Dump The Frump!

I have never kept my age a secret.

I'm 55 and a Grandma for the first time.

When people call me Grandma I don't get angry.

I just can't help but get a big smile on my
face because it makes me think of our Grandson.
I LOVE it!

Besides, I've earned that Grandma title!

Some people might consider 55 as old.

Just because I'm 55 and a Grandma doesn't mean I have to look

old and frumpy, but I also don't want to look like

I'm trying to look 20 either.
I can still see my Grandma wearing her
Duster dresses and sensible looking shoes
and never wearing any makeup ever.
I remember thinking as a child that she always
looked like she was tired and had no energy
even though it was early in the day.
Thank goodness times and styles have changed.

I have always loved fashion but when you're

my age there just aren't many role models in the

40 and up age groups to draw inspiration from.

So I do the best I can to put an outfit together
yet stay true to my own style and still look age appropriate.

I had to run a few errands on Saturday and this is

the outfit I wore. I wanted to wear something that

was warm and comfortable because I was planning on

doing a lot of walking yet not look frumpy or youthful looking.

This outfit was perfect.

I started with a Gray Eddie Bauer Cardigan and black leggings.
I didn't want the outfit to look drab and bland so I

added a pop of color with a simple coral colored tank top.

To add just a little bit more interest I added

a black and silver pendant on a long silver chain.

For the lower half I wore black boots with silver buckles.
These boots are incredibly comfortable if you plan on doing a lot of walking.
I can wear these boots all day long and not have any foot issues.
That's my kind of footwear!
Stylish yet comfortable.

To pull the whole outfit together I carried a black

and gray purse with silver buckles.
Grandmas sure have changed over the years, don't you agree?

Although this is a casual look it is a far cry from
being dumpy and frumpy looking.
Dressing casually doesn't mean you have to give up style.

From time to time I will be posting some of my outfits that I put together.
Not because I'm vain but because I am trying to learn more
about photography and Hubby refuses to be my model, plus it
helps me get a better view of what works and what doesn't
when I'm putting together an outfit.

Yes, I did take these pictures myself.
See, I'm already learning. 😉

When I snapped these pictures it was 20 degrees outside!

At least the sun was shining. 😎

That's it for this week.

Until Next Time,

Veronica