The Alexander Report / Trends in Fashion and Beauty!

Women over the age of 50 often find a hard time finding fashion that fits them properly, that is stylish and trendy, and provides the comfort that they need as they move about their busy lives. While women over the age of 50 needs ladies fashion that is somewhat more conservative than they wore in their 20s, they also don’t want fashion that will make them look as though they are bitty grannies. Ladies fashion that lies somewhere in a comfortable middle ground is important and is a way to ensure that what your wearing if your over the age of 50 not only looks great but that makes you feel great while wearing it!

The first thing any woman over the age of 50 needs to do before going and buying an entirely new wardrobe is to carefully look at their body and become familiar with it. This will give a great deal of insight as to what type of ladies fashion they should be focusing on and which parts of their body have dropped or expanded. This will let you know how to deal with the changes and you can then go through your wardrobe and get rid of anything that once looked great but now may actually call attention to your problem areas. Don’t be sad about getting rid of these clothes – think of it as simply making room for all those wonderful new ladies fashions that you are about to fill it back up with! Weiterlesen »

The fall fashion trends are in. What are the hottest looks for fall? From Gucci to Prada, there are bizarre shaggy coats, and color-blocked toeless socks; perilously low-cut white tuxedo jackets and four-inch-high patent leather oxford pumps. And don’t forget the impractical shade of sky blue for coats, bags and furs, and multi-colored shoes that look like building-block toys.

Women have it tough. The latest styles on the runway usually don’t translate well to the boardroom or the cubicle, and we risk looking unprofessional. If our image doesn’t inspire confidence and credibility, we risk not getting the promotion we deserve, or the client or contract we want.

So how do we interpret the current trends without becoming a fashion victim? Here are some tips that take you from the runway to the cubical.

Dress for your industry. If you are in advertising, the fashion industry, or a business where your style is noticed, you are more open to adapting the trends to your personal style. If you are in a conservative industry such as financial services or healthcare, you need to adapt the styles to your office. Remember that business is still conservative.

Take your cues from above. Look at what your boss or manager are wearing. Look at what the men in your office are wearing. Can you picture them wearing plaid knickers or red toeless socks? If you are serious about your career, you need to dress for the workplace, not for the runway. Weiterlesen »