Fashion isn’t just for young people, it’s for everyone! Just because you’re not a spring chicken, you don’t have to fall off the fashion band-wagon. My grandmother, Josephine Certo (Jojo) is the most fashion savvy person I know, no joke! Jojo always looks like she stepped off the runway and she’s 90 years old! That proves it, fashion is in my blood and has been passed down to me from grandma Jo. The woman gave me a Chanel wallet for my birthday when I was 8 years old for cryin’ out loud. And what did I do with it? I put my favorite Mickey Mouse pin right through the impeccable leather. If I only knew then what I know now! Below is a picture of Grandma Jojo back in the day.

With age comes wisdom, yes? This will work to your benefit in the fashion world.
You won’t make those same horrendous mistakes like you did in middle school. I used to wear blueberry scented roll on glitter to class. What was I thinking?!







Great article! SO glad you wrote about age appropriate clothing – your points are very true! Loving the Fashion Cents you are offering those in the Saratoga County area. 🙂
I love your comment specifically on middle aged women showing their bare midriffs! That leads me to pose the question, what are your thoughts when people are revealing too much….in well,,ahem, other areas? I have a friend who does and while it draws attention it unfortunately is the negative kind. I am secretly embarassed for her. Any ideas on how to break the ice without breaking her so called sense of fashion?
Thanks!
Hi Classy N’ Chic,
Thank you so much for reading my blog! Your your comments and feedback made my day. 🙂
I just laughed out loud about your friend. We all have friends like that who like to show what they got! Even if it’s a little too much.
This is what I would do if I were you. I would start a conversation with her about fashion. Tell her that you think “less is more.” When you reveal too much of your body, it does not leave much for the imagination. Instead of people focusing on your beautiful face, eyes, whatever, they are focusing on one thing and it ain’t on your head. Next time you’re shopping and she picks out something over the top, suggest she tries on something more conservative and tell her she looks amazing in it! I would suggest a “wrap dress” for someone with a larger chest. They compliment curves, rather than exposing too much.
It’s never easy to tell someone close to you that you don’t like what they are wearing, but honesty is the best policy. I tell my friends all the time that they shouldn’t wear things. Just last week I threw out my friends scarf that looked like a hair scrunchie…and she still loved me afterwards!
Be brave Classy N Chic!
Hi Maura:
You mom sent me the link to your blog. It fun reading it. I’m not a blog reader, so I am unfamiliar with techniques. But, I liked the casual tone of it. It made it easy to read and held my interest. Good luck with it. Blogging seems to be the way into journalism these days.
And, thanks for the picture. I hadn’t seen that in many years. It was taken in 1955 when your Uncle Peter had his 1st communion. He was 7; I was 6; JoJo was 33; dad was 38.
Best regards,
Uncle Nick
Great blog, Maura!! I love it!! I want to link to my blog, http://www.modernquiltguild.blogspot.com. I like the accessories the women are wearing, and I LOVE that first sweater with the cool boots and that awesome bag!! My only issue is finding jeans that work with an older (read: fat) body. The low cut jeans are very uncomfortable for women my age – we grew up with pants up to our waists, and when I wear lower jeans, I always feel that my pants are falling off. Plus, unless you have a very flat stomach, with many moms don’t have, the jeans cut right into your stomach. Uncomfortable!! Do you have a solution??? i will check back!!
Peace,
Nancy
Hi Nancy! Thanks for reading!
Finding a pair of jeans can be a toughie. The most important aspect of buying jeans is buying the right size. Don’t buy a smaller size because it makes you feel better. In the end you’ll just feel uncomfortable and too tight of clothing makes you look bigger.
Straight cut jeans look good on women under 5’4 and boot cut is ideal for women over 5’4. There definitely are modern jean styles in higher rises. Check out this website: http://www.jny.com/Denim/22962160,default,sc.html
This denim line is made to slim older women’s booty’s. Shake it sista!
I hope this helps!
-M
Hello Uncle Nick!
I am glad you enjoyed my blog! Thank you for reading it! You are so welcome for the picture. It’s one of my favorites. You and Uncle Peter look so angelic…how the times change! Haha. Glad the picture brought back good memories!
Tell the family I said hello! Miss you all.
Love,
Maura
This is the best blog for anyone who desires to find out about this topic. You notice so much its nearly onerous to argue with you (not that I truly would want…HaHa). You undoubtedly put a brand new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, simply nice!
Brendon,
You have good taste in blogs! Haha. Thank you for your wonderful comments, makes me feel great! I love writing this blog and I am glad that you enjoy reading it. Make sure you keep reading and keep the comments coming! I appreciate them very much! If there are any topics that you’re interested in, let me know and I’ll write about it!
Fashionably yours,
-M