OFF THE SHOULDER SEXY
At 81, I still like to feel sexy. I don’t think it’s something that’s reserved exclusively for the young. It’s something that resides within. Sadly, many older women have given up on the idea. They mistakenly believe that we lose that aspect of ourselves once we reach a certain age. The fact is, if you feel it, and accentuate it, you exude it. So the question becomes, how to dress in a sexually alluring way that is still subtle, tasteful and sophisticated?
I personally love anything that flashes a bit of shoulder. Regardless of body type, all women have gorgeous shoulders, so I was immediately taken when I stumbled upon this great, crisp, white, off the shoulder top by Zara. It reminded me of something an Italian movie siren like Sophia Loren would wear. She could imprison a man’s heart with just one subtle flash of a shoulder…and at 81, she still can.
Times have changed. The definition of beauty has changed. Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, Dame Judi Dench…these mature women are all still incredibly sexy. So this ” off the shoulder look” is not only pretty, it’s a statement. It says, “I will not let the media or society take my sexual allure away from me. I am a strong, confident, sexy woman. ”
I think it’s time for us to take our sexy back. It’s time to re-write the narrative because we aren’t prepared to sit idly by on the sidelines of fashion anymore. We’re a force to be reckoned with…and nothing puts the fear of God into the establishment like strong, sexy, empowered women, flashing a bit of shoulder, gearing up to change the status quo.
~ Dorrie
Senior Style Bible
Top: Zara
Jeans: Rag & Bone
Boots: Zara
Sunglasses: Aldo
Earrings: Alexis Bittar
Handbag: YSL
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Dorris, you rock!!!!!
How lovely!! Thanks Linda!
I agree a woman’s shoulders tend to look good at whatever age and are a good zone to highlight. Confidence is everything for a sexy look.
Thanks for the feedback Josephine. I love your blog. The ladies were a bit divided on this one….but I agree with you, the shoulders look great regardless of age. I’m going to try a few more variations of this look and see if we can’t change some minds. ~ Dorrie
Awesomeness
Thanks Joyce!
And indeed you look sexy. Elegant, mature and sexy. How lovely. I applaud you. This outfit is killer on you. (I added “on you”.) I couldn’t believe those awesome boots were Zara. I have to check them out more often.
Love your hair cut too. And I notice you are wearing a bra (sorry I am Dutch and known for speaking my mind. Hope you don’t take offence if I ask how you do that. If I wear a strapless bra, that bra end up around my waist.)
Greetje
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. Greetje. One of the issues with white is that it’s often a little transparent, especially in direct sunlight, so proper fitting, nude undergarments are essential! The secret to getting a strapless bra to stay up is to go down a size in the circumference, but make sure that the cup is large enough to cover the entire breast, not 2/3 of it, all of it. It’s not going to be as comfortable as a normal bra. It’s a little more constricting, but it will stay put. The one I’m wearing is by Spanx. They make great garments. they aren’t sexy….but sometimes we need to be practical in fashion. ~ Dorrie
I totally agree Dorrie. Thanks for the tips. If I forger and need one, I will ask you again, but I think I can remember.