Monday, June 1, 2020

Ageless Style - Rules Are Made To Be Broken

The Ageless Style Link Up-  The first Monday of every month a group of over forty fashion bloggers pick a monthly theme and show different ways of styling it. 

It is the first Monday of the month and time for a new Ageless Style Link Up!  This month our theme was chosen by Bettye  and she picked "Rules Are Made To Be Broken".  There are so many fashion rules out there like  "Don't wear white before Labor Day", "Don't wear double denim", and "Don't match your shoes to your purse." I don't usually pay attention to fashion rules, as I wear what I like.   But I am always particularly annoyed with the "Age Appropriate" ones...you know, the list of items one shouldn't wear if they are over a certain age.  I absolutely cringe every single time a blogger uses the phrase "Age Appropriate".  I don't think any adult should ever be told what to wear based on her age.  So I decided to break the age appropriate rules for this month's fashion challenge and wear two items no woman over fifty should ever wear:  cut off denim shorts and a graphic tee.


A few blog posts ago a reader asked me what I wear every day at home since I always looked so put-together on my blog posts (ha-ha! If she only knew).  I chuckled and told her depending on the season I'm either wearing leggings and a cardigan in the winter or cut-off denim shorts and a tee in the summer.  If you were to drop by my house unannounced you would most likely see me looking like this (except minus the make up of course).  I wear jean shorts almost every day, as I work in my garden.  My hair is usually up in a pony tail with a baseball cap (another no-no rule for us over fifty gals!  We're not suppose to wear our hair in pony tails).

I have always been a home-body, but since the lockdowns I rarely leave my house;  I've been spending hours and hours in my garden as a result.    My fashion posts have always been "What I Am Wearing" whether running errands, traveling, or whatever I do.  But now, all I do is stay home and garden and I wanted to be true to what I'm actually wearing, so I thought you'd enjoy seeing me in my natural habit...my garden, wearing my T-Shirt and cut-off shorts.


My T-Shirt brings back bittersweet memories of better times, when life was normal, and we could travel and have fun and amazing experiences.


My cut-off shorts I created myself with hard work!  I don't need to buy distressed jeans from the store:  my jeans get holes in the knees naturally from long hours working in the garden.  Eventually the holes in the jeans become so large that the pants are useless, and that's when I cut them off and wear them as shorts!


I have been so bad at photographing my garden this year.  I know a lot of my readers really look forward to my garden photos.  I apologize but with a household of people to care for, plus the addition of a new vegetable garden, taking the time to photograph the flowers has been difficult.  It was nice to be able to combine a fashion/garden post today.


So what do you think of these flowering onions?  Pretty fun, eh?

 

If you would have told me in my twenties that I would still have been wearing cut off denim shorts and graphic tees when I was 57 I would have laughed at you.  Yet, here I am!  Age really is just a number after all.



So what about you?  Are you a rule breaker or a rule follower when it comes to fashion?  I'd love to hear from you!


And now, be sure to visit the other ladies of Ageless Style to see what fashion rules they're breaking.  Be sure to link up your fashion posts too!


Amy ~ Amy's Creative Pursuits BlogFacebookInstagramGoogle+Pinterest
Bettye ~ Fashion Schlub BlogFacebookInstagramYouTube
Daenel ~ Living outside the stacks BlogInstagramPinterestTwitter
Debbie ~ Fashion Fairy Dust BloglovinBlogInstagramPinterestFacebookTwitter
Jennie ~ A Pocketful of Polka Dots BlogInstagramFacebookPinterestTwitterBloglovin
Jodie ~ Jodie's Touch of Style BlogFacebookInstagramPinterestBloglovinTwitter
Julia ~ When the Girls Rule BlogFacebookPinterestInstagram
Kellyann ~ This Blonde's Shopping Bag BlogInstagramBloglovinTwitter
Shelly ~ The Queen in Between BlogInstagramBloglovinPinterestFacebook
Shugunna ~ Nzuri N* Simplicity BlogPinterestInstagram


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46 comments:

  1. You look adorable! I think wearing "younger" clothes like this makes you look younger too.

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  2. Love it! And those flowering onions are really cool! I pretty much wear what I feel like but don't usually try new trends for a while. Most fashion rules are pretty silly. I think it is important to know what works for your body and go from there.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Thank you. I so agree, the most important thing is body type to me. I also am slow to catch on to trends.

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  3. I wish I loved working outside, that would make this time of distancing so much more tolerable. For me, it boils down to what is flattering, or what's in my comfort zone. Funny enough, I'm wearing a graphic tee and cut off Bermuda shorts in my post today, too!

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    1. I don't know what I would have done without my beautiful yard during this difficult time. I feel so bad for people who live in apartments right now. At least I have my little place of eden for solace.

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  4. You look very happy in your shorts and slogan tee, and that's what's most important!

    Ooh, look at your alliums! Such a happy plant!

    Bettye
    https://fashionschlub.com

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  5. It really is just a number and while I believe in embracing our age, I also believe in wearing clothes that are fun and make us feel amazing!! Like shorts and tees (especially tees that make us smile and remember great things).
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  6. Of course I 100% agree with all of this! "Age appropriate" is one of those terms that simply needs to go away, I too cringe when I see it or hear it. Love your denim cut offs and graphic tee...you're definitely speaking my language!
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

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    1. Yes, you definitely are a fashion rule breaker, and you're great at it! I wish that "age appropriate" term would go away too! Thanks so much!

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  7. Loving the cut-off jeans paired with the pink tshirt. I was never a big fan of graphic tshirts and only own one my hubby recently bought for me at the Clark Beckham concert. It has nothing to do with age but they never did appealed to me for some reason, even though they look fine on others.
    The flowering onions look amazing!!

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    1. Thanks Ellie! I don't wear graphic tees too often, but I definitely own a lot.

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  8. You look great. What a beautiful garden you have. Love those flowering onions, had no idea

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    1. Thanks so much! Yes! They are a great plant. No trouble at all and animals don't want to eat them.

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  9. I totally agree - age is just a number! If I tried to imagine what I'd be like in my 50's when I was in my 20's I would never have guessed it. I love your cut offs AND that garden!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  10. Love your authentically distressed jeans and cutoffs!! I have been known to wear out my jeans at the knees from scrubbing floors and baseboards. You have given me the idea to cut off some of my too big jeans and make boyfriend shorts out of them. Thank you!

    Glad to see you are hanging in during this difficult time. I am a homebody, too, but anxious for restaurants and stores to reopen.

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    1. Thanks. Yes, I always chuckle when I see distressed jeans on sale at the store. Mine get distressed naturally so fast, I certainly don't need to pay for holes. Wisconsin is legally open now (thanks to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Republican legislators ) but restaurants still seem Leary to offer inside dining so only a few have opened, and stores are all weird about wearing masks or letting only a certain percentage of people inside, that I just have no desire to go anywhere anyway. All the summer festivals and camps have been cancelled too, making it a long miserable summer for most people.

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  11. Amy, you are so adorable! I love your cute pink graphic tee. I spend most of my summer days dressed the same way unless I am wearing a tee shirt dress. But comfort is key while I hang around the house, but I still want to look cute. Your garden is blooming beautifully!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  12. I'm glad you were able to get into your garden and get some outfit photos! I love your cute outfit!

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  13. You've blasted that rule into outer space Amy - you look fabulous in those shorts and tee. I hate those articles too, they're click bait but damaging to the perception of older women. Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!

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    1. Thanks Gail. I so agree about the damage to the perception of the older woman.

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  14. A perfect outfit for gardening! You look so young and it's not just because of the cute cut-off shorts! What a lovely garden, especially now since you don't go out much. I break fashion rules all the time too. That seems to be one of the things us bloggers over 50 have in common.

    ❤️carmen

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    1. Thank Carmen. You're so kind. Yes, I do think us over fashion bloggers are rule breakers.

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  15. We are surly living in ageless style at this point or I hope so. And this is pretty much my at home seasonal uniform too!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. I'm not quite sure were there yet when I read what some people say about age appropriate dressing, but we're getting there.

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  16. I have not heard the rule that you aren't supposed to wear your hair in a pony tail by a certain age, but I am def. not following that one!! How are you supposed to work out or if you have naturally curly hair like me... I have to pull it back if it is humid! Lol! I love this adorable pink tee on you (yes, I miss those better times where we could travel and go out and about freely, too!) and those denim shorts on you as well! Enjoy your garden!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Oh yes! But according to the "rules" older woman aren't even suppose to have long hair so why would need to put it in a pony tail? (insert eye roll here. LOL) Thanks so much!

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  17. you look great! I like you wearing such clothes "despite your age". for me such rules are boring and they were definitely invented by old women who were jealous and dissatisfied with their appearance. Have a nice weekend and dress like you want sweetheart! <3

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    1. Thank you! I think I have to agree with you as it seems mostly older women are behind the "Age Appropriate" comments, although I have seen young girls post unkind words too.

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  18. This is such a fun tee! Shorts and tee is a staple for me in summer and I don't think that will ever change with age, it's too hot to cover up at the height of summer here, haha!

    Hope you are having a lovely weekend! We had a (small, due to restrictions) party for my son's birthday yesterday, it was really fun :)

    Away From Blue

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  19. You look super cute, wear what makes you happy darling. Who came up with these rules, never heard of the no ponytail for older women.


    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. Thanks so much! I don't know, maybe they saw one woman over fifty wearing something the didn't look good on her and decided to apply it to all women over 50.

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  20. Your garden area is so pretty! I am working on mine, and still have to mulch. You look great in denim shorts and the cute tee! I wear denim shorts often in the summer as well.
    thanks for linking!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Thanks so much. I'm not finished with the mulching either.

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  21. You look so cute in your shorts! I love easy looks for being at home.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  22. Beautiful look. I love it. Have a great day.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  23. Amy you look amazing! I love the young vibe you are sharing. Jacqui x

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