Canada’s top designers weigh in on questions from mature women about how to dress, what to wear, what to avoid and how to look their very best. Each month, we’ll tackle a new question to help you stay stylish and feel great!
Q: At our age, how should we approach fashion trends? Join them, modify them, avoid them?
Simon Chang: “Fashion trends should always be adapted to fit one’s own style regardless of age. Trends come and go; having a personal sense of style, and knowing what really works for you is always age appropriate.”
Peter Nygård: “While it is wise to be selective, (No bare midriff tops, please!) we should feel free to ‘embrace’ fashion trends. Shop for brands, like ‘Bianca Nygård’ that interpret the latest trends in a way that is understandable and flattering! In fact, Bianca’s FIT has been specially engineered for the 50+ consumer! ‘Age is only a number… ‘Fashion’ is all about ‘Attitude’”!
Jan Stimpson: “Ultimately, I feel that all women, no matter what their age, have a unique vision of themselves. As age should never limit a woman’s activity, so should it never impose limits on her sense of style! Women today age more gracefully than in the past; they keep their energy and vigour longer. For this reason, women should embrace and continue to enjoy fashion on a personal, fun, and genuine level. So, join in and modify trends. You should never avoid fashion. If the style fits your personality and mood, go for it! You will be able to carry it off with the proper fit and your sense of confidence.”
Designer Bios:
Simon Chang is the sole creator, designer, president and owner of Simon Chang Creations, Inc. Simonchang.com
Peter Nygård is the creator, designer and owner of Nygård International. Nygard.com
Jan Stimpson is the designer and owner of Sympli fashions. Symplithebest.com
Where to find these designers clothing:
Barbara’s Boutique and Showroom,
2392 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
www.badenbadenboutiques.com and facebook.com/badenbadenboutiques carries Simon Chang and Sympli.
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