Owning Your Age and Style Past 50 Style and Beauty
Owning Your Age and Style Past 50 - Style and Beauty Beauty & Style
Now that's a noble goal! And it means the ball is in our court, so let's try striking these three power poses: 1. Stop trying to look "forever young." That's just crazy! Don't let the nternet, HDTV and Hollywood quarantine you in a state of panicky dysmorphia. Instead, give your face and body a chance to evolve. Just look at Rampling, aging naturally — and beautifully — with wrinkles, lines and those hooded eyes shooting sparks. She's still one of the sexiest women around. "My style is very much toward the masculine," Rampling has said, "but I think I'm feminine in it. The androgynous look suits me." Look, you're never going to be 50, 60 or 70 again, so … enjoy your age!
2. Borrow the Kardashian/Adele aesthetic. Some of the hottest stars in music, movies and TV flaunt their Curve Power, and you can, too. Patronize brands that celebrate the fact we see ourselves as sexy and glam, whether we're a size 12 or 24. This may entail a shift in your priorities, from dressing to look thinner to dressing to look hot. Many websites and brick-and-mortar stores stand ready to help you make this pivot, from Eloquii and Ashley Stewart to Monif C. and Torrid. These four (plus the revamped Lane Bryant) have all embraced the concept of "dress to stand out" by stocking up on merchandise fresh off the runway: buttery leather skirts and motorcycle jackets colorful printed sheaths on-trend ankle pants and culottes cool jeans decorative blouses and tunics jumpsuits off-the-shoulder tops calf-friendly tall boots There's not a frumpy look in sight! 3. Make peace with your imperfections. Don't rush into cosmetic surgery, fillers or Botox. No sooner have you pulled, lifted, lasered off or filled in one "glaring flaw" than another presents itself for correction. Rather, try reconciling yourself to the sort of reality that Mirren has come around to. "I am not keen on my nose," the Trumbo star has said of what many consider to be her facial calling card. "I don't like my ankles. I am unsure about my behind. I don't like my legs at all. I am not too sure about my chin, and my forehead is a bit dodgy. But overall I can live with it." Hey, if a L'Oréal Paris spokeswoman can live with the passage of time, so can we. But if you're still determined to "take measures," don't overlook all of today's DIY options, from tooth-whitening strips to creams or serums that plump up skin and hair to the range of modern makeups that offer to define our features, restoring the glow and giving us creative playtime every day. For more beauty and style tips for women 50-plus, check out and AARP's new , which is available for tablet. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
We' re Still Cool Wrinkles and Weight Be Damned
3 ways to free yourself from the terror of youth and perfection
Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Images Helen Mirren attends the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival. The 2017 Pirelli calendar, shot over the summer by a photographer known for his realism and lack of retouching (Peter Lindbergh), features some women who sound pretty fearless about aging: (71), (70), (55), (49) and even (46), to drop just a few names. "The responsibility of photographers today should be to define women as strong and independent," Lindbergh has said. "[It should be] to free women, and finally everyone, from the terror of youth and perfection."Now that's a noble goal! And it means the ball is in our court, so let's try striking these three power poses: 1. Stop trying to look "forever young." That's just crazy! Don't let the nternet, HDTV and Hollywood quarantine you in a state of panicky dysmorphia. Instead, give your face and body a chance to evolve. Just look at Rampling, aging naturally — and beautifully — with wrinkles, lines and those hooded eyes shooting sparks. She's still one of the sexiest women around. "My style is very much toward the masculine," Rampling has said, "but I think I'm feminine in it. The androgynous look suits me." Look, you're never going to be 50, 60 or 70 again, so … enjoy your age!
2. Borrow the Kardashian/Adele aesthetic. Some of the hottest stars in music, movies and TV flaunt their Curve Power, and you can, too. Patronize brands that celebrate the fact we see ourselves as sexy and glam, whether we're a size 12 or 24. This may entail a shift in your priorities, from dressing to look thinner to dressing to look hot. Many websites and brick-and-mortar stores stand ready to help you make this pivot, from Eloquii and Ashley Stewart to Monif C. and Torrid. These four (plus the revamped Lane Bryant) have all embraced the concept of "dress to stand out" by stocking up on merchandise fresh off the runway: buttery leather skirts and motorcycle jackets colorful printed sheaths on-trend ankle pants and culottes cool jeans decorative blouses and tunics jumpsuits off-the-shoulder tops calf-friendly tall boots There's not a frumpy look in sight! 3. Make peace with your imperfections. Don't rush into cosmetic surgery, fillers or Botox. No sooner have you pulled, lifted, lasered off or filled in one "glaring flaw" than another presents itself for correction. Rather, try reconciling yourself to the sort of reality that Mirren has come around to. "I am not keen on my nose," the Trumbo star has said of what many consider to be her facial calling card. "I don't like my ankles. I am unsure about my behind. I don't like my legs at all. I am not too sure about my chin, and my forehead is a bit dodgy. But overall I can live with it." Hey, if a L'Oréal Paris spokeswoman can live with the passage of time, so can we. But if you're still determined to "take measures," don't overlook all of today's DIY options, from tooth-whitening strips to creams or serums that plump up skin and hair to the range of modern makeups that offer to define our features, restoring the glow and giving us creative playtime every day. For more beauty and style tips for women 50-plus, check out and AARP's new , which is available for tablet. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures