tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post6876467311325235215..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Over 80 and beautifulDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39967320580944837762013-01-10T19:37:48.250-05:002013-01-10T19:37:48.250-05:00Anonymous:
Kay, at over 90, is *at a party* not w...Anonymous: <br />Kay, at over 90, is *at a party* not walking. <br /><br />Orthopedic shoes are usually quite ugly. They do not "offend" me; they are what they are: like support hose, walkers or canes, an aid to mobility. Since you are not only anonymous but don't post a picture of your shoes, who knows what you have?<br /><br />You might be interested in the shoes sold at Labortoire Pouliot in Montréal (and probably sold elsewhere). <br /><br />More unappealing than any shoe is being a peevish elder.<br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44187127703966768562013-01-10T17:38:04.558-05:002013-01-10T17:38:04.558-05:00Although I admire beautiful older women, I was ang...Although I admire beautiful older women, I was angered by the opening paragraph which applauded "no orthopedic shoes". At age 77, I have purchased a pair of orthopedic shoes, not by style choice but by necessity as I wish to be able to walk. Can I expect to never be considered acceptably stylish again? I could sit in my elegant chair in elegant shoes all day and never attempt leaving my home, but I choose to offend the style conscious by walking about in shoes I am able to wear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-71116455670426614692011-08-04T17:03:39.530-04:002011-08-04T17:03:39.530-04:00Carmie: Have not read and just added it to my Wish...Carmie: Have not read and just added it to my Wish List; thank you!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64226057661644632182011-08-04T16:52:30.228-04:002011-08-04T16:52:30.228-04:00These women are inspiring! Have you ever read Wit...These women are inspiring! Have you ever read Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach? For some reason, I think you might like it!The Single Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156235539745020966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83507014775994971162011-07-29T23:27:32.320-04:002011-07-29T23:27:32.320-04:00What a fabulous post and inspiring women to emulat...What a fabulous post and inspiring women to emulate. I'm going to go check out the links next.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50625899723560151782011-07-27T20:53:17.692-04:002011-07-27T20:53:17.692-04:00hostess: You could lift Kay's example in the f...hostess: You could lift Kay's example in the first photo; I know I will.<br /><br />Terri: Glad to provide and thanks!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60060013820081056962011-07-27T18:51:11.517-04:002011-07-27T18:51:11.517-04:00Many splendid examples of stylish women who never ...Many splendid examples of stylish women who never forgot that people are watching. Thank you for the links to several blogs that are new to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-87098742316063947342011-07-27T18:38:46.046-04:002011-07-27T18:38:46.046-04:00You know looking at these images of fabulous gals ...You know looking at these images of fabulous gals I might rethink my black and white basics.<br /><br />What a splendid group of fashionable elders!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91124745228083339232011-07-27T18:16:44.809-04:002011-07-27T18:16:44.809-04:00Lynda: I am here to encourage that authentic expre...Lynda: I am here to encourage that authentic expression, so it is gratifying to receive your comment; thank you. I'll post a little on Montreal tomorrow.<br /><br />I'd say 72 is time to do what pleases you.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-74183014272390632622011-07-27T18:11:27.069-04:002011-07-27T18:11:27.069-04:00Duchesse, For years I've been wanting to let m...Duchesse, For years I've been wanting to let my hair go grey, but was always talked out of it.<br />"Oh, Lynda you are going to look old" For heaven's sake, I am 72! And today, I read in you wise blog, "authentic age". That is what I want to be, my "authentic age" in my hair color, my clothing.<br />Thank you so much for making me see the light.<br />Happiness to you and your family in Montreal. My mother was so proud to be French Canadian. Her ancestry was traced to a little town in France, but she insisted she was Canadian from Montreal.Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-17950947155691519742011-07-27T17:09:54.464-04:002011-07-27T17:09:54.464-04:00Deja Pseu: Read your comment by e-mail but-as some...Deja Pseu: Read your comment by e-mail but-as sometimes happens- it is not showing here yet. Your reference to "the clothes they foist on us" made me think. Are you seeing the same error as I am, the clothes either impossibly young (short skirts especially) or boring (e.g., Appleseeds) for elders? Some of the makers my mother and her friends depended on (Mark, Fore & Strike was one) went out of business.<br /><br />Who is going to come forward and serve this ever-growing market?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62087700454135231072011-07-27T17:06:01.359-04:002011-07-27T17:06:01.359-04:00Jean S: You are so right about some of those arty ...Jean S: You are so right about some of those arty clothes fitting badly. Other times they are just not well thought out, too many embellishments, the look I call "walking craft show".<br /><br />Sorry about your headache, and it reminds me of another point: if one does not feel well it's hard to care about appearance, and not many women over 80 are free of some kind of ache or pain. <br /><br />Sewing Librarian: I had an aunt who turned to me in a shopping mall parking lot, grabbed my wrist and said "I an desperate for clothes"- and she was a size 8. Someone needs to seize this market, and they do not all want Applesed's.<br /><br />materfamilas: Thamks and see chicatanyage's comment below- more to come.<br /><br />chicatanyage: We will all be awaiting those photos. Love the story of your friend. I can do that too but need a massive nap in the afternoon to pull it off!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-58549169348998600252011-07-27T16:46:15.032-04:002011-07-27T16:46:15.032-04:00Great post. Love the bright colour Kay is wearing....Great post. Love the bright colour Kay is wearing. Thanks for the mention very much appreciated. On second thoughts maybe Mrs B can carry off all the jewellery. Perhaps one less bangle but my taste tends to be fairly minimalist when it comes to jewellery. We had our 85 yr old neighbour over for dinner in France and when she finally said "goodnight" at about 2.00 am. my husband commented that he never thought he would see the day (or in this case night) when an 85 yr old had more stamina than him. She is also extremely chic and elegant whenever I see her. Hope to be posting some more beautiful octogenarians when the pics come over from France.<br />Let us all champion looking beautiful in our own unique way, having fun with fashion and enjoying life at whatever age.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90928900900467494192011-07-27T16:12:24.674-04:002011-07-27T16:12:24.674-04:00What wonderful examples you've pulled together...What wonderful examples you've pulled together to inspire us with.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-88867574452480190172011-07-27T14:24:44.087-04:002011-07-27T14:24:44.087-04:00I spent evenings last week with a group of women i...I spent evenings last week with a group of women in their seventies and early eighties. They talked about how hard it is to go shopping. I think what they meant is so many stores cater mostly to younger women, and it takes time and energy to suss out garments that work for older women. Kendall Farr talks about this in her book (and it seems aimed at the 40-60 age group), so imagine how much harder it is for those in their 80's. One of the women I was with is tall, thin, beautiful with white hair, but her clothes all look like they are from the 1980's. She actually looked younger and more modern in her capris and "Vacation Bible School Volunteer" tee-shirt that we were all wearing.SewingLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884510117234994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44172288715244391502011-07-27T13:56:00.031-04:002011-07-27T13:56:00.031-04:00anon @ 1:52 was me. This is what happens when you&...anon @ 1:52 was me. This is what happens when you're up in the middle of the night w/a headache: You're stupid the next day... sheesh.Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-489902624237318552011-07-27T13:52:00.908-04:002011-07-27T13:52:00.908-04:00Another great post, with lots of food for thought....Another great post, with lots of food for thought...<br /><br />I agree with you about Advanced Style--I like that he's focusing on older women, but far too many of them look absurd.<br /><br />On "art to wear"--my personal opinion, as a sewist, as that much of it is badly fitted. With a little more design/fitting care, it can look fabulous. <br /><br />On color as we age--yep, more, please! I like the concept of columns of color. Neutrals are tricky for me, especially as I am blonde, blue-eyed and amazingly pale. (I have an "Oregon tan," these days.) <br /><br />Oh, and I'll check the Clinique eyebrow stuff. My eyebrows have decamped for parts unknown...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-53084157316383315752011-07-27T12:13:35.185-04:002011-07-27T12:13:35.185-04:00Jill Ann: The author of Advanced Style admires di...Jill Ann: The author of Advanced Style admires different effects than I do; some of his of his subjects are even in the realm of anti-goals for me- while other readers really like his posts. I applaud his purpose of providing visibility for elders.<br /><br />Susan Tiner: Hold your ground! With your sewing skills you can make a top in an interesting print and see how you like that before investing in "wearable art" (a term that always rouses my suspicion.)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52293844043263885332011-07-27T11:58:24.279-04:002011-07-27T11:58:24.279-04:00I learn so much from your blog!
The women all loo...I learn so much from your blog!<br /><br />The women all look wonderful. Beautiful.<br /><br />I also liked reading your post about "wearable art." I have a friend who keeps encouraging me to shop at an arty boutique but I refuse to go until I've developed a coherent style because a) I'm too impressionable right now -- the twenty-something salesperson would sell me the wrong things, and b) I don't see the point in shopping for "interesting" pieces until the core is in place. How would I know what you're complimenting/accenting?Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-3674567827621397782011-07-27T11:35:15.723-04:002011-07-27T11:35:15.723-04:00Love the way these ladies look! One commenter ref...Love the way these ladies look! One commenter referred to "clown clothes" worn by some older women in an effort to stand out. I see that on the "Advanced Style" blog, which has many pictures of stylish elders, both men and women; but some of them, IMO, are not stylish but just over-the-top. They are interesting and fun, but not at all stylish in my view.Jill Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-72335571151456639542011-07-27T10:56:08.573-04:002011-07-27T10:56:08.573-04:00laurieann: Kay is exactly the person you sense. Sh...laurieann: Kay is exactly the person you sense. She was widowed in middle age. Her daughter told me that she re-engaged with life by "accepting every invitation she got".<br /><br />She also benefits, as does Madame (the lips) from having a stylish daughter who lends a hand in her shopping forays.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-9995027665926333562011-07-27T10:52:51.622-04:002011-07-27T10:52:51.622-04:00Patty: As a neutral-loving dresser, I take your po...Patty: As a neutral-loving dresser, I take your point. I plan to keep my neutral palette and add colour with scarves and jewelry- But Mrs. B's deep-coloured prints are calling to me. I'm saving that Vogue feature forever. She has a a robins' egg blue croc bag that lifts any neutral; I will maybe be able to afford a leather version.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51784183484301873022011-07-27T10:51:36.372-04:002011-07-27T10:51:36.372-04:00Wonderful photos. I am immediately drawn to Kay&#...Wonderful photos. I am immediately drawn to Kay's short, natural hair, her dark eyeglasses, scarf and sandals. All simple but effective in sending the message that here is one strong, fun, independent elder who is interested in life. Kay would be a great person to have at a party.<br /><br />I have followed Mrs. B for several years now and always enjoy how she puts herself together.laurieannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61429002298744294712011-07-27T10:43:13.452-04:002011-07-27T10:43:13.452-04:00Another wonderful post. I always notice a certain ...Another wonderful post. I always notice a certain lady at church who must be in her 80s who always looks fabulous. She does not wear elastic waist pants - my pet peeve as women age. I think color is essential as you age. My mom is killer in fuchsia and purple, while MIL is always in tan and navy which is not at all flattering.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242118803252392539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-87180453611542034932011-07-27T10:38:57.126-04:002011-07-27T10:38:57.126-04:00Anonymous@ 7:29: Sorry for typos, that is of cours...Anonymous@ 7:29: Sorry for typos, that is of course "Clinique". I have found both Clinique and Estee Lauder offer good in-store makeup sessions for elder women. <br /><br />Perhaps other readers will kindly add their recommendations.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.com