older non-hourglass elegant/sexy fatshion?
So I'm admitting that I'm almost 40, but looking in my closet, all I have are work/church clothes. Granted, that's all I probably need, but that's not the point. :)
Problem is, I want to be one of those put-together, stylish older women. And maybe sexy -- but I don't know how to pull it off. Turns out I'm all about the comfort and not so much about style, and everything I want screams bombshell (see: kiyonna betsey dress) , when I DO NOT have a bombshell lifestyle. I read and write in my spare time. And heels KILL my feet.
The comfortable (sweaters + silk cami + trousers) uniform I've adopted for work is not suitable for anything else. What do I wear when i want to go out when I'm not an hourglass shape? And I'm too old for the miniskirts and tight stuff the young girls are wearing? I'm barrel-middled and on nights like tonight, when I'm going to the ballet, I have nothing appropriate to wear. I do NOT want to wear something loose. I do not want to wear something I'd wear to work. I wanna look sexy, dangit, but how do I do that at my age and size without looking ridiculous? Every style guide says pencil skirts/heels or similar, which I can't wear.
Please help!
Problem is, I want to be one of those put-together, stylish older women. And maybe sexy -- but I don't know how to pull it off. Turns out I'm all about the comfort and not so much about style, and everything I want screams bombshell (see: kiyonna betsey dress) , when I DO NOT have a bombshell lifestyle. I read and write in my spare time. And heels KILL my feet.
The comfortable (sweaters + silk cami + trousers) uniform I've adopted for work is not suitable for anything else. What do I wear when i want to go out when I'm not an hourglass shape? And I'm too old for the miniskirts and tight stuff the young girls are wearing? I'm barrel-middled and on nights like tonight, when I'm going to the ballet, I have nothing appropriate to wear. I do NOT want to wear something loose. I do not want to wear something I'd wear to work. I wanna look sexy, dangit, but how do I do that at my age and size without looking ridiculous? Every style guide says pencil skirts/heels or similar, which I can't wear.
Please help!