7 THINGS YOU CAN NO LONGER WEAR AFTER TURNING 35TH
They say that only children and drunk people speak the truth, but I would like to add a third species to that. The gay friend. I have quite a few (hi Fred, hi Leco) and I can tell you, there’s not a word of Spanish in there. “Honey, do something with a little powder. The only thing with color is your teeth.” Or: “Watch out, or I’ll tell everyone you’re wearing last year’s Miu Miu’s.” “Sweetheart, it’s a nice dress, but it doesn’t lift you up.”
I can imagine that not everyone can handle this, but I prefer criticism to my face rather than behind my back. At least then you can do something with it. And to be honest: they are always right. That’s why I asked style coach Fred van Leer what we women really can’t wear anymore once we’ve passed a certain age, say 35. You’re going to be happy with this. And if not, your surroundings will be.
This Cannot Be. If the geraniums from the balcony fall because you’re waving at your neighbor, you know that the bare-arm era is over for you. Do you really want to? Then at least take a sleeve. Please.
Honestly, you’re becoming an old girl in those pants that hang halfway on your hips. And if you’re really honest, you can’t fully pull them off anymore either. Just look at that little flap that’s floating behind you. You can wear pants with tears and holes but then buy one from a good brand with a bit of a high waist. Thank you.
Stay away from fluorescent colors. That’s nice for a pump or a bag but please, no trendy shirts with fluorescent colors. It doesn’t lift you up. Really not.
Actually, I think shirts with text are not acceptable anyway, but especially not at a certain age. Or do you really enjoy walking around with Bitch or Nerd on your shirt?
Of course, we can’t look into everyone’s wallet, but I’d rather have nothing than those little jewelry pieces that make you look green by the end of the night. No one has ever become more attractive from nickel rash, you know.
Nice in a styled shoot for Vogue, but not in normal life. 35, 18, 24. You just look ridiculous. Period.
Keep it calm, keep it chic. You can surprise with a statement, but even if you have a great body, keep that nicely wrapped for that one. Through your clothes, people can also see that you have a good body.
