| There are not many women or indeed men who | | | | we get older, our hair color and skin tone changes |
| want to look older than they are. In fact most of us | | | | and sometimes even eye color. As a general rule as |
| want to look younger than we are in this era of | | | | women pass from their 40's to their 50's, 60's and |
| ageism. It probably goes back to basic instinct from | | | | beyond, they find that strong colours are too |
| our Stone Age ancestors who needed a young fit | | | | overpowering. For example, black is often a staple of |
| and healthy mate to ensure the continuation of the | | | | many wardrobes, but it might be kinder on the face |
| species. We may think we are a civilized society | | | | to wear charcoal or grey. A woman, who wore |
| now..... but we still want to appear younger. | | | | bright red in her youth, may find a softer, less vibrant |
| The good news is that a healthy lifestyle, modern | | | | red more flattering as she ages. |
| medicine and a more comfortable environment, | | | | Many women find their bodies change in their 40's. Of |
| keeps us looking younger than our ancestors but in | | | | course it is important to eat a healthy diet and take |
| spite of this, nothing can stop time and with luck we | | | | exercise but wearing styles that suit your body |
| can grow old gracefully. | | | | shape can really make a difference. Whilst you don't |
| This is not to say that we don't want to take a few | | | | want to be "mutton dressed as lamb" and micro minis |
| years off our looks. Statistics show that more and | | | | may be a challenge, it is important to keep up to |
| more women are resorting to surgical procedures or | | | | date and not become "frumpy". An image consultant |
| botox and quite apart from the risk of something | | | | can help with any or all of the above issues and do |
| going wrong, there is the financial implications too. | | | | not forget that getting older is inevitable, enjoy it and |
| Looking younger can be as simple as wearing colors | | | | make the most of yourself. |
| that suit you and styles that flatter your figure. As | | | | |