Growing up I read Glamour, Essence and Vogue when they used models for covers. Now as the world of the celebrity obsessed universe has grown, so has the use of celebrities as cover models. From fashion magazines to tabloids celebrity (Hollywood A- list to Reality "stars") covers are everywhere. The level of scrutiny is intense to say the least. Now a number of female celebrities who are north of forty are under constant pressure to look perfect at all times. It's reached the point that I believe most are consulting with a stylist before they run to Starbucks. God forbid they should look normal.
I applaud the many celebrities that have managed to stay "hot" long after their starlet and ingenue days are over. However, I feel I must say something about dressing for your age. I don't care if you can crush walnuts with your thighs or bounce quarters off your abs and posterior. There comes a point when it begins to look like you're trying too hard. I understand that it's hard to be in a spotlight fickle business, especially for women. We are truly living in generation Next! To paraphrase something Chris Rock said some time ago, "Here today, gone today." Therefore it's important to been seen so that you remain relevant around the water cooler.
A few weeks ago at the American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez caused quite a stir with her outfits as well as her dance routine for her performance. Bravo Jennifer you showed the world that you've still got it. But honestly, did anyone really want to see a forty-two year-old mother of twins bump and grind like that? Luckily her children are too young to say anything but I can guarantee you that if they were eight or nine, they wouldn't be comfortable. I won't even delve into what would have happened if they were teenagers. So until they invent some way for children to erase certain images from their minds, remember your children don't want to see their mother drop it low.
By no means am I encouraging women north of forty to don habits or wear something their great grandmother wouldn't be caught dead in. If that means lowering a hemline just a little, lower it. I know all about elongating your legs but just say no to the see you next Tuesday hems. You can elongate your legs without giving the world a view usually reserved for your gynecologist.
In truth, we have come a long way ladies. There are so many sexy fashionable options for women north of forty. When you're flipping through Vogue, Essence or Glamour to name a few, look for ways to make the trends work for you. Old time Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn and Katherine Hepburn remained classic as they aged. Their crisp style translated over the years and they never lost the "It" factor. People were still interested in what they had to say long after their days on the screen were over.
All I'm saying is if your stylist hands you a short dress and suddenly there are a flood of baby bump rumors online and in print, you haven't gained weight, it was the dress. There's nothing wrong with flaunting your fit figure, just pick the right silhouette, length and fabric and you'll give the "It girls" a run for their money. Not only do you still have the "It factor", you know how to use it and that's one of the benefits of being north of forty.
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