Jane recently drew my attention towards this enlightening article by the Times - offering evidence to suggest that women are discovering a new leash of life at an age that has been previously been frowned upon as the time to retire, don the slippers and gradually disappear.
I for one, massively celebrate the saying “life begins at forty”, not just because getting older seems less terrifying, but also because my Mummy Jane rocks as a mighty fine example of the “super-grandmother” theory. I remember her becoming far more energetic and excitable after turning the big 50 – that’s round about the time the dance and French lessons started – it was as if Jane was hell-bent on proving a point, and it didn’t seem to take much effort. Her hunger for life certainly must have helped, but anyone can have the confidence to continue to don a great sense of style and try new activities after the turn of the middle age with a bit of an attitude revamp.
If you believe you’re a frumpy mess with no hope of help then you can’t expect other people not to think the same about you. I promise you it’s possible to look fantastic whatever age or shape you are, so there’s no reason to start a subscription to Bonmarche’s catalogues or throw out your high heels just because you think nobody’s looking anymore. I for one, am definitely looking – I love seeing an older lady looking incredible, it’s so inspiring. Jane loves seeing her fellow sisterhood in the latest trends or custom styles, so she’s another with her eyes peeled, and I know we’re not the only ones.
I for one, massively celebrate the saying “life begins at forty”, not just because getting older seems less terrifying, but also because my Mummy Jane rocks as a mighty fine example of the “super-grandmother” theory. I remember her becoming far more energetic and excitable after turning the big 50 – that’s round about the time the dance and French lessons started – it was as if Jane was hell-bent on proving a point, and it didn’t seem to take much effort. Her hunger for life certainly must have helped, but anyone can have the confidence to continue to don a great sense of style and try new activities after the turn of the middle age with a bit of an attitude revamp.
If you believe you’re a frumpy mess with no hope of help then you can’t expect other people not to think the same about you. I promise you it’s possible to look fantastic whatever age or shape you are, so there’s no reason to start a subscription to Bonmarche’s catalogues or throw out your high heels just because you think nobody’s looking anymore. I for one, am definitely looking – I love seeing an older lady looking incredible, it’s so inspiring. Jane loves seeing her fellow sisterhood in the latest trends or custom styles, so she’s another with her eyes peeled, and I know we’re not the only ones.
Photos with thanks to advancedstyle.blogspot.com
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