Redefine Your Style: 5 Tips for Embracing Fashion after 50

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Well, hello gorgeous ladies, and welcome to aging with grace and style.

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I'm Valerie and this month we're embarking on a special series entitled the power of

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Reinvention.

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Each week in January, we're offering different

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facets of reinventing ourselves after 50.

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From starting anew to career changes,

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prioritizing wellness, and building supportive networks.

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Each episode builds on the next, offering a comprehensive guide to embracing change and

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making the most of this exciting stage of life.

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So let's dive into today's topic and continue our journey of growth and transformation

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together.

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: Hello gorgeous.

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Welcome back to another episode of aging with

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grace and style.

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As we continue with our January series on the

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power of reinvention.

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Today we're talking about redefining your

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personal style after 50.

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Let's say it's a total wardrobe shakeup, a

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style reflection.

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We're about to redefine your look with five

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tips that'll have you turning heads and feeling fierce.

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Fashion and style aren't just about trends.

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They're about expressing who you are.

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Let's be honest, who we are at 50 can be quite different than who we were at 30.

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So get ready to dust off your closet doors and unlock the next fashion chapter.

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Let's explore our five tips for giving your style a refreshing new edge.

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Now grab your favorite beverage and turn up the volume as we dive in.

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Step one is to identify your style icons.

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We all have those icons, the celebs,

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influencers, or even everyday folk who just rock their unique style.

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They inspire us.

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They make us want to raid our closets.

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Don't worry, we have all been there.

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But they also hold the key to unlocking our

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own fashion vision.

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For instance, I adore how a lot of them blend

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classic and contemporary elements.

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So, for instance, right now my fave is Oprah.

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She slays age appropriate, mean.

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Have you seen her lately as she's been doing

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her promos and kind of out on that circle for the color purple tour?

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The outfits that she's been wearing have been great.

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It's been a mixture of classic, but then there's some contemporary elements that I

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mentioned earlier.

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I'm not the biggest purple fan, but she has

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been rocking that color purple.

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Now, there are several other celebrities and

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even influencers on social who I love their style, but right now Oprah is the one that's

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in the forefront of my mind.

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But you spend some time browsing like

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Pinterest or Instagram or even flipping through magazines.

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Who makes you say dang, with every outfit you see them in, or what elements do you love?

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Is it their bold colors, their effortless layering, or their killer accessory game.

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Take notes.

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Build boards for style that speak to you.

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It's really a fun way to visualize what you love.

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Let these icons guide you as you explore your own style.

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Personality one of our listeners, Diane, shared her story with us after turning 50.

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She felt her wardrobe didn't really represent who she was anymore.

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She spent a weekend looking through fashion magazines and Pinterest identifying styles

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that she felt drawn to.

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This exploration helped her redefine her

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style, one that was more aligned with her vibrant personality.

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Tip number two is declutter and organize your wardrobe.

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Let's face it, many of our closets, if not yours, mine certainly are like fashion

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graveyards, outdated trends, ill fitting garments and pieces that we haven't seen the

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light of day in in years.

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It's time for a ruthless purge.

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So embrace the Marie Kondo spirit and ask yourself, does this spark joy?

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Does this sweater spark joy? If not, say goodbye to items that no longer

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serve you.

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Donate them, sell them, or upcycle them.

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You'll be surprised how much clearer and even more inspiring your wardrobe becomes when you

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only keep the pieces that you truly love and feel amazing in.

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Plus, decluttering makes it easier to identify what gaps you have in your wardrobe and to

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prioritize what you need to invest in next.

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So my friend Sarah, she held a wardrobe party

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where she invited friends to help her sort through her clothes.

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They turned it into something fun.

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Now, I couldn't do this with my friends

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because, trust me, we would never get anything done from laughing and talking the whole time.

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But if this whole wardrobe thing and closet purging thing, if it sounds too much for you

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to do on your own, then consider hiring a professional organizer or a stylist or image

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consultant who does closet audits or closet organization.

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They can provide you with an objective eye and also give you tips on outfits.

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Also consider investing in some storage cubes or shelves or hangers to help you neatly

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arrange what you want to keep.

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Now, if you're looking for a good resource,

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then check out the book the life changing Magic of Tidying up by Marie Kondo it's all

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about keeping pieces that spark joy.

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Step three is invest in key pieces.

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Now this is the fun part, building your fashion foundation.

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Every wardrobe needs a few key pieces that are versatile, timeless, and just make you feel

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like a million bucks.

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Quality over quantity is really the mantra

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here.

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Think of like a perfectly tailored blazer, a

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crisp white shirt, a pair of dark washed jeans that flatter your figure, or that little black

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dress that never fails to impress, maybe some chic shoes and that classic handbag.

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Invest in quality pieces that fit well and make you feel confident.

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These versatile staples will be the workhorses of your wardrobe, forming that perfect base

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for endless outfit combinations.

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When you're trying on investment items,

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envision wearing them as long as they still fit.

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Usually, investment pieces remain in style as, for instance, trends they come and go.

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Now, some investment pieces may cost more than trendy items, but think about cost per wear.

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So when you divide the cost over a long period of time that you're going to be wearing the

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items, you'll see that it's really worth it.

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That's why they're called investment items.

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Stores like Nordstrom's, Macy's, Chico's and Taylor, they all offer a range of options

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where you can blend style with comfort.

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Step four is experiment with colors and

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textures.

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Once you have your foundation, it's time to

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play.

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Now, don't be afraid to step outside your

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comfort zone and experiment with colors and textures.

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Mix things up a bit.

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Now I'm the worst with this black.

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I have no idea why, but black is my color.

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But in 2023, I really got better and was

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intentional about adding color.

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Go me.

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A pop of unexpected color can elevate a basic outfit while layering different textures like

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leather, silk and denim adds depth and dimension.

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Try a statement scarf, a bowl necklace, or a pair of colorful shoes to add personality and

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flair.

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They can add so much personality to an outfit.

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Now remember, fashion is all about expressing yourself.

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So have fun and don't be afraid to mix and match.

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So here's what you need to remember.

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Step outside your neutral or your muted color

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comfort zone.

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Try some bolder hues at eye catching prints

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and patterns.

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Now don't go overboard.

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Start small, play with different patterns, and then ask a sales associate or a stylist for

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guidance.

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Don't be too shy to ask for help.

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Remember, you're investing in your wardrobe.

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And finally, step five, it's accessorized to

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elevate your look.

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Accessories are like the icing on what we call

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a fashion cake.

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The right belt or earrings or bag can take an

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outfit from good to great.

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Now I have this belt that I love to wear

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because it just amplifies whatever outfit that I wear it with.

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Think of accessories as your punctuation mark.

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They add polish and personality.

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Play with proportions.

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Try layering necklaces or even rocking a

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statement ring.

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Don't underestimate, rather, the power of a

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killer pair of sunglasses or a chic hat to instantly elevate your look.

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Remember, accessories are the perfect way to showcase your unique style and to add a touch

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of your own magic.

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Now, I seldom leave home without earrings and

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most of the time I have on my favorite bracelets.

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For me, bracelets is really a signature or a staple item.

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Okay, so now let's put our list together.

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So we're going to have some scarves, jewelry,

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sunglasses, and hats because they add like instant polish.

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We're going to shop for accessories that are in colors and textures that complement your

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wardrobe basics.

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Look for statement jewelry that reflects your

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personal style.

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Opt for quality pieces that you will wear

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every day, like a cuff bracelet or hoop earrings or a pendant necklace.

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Try hats that make you feel fabulous, like fedoras or maybe in the summer, a cute floppy

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sun hat.

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And get this, collect an assortment of reading

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glasses.

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I love reading glasses because I need to wear

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reading glasses.

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But I have found some of the cutest frames on

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what's it called? Amazon.

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So I will get a set of like three with different patterns.

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I don't know if you've heard of peepers, but Amazon has like some knockoff peepers.

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It's maybe three in a pack for $10 or $15 and they're all super cute.

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So before we end, let me read an email that I received from Celia.

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It's with her perspective on revamping her style.

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She says, I used to dress frumpy, but turning 60 was a wake up call.

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To have more fun with fashion.

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I cleaned out my closet, I found a personal

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shopper, and now I buy clothes that make me feel beautiful and I get so many compliments.

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Thank you, Celia.

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I absolutely love this.

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Now I'm sure Celia isn't alone on feeling that she used to dress frumpy.

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Many women our age have put so much time into taking care of and dressing others that

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they've allowed their style to be put on hold.

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Well, girl, it's time to get your style back.

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But Celia's story, it shows that it's never too late to redefine your look.

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Okay, my friend, so there you have it.

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Five tips to redefine your style and embrace

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your inner fashion icon.

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Redefining your style after 50 is all about

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finding what makes you feel confident and fabulous.

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Don't be afraid to experiment, have fun, and let your personal style shine through.

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And hey, if you need a little extra inspiration, I'm always here to cheer you on.

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So if you have some style tips or stories, you know, I'd love to hear them.

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Share them on my social media or drop me a note at hello@agingwithgraceandstyle.com let's

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inspire each other to look and feel our best.

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