While formatting a new computer and opening Internet Explorer for the first time today, this article on MSN caught my eye.
If you're a guy or a young, skinny 20-something girl, you can skip this post (and the article!).
I didn't think the article really told me what I wanted to know, but it brings up a good point I've been struggling with for a few years. What do you wear when you outgrow the styles in the juniors' department?
As my 38th birthday approaches (gulp!), I find myself often going through my closet with disgust, searching for an outfit that is somewhat stylish, yet doesn't give the impression that I'm desperately clinging to my youth. I couldn't agree more with the woman in the article when she states that in the department store of life, there seems to be a floor missing in between teen fashion, career woman and grandma's "knitted things". I used to (and still do) love to shop, but now I often find myself coming home empty handed for the inability to find clothing that I feel is appropriate to wear. Or (as I did recently) I come home with five pairs of shoes and not a thing to wear them with.
While I'm not on board with everything the writer says (I happen to LIKE earthtone eye shadow), she definitely struck a nerve. Why should I sacrifice style simply because I'm too old to dress like Britney, but too young (or not "sophisticated" enough) to dress like Hillary Clinton?
The old adage of "just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD" definitely applies to women's clothing. Someday, perhaps someone will come up with a store somewhere in between "Charlotte Russe" and "Talbot's".
Until then, I guess I'm stuck in the land of khakis.
Posted by geekchik at February 20, 2004 11:47 AM