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| Fashion is everything to some people. While there are | | | | 6. as your hair gets thinner, you should cut it short to |
| individuals who don't care about their looks, there are | | | | accentuate your best features |
| also those who care about nothing but fashion | | | | If you follow these tips, you will look younger and |
| trends. Baby boomers are those born in the years | | | | more youthful. You will feel confident and more in |
| 1946 to 1964. Boomers are known as the most | | | | style. |
| influential and affluent individuals in the economy. As | | | | Here are the biggest don'ts that a baby boomer |
| with fashion trends, they are never left behind; some | | | | should take note: |
| of them are even trendsetters. | | | | - don't wear large clothes because you will appear or |
| Most of the boomers today are at their midlife and | | | | look heavier |
| 60s. Before, they were hippies; but now, most of | | | | - don't wear leather pants because it doesn't suit |
| them have to deal with aging problems. And so they | | | | your age |
| often have problems about dressing and styling. | | | | - don't wear large lenses because this will give you a |
| What they want are clothes with attitude, but what | | | | droopy appearance and will cover your face |
| used to be their style years ago doesn't look | | | | - oxfords and penny loafers are out-of-date already, |
| appropriate in today's fashion. | | | | so don't wear them |
| The aging process can be such a frustration to many | | | | - don't wear black suits because you'll look like you're |
| baby boomers. They are looking for ways to slow | | | | attending a funeral; this is also true with black |
| down the process; at their age, they are alive, | | | | sweaters |
| kicking, and screaming to the world that they can still | | | | - don't cover a bald spot with your remaining hair |
| keep up with today's fashion. | | | | because it will look ridiculous |
| That is why companies in the fashion business can | | | | There are many fashion designers these days which |
| expect a huge increase in their annual sales because | | | | can cater to the needs of middle-aged baby |
| of the baby boomers. | | | | boomers. Boomers can still look sophisticated and hip |
| Have you seen men baby boomers lately? Perhaps | | | | despite their age. You can find designers like Paul |
| you will laugh at the thought of seeing an old man in | | | | Stuart, Brooks Brothers, and Under Armour, and they |
| his hippies-style walking along the streets. Well, some | | | | are quite excellent in their fields. You can always visit |
| of them still do wear these clothes but usually | | | | them and you can ask for their professional help. |
| receives not-so-good comments. So if you want to | | | | Being old is not an excuse to not looking good. |
| stay in fashion, try these tips: | | | | Typical looks of older people will vanish as the baby |
| 1. Wear shirts that fits across your back and chest | | | | boomers begin to set their own fashion trends at |
| trimly; make sure that the shirt can be worn with a | | | | their middle age. You can expect a more exciting and |
| jacket that narrows at your waist; use trousers that | | | | fulfilling life for boomers. |
| have flat-fronts with straight legs; this way, you will | | | | Not only are the men quite attuned to fashion; even |
| look youthful, taller, and flattering | | | | women boomers have a keen sense of style and |
| 2. leather jackets that looks like blazers adds flavor | | | | fashion. The opportunities now for baby boomers to |
| to a man's wardrobe; these jackets are compatible | | | | keep up with fashion trends are more because of |
| with trousers or jeans | | | | the many companies that capitalize on the fashion |
| 3. wear smaller eyeglasses; try lightweight frames or | | | | business. |
| rimless styles | | | | If you're an aging boomer, don't sulk in your room |
| 4. buy shoes that are tie style or slip-ons; you can | | | | and stare at your old clothes. Go out, and find the |
| also go for leather boots (low-heeled) or western | | | | right style for you. The secret to staying always in |
| boots; black shoes never go out of style but choose | | | | fashion is simply to wear clothes that you're |
| one with leather soles; brown shoes are also great | | | | comfortable wearing. |
| 5. colors like charcoal gray and navy are flattering on | | | | To read about teacup maltese, bichon poodle and |
| older men; you can also experiment on color | | | | other information, visit the Small Breed Dogs site. |