Dress Code for the Over 40 Crowd

Posted by OLD BITTY at 1:31 AM

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Many of us (those over 40, WAY over 40 or hovering near 40) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:

1. A nose ring and bifocals
2. Spiked hair and bald spots
3. A pierced tongue and dentures
4. Miniskirts and support hose
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
6. Speedo's and cellulite
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar
8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor
9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge
10. Bikinis and liver spots
11. Short shorts and varicose veins
12. Inline skates and a cane
And last, but not least . . . my personal favorite:
13. Thongs and Depends


(source: office email)

4 comments:

Testuser said...

As one of those in the "in crowd", I resemble those remarks!

Buffy said...

It's that whole 'mutton dressed as lamb' scene. I worry that I wont know when to opt for tweed skirts and twin sets!(not to forget the comfortable shoes)

Anonymous said...

Oh hey! You want to tell the one about the midriff shirts and midriff bulge to some of the over 20s too!

OLD BITTY said...

a. I agree - Some of the younger crowd could use some fashion tips too.