There were many working titles for this post…”How to Wear Denim Cutoffs After 40,” “Oh, Yes You Can!” and “Ban the Negative Self Chatter” were all strong contenders. And, albeit a bit cheesy, I landed on the current one: a smile symbolizing how you feel about your self (ok, and your outfit).
It truly is amazing how much more confident you begin to feel as you get older. There is something to that age-old-adage “older and wiser.” Who knew?? Ok, probably many of you.
Within the last few years, I have been trying to be more gentle with myself. Accepting of what I cannot change and working on the things that I can. And while it is simply an outfit, I feel like this one is representative of both of these things!
I have been working hard the past year and a half maintaining a healthier lifestyle – much of that due to my participation in the Faster Way To Fat Loss program (you can reader more about my journey here). I’m making better diet choices, working out in a healthier way (with more weights and less cardio!) and, as a result, I’m sleeping better, I have more energy, and I feel more confident. Ordinarily, I would be self conscious of myself in shorts – particularly short ones. And while my legs will never be worthy of the catwalk, I’ve done many a lunge for these toned gams!
Speaking of changing what you can…I must also confess that an airbrushed organic spray tan is a true game changer! I always get a tan before heading out to a vacation requiring swim suits and fewer clothes. A tan gives me the confidence to bare more skin without being unhealthy in the sun (never ever, ever…well, I’ve already done that and fear the price?!). If you are Seattle reader, be sure to check-out Rainglow (all organic, great product, and excellent service!). You’ll thank me once you’ve been!
A quick note on dressing up a very casual piece like denim cutoffs: make sure the rest of your look is put together in order to avoid looking sloppy. While vacation in the Southern California beach town of San Clemente (especially during a heat wave!), shorts were a necessity. However, adding accessories (such as this long necklace) can make the outfit seem more intentional. Additionally, I felt a little skimpy wearing a body suit (eeeeek!) paired with the short shorts. An addition of a kimono was a perfect light layer to make my look Southern California cool while providing me with a little bit more comfortable coverage.
{outfit details} kimono: Tides & Pines | bodysuit: Veronica M (found at Horseshoe) | shorts: One Teaspoon (I sized up) | sneakers: Vans | necklace: Queen Anne Frame
Thanks for tuning in! And Happy Friday lovely readers! ~Jenn
photo credit: Angie Anderson
