Summer Wear

As we age, like it or not, our bodies change. We tend to put on a few pounds and may find ourselves with some bulges that were not there just a few years ago. To me, that means that dressing to camouflage accordingly is important if we want to look our best.

            This summer, as I people watched, it became quite clear that not everyone is concerned with dressing to suit their bodily shape. I saw women of a certain age, who should know better, trying to look young by cramping fat hips into leggings better suited for teenagers with perfect shapes, while others were wearing tight tees that emphasized expanding waists. 

            And then I saw men wearing belts that emphasized fat bellies. To me, trying to minimize those bellies under loose shirts would have been a better choice.

            I find that in the summer months, some people seem to care little about the image they project and what people think of their attire no matter their shape. Nobody is perfect, right? Of course, but that doesn’t mean that we need to bring attention to aspects of our bodies that have found a way to expand over the years.

            A friend of mine who has put on a few more pounds than she would have liked, now dresses in flowing tops and skirts. She avoids clingy knits that look great on those with perfect bodies, but have a different effect when worn by less-than-perfect bodies. As a result she is always elegant, no matter the time of day or the occasion.

Of course, we should live and let live, but I say thank God that we can look forward to many cooler months when everyone will need to wear a jacket or a coat, perfect for deemphasizing imperfections.