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Fashion for middle-aged women?

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Ashley in Raleigh, North Carolina, asks, "I am now in the age bracket which is referred to as the middle-age. I have never been too fashion-conscious but have generally looked pretty. As I am getting older, I am realizing that not only from my husband, but also from other men, I am not getting the attention that I used to get. What am I doing wrong? What suggestions do you have on fashion for middle-aged and mature women?"

Is there such a thing as a middle-aged woman?

Actually no. So the first thing that you have to do is take this idea out of your mind that you are somehow old or mature or middle-aged. A lot of experts actually think that the forties are the new thirties

Fashion tips

* Keep reviewing your style. A woman needs to have her very own style but at the same time this style has to evolve. While you may have looked very pretty in a certain outfit, that will not work for you now - your body has changed and the world has changed.
* Take a look at your wardrobe. If you don't know where the Salvation Army office is in your town, just take your old clothes and throw them in the garbage.
* Unless you live in some remote place, there is much more acceptance for women in their 40s and older to be able to dress any way that they want. This is something that was unheard of just 10 years ago. So if you have the body and the attitude, mini-skirts or low-cut dresses are perfect for you, like Ali Larter.
* Stay up-to-date by reviewing many fashion websites and watching the television programs, particularly those that feature real makeover cases. (For example, Queer Eye for the Straight Girl, The Swan, Extreme Makeover, etc.)
* Seek advice. If you can afford to, get an image consultant (many are available for online consultation). If not, watching programs like "What not to wear" will help you a lot. You can always seek advice and input from younger friends and family members.
* Use the resources available. For example, if plastic surgery is going to help you get the body and looks you want, it might be worth it. If losing a few extra pounds will help you fit in certain types of clothes, take the challenge.
* Don't be afraid to try. Take risk and you will notice the difference in your personality.

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How to dress so that to look and feel younger?

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Margaret in Iselin, New Jersey, asks, "I was watching a television program and the expert commented that women should dress younger and they will not only look younger, they will feel younger too. I am in my early forties and don't know where to start and how to do it. I am also afraid that people might think that I am trying to be a teenager. How do I get it right?"

Tips on dressing to look younger

* What happens with most women is that they get stuck with the style that worked for them in thePhoto of a woman in her 40s who dresses very trendy and looks much younger past. For instance, women who looked good in their 20s get stuck in the style of the times that they were in their 20s, and that looks totally out of place today. So you need to say goodbye to any old style. You need to look stylish today in contemporary fashion for your age.
* Your wardrobe needs a makeover every season. Remember that you do not have to buy what you will see in Vogue or Cosmopolitan but you need to buy clothes with the cut and style that is in fashion and you can do that by buying at less expensive stores like Banana Republic or Gap or Ann Taylor or any other store that you like or can afford. Those magazines are great places to research what is in and what will work for you; so read them often.
* You must also note what celebrities your age are wearing. For instance, take a look at Madonna when she is not performing. She now looks very elegant but still trendy and stylish. There are many celebrities that are in their forties and they all look fabulous.
* Keep a watch on what "young" people are wearing and you just need to make sure that you can adapt it to your age and personal style.
* You can wear almost anything as long as it fits you well and suits your body.
* Be careful with colors. They change with seasons. Colors also need to match your skin color and your overall outfit. Sometimes, the right use of color can make you look youthful.
* Avoid looking too trendy or trying to dress totally inappropriate for your age.
* If you have gray hair or other signs of aging, make sure that you work on them. Gray hair can be easily hidden through dyes and there are several anti-aging solutions now available for women in your age bracket.
* Finally, always invest in that one item that is hot at any given point of time. Whether it is an accessory or an item of clothing, just include it in your wardrobe and you will appear as if you are keeping up with the times.

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How to look attractive?

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Jennifer in St. Louis, who recently purchased our book writes, "I have such small chest size that my girlfriends tease me that I will be fine with a Band-Aid and don't even need to wear a bra. I feel so uncomfortable in the bedroom and have not had a good relationship because of my being so self-conscious. What can I do?"

If someone has not already told you this, this is a state of mind rather than how one's body looks. We have tested this hypothesis with many couples. What we found is that physical appearance had very little to do with how a woman's partner felt about her. These women were hot in their mind and it came out in how they behaved and dressed. So what you need to think about is how to change your thinking. How do you change your own attitude towards your own body? You have to look at your own body and start to love it. If you don't, then you will present a very insecure image to your partner and he will not like you either. Believe me, so many men write to us daily telling us how attractive they find women like you. But men love only those women that are confident and full of self-esteem. They are more interesting and more fun to be around. (Related article: How to improve self esteem?)

Here are some additional tips to feel good about your looks:

* Start exercising regularly. It will not only tone up your body, you will feel much better about yourself. You don't have to do anything special; just regular physical activity will be great for you considering that you are not overweight.
* Invest in a new wardrobe. Shop for clothes that make you look more lively and cheerful. Choose colors that go well with your skin and hair color. Do not forget the accessories.
* Buy high-quality lingerie. Do not be too worried if it is too risqué. You will feel great when you wear it.
* Spend more time in front of the mirror. Dress up in your favorite outfits and admire your body in front of the mirror. Just because you have small front, it does not mean that you should not look at yourself in the mirror. Notice, in particular, those assets of your body that stand out, whether it be your hair or eyes or rear.
* Read inspirational books to develop your self-esteem.
* Stay away from people who tease you or try to convince you that a woman's self-esteem is to be determined by her size.
* Finally, smile. Smile for being a woman.
By Pierre Coda

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Tips for women with small chests

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Women so often assume that they are not attractive. Some men further reinforce this idea that a woman is nothing without a big chest (whether shapely or not or even if the large size is inappropriate for her body). In our book "Flat, but proud: Guide to love and, life," we have clearly shown from our extensive research that many men not only like women that have a small chest, they actually find them prettier.

When we conducted our research over a four-year time period, one of the questions we asked related to drawing attention to your body. It is obvious that unusually large breast size is difficult to hide and these women do not have to make any attempt to draw attention to them particularly if they take good care of their bodies and dress in style. The challenge is for the small-chested woman to draw attention to herself. While many women that we spoke to would often hide their front out of embarrassment or just did not want others to notice that part, the women that were successful in their lives actually flaunted theirs. This strategy combined with an image of a self-confident woman attracted the right kind of men to them - those that did not think size defines a woman or ones that actually liked such women.

We conducted some research of our own to assess the type of clothes available to these women. While it is true that most clothes fit them better and it is easy to find clothes to wear, what we found was that the clothes were generally designed to hide whatever little they had to show. The biggest disappointment, however, came from the bra manufacturers who ignored these women in the meanest manner possible. Either they did not carry any sizes for them or the choices were very limited.

Successful women have responded creatively to both these challenges. With regards to bras, they have either given up on wearing one altogether (Proud of small breasts) or make adjustments at home to whatever they can find. With blouses and tops, women have increasingly taken control of the situation by coming up with innovative solutions. We came across several of these designs during our research and we are highlighting some of these here:

* Wear a bright colored top or use a bra as a top
* Get hold of a silk scarf and simply tie it around your chest. It matches well with jeans or a mini-skirt
* Prominent and bold neckwear that draws attention to the torso region (notice the necklace and Cute neckwear)
* Wear strapless dresses to expose the shoulders, like Jamie-Lynn Sigler does
* Elaborately embroidered tops that are worn with style over one shoulder without a bra inviting instant attention
* Wear a gown like Felicity Huffman

The successful women consistently indicated that they often devised their own designs to stand out from the crowd. Victoria Beckham has admitted that she is ordinary but with her grooming she can look great. More often than not, it was only an improvisation and did not cost them anything but left a lasting impression on others. Since their chests were small, they could get away with what would be considered as provocative clothing if they were large chested.

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HOW TO TIE A SQUARE SCARF: Style#2

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# Start by wearing an underscarf and a turtleneck for neck coverage or a full underscarf (displayed here) that covers the neck area.
# Tie the scarf in half to make 2 equal sized triangles and place on head.



# Tie behind your ears just like a bandana
# This was done using a 34"x34" square scarf but can be done with small or larger scarves.

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HOW TO TIE A SQUARE SCARF: Style#1

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# Fold scarf into 2 triangles with one triangle smaller that the other (if you have a smaller scarf)
# Place scarf on head with one side longer than the other and secure with a pin under your chin


# Take longer side and bring it to the other side and secure with a brooch or a pin
# This was done using a 34"x34" square scarf from my collection
# If you want more neck area coverage you can use a 40"x40" scarf

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New Wrap Style in Beauty

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Please note that wearing this scarf will only work if you are wearing a turtlneck, either a regular one during the winter or a sleevless or mock turtlneck during the summer time




# Place shawl on your head with one end much longer than the other
# Tie at the bottom of your neck
# Bring longer end above your head (you can also twist it) all the way to the other side of your head
# Tie 2 ends together
# This is ideal for wearing on special occasions
# This was done using a 17"x60" scarf from my collection

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HOW TO WEAR AN AMIRA HIJAB (TRENDY LOOK)

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Style#1:
* Tie a colorful thin scarf being your neck (size 6x60 inches or wider if you desire). This will be used instead of the underscarf tube piece of amira 2 piece hijab.
* Place larger piece of amira hijab over it
* Beautiful look, dont you agree?




Style#2:
* Place 2 piece amira hijab on your head
* Place a thin scarf covering the underscarf amira piece and tie behind your neck. This was done using a 6 inch wide scarf that was tied in half.
* Beautiful look again with no pins and very easy to do.

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New Wrap Style

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A Hijab can be worn in so many Trendy or Traditional ways, here I will try to display some of my favorites in the hope to add many more inshallah in the near future. I will display Shawls, Square scarves & Amira Hijabs.





* Place shawl on your head with 2 ends equal length:
* Tie Once at the botton of your neck
* Bring both ends and twist at top of the head
* Bring both engs back behind your neck and tie one
* This is ideal for wearing on special occasions
* This was done using a 17"x60" scarf from my collection
* Please note that wearing this scarf will only work if you are wearing a turtlneck, either a regular one during the winter or a sleevless or mock turtlneck during the summer time

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New wrap A SHAWL in Trendy Styles

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A Hijab can be worn in so many Trendy or Traditional ways, here I will try to display some of my favorites in the hope to add many more inshallah in the near future. I will display Shawls, Square scarves & Amira Hijabs.







* Start by wearing an underscarf
* Place shawl on your head with both ends in equal lengths and tie behind your neck once or twice
* Place a slim scarf on your head and tie behind your neck under the shawl as shown in picture#2
* Braid the accent slim scarf with the shawl and tie with a headband of a scrunchie in matching colors.
* This is one of my favorites and I do personally get compliments when wearing it.
* Note: This is of course worn with a turtleneck or if you prefer start the style by using a full underscarf and no turtleneck and you achieve the same look.

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How to Wear Hijab in Trendy Styles

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A Hijab can be worn in so many Trendy or Traditional ways, here I will try to display some of my favorites in the hope to add many more inshallah in the near future. I will display Shawls, Square scarves & Amira Hijabs.





* Start by placing a full underscarf on your head as this style requires neck coverage. Or you can use a regular underscarf and wear a turtleneck
* Place shawl on you head with end much longer than the other
* Pin the shawl to the underscarf on both sides of your head near where your brows line ends
* Bring longer end of shawl loosely under your chin and wrap it around above your head and re-use same pin to secure in place

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The Sultana Wrap Hijab

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Lightweight chiffon georgette wrap hijab dyed to match our Sultana tunic and accented with sequin scatter to coordinate. Generous size for a variety of wearing options. (under-scarf not included)



* 20 in. x 78 in. (50x198 cm)
* 100% polyester
* Dry clean or Hand wash, line dry
* Imported

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