I remember when my mom used to pick out my clothes and tell me they were pang tinedyer.
She made a clear divide of what teenagers could wear and what was reserved for adults. I didn’t get it. And a lot of the time, I wanted to borrow her clothes. I hated the idea that age should restrict me from wearing certain things, especially when I despised most of the trends popular among my peers.
I learned over time that personal style is ever evolving, not necessarily to keep up with the changing fashion landscape, but more so to suit your transformative taste. As you mature, so does your personal style.
That’s not to say your style ages. Rather, you’re on the path to discovering what your true sense of fashion is, and so with each year you grow in age, you’re fine-tuning your image and personality through your wardrobe. So my mom kind of had it right when she told me that polka dot pleated skater skirt was for teens. Although I disliked the item itself, your youth is the time you can explore and experiment, no matter how strange the trend, to see what you like and don’t like. Besides, you can’t knock anything until you try it.
While there isn’t really a clear divide between what clothes are appropriate for each age group, we all have a sense of what pieces are better on an 18-year-old, a 38-year-old, and a 58-year old. However, there are loads of clothing styles out there that works throughout the generations. Other than the obvious classic pieces that are essential for a capsule wardrobe, there are several dresses that any woman at any age can certainly pull off.
Have a look at our list of age-defying frocks:
1. A Wrap Dress
Last year, we wrote a feature on the significance of a wrap dress, sharing its history and highlighting the benefits. To briefly reiterate, it’s a year-round piece that looks good virtually on every body type, as it creates a waist even for apple-shaped figures. Plus, a wrap dress can be easily dressed up or down, and there aren’t a lot of frocks out there that can slip through the cracks of several dress codes.
An item with three-quarter sleeves like a V-neck long sleeve loose mini dress would look especially good on more mature women, however ladies in that age group might opt for a midi hem. Because some might deem a dress like this too matronly for their taste, thus women under their 40’s might go with the mini hem instead.
2. A Sleeveless Sheath Dress
The bodycon silhouette is pretty problematic for some, though some are all for it. Hell would probably freeze over before the Kardashian sisters retired their skintight sense of style, but others might say that there is an age limit for bodycon pieces that put everything on display. A sheath dress, on the other hand, does not discriminate in age or figure.
Fitted with some wiggle room unlike a bandage frock, a Dot pattern pencil midi dress shows off your curves without making the dress look like a second layer of skin. A dress like this is appropriate across various environments, from your workplace to church events, as well as cocktail parties and weddings. You can also wear a sheath dress with a snug jacket or a fitted cardigan.
3. A Skater or Fit and Flare Dress
No matter how old or fit you are, the problem area that we all commonly struggle with is our midsection, or our tummies. We love anything that conceals our bellies, and skater dresses are perfect for that. Fitted from the neck and flared from the waist down, the Vintage floral print midi dress is an example frock that could potentially be worn by a 20-year-old or a 60-year-old.
The silhouette offers retro vibes and has proved its worth over the decades. It’s fun and flirty, and offers a youthful look for senior women. You can also throw on a fitted cardigan for a more conservative look.
Do you have all of these dresses in your wardrobe already? If not, make sure you check out our dresses so that your wardrobe is filled with pieces that will last you.
