Love the frequent updates on your page. Really looking forward to every time. So spot on

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Agreed on all points here. Wearing classics with a bit of edge is more youthful. I was in Paris recently and saw a woman in her late 60s to early 70s. She was wearing a black blazer with slim fit striped tee, dark slim jeans with a bit of ankle showing, and a pair of Golden Goose Francy in Black. I remember thinking to myself, this is how you do your 60s. She did not give up

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Yesss! She sounds like she nailed it! That’s definitely goals for me :)

It would be helpful to see a fashionable alternative for all your rejects

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Check out today's live video :)

I love these videos! I’m closer to 70 that I am to 60 and want to dress like a modern lady , not an old lady. Your terminology does not bother me at all, it’s just hilarious.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your sweet comment. My intention is to inform and keep it light and fun:). So happy you are here!

Lol “let’s just wear sleeves” 😂😂😂😂😂 sooooooooo great !!!!!

I agree with a lot of what you say, but I think a lot of these styles will work if the colors and patterns aren’t so crazy. Perhaps show a ‘do’ next to a ‘don’t’ to help women.

Thanks for this so amusing video, Nada! I had to laugh out loud, because I am so guilty of many items you showed and was always wondering why I don‘t really look good in them. This was an eye-opener for me. I will do a huge decluttering in the next days. Greetings with a big smile from Austria 😊

I am 100% with you! I am 71 and would not be seen dead in any of these ugly things😁😁

I really enjoy your videos. I am not sure why people get offended. If you don’t like the content or don’t agree, just move along! I cleaned out my closet this weekend and after watching several of your videos I was able to rid my closet of many items I used to love but no longer fit my style or look good!

"I can't say anything nice about this piece... I don't know why it exists" was my favorite existential crisis comment of the video!!!

For Kelly, on the other hand, we learn so much about a person by the way they critique others.

I’m dying! It was so nice of you not to point out the fallopian tube print on the 2nd handkerchief hem tunic. Omg, I cannot unsee it! I am 61 - technically an old lady - and don’t find the term insulting at all. I am proud of my age!

@knk9657

Жыл бұрын

I’d hardly call 61 an old lady in 2023!

Nada, I LOVE your sense of humor...on how you describe the pieces...makes me laugh, makes my day!!

Yes! Do a Modern Classics video!

Maybe I am over sensitive but I do cringe at the phrase 'old lady' clothes. I'm in my 70s so in the later stage of my life and I feel using 'old lady' in this way denigrates my age group.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

You are NOT old. The clothes are. Old lady in this case has nothing to do with age and everything to do with a frump factor. It describes the clothes, not us. :)

@pappyone6062

Жыл бұрын

So maybe we can call them frumpy clothes

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

@@pappyone6062 yes that could work but there are frumpy clothes for women of all ages. I’m looking for a term for frumpy clothes that target women over 50.

@pappyone6062

Жыл бұрын

@@NadaManley I was commenting that because it made the lady above feel bad about the term. I do find that frumpy clothing in general is “aging” in a way but I think that’s because it’s just not attractive and people just think in those terms. I don’t think people necessarily want to look younger. I think they want to look current and not dated. Like you said, more modern. I’d hate for people who are older to think they need to look younger in order to look good since it’s just not true. I’m still only 54 and petite and fit and hope to stay that way forever, but I hope that when I’m 70 I don’t feel bad because I dont look younger anymore.

@Katrn30

Жыл бұрын

I think a better term would be “matronly” or “stodgy”…those of us who are a certain age want to look current and stylish, but it doesn’t mean our age should be denigrated. That being said I don’t think Nada is putting anyone down.

I'm watching this before I go through my closets. I have learned A LOT!!! Thanks!

What fascinating to me is Lands' End --- definitely hit or miss for older gals, but considered better than sliced bread by many in that category!

This is great. Can you address modern cover up styles for those who don’t like to show their arms?

@SIMARSONG

Жыл бұрын

Yes! jean jackets are usually suggested, but many of us live in areas where it is over 90+ degrees, and it's just not bearable.

So helpful! I recently did a major closet clean out and need to go back and let go of a few more pieces that I wasn’t sure about. Your comments made me realize that some that once were trendy have reached their “expiration date” even though where I live you see those styles everywhere. I am having a harder time seeing what a flattering and comfortable modern silhouette for mature women is.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I think I’m going to do a video showing examples of clothes I actually do think are modern and flattering to show the difference

The little jackets are called shrugs .

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Shrug! Thank you! Literally, could not think of the word. Also, for the record, I do know how to pronounce Bolero. I was just using my mother’s accent :) lol. Thanks for the comment!

yes to modern classics video! Your suggestions are very helpful. Thank you!

It would be so helpful to see examples with links of spring/summer dresses that do have sleeves covering arms that are modern. W/out jackets etc. Thank you.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

I’ll do this in a live video this week! Great idea

Cute video! So true that when you see these styles…whether in person, or in a magazine…they scream “mature older lady!” Thanks for the affirming visuals! 😂❤️👍🏼. I love your play on words, and your energy! Thanks!

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! So glad you agree. Glad that someone appreciates my attempt at humor 🤣

If something is out of style, wait 10 more years and they will be in again. My doctor prescribed meds in the early to mid 1990s that caused me to gain weight. I lost weight about 2 years ago and pulled a couple boxes out of storage. I pulled out wide leg pleated trousers, midi skirts, oversized blazers, and nice basic blouses and sweaters. Score!

😂'It's making me angry!' Lol😍

Nada I love your PASSION for this topic! It's cracking me up!!!!

I'd like to see a video on modern classics.

You are doing a service for many. I haven’t seen this type of content from other stylists. Thanks!

Keep these videos coming! Your delivery is hilarious and keeps me in my lane😁

I have a Vogue pattern for that knit angle tiered dress which I never got around to sewing. Guess I can recycle the pattern ;) Loved the shower curtain reference!

Fabulous video. Yes, would love a video on modern classics. Thank you so much.

No one makes us laugh at our frumpy clothes like Nada! Bathing suits that provide coverage for us old ladies, please?😂

@robertjacobs4062

Жыл бұрын

I loooove my tankini…I’m 78 year old women. Anything else just doesn’t work, plus…the bottoms cover areas you don’t need to show or shave.

@SIMARSONG

Жыл бұрын

@@robertjacobs4062 Especially if you are larger pear shaped older woman.

Hello, Nada! What a valuable observation (in addition to the entire session, of course) you made when you said that the more details something has, the sooner it will be out of date! Simple=classy and therefore longer lasting, style wise. I need to do your entire course again as a refresher. Sending you lots of hugs!

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Aww Gail!! SOO good to see you! Hoping you are well! I"m so glad you found this helpful!

@gailruss1717

Жыл бұрын

I’ve missed you but I’m baaaaccckkkk!

please do a video on formal/dressy looks that don't age!

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just did a video on that topic the day you posted this. The KZread video from Friday May 12. Let me know what you think of it!

I absolutely LOVED this video! I found myself either cringing because when working I wore many of the dresses (ala affordable Ross) or simply laughing out loud. Hiding my soft voluptuous body parts was always my MO. Since retired I’ve rid my wardrobe of nearly all of the items you mentioned and now need to go back and do an edit of my (aka your mom’s) 3 boleros worn for the smoke and mirrors purpose of hiding my upper arms. I’m now primarily wearing tonal looks as well as classic outfits but I do have a few above the knee tropical dresses commonly worn where I live. You offer great practical tips and I’m glad I found your channel!

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Donna! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy you are here :).

Love this!! So helpful, I’m always concerned about going too far in either direction actually. Not dressing appropriately. But I definitely don’t want to look older than I am, that’s for sure!

You make me laugh. I’m glad I found you. I literally have a white bolero sitting on my purgatory rack in my closet. I was hanging onto it in case it came back…just been cleaning out my closet and going to add it to my pile to donate. Also had one of those tie up cover ups (with a matching top!) but I knew enough to get rid of it…very helpful.

I love tie-on jackets! 😢

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

If you like them, consider them in a neutral color and not a super flimsy fabric. :) That will help them look more updated.

Totally agree, I’m 70 and would never any of those items, so ugly

Super helpful and honest! Thank you, Nada!🙂

You are a treasure Nada! I don't know how you get the time to do all you do.I love these videos. They are so informative. It's like you've been looking in my wardrobe and seen the clothes causing the clutter, the ones that need to go! I"m looking forward to more videos. I've made a habit of sitting and having a cuppa and watching a video each day. It's such fun!😍🤩🥰

love this! so helpful!

Great video! Now what to wear instead video! Thanks ❤

Great content, thanks Nada!❤

You were extra spicy today! lol Would love more on modern classics that are budget friendly.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

I have really strong opinions about clothes lol!

Had to laugh at some of the items. I do recognise some of the styles and some ladies I know are still wearing them. The diagonal layers were a passing fancy. I’m learning heaps about WHY I instinctively didn’t like certain styles and refused to buy them - cold shoulder tops, flowing swing tops. We enjoy your videos and laugh a lot. I hope you have fun doing them.

Excellent video. Thank you!

Love your candor!

This was so great! Luckily I only had one questionable top and a couple of those crop sweaters to wear with sleeveless dresses. I’m 70 for reference, love your energy and tips!

Not a single thing you showed should have ever been sewn together and mass-produced for anyone!!! 😂 Maybe the tie-up top could be replaced with a ballet wrap? I totally get your "old lady" reference, too! No one wants to look like the quintessential 'old lady'. I'd prefer to be described as 'well-seasoned' 🤣

Oh my goodness! I kind of have no words for all of these outfits. But laughed myself silly at your "shower curtain" comment. These are truly in stores and on websites now? Being on the short end of petite I have always gone for "less is more" style, so have noe of these looks to purge. Whew!

I find it interesting that other “ influencers” contradict what you are saying! I guess it really amounts to personal taste!

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

In many ways you are right. That’s why I think it’s important to find someone who’s philosophy towards style makes sense to you. My opinions are definitely not for everybody. I really do not consider myself an influencer however that might account for my different perspective. I have been a personal stylist and a fashion editor over the course of my career. So I’m really looking at things like flattery and proportions in a different way. I also write trend reports that are used by other stylists, and I watch the runway shows myself so I can get that information first hand. So I try to combine my experience as a personal stylist, and my background talking about trends and reporting about trends in these videos. I hope that helps just to see where I’m coming from… other people are going to have their own lens that they see style through.

@robertazapp1443

Жыл бұрын

@@NadaManley Having been a nurse my entire career, wearing either white(in the very beginning) or scrubs, I am still defining my style. Therefore I am watching several different sites. Thank you for your response!😊

😂😂😂😂I just bought 7 swing tops; comfy,but I use sinch it's to bring in the volume. I'm happy!👍 I enjoyed your video!

Great advice...going to my closet now....

Definitely entertaining 😊 great video…you are so knowledgeable about style. Some things I had no idea were out of style. Time to go through my closets again.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

your videos are awesome!

@NadaManley

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much

I still have a couple of those jersey print maxis, but haven't worn in years. Time to go! They were very popular about ten years ago. Another con is they were heavy and hot 🔥

Please show us the options to chiffon sheer dress.

@NadaManley

11 ай бұрын

I did a whole video about this! It’s called How to dress up over 40! I have lots of options in there as well as a catalog

Terrific!!!!😊

I have every of those not to wears. I think they look great.

I love chiffon though but I'm listening as you are right

The lattice sleeve shirt would look ok IF you cut off the sleeves, and hemmed it 5 inches shorter. Tada! Basic tank.

Great update. I liked the video. Need to get serious about letting items go.

I would love to see a video on modern classics!!

you are the best !

I used to enjoy but now really dread dressing up because I dropped out soooo many years ago. I don't like the bulky trend, for instance. But colours are welcome. Maybe following you will help me get back on track again? And prevent me from buying new outdated pieces? Thank you for thinking out loud!

Please do a video on what looks nice & modern to wear as opposed to what not to wear, too many no no's what are the do, do's

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! I did a follow up here. kzread.info6FsPDl6w27w Let me know if you have any other ideas for videos!

yes, modern classics,please

28:35 Yep. Nobdy needs a mandala vortex over their lady parts 😂

Hahaha l am so happy l have none of these ugly clothes in my closet! Lol l am 68! Never have dressed like that! However my baby sis recently wore an ugly jacket dress with pumps to a wedding! She is only 56! Her husband likes how she dresses! I have been divorced over 20 years! I wear what l want....Thank u for this! I had a good laugh!Hahaha! Hahaha!

Are linen button up shirts with roll sleeves and buttons also out?

Great video! I really don't like roll tab sleeves.

@purpleygirl100

Жыл бұрын

The shops are full of these roll tab sleeves atm. All part of the current retro vibe I expect!

I would love a video on classics!

Do a video on modern Classics

@NadaManley

6 ай бұрын

I’ve done a few videos on modern Classics, but I’m happy to do more

A-line tunic with 3/4 sleeve or cold shoulder detail.

Those cut out "cold shoulder" tops are my pet peeve .. trying to "show some skin" without showing any wrinkly old skin.

😂😂😂. Funny 😂 but good information to know.

I love boleros. They look great on me. I cringe watch videos that say that things make you look older. I’m only 34, but I will dress for my body and my style, and never worry if something “ages” me. And a curved hem can be so flattering, but the top that was shows as the example was just ugly and the hem was in an awkward spot. I guarantee that curves hem shirts are going to come back soon, since lower rise pants are coming back, and therefore less tucking of our shirts.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

At 34 you can wear whatever you want. Of course these are just my opinions but I have been doing this a while. :)

@gigics6695

Жыл бұрын

I rather enjoy 3/4 length sleeves if slim cut just skimming the arms …. on dresses tops. Do you feel they are aging?

@chilyn5

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. People should find their own style and be confident in wearing what works for them. What works for A does not have to work for B. Sometimes it boils down to personal taste.

@sannesia3595

Жыл бұрын

Aaaah. 😊 Give me five! I love (!!) Boleros too. I'm 60 now but I have loved them all my life because I think they look really good on my long torso (yes, short legs). I don't mind curved shirts AND 3/4 sleeves - they both could look very flattering. But of course not in such an awful print...

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

@@sannesia3595 these are just my opinions and I’m sure you make those items look lovely! Also I am not discounting all boleros. Just the flimsy sweater ones 😀

The most dated style of these tops is the 3/4 length matronly sleeve 😮 I love your Style Updates with advice on what to get rid of, thanks

@brendapollock49

Жыл бұрын

Well! When you have creepy or sagging upper arms, what is the alternative?.

Love your advice! Do you have advice for ladies in their 50's 60s and up?

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you! I appreciate the comment! Yes! I’m in my 50s and all of my advice is for this age group and up

New subscriber here and sister fashionista. So many people are loving "vintage shopping." What are they looking for that we should hold on to or nab? 😊

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel! Great question! A fabulous dress in a high quality material is a great find. I also love vintage evening wear denim jewelry and clutches!

@deeb8733

Жыл бұрын

@@NadaManley Thank you! Hope to see lots of examples...it would be fun to go vintage shopping with you!!

All those videos you suggested? My vote is yes.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam!!!

Modern classics wardrobe please.

Bo-lair-o is how you pronounce bolero. Similar to Ravel's Bolero.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually do know how to pronounce that word. I was saying it in my mothers accent. :) I can never hear that word without picturing her saying it.

The problem is they are too long. If the want wide bottoms on tops then they ought to come right at the top of your hips so you can see a waistline.

I wish when you talked that you’d also simultaneously show examples of what you ean instead of taking Al about the categories and the. Go back with an example. It’s hard to follow what you mean old lady clothes without seeing an example.

@NadaManley

4 ай бұрын

I totally get that. I show more examples in my more recent videos. Thanks for the feedback!

You are so funny. I love how much you hate some of these clothes. Also, not wrong.

Most people dont wear their clothes out any more! They just get sick of wearing the same clothes. Oh no! My favorite top that looks amazing on me has a metal bar detail at the neck!!!! All those layered dresses that you think are all old lady are in most plus sized catalogues!! Look at a Romans, Woman within, etc!! Those little jacket sweaters are called shrugs! As a plus sized woman of 74--its very hard to find plus sizes that arent ridiculous. A lot of baby doll tops, shark tooth bottomed tops, the swing tops and tanks, and wild prints!! I think the designers think that if you put a wild busy print on a fat woman--youll be so focused on the print, you wont notice how big she is!! Instead she looks bigger and calls attention to herself. I dont know why designers think that if your fat you have no taste! Im on a weight loss journey since May of 2023 and ive lost 36lbs. Im hoping to lose at least 40 more pounds in 2024 and then I'll be a "normal" size!

I have never seen a swing T that is funny! It looks sloppy too! Haha 😂

No judgement …😂😂

I've never understood the odd/ugly prints. No one wants or needs something that isn't pretty, no matter how old you are.

You are right. Some of these are awful!

SOOOOO I'm over 60 and you say this is for me!??Dresses with matching jackets??? I want to look younger too so where do I go with this???

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

If you’re interested in ideas for outfits that you can wear rather than the ones you can’t wear, I plan to do a video on that this week.

i love your videos but how about doing one for us larger girls....I like classic...modern looks but all I see are ugly tops and terrible printed or elastic waisted pants. I am retired so my look is more casual but hard to find...unless you want to look like your grandmother.....HELP! Susan

The tunicini just draws attention. Just wear a basic swimsuit. If you want, add a rashguard.

Why don't you show a positive alternative?

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done lots of recent videos with good options :)

Oh no,the horror of looking dated or old.

I really was offended by this video. You are so unaware of what your future holds. I’m 😊72 I can’t wear what I wore in my 60’s. I’m small but years are years. I’m saggy and need cover. You will too.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

Sorry that you found this offensive. Definitely not my intention. I am not at all unaware of what my future holds. I have many clients in their 70s and 80s and my own mother is 76 and dresses beautifully. My goal is to share my insights based on my experience. If it doesn’t resonate with you, that is fine. I know my approach is not for everybody.

@SIMARSONG

Жыл бұрын

@@NadaManley I wish you would address how to find more modern outfits when you carry your weight in your torso--the dreaded midriff bulge. Some of these 'taboo' outfits are designed to help camouflage the area --not the flamboyant prints shown, but the style.

@NadaManley

Жыл бұрын

@@SIMARSONG thank you for this comment. I have actually addressed this in other videos. I do, however, have another video planned on this topic in the near future. I do understand that these are designed to hide those spots . I will show some alternatives in a video very soon!

Maxi dresses awful print dated yessss plain better