revisit those dreams you had of who you would be as an adult.....who was that? And does any of it fit who you want to be in future.
I find I now spend time doing lots of things I did when young before children. Reading ALOT. Painting. Playing outdoors, if I can call gardening playing, and it does feel like playing...time grows shorter for me. I have about a dozen paintings I want to paint. I have a loooong reading list of newer books I want to read in psychology, my field as a professor. I am never going to do research again, but it is so good to get caught up on entirely NEW fields of psychology research that have come along like evolutionary psych. Just for the joy of learning. On Monday I will have cataract surgery to ensure I can KEEP on reading til the end.
Life is going to go forward anyway...it is GREAT though to get to go back and NOW do the things you didnt have time for while you were being a good Mom.
Enjoy it all, because I promise you, it will fly by !
Me too Victoria! I'm still working on finding myself again and my son just started his junior year in college. Not saying it needs to take that long at all, but that is why I'm watching this video too! All the best to you.
@@latinaalma1947 Sybil, this is such good advice, and so encouraging. Thank you!
Erin I have watched your videos and noticed a few post over the past two years. I am so sad that I didn't commit to watching you more often. I am heading back to work, I am a teacher, and was prepping with a little self care today. I hopped onto TH-cam and clicked on this video and now hours later I have watched several more. You're not only beautiful but so genuine. I have learned so much from you today already and definitely will be watching you regularly. Your transparency and willingness to share has touched my heart. Thanks again!
I'm so glad you're here and that you enjoyed this one!! Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Kelley! xo
Thank you so much for this video, Erin! I live in Germany where women usually dress very casually and I love feminine clothes and accessories and what you said really spoke to me. I get a lot of comments like: “are you going to a wedding? Why are you wearing lipstick? Wow, these sunglasses are huge!”etc. I will take what you said as a reminder not to let these comments get to me. It makes me happy to get dressed up and I consider it a hobby, so why should I let anyone stop me? I adore your style and I always look forward to more of your content ☺️😘
Me too! Me too! I bought BIG octagon white-rimmed sunglasses that I LOVE (super inexpensive from Amazon). My best friend said "Wow, could your glasses get any bigger?" And I said "Oh I'm sure I could find bigger ones!" 😆 She makes fun of me, but we both laugh.
@@jenn8179 Loving this response🤣 I am sure these sunnies look super cool 😎
Yes! My favorite hobby.
Let those comments slide right past you. You deserve to continue feeling that happiness when getting dressed! Thanks so much for watching! xo
It takes time, Jenn! Maybe when you find another even bigger pair, your dear friend will be ready to give your current sunnies a try for herself!! xo
Spot on, Erin! One big factor I acknowledge and embrace is the importance of finding comfortable clothing. If I can move easily and fidget less in my clothing, I feel confident. It takes time to find stylish, comfortable clothing, but it's worth it.
Soo true! I've recently decided to invest time in finding comfortable-AND-stylish footwear that aligns with my personal style. I realized that my childhood experiences with "long narrow feet" and no real narrow shoe options (50 yrs ago) had shaped my perceptions of "what I could wear." But the shoe market sizing has changed so much so I am in "explore" mode! Quite a shift from "fear" to FUN for me!
Very good point! I am a firm believer that we don't have to sacrifice comfort for style...we can have both! Thanks so much for sharing, Leigh! xo
Hello Erin, I feel absolutely compelled to tell you that this video was so impactful for me. As a 55 year old woman, my anxiety over aging is growing and that coupled with the fact that I don't lead a lifestyle that gels with "dressing up" and I'm not at my perfect weight, all of this snowballs into self doubt over many, many things including what I feel I can wear, etc.., even though I love all things girlie. So, this holiday season, I am going to really try to buy a piece of clothing that is outside my comfort zone and wear it to Christmas eve dinner. Maybe even sporting a red lip, too ;))
Go girl! 💋💄Myself born in the 70ies, I’m tryng out new things all the time! If you like it - do it ! No one should judge! Bye from 🇸🇪🔥☀️⛱
Enjoy and have fun! It is not neccesary that others think you beautiful, it is neccesary for them to notice you think yourself beautiful. It shows. People are attracted to that energy. People will know you respect yourself and will demand respect from others also, no need to say anything.
Absolutely LOVE hearing about your plans for that special Christmas Eve outfit! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment too...I'm honored to be a small part of your fashion journey! SO glad you are a part of this amazing community, Christine! Sending light and love your way! xo
Do it your worth it. I did it and now I feel happy and look forward to wear clothes
You go for it girl. !
I'm so glad she didn't name "confidence" as the style secret! She does such a great job of giving real tangible tips! I'm 41 and just started following her and have started to implement some of her suggestions and tips! She has inspired me be more thoughtful with the items I buy moving forward. I am loving the simplicity and sophistication of it all.
SO glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching, Adriana! xo
lol, though many other vloggers do say "the best fashion accessory is confidence." and I do find some truth to that, no matter how cliché it seems... but I think many of us are tired of hearing it. Though I do find it easier to pull off an unexpected look when we *OWN IT* - if it makes you happy, it shows, and reflects in the overall look. Love the look, and you will rock the look!
Omg TOTALLY! Yes, it’s true. But yes, we’re tired of hearing it. So not helpful. I really enjoyed this video.
I love this, Erin! I am 76 and last year I purchased my first pair of lug sole Chelsea boots in a warm brown color. I received so many compliments from young women, that I purchased two more pairs in black and ivory this year! Besides being stylish and on trend, they are extremely comfortable and are perfect for the fall/winter weather here in the Pacific Northwest🥰
LOVE it, Trisha! It's always nice to receive a few compliments to really boost your confidence in fashion choices! I'm sure you are rocking those boots! xo
There is a comment below that I think is so true: even if we don't like the look, we admire the boldness for wearing it. To me that is secretly admiring in someone else what we don't think we have the guts to do. This is SUCH good topic because WE need to become not only the one that is admired for our boldness, but we need to revel in that freedom of expression. Your suggestion of starting with small things is great, OR, if you are tired of being mousy, just jump in the deep end and go for it with several new looks all at once. Oh My! I especially loved that you LOVE the looks that you 'dared' to try! You used the word 'FUN' a lot... and we all need more of that! Thanks, Erin for a great topic!
SO true, Page! I'm so glad this video was helpful and eye opening in so many ways. Fashion should always be fun! Thanks so much for watching! xo
Oh Erin, agree with you on everything. Love your style, love how you take fashion chances and always look so chic. Love the tulle skirt, the square shoulder jackets, turbans, bold lip colors, all of it. You know fashion, style and class and you have it all. I, too, used to play dress up as a child using my mom’s old lace curtains. Fashion was just something I loved growing up, still do. Keep being you. You have taught us a lot!
Love that! Thank you so much for your support. SO glad you enjoyed this video! xo
Today I took my 1st risk, I bought a brighter shade of lipstick, and love it! My husband even commented. I explained to him 8m starting small and boy did it feel good! Thanks Erin, I look forward to continuing to take more risks!
This video makes me excited again to get out of the Covid rut that I’ve been in! I’ve been so uninspired about my style for the last couple of years and have spent more time in yoga pants than I want to admit.Last weekend I took a chance and wore bright red lipstick to a wedding and my husband loved it! Your words helped more than you know, Erin..I’m now looking forward to fall fashion for the first time since the pandemic started .Thank you for this😘
I am so glad this video resonated with you, Debbi! Now is the time to take those risks, and find your style again... Thanks so much for sharing your own journey! xo
Dopamine dressing is a great idea 💡
I’m 47 and I had to break out of the “shroud of black”…and neutrals look. I got excited about bright colors and color blocking. I loved the new take on mishmashes patterns. I started by buying some brightly colored acrylic accessories and some cheap bright sandals for the summer. I have found so much inspiration by getting away from the same old colors and lines. I think until you feel more confident, it is best to look at what if available new. Looking at what is new helped me get a feel for a fresh and updated look.
Love it! Such a difference new colors in your wardrobe can truly make! xo
“Dopamine dressing…” I love it!
Thanks for encouraging us to be carefree with our style. Life is too short to not wear what makes you happy! And for us fashion enthusiasts, when everyone is wearing their thing, we appreciate and admire the view!
So true! Thanks so much for being a part of this amazing community, Chris!! xo
Love, love, love this video and your free and freeing advice, Erin. Great shout-out to Iris Apfel who turns 101 on August 29; just shows that risk-taking keeps you young at heart, too!! Xoxo.
You are exactly right! I realized my mistake and it is even more impressive to know she is turning 101. Such an inspiration! xo
This really hit home for me. I am in my 70s, and still a practicing attorney. Most of my friends also work in what "back in the day" were traditionally male fields. Doctors, lawyers, college professors, corporate executives, even some retired military. Not to whine, but often back then we were the only women in the room, not always well treated, and always always on guard. Like, for example, when I was asked during a job interview with 3 middle aged white male attorneys with a prestigious law firm what kind of birth control I was using. Taking risks with fashion would have just made us more vulnerable and given "them" more ammunition. Fast forward 45 years, and I no longer feel that vulnerability. But many of my female friends with similar histories find my interest in fashion kind of perplexing. Not in a mean way, but just in a way that makes me feel a little self-conscious. I am thinking to myself...we are still feminists, we don't all have to dress like Betty Friedan. No disrespect to Betty Friedan, whom I admire greatly. My point is just that we have more freedom now, as well we should. Your video just reinforces my thoughts on this subject; I fought for this, and now I'm going to enjoy it in my own way. In make-up, maybe with a bold lip, wearing perfume, and sometimes dressed in fashion a little on the edge.
I am honored to hear your story. I am so glad that this video is inspiring and reinforces that excitement and passion in you, to truly enjoy fashion! You DO deserve it! Thanks so much for sharing... xo
Thank you for telling your story. Young women today have no idea how short a time we've had anything like equality in the workplace. They take it for granted, and assume that it's always been this way and will only get better for them, when the pendulum could so easily swing the other way. But I remember growing up when there were three professions for 99% of women in the workforce that were careers, requiring education and training: nurse, teacher, secretary. Other than that, we could be sales clerks. That was pretty much it. Even in the 80s, when I was a young mother starting college classes for the first time, people I knew assumed that I was going into fashion, when I was studying chemistry. I told someone that I was a Phi Beta Kappa, and he thought it was a sorority. In the 90s, I started my graduate studies; one woman in my department refused to talk to me because she thought I was an intellectual lightweight - and she was leaving to become a nun! (Some nun, judging me without ever having spoken to me.) It illustrates the problem. Even wearing nail polish would get you ostracized.
“I fought for this” is the best thing we can say to ourselves! We of a certain age certainly did! Also, I often think of Erin saying, if not now, WHEN? Yes!! Thank you for this video!
@@edennis8578 You are so right! We've come a long way and I continue to reinforce to younger females in my life the great strides women have made in the work place. Just wearing a bold lip to work or a flouncy skirt is SO empowering and fun. :)
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This video was so well timed. I always struggle with wanting to wear things that I love, but feeling “too fancy” for the ‘burbs. I always feel like I need to tone it down to fit in. And there’s that voice in my head that says I’m too old to wear certain things. Yet, I still want to challenge myself to take risks too. Yesterday I wore a fabulous green linen dress with some great colorful jewelry and worried all day that people were judging me. Thanks for the reminder and encouragement to just do what makes us feel happy. Fashion is for fun and for our own enjoyment. Great message.
I'm sure you looked absolutely gorgeous in that green dress, Amy! Thanks so much for sharing that story! xo
Oh my gosh! I totally did the dress thing last fall. I found a FABULOUS red lace dress, very much a Latina look, high-low, bright and very much out of my box. I had no idea where I’d wear it-just loved it. My daughter’s a photographer and for my birthday I had her do a photo shoot. We all LOVE the pictures. That alone is worth the purchase.
How special! Great way to make your lovely dress purchase more enjoyable and memorable... It's now become a lasting experience to enjoy any time you see those beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, Mia! xo
this is one of the most relevant videos on TH-cam EVER!!!!!! wow!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 its building up peoples individuality and teaching them to be happy and have fun whith what matters to them!!! to each! enought with the influencing people to buiyng that product etc. well done!
This is the best video from you so far! You look gorgeous with all the “risks” that you have taken! I want to be as adventurous and brave as you in styling.
And you can be, Samantha! It starts small and it is a process. So glad this was helpful for you!! xo
Really loves us peace a lot. So many bloggers are encouraging you to be wearing this formula and very rarely do you see someone walk their talk and take the risks that you have only to find that it brings them so much joy :-)
1. Longtime believer in a bold lip. My eyes are so dry and sensitive I can't wear much eye makeup. But a bold lip and well-shaped brows are my look.
2. Thank you so much for sharing your Before stories. It's easy to look at the confident you and think you were born with great style and all the answers. It makes it easier for the rest of us to know it's possible to grow.
3. I am making progress in a Third Act career as an actor. Your style tips have made me more confident in my look (jewelry, the cuffed sleeves, that Nordstrom moto jacket). Thank you so much for doing this so well (I've tried a few other channels and it's hard to watch while constantly rolling my eyes).
Thanks so much for sharing! SO glad that my tips are helpful for you!! xo
I needed this, today, apparently. You’ve truly inspired me. I watch as I’m getting dressed and putting on my makeup in the morning. I always wear my signature, bold red lip. I’m so in agreement with you. I was already dressed in my jeans and three quarter sleeve t-shirt and then after watching, I decided I was going to change into a dress to run errands. Why not, my small town needs something to aspire to, too.
Thank you, Erin, for inspiring me.
yes!!! so many people (especially around where i live) seem to have given up on dressing themselves, especially during the pandemic. Never in my life have I seen so many people in sweats, workout clothes, and even straight-up PAJAMAS at the grocery store, etc. Not that I have anything against being comfortable or judging someone's situation - not at all - I don't know their story - maybe they ran to get baby formula or medicine because their child is sick at home - i don't know. But this reminded me that the other day I bought (at a thrift store) a jumpsuit, black with large, muted red rose print all over -i was showing it to my mom, as I was debating whether or not to keep it or return it, and we discussed when/where I could/would wear it. I said I liked this one since it's easy to dress up or down with accessories - she said it'd be great for a date night, I said I'd even run errands in it since it's quick and easy, and as comfy as PJ's so why not. Why not dress up to go to the grocery store - my dressy clothes are feeling neglected these past 2 years. we laughed. then I went to the store. :)
I love your attitude! Break the “rules”!❤️❤️❤️
My thing is that I hate the muted colors that everyone wears today. People are afraid of color. I don’t care. I wear color-even at 67. Why not wear the colors you look good in!
Love it, Sheryl! Always wear the colors you feel great in!! xo
good thing for us (a huge lover of color here) that color is in, now there’s so much more options to buy colorful clothes, i’m happy ))
Amen, sister! I love color, too!
Agree. The camel/white/cream/navy/grey/black colour palette is dull and boring. Way to blend in with the furniture! So many videos declare that sticking to these colours will make you look "chic". No, it doesn't. Those colours make you look like an office wage slave.
Colours!!!!!🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗
This video is right up there with my all time favorites from you Erin! How boring the world would be if we all dressed how were “supposed to”! As someone who loves fashion and interior design I’m also so sick of everyone’s house on Instagram looking the same!! Console table, round mirror, beads in a basket, sectional , 2 same uncomfortable looking chairs...ugh Thank god for people like you who step out of the comfort zone❤
Wow... I am SO glad this resonates with you, Lisa! Thank you so much for your support! SO glad you enjoyed this one! xo
Body changes have left me needing to replace most of my wardrobe. I’m a bit lost, but also seeing this as an opportunity to take some risks and rediscover my love of fashion that got buried in a closet of corporate blah! Three years out from early retirement, time to shake things up! Thanks for all the inspo!
I wore a white turban and white, weird skirt with wide pockets that I bought in a boutique in Ibiza in the 80s and loved it!
I don’t usually comment but this video really resonated with me. Thank you for encouraging us to push ourselves and wear things that make us happy and not caring about what others think or say.
You are SO welcome, Suzanne! I am so glad this was helpful for you! xo
It's your best video ever because it's about your philosophy of fashion. It's important to make every day special. Because we only have now. Not the past, not the future.
Erin, I have been watching your videos for about 4 months and though I have a fairly minimalist wardrobe at 57, you’ve inspired me to not just admire and wistfully gaze upon these “riskier” styles but I’m searching them out more frequently. I’ve always loved colour, unique styles and silhouettes but became more quiet, shall we say, as I’ve gotten older. We leave tomorrow for 6 weeks in Italy and a week in Belgium, I’m now determined to seek out the things I’ve been on the fence about and embrace the joy they can bring to me. Plus I have a husband who loves colour and unique styles and constantly pushes me to indulge and take risks. Thank you for your encouragement to step out of the comfort zone and have fun!!
SO glad to hear you're still enjoying my tips! I hope you have the BEST time on your trip! xo
Thank you for a great video. I'm 65 years old and just started to take more risks. I love clothes so much and putting outfits together. I just bought myself a really light weight, like gauze, pant that's navy with white stripes. They look a little like pj bottoms. I wasn't sure if I could pull that look off, but said what the heck. I love those pants so much. I wear them with my white blazer when going out and think it looks pretty good, if I say so myself. My 19 year old granddaughter told me I looked great the other night in that outfit, guess I'm doing something right. 😊 Keep up the great videos!!
I love this video! I’m 47 and my typical style is bohemian, casual but a little funky. I don’t think of myself as sophisticated but I just bought a dress from where I work that is black with faux leather puffy sleeves. When I tried it on I felt amazing and sophisticated so I bought it! I fully intend to style it with black combat type boots (instead of just regular heels) to make it my own style. I can’t wait for the appropriate weather as I’d get a little hot in it right now. 😁
Love it! What a perfect way to step out but keep your own unique style mixed in. Thanks for sharing, Jamie! xo
You look smashing in a turban, a headband, a tulle dress, the glasses, all of it. Thanks for opening up doors of fun possibilities.
I love this! This speaks more to confidence than style.
Years ago I used to worry so much about what people thought 🙄 I distinctly remember being too worried about reactions to try new styles. So, in casual conversations, I would say comments like “I’ve been thinking of trying oversized sunglasses,” etc… After a bit I realized no one cared that much. And, to be honest, I loved the attention I got when I tried something new.
Love what you do!
You're right, it's so much more than just the styles that we wear! Glad you're trying new things! Thanks for watching!! xo
I agree B .Jones Style she really pushes the envelope when taking risk. Also being creative. I get alotta inspiration from her.
Erin, I’ve been following you for a good while now and this is one of my top 3 favorite videos from you. Please know YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE and from the inside out ! When I read the title, I thought “she’s going to say be confident .” and you basically did ! Take a risk and own it! I always seem to need to hear what you’re saying so thank you ❤️ ps- lovvve the readers!
You're so sweet, Sherry! SO glad you enjoyed this one! xo
I just have to say that I LOVE your site! I'm a 60 year old woman, on my way to retirement in a few years, and I have ALWAYS loved fashion, even though I have never really been fashionable. Your site makes good fashion feel accessible. I'm subscribed, and your videos are among the ones I start my day with. Your videos are little gifts! Thank you again for what you do!
Wow, Lorraine... I am honored by your sweet words and support. SO glad you are here and finding that my videos speak to you! xo
I really want to thank you Erin for this wonderful reminder to be our own very best cheerleader, to reach for the things that we assume are out of our depth, and not be afraid to reveal our unique personality through style choices. May God bless you for your kindness and for uplifting women of all walks of life.
You're so welcome, Criss! So glad this video resonates with you! xo
Yeah! Just do IT! 😁💪🏻
Thank you so much for your unbridled enthusiasm and energy. I think it was the tulle dress, video you gave us permission to just do it; do the photo shoot, wear the fabulous dress and it awoke something within me. It reminded me of the fabulous person I was before having kids. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am back now and not going away 🙏🏽🤗
SO glad you are a part of this amazing community! Thanks so much for watching! xo
I love that dazzling headband - it's whimsical and adorable!
Erin, you crack me up and the same moment you give me courage. I love the “I Don’t Care”, yes you are right. We should all feel more comfortable being us. I love how you own who you are! I can totally relate. Happy!! Love it!!
YES!!! I have a drawerful of Lele Sadoughi headbands. I've worn corset tops since my 50s and, yes, I wear the occasional turban. I've been taking fashion risks all my life. Sometimes I get stares. Sometimes people raise their eyebrows. Mostly I just do my thing and look fabulous. So you go Erin!! Thanks
This has been your best advice to date! Everything you said is so true. I am way older than you and am finally dressing the way I want. Thanks for the video and insight. Btw I’m 60 and bought my first pair of Doc Martens!
Erin - you're the best! "I don't care! .... . It makes me happy!" Those are such important words to live by! Thank you for the reminder, as well as the inspiration to take more risks!
Love this!! ❤️ You are so right that people around us will always be making little “jabs” at us. They probably assume they’re getting to us on some level, but we just have to act like we didn’t hear it and feel sorry for these people that they have to stoop to that level-recognize it for what it is-lack of confidence on their side.
Thank you for sharing examples with us of how others try to jabs at you-it lets us know we’re not alone! And I LOVE how your husband is your biggest supporter!! So glad you found a good man! 😊
I'm so glad I did too! Thanks so much for watching! xo
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Aww, you’re welcome, and thank YOU, beautiful Erin!! 💕
I love taking risks at 60 yrs old. I wear red lips, over sized sunnies, hats....Love hats! Fashion brings me joy. Thanks so much for this inspiring video Erin.
Your words are so encouraging. I am in my 40's now and find it harder every single day. My husband bought me a pair of white cowboy boots yesterday. Sooooo I'm going to need a video on THAT! Thank you for always being honest.
How sweet of him! Great idea! Don't over think it... try them with anything you'd normally wear boots with! I love the look with a midi skirt/dress! xo
I wish my husband would buy me things like that…! Agree ! Erin is always honest with her advice! Bye from 🇸🇪
Great advice for any age! I adopted the red lip in my late 20’s but only for special occasions, then work, now whenever I feel like it and it always makes me feel great. Thanks Erin for being so open and honest; it makes fashion so much more accessible to us all.
I love this so much! Ditch the “rules” and wear what makes you feel amazing! All my kids friends think I’m younger than I am because I still dress youthfully ~ not sexy ( I’m fairly conservative) but how I dressed in my 30s and 40s. I’m now 52 and still taking style risks upon occasion ;-)
I’m the same with my Sons friends, they don’t believe them when they tell them that I’m their Mum, I’ve even had a few of them want to befriend me on Facebook and had to put a Stop ✋ to that by tagging both my Son’s in a post on my Facebook page telling their friends not to ask me to befriend them Lol 😂, I’m @62 years young and don’t look or feel my age, I still wear my mini dresses and skirts, whatever makes you happy. 💖💖🇦🇺
You're so right! Love that, Jennifer! xo
@@-nellie-m3711 I love it! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you for always helping to realize I CAN DO THIS!! I waited so so very long to find style and to be brave and just DO ME, and not worry WHAT WILL THEY SAY AND THINK. I LOVE YOU !!
My feelings exactly at age 68 & loosing 126lbs. I found my real self when age 22 once more. I went from old stagnate granny to stylish, beautiful woman. Out with the grandma clothes to my real self! Yep, I morphed into what I love to see gorgeous women my age. I wore a backless dress (sticky boobs) to my 50th class reunion, got many looks 👀 some good & some well…I don’t care! Love your attitude! Love your style.
Good for you!! 🌹
Thank you so much for sharing a part of your story, Becky! LOVE that! xo
I bet you rocked the reunion! 💗
Congratulations on your weight loss! Go girl!
You’re awesome - you’ve inspired me to lose the 70lbs I need to
This is such a nice video on fashion. People often talk about what looks good on you and what not based on their experiences. This is the first one where I see 'work it out yourself ' which i absolutely love. There's no one size fits all.
Thank you for this truly inspiring and liberating message! Big, fat, YES to everything you’ve said. I pretty much re-invented myself when I hit 60 and now, at almost 64, I love bright lipstick, combat boots, tulle.. and whatever else I fancy wearing according to my mood that day.
Absolutely LOVE that! Thanks for sharing! xo
I was so inspired that I went upstairs on my lunch break (work from home) and put on a kaftan that I only pack for vacation and a bright lip with an arm full of bangles. Boho is typically not my style, but I feel great on this 90-degree day! My husband (working from home) said .... "you look like you are on vacation!" Mission accomplished. I think I tend to "save" my clothing, and you inspired me to just do it. This kaftan is fresh white, embroidered, and perfect for summer.... if not now, when? is my new mantra!!
Love it!! Mission accomplished...I bet that made for an even better work day too! Thanks for sharing, Kim! xo
I love this video! And am here for all of it! Recently I've been giving into my fashion sense an dipping into things that are different than my past an loving it! Wearing scarves as head wraps, scarves as tops, wearing crop tops in a classy way for a 47 yr old, tucking in tops under my bra to show just a sliver of skin, wearing cool prints, experimenting with bolder eyeshadows. Never too late to change your style and no ones opinion should get in your way..not even your negative self talk. ❤
Absolutely LOVE that! You are exactly right... Thanks for sharing the ways you've been taking risks in your own style! xo
Oh yes.....let's have fun with dress up! Thank you for sharing what some of us are thinking!
Erin, this is easily & immediately one of my favorite videos of yours. Really speaks to self-knowledge, self-love and self-confidence---lessons that come with experience, practice, and go well beyond fashion into other areas of life. Brava and thank you!!! (And LOVE the readers, BTW.)
Love, love, love the message in this video and the timing was perfect for me. In my fifties and tired of wearing black and grey and tan so I sprang for a pair of funky fuschia patent boots this week just because I fell in love with them. Now for the courage to wear them out of the house! I know there will be "comments" but just looking at them makes me smile. Thanks for what you do!
Great video! I have quite a few years on you, Erin, and I encourage you to encourage others to hold to that approach as they age. Less than a week ago, I was at a large department store and was asked by a younger woman if the outfit she was wanting to try on (with leather embelishments) was too biker chic. She added that she was a mom, a speaker, and in her early fifties. I told her it was definitely not too biker chic. I also pointed out that when she is on her death bed, she will not be wishing she'd taken fewer fashion risks. That resonated for her. When we were in fitting rooms next to one another, she asked to show me how the outfit looked. It looked fabulous on her! I wear what (I think) looks good on me and what gives me joy. That varies from day to day, so I have a good selection of clothes. Do I look like other seventy-three-year-old women? Often not. But then, it heartens me to see that other women are loosening up a bit too. Cheers to taking a few fashion risks--even if they are calculated risks.
Love your encouragement to that other shopper! Thanks so much for sharing a beautiful story! xo
At 61, I'm realizing (finally?) that the "joy" piece of the fashion equation is the most important one. If I FEEL great in an outfit, that energy will shine through in my walk, my posture, my facial expression. It's a very exciting time for me!
Love this! the bold lip is so flattering especially on mature women with fair skin and hair. I never wore bright lips when I was younger. It was all about the nude lip and smokey eye but now I feel so much prettier in a bold lip because it really brightens the face and eyes and this red you are wearing has me really inspired to pull out my red lipstick again for fall.
SO glad to hear you're loving the bold lip color too! Thanks for sharing! xo
Oh my gosh, I sooo agree!!! I am 69 yrs. old, have long hair and wear a headband at times. I also wear tube tops, combat boots, funky sunglasses (I have 10 pair), off shoulder tops, maxi, midi, and mini dresses and skirts! I have bought several pairs of prescription glasses in different styles and colors to add a little more punch to an outfit. I love fashion and experimenting with style….I am definitely not afraid to step out of the box! Great video and message!
You’re my inspiration in remaining “true to myself” when making fashion choices, I absolutely admire & love your style!
Erin, I am so glad I found you on TH-cam. I love your attitude about fashion and just the way you communicate about how to be happiest. In my 20’s I was teaching and wearing professional clothing but also accessorized and always did hair and make up and the female teachers would always comment about me in a negative way.”Wow! You must have rich parents. Wow you have a lot of clothes.” “Why do you always have to dress so nice? This is a school.” To share a few. I was not rich. I kept clothes for years etc… but I continued to be who I was. Now, much older I dress down in order to fit in so there isn’t the judgment and animosity. But I watched your 2023 “Don’t” video and this one about taking risks and I am going to start playing with my wardrobe and having more fun. THANK YOU for the impact you have made in my life.❤
It's so hard to get past those comments. Especially from years of hearing it. I'm SO excited to hear that you are working on wearing the things you love though, taking those risks, and standing up for your style! You deserve to wear the things that you feel your best in. You shouldn't ever have to "dress down" for others. Thank you for sharing your story! Please know that you are not alone. xo
Erin, this is such an inspiring video! I've already dipped my toe outside of my comfort zone by buying and wearing large, square Gucci sunglasses and I might just try that bold lip next! (Still keeping my Cupid's bow though! 😉) Thanks for another great video! ❤️
LOVE it, Rose! Thanks for sharing. Go for the bold lip! Who knows what it can bring about... xo
That was such an exciting topic. I don't have a problem with taking fashion risks but fit often gets in the way. I am short and busty so when I see some pieces that excite me I have to assess how they will fit on my shape and what alterations may be needed to get it to fit properly. And whether or not that will be too expensive or I can do it myself. It's taken a couple of decades to learn what will look flattering. When I get it right its a great feeling- and other people enjoy seeing it. People like to see color and I like wearing beautiful colors or patterns. By the way, fashion doesn't have to be expensive. Some of my favorites came from the new lines at Walmart.
You're an inspiration Erin and so right about taking risks and dressing to please yourself first. Your anecdotes are so funny. Love your humour x
Totally agree with dressing for yourself. I too like to dress up. Love your Barbie pink blazer and red dress, you look fabulous in them. Thanks for the reminders of stepping out and up.
Wow Erin! Thank you for sharing your background! Somehow just hearing your story and identifying in a small way made me appreciate you even more! I grew up in a small farming town in West Texas and felt inferior for so long when entering “fancy” stores! I started dressing on my own terms and still to this day(35 years later)dress independently! Your style is classic and impeccable and it fits YOU!! Anyway, thank you for your authenticity you go girl!!! ♥️♥️🤗🤗😊😊
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Sharla! Thanks so much for being a part of this amazing community! xo
I live this!! Dress for yourself, wear what brings you joy. Love. Love .Love xx
Wow, you have totally inspired me! I am 62 now but have always loved fashion. Before having a family I happily created and sewed amazing outfits and didn't worry about people's opinions.
I am going to go for it again!
If not now, when?
We can get so caught up in other people's ecpectations that we lose our own sense of style and that never feels right.
We find confidence when we are true to ourselves.
Love you💗
You are exactly right, Darlene! Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your own story. You've got this! xo
This is such an affirming video. I have been known to be the one that can pull off anything and I have been into fashion since I can shop for myself at a very young age. I love the point you kept emphasizing - wear what makes you happy. Don't worry about what others think, just enjoy those pockets of happiness and joy. I will continue to stand out in the crowd because of this!
SO glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for sharing a little bit about you here! xo
I love the message in this video! I’m currently finding my way in fashion since turning 45 and realizing that my clothing interests have changed. I needed to hear this today! Great job, Erin. Love your channel
This video was so inspiring. After watching it, I realized that over the years I’ve taken fewer risks because I didn’t like the extra attention when I did try something different. It could be someone giving me that “ look” or a well intentioned ( or not) friend making a comment. I’ve just turned 60, and realize it’s about time to not give a heck what anyone else says as long as it brings me joy. Thanks Erin!
That’s why I love the clothes swapping community that I am a part of!
Not only can I try out new things risk free aka it doesn’t cost me anything, and the community of women just empower each other, when we take risks.
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! xo
My “just do it” has been wigs. I’m 53 and my hair has gotten very thin and old looking. I feel young, vibrant, and relevant, and I want to look how I feel, so I wear wigs. I never have a bad hair day. They’re yet another accessory for my outfits (wearing a green dress today? Let’s go with the red asymmetrical bob!)
Thank you for this video. Your comments about the joy these decisions and items can bring into your life is really spot on. We all deserve to have joy in our lives!
Erin, I love your looks while in Spain! It is cool how living in Europe for a period of time can motivate and influence our style. I think it depends on what country we lived in also. I lived in Italy for a year so I am more classic, less is more, yet I love your style. You are younger than me but watching you still motivates me to try new things. Great videos by the way!
It does make a difference! Thanks so much for being a part of this AMAZING community, Tina! xo
Thank you for sharing all of these great tips. I started wearing bright lips about two years ago based on you and Ali Andreea (a makeup artist) I enjoy watching as well. I flipped a switch on my wardrobe, my hair and my mindset around that time too. I donated and gifted all the things that didn't make me happy anymore. I invested in pieces that gave me joy & make me smile. I DONT CARE IF I get stares , I love how I feel when I wear what I do and its for me, no one else. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, they resonated with me. This is nuts, but as I read other reviews... I am in good company, I also am in my mid 50's (just had to share that) LOVING My 50's! My husband encourages me to rock whatever makes me feel good and that support is also a game changer. Thank you again for inspiring me in all your fun and educational videos.
Love that so much, Caroline! Thanks so much for sharing your story here! xo
Amazing content. I appreciate your candid vulnerability and sharing your background (I grew up poor, with 4 siblings, and am myself a single mom). I can relate to Imposter Syndrome/experiences of classism as a young adult. Thanks for reminding us that in our 40s we are in this process of reconnecting with that joyful little girl who loves clothes and dressing up and being confident in what makes us happy and authentic. FYI I wear headbands at 47 too.
Well said. Wearing a mini skirt for the first time in years - hubby finally said “have you lost weight in your legs” (a pseudo compliment ) 🤪
Thank you so much for sharing, Kathy! SO glad this one resonates with you. And SO glad you're rocking the headbands with me!! xo
You look Amazing in everything and I hope this video gives everyone the inspiration to wear things that they’ve always wanted to try and not worry what others have to say! x
What a wonderful, inspiring video, Erin, and so true! The number of times I've applied red lipstick then rubbed it off before going out - ridiculous in my 60s I know, but we've all been there. Love the turban, btw, and great to hear husband is supportive. So glad I found your channel!
I hope you keep the red lipstick on next time!! Thanks so much for watching! xo
By far the best fashion vid I have ever seen, and you're right - I've never heard anyone say these things before. Most fashion advice tries to label and put people in a box or category. You speak to the little voice inside that says 'no, you mustn't.' Thank you, thank you for giving us relatable, visual examples and the permission to hope...and to dare.
Erin I loved this pep talk. It feels very empowering! I'm a teacher. When I first started teaching I wore pretty dresses and fashionable pieces. But over the years my profession has become more casual. Well this video inspired me to be my true self and pull out some pieces I haven't worn just to fit in.
Love that, Deb! I'm so glad this was inspiring for you! xo
Recognise this and do my best about it - everyday! When you get compliments on your dressing (as recently as today actually!) from the pupils - you get a huge boost! Go girl! Bye from 🇸🇪
You make such nice selections, Erin.
Iris is 100 years old and still rockin’ her fashion!!!
That’s encouraging to me at 63 😃
Thanks for the pep talk! I lost 60 pounds in the last year and it has been a real process to become comfortable with my new size. When I was in my skinny 20's I was really into fashion. I bought a silk rope belt in NYC that had two animal fur tails on the ends. It was the finishing touch on a great outfit. Once, when wearing it, a child noticed it, picked up the tail and started singing "Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier." I thought it was hysterically funny, but it didn't stop me from wearing it.
But being overweight killed my sense of style. Thanks for reminding me how much fun fashion can be, no matter what our shape may be!
You deserve to feel great in what you wear right now! Thank you so much for sharing this story, Nancy! xo
LOVE your tulle dress story! Nice going! And I love how you talked about people making comments…”wow, you look fancy”. People WILL make little digs. Don’t let if faze your joy and carefree spirit!
I love this! Your advice not only applies to fashion, but nearly every aspect of life!
Very true! It can be applied to many areas of life. And our style is about so much more than just what clothes and accessories we wear... Thanks for watching, Olivia! xo
Hi Erin! This video really spoke to me. I am 74 years old, and am just now ready to take risks! If not now, when? I appreciate your honesty, and the steps you took to discover your style. I kept a notebook at one point with pictures I cut out of catalogues and magazines of outfits I admired. I then tried to recreate them. From that exercise, I began to learn what I liked and how to wear it. I love your fashion advice! Keep it coming! Life is a journey, not a race.
Exactly! Now is the perfect time! Thanks so much for watching! xo
I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and I love your content! I rarely make comments on TH-cam, but I felt compelled to tell you that this was such an incredibly inspiring video! I needed this message. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Rosanne! I am so glad this video resonates with you! xo