| If you've ever been in a store and seen some | | | | an easy task if you have already completed your |
| poor woman "of a certain age" being helped by a | | | | "wardrobe/closet cull". |
| friend, her husband and a sales assistant in | | | | Buy clothing in co-ordinating colours. Mix and Match |
| choosing something to wear, you will understand | | | | always works especially if you buy pants, a skirt |
| how frustrating it can be for an onlooker. | | | | and a jacket as a suit (plus one). |
| Why do so many women, no matter their age, | | | | Do your homework and assess what shape suits |
| feel it necessary to have someone else help in | | | | your body as it is now. You may no longer be |
| their decision making? Are we really so unsure of | | | | buying for the body you once had. How often |
| ourselves we cannot decide if something we try | | | | have you bought something, taken it home and |
| on actually works for us? | | | | found it to be too small because your friend or |
| And of course, this is a habit that starts when | | | | the shop assistant told you it looked fabulous? |
| we're young. As soon as we are able, we go | | | | Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that look |
| shopping with our girlfriends. | | | | smart but are easily slipped on and off. Wear a |
| Your friends always have the best of intentions | | | | well fitting bra and if you are able and are |
| but not necessarily the same agenda. While you're | | | | shopping for something specific, take the shoes |
| looking for a pair of pants they may be looking | | | | you will be wearing with the outfit and anything |
| for shoes, which means you're in the wrong shop | | | | else necessary to complete the picture. |
| ... for them! | | | | If you have culled your clothing effectively, you |
| Likewise, your husband may not wish to say the | | | | may also be looking for socks and panties, or a |
| wrong thing. If, like most women "of a certain | | | | handbag or some jewellery. And for items such |
| age" you have gained a little weight, especially | | | | as these you are definitely better off buying on |
| around the waist, he either doesn't notice or | | | | your own. |
| doesn't want to mention it - which is very sweet. | | | | And shopping on your own also means you can |
| Unfortunately, it doesn't help you make a decision. | | | | take a rest when you want and have a coffee in |
| The secret to buying clothing that suits us and will | | | | your time frame. You don't have to worry that |
| provide us with "the look" we're after is to mount | | | | your companion is feeling bored or that they have |
| a solo plan of action. | | | | to be home by a certain time. |
| Before you leave the house decide on what it is | | | | You're spending hard-earned money on your |
| you want to buy. Spend a few days going | | | | clothes so make sure you get what you want. |
| through your wardrobe, work out the type of | | | | Work to your own agenda rather than that of |
| clothes you need and the colours. This should be | | | | other people ... |