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Couldn’t agree more. I’ve noticed that the most stylish people are plus 50 who can afford clothes made from luxury fabrics like cashmere, wool and silk that stand the test of time.
Good point you earn more as you age and therefore can afford better stuff
Shop the sales and discounts. I got my Merino wool sweaters on a two for one sale. They are the best for temperature regulation. I wash them by hand, but it’s not a difficult task. I’m a spilled, and I’ve gotten every stain out of them. I’ve also repaired a few snags from animal nails. Taking care of clothes should be habit instead of tossing them out. I even plan on embroidery as repair for any future holes. I’m wearing these as long as possible.
Just FYI, these fabrics don’t withstand even a carpet beetle. Natural fibres are at risk of being ruined by bugs over time.
@@pixelpond378that’s why storing them and cleaning them properly is important
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fashion is sooo cyclical too! that’s why I think it’s so important to figure out your own personal style and what kinds of styles speak to you personally!
… and *hold on* to the pieces you love that you feel have fallen out of fashion! Trust me (61F), odds are very high that they *will* come back in!
This is incredibly true.
(laughing maniacally watching “y2k fashion” trending because I still have some of my favorite y2k fashion items in my wardrobe) 🤣
I’d rather be timeless than trendy.
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I like casual wear a lot– I think that’s what makes you dress “older.” Your wardrobe leans formal. Nothing wrong with it.
She’s a businesswoman and the face of her YouTube channel is about business. Of course her wardrobe leans formal. She wouldn’t be taken as seriously in a T-shirt and jeans.
@@misspriss2482yeah, but it does impact image either way. Dressing in business clothing like that gives off a mature, elegant, older style, like Cogita from PLA with her simple, restful cottage and level headed style, or like an oracle in a sci-fi movie/game.
It’s definitely fitting for the channel and her role/character, but it definitely looks like how a 50 year old would dress (not a bad thing, just a thing)
I don’t think it looks like something that I would particularly associate with older women. It just looks like what someone would wear in a business environment.
And some of it just looks like cozy clothing.
I haven’t worked in an environment that required me to dress formally so I’m very much a “my closet is full of tshirts,leggings, tunic tops, and athleisure” kind of person. But if I had to dress formally in a business environment, I could easily see myself wearing some of the things she wears.
I feel like she fails to acknowledge the middle ground here and comes off as a bit condescending. She IS dressing in a way that looks more “mature”, but just because someone enjoys trendy clothes doesn’t mean they also change out their wardrobe every year? “Timeless” and “sustainable” pieces don’t automatically have to be casual corporate attire… it’s just whatever clothes YOU are comfortable wearing for a long time. You can also make fast fashion last for quite a while if you know how to care for garments.
@@NinjaKittkattthat is exactly what “dressing in trendy clothes” mean. Trends change on a biyearly basis. Okay, yeah, some fashion staples might be in trend, like trench coats are right now, bit it’s mostly stuff that will make you look super dated in 5 years. At best, one might downgrade an item to loungewear, but if you’re chasing trends, you will need to revamp your warderobe every 6 months.
Chelsea an incredibly classic. It’s ironic that someone would say you dressed like a 50 year old when the reality is dress with classic style.
For real, classic hasnt gone out of fashion ever.
It’s because she’s not wearing ANY cutouts !!!! How dare she not show MORE FLESH 😆
No one said classic isn’t fashionable -it’s older look you see more women a bit older rock. So what you dress your 50 who cares.
I worked in a very toxic workplace. After I left a former colleague told me how much they hated me and mocked my clothes and hair.
It was toxic enough to leave sooner but I wish she told me while I was still working there. It would have been such a wake call. Probably thought she was sparing my feelings.
I wouldn’t be ashamed of my looks. I would be aware of how toxic and superficial those people were, and I would have stopped trying to fit in.
The longer a piece of clothing lasts, the more I appreciate it.
I left my last employer for similar reasons, it was the most toxic work environment I’d ever been in and the kicker is that the majority of the people there were old enough to be my parents. I knew they talked about me and even the ones that were “friends” would talk so much crap about each other when one wasn’t there. It never bothered me to know that they talked about me though because if they don’t have the guts to say anything to your face, their opinions don’t matter.
The four numbers in your name mean you are a bot
@@helenarichard I was wondering why it seemed like such an odd post. Very off kilter and ‘ChatGPT-esque’. Thanks for pointing it out.
@@helenarichard My “name” has four numbers after it and I’m not a bot.It was just what was assigned when I added my YouTube account. Is there a particular way to tell the difference?
@@helenarichard No, it doesn’t.
This is what we call a polite educational read😂
Goddamn! You’re right! 🎯
Where I’m from we call it the Julia Sugarbaker lol
@@hazeldavis3176you don’t cross a Sugahbakah woman!!!
One of the best things about getting older is not caring about trends!
Totally agree. I still dress like I did in my 30s and I’m nearly 50. Like I care what other people say lol
The only reason I care about trends is availability.
So true. I couldnt care less what the “trends” are because they’re all based around teens and early 20 somethings and i have no interest in dressing like a 19 hear old😂 No hate to them, I’ve just out grown a lot of the trends that go around and I have a way more solid idea of my personal style.
@@heehoopeanut420 not caring for other people’s opinions of what you wear is the best gift of aging 😂😂
so i’m old at 18?
I’m 66 years old. I’ve spent a bit of time building up a very attractive wardrobe that I wore every day when I was working. I still have those clothes, and although I don’t wear them every day, I still enjoy wearing them. Although I very rarely wear the dresses and skirts, I’ll wear a cashmere sweater with a pair of jeans when we go out to a casual dinner. A few days ago, while I was working in my garden, digging through piles of dirt, I received a call that my doctor wanted me to have a few blood tests done before my next office appointment. No problem, I quickly changed out of my dirty gardening clothes, put on clean (but faded) jeans, a colorful blouse and jacket, and some very casual shoes, and made sure I had a dab of makeup on. It was lunch hour, so most other ‘patients’ had come to the center from their jobs. I walked into the building behind a very professionally dressed younger woman (I’m estimating mid-30s): tall, beautiful navy blue crew neck cashmere sweater, tucked into a navy pleated flowing skirt, navy heals. She walked with determination, very business like. Very well groomed, gold accent neck scarf, watch, beautiful flowing blonde hair. I sighed internally, momentarily missing those days of walking with ‘swagger’, having purpose and immediacy. I felt like a slob, even though my outfit was very well, though very casually, curated. Then I realized how much time, and care, it used to take me to get put together every day. I relaxed, stopped mentally beating myself up, and just thought, “I’m fine. I’ve earned the right to take it easy, and her day will come when she can enjoy this, too.” The old morning ‘prep’ time is now devoted to enjoying a good cup of coffee at home, then morning exercises, and building my amazing garden. Life is good.
I’m so glad you had that moment of realisation. Every stage of life has its joys and benefits! And the ability to be relaxed and take things slow is such a joy.
I really like the way you processed that situation. Very insightful. 😊
Loved reading this (coming from a 31-year-old taking a terribly unplanned sabbatical for health reasons that strongly identified with the experience you described)! You should expand upon this and write short stories or work on memoirs. You have an interesting internal narrative that you’re adept at illustrating with words. Your post felt like a brief excerpt from manuscript😊 Thanks for sharing!
I think you do dress like an older women, I just dont think there is anything wrong with that. Who cares?
I swear normal people absolutely do not throw out their entire wardrobes every year
Fr. Maybe all my friends are just broke but everyone I know keeps their clothes until they are legit falling apart and only buy new pieces if they really have to or they find something that really really speaks to them.
Like I can’t even imagine the amount of time and money it must cost to be consistently changing your wardrobe and buying new pieces
For real. I’m 39 n legit have clothes from high school that I actively wear today. A pair of Levi’s I bght my senior year…in great shape; the denim is still deniming😂 them things are holding UP😂
@nomiedezdez9256 i’m pretty sure the video’s OP means exactly that: that normal people HAVE to throw out their entire wardrobes because the “fast fashion” clothes fall apart. they don’t mean that it’s a cyclical thing where we throw out our entire wardrobe at once because we want to buy new fashion. the clothing that OP buys clearly lasts for several decades, the clothes we buy do last for “a few years”
@@andyyy9138 that really surprises me tbh. Like obviously cheaper fast fashion can’t and won’t last as long as quality products made of sturdy fabric. But I’ve mostly had to buy and wear cheap clothing bc of my financial situation and through taking good care of my clothing most of it has lasted over a decade at this point. (Other than like underwear and socks)
I do however make it a point to buy my clothes in person and not online so I can check out the fit and the fabric before purchasing- along with the fact that about 50% of my wardrobe is second hand (either handed down or thrifted) so I guess a good part might have not been fast fashion and I got lucky.
I also think it’s an important and useful skill to learn basic sewing. I’ve managed to save several shirts or pants that were developing holes thanks to a simple little hand sewing kit. A small investment but worth avoiding having to spend more on new clothes every few years
By normal, do you mean poor? Because I am definitely poor 😂 but I don’t think _anybody_ these days is normal..me included!
You look amazing. The tortoise shell glasses on point. The cardigan looks like a quality made piece just with the way it lays. Honestly, the fact it’s 2024 and people are using ageism as insults and shaming fashion choices 🤯
I adore her glasses! I’m always looking for something like them when it’s time to get new ones. I also love that her outfits never make her eyewear look out of place
You seeing that comment as ageist is ageist in itself. Her style is literally from the 50s. My grandma wore these glasses and had this hair style.
I’d say she dresses more like a 70 year old and that’s OK
@@spiralsausage ageism is using age as an insult. Also saying that the creator dresses like a 70 year, is again an insult. Since she’s clearly not 70. Saying a 70 dresses like a 20 is an insult because age has ZERO to do with style. Preference on fashion has no grounds in a person’s age. That’s a stereotype rooting in ageism. Also a bob isn’t a hair style unique to any period.
Every time the word ‘Boomer’ is used, it’s an ageist comment. I’m just on the threshold of Gen X, in ‘Boomer’ territory (three months shy), and am tired of hearing about ‘Boomers’. But then, also used to hear about ‘old foggies’ too. Have to say, I’ve also heard Chelsea make on one of her videos, a crack about all Boomers needing therapy, which is one of the reasons I stopped watching her feed. I realize it was probably an off the cuff, throwaway comment, but still.
if you think saying “you dress like a 70 year old” is an insult that’s something you should work on internally. If someone said to an old person “you dress so young for your age” is that also an insult? You have subconscious biases. @@raenoway
Yes!!!! And you honestly end up saving money in the long run versus wasted money on pieces that won’t last. High quality pieces made from natural materials are always an excellent investment for your wardrobe. Vintage or new. I have vintage silk slips that I found at various thrift stores and I have also invested in some new pieces as well, mainly merino wool. I love building a collection of staples over time, it’s so much more personal and intimate. ❤
You dress elegantly and classically. I love your glasses, your hairstyle, and how eloquently you say everything. You also have a great vocabulary! Some people are so rude.
It’s the glasses. The glasses are what made her say that. Probably has nothing to do with clothes.
Nah, it’s the lack of self awareness and critical thinking that made her say that!
I feel like it’s not super cute to say, “50 isn’t an insult” and then basically use 20 as an insult.
shes trying to seem so mature and classy while acting like a middle school girl lol
the point is she probably doesn’t care what you think is cute to say.
Where did she do that? She mentioned 20 when she said fashion trends revolve around them, that’s all.
I don’t think she meant it as an insult. I think the disdain in her voice is towards the attitude that we ought to strive to be teenagers and early 20 year olds forever instead of embracing our real ages.
I’m in my late twenties and there’s definitely attitude amongst my peers that we ought to feel ashamed or embarrassed and should be scrambling to stay “cool” to children and very young adults. I find *THAT* embarrassing but not young people themselves- or even embracing what’s popular amongst them now. It’s only the desperation to seem teen-aged aand self hatred as a fully grown adult that is off putting.
I’d never judge someone for earnestly enjoying harmless trends. Just to be clear. “Dressing younger” isn’t bad either.
TL;DR : I don’t think she’s mocking twenty year olds. I think she’s mocking an industry that shames women for being over the age of 24
Girl just wear whatever fits your goals. I’m so sick of people bashing others for their choices when those choices don’t hurt a single person.
Yessss more sustainability in our wardrobes is a must!
Great perspective! I’m a 50 year old and you know what? I’ve now stopped worrying about my looks and just focus on what feels right and what is comfortable. I’m simply not bothered any more. Dress how you feel comfortable and in what feels right to you.
The nicest way to tell someone to grow tf up I’ve ever heard
The impact of the village raising her right…priceless!