“When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t because it suits me.” Grape, berry, eggplant, cherry, tomato, brick. When a woman enters her second half-century of life she can take certain liberties, especially in the realm of fashion. My big 5-0 is this month, and I’ll be celebrating with style.
Who says you shouldn’t wear trends the second time around? Experience means knowing how to pull it off.
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- I wore them in the 80s and I’m wearing them again. Leg warmers for the win!
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- Momma taught me to match the reds, but she never mentioned purples.
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- The 90s mini-backpack is back! Even more useful now that I ride a bike.
Inspired by the poem by Jenny Joseph that begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go,” Fashions for Fifty is a month-long celebration of my fiftieth birthday in March 2014.
Jean
March 8, 2014 at 1:53 pm
So you finally decided to reveal your age on the ‘Net.
Me too, this year and it’s always better with a bike.
hoghopper
March 11, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Bravo! You’re a fabulous fifty. Jenny Jo will have to adjust the age threshold.
TinLizzie72
March 12, 2014 at 5:36 am
I would have never guessed your age! Thanks for being an inspiration to me- I hope I’m as fit and fashionable in 8 years, when it’s my turn! Happiest of birthdays and celebrate all month!