Fashion Forward – May 2016

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: What’s the most common fashion mistake you see among older women?

Simon Chang: “Dressing in poorly fitted clothing from trendy junior boutiques will project the look of the young and restless. Don’t do it!” simonchang.com

Jan Stimpson: “We see a lot of older women dressing within “guidelines or rules” – an idea that their age and size defines them. At Sympli, we constantly challenge ourselves to change this perception by encouraging every woman – regardless of age, shape or size – to find comfort within their style, and embrace their free spirit and natural beauty.” symplithebest.com

Peter Nygard: “The biggest mistake is that women don’t buy clothes that make them look slimmer. Horizontal stripes in the wrong places; or light colours around the hips, which make them appear wider. Stripes and patterns should highlight the shoulders and face, drawing the eye upwards.” nygard.com

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