How to Dress to Attract a Man: A Guide for Women over 40

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First impressions are very important, because we judge people almost instantly. It is vital that the first impression you give is a good one. You should dress to look modern and stylish, and not try to compete with teenagers or women in their early twenties. To look attractive you need to feel self confident, so follow these tips and you will be sure to attract a man.

Stand in front of a full-length mirror and look at yourself from head to toe. Is your haircut an old-fashioned style? Are you wearing the same make-up you wore in your twenties? Do you need a manicure or pedicure? Are you unhappy with your body shape? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’ do not despair, you can remedy all of these situations and you will look stunning.

Invest in a Modern Hairstyle
If you have been attending the same hairdressing salon for years, consider making an appointment with a new hairstylist. A new hairstylist will be more ready to modernise your style, because she will not have preconceived ideas of how you should look. Before you arrange to see a hairstylist, browse through magazines for inspiration and pay particular attention to the hairstyles of attractive women in your own age group.

A new hair color can look wonderful. Be subtle with your color change, so that your hair coloring looks natural and suits your skin toning. Foils or streaks will blend in with your own natural color and will hide grey hair more effectively.

Change your Make-up
Now that you have a lovely new hairstyle and color, it is time to purchase new make-up. When you visit the cosmetics counter, ask the assistant for advice before choosing your new make-up. Many department stores have samples of various cosmetics that you can try before you buy. You may be surprised at the difference a slightly lighter or darker shade of foundation, powder, lipstick and eye shadow can make to your overall appearance.

You may wish to have your face made-up by a beauty therapist. This is not an indulgence, because if you watch her carefully you will be able to copy her techniques, when you are applying your own cosmetics.

Have a Manicure and Pedicure
Your hands are always on display and if you are planning to wear sandals or open-toe shoes, so are your toes. Nicely shaped and polished nails are attractive to men. There is no need to match the color of your fingernails with your toenails. Toenails look lovely painted in a dark shade of red, whereas you may prefer a more natural look for your fingernails.

Dress to Suit Your Body Shape
Underwear can make all the difference to your appearance, so be sure that your bra and panties fit. It does not matter what size your breasts are, provided your bra fits properly. Have your breast measured before you purchase your next bra. You may be surprised to discover that you have been wearing the wrong size bra.

Purchase panties to suit your body shape, as well as your size. Ask the lingerie assistant for advice on the most suitable underwear to suit your body shape. To feel attractive you should always match your panties with your bra. You may be the only one to see them, but you will feel more sexy and attractive when you wear matching underwear.

Shop for clothes in a different store to the one where you have been shopping. If you shop in a large department store, try looking in a different section than the one where you usually choose your clothes. Be open to trying on clothes that look different from those you normally wear. You may look beautiful in a style that differs from your usual type, so be daring and take a risk.

Find an assistant in your own age group, and preferably with a similar body shape to you, and ask her for advice. Sales assistants have an up-to-date knowledge of what is fashionable, and a good sales assistant will be able to help you choose the right garments for your shape, size, and age.

Now all you have to do is enjoy yourself when you are out. Looking your best and feeling pretty will give you confidence.  A happy self-confident person always looks attractive. Surprise your male friends, when they see the new you. Well groomed, and beautifully clothed, you will look stunning, and very attractive to men.
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Comments


goldangel sandton, Sandton South Africa
Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:39 AM CST
i totally agree that a woman over 40 shouldn't dress mutton to look like lamb, but please ladies if you want fashion advise do it in a shop or boutique with taste not the chain stores, the so called fashion advisers are only people that need a salary, and do not do it for the love of the job. I speak of experience
blazingwings Lexington, Kentucky USA
Sun Apr 5, 2009 5:03 AM CST
about the best you get from large department stores is a salesperson waiting to sell you something after they've pretended they didn't see you needing help.
winddancer1950 Clarksville, Tennessee USA
Wed Apr 8, 2009 11:19 AM CST
Buy classic and age appropriate. Pay attention to fit. It's one thing to show curves or a hint of cleavage, another to don those stretchy lycra things that shape the curves you want and too many of the curves you don't. Buy classic and good quality. That means a basic wardrobe that wears well, and lasts longer without going out of style. Trends can be added with less expensive accessories (jewelry, belts, scarves, etc). Invest in good undergarments that counteract gravity. I'm lucky that I sew, so hemming, subtle alterations etc are fairly quick and easy. Just because we're over 40 doesn't mean we can't look fabulous!
Ecoprincess Sligo/New Zealand, Sligo Ireland
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:21 AM CST
Ok good fitting clothes yes, but thats the same for all ages.

The rest is trash.

I'm 50, a grandmother, wear tight fitting hipster jeans, heels, and when on my Harley Leathers and sexy boots. Dress at work is casual, so I either go in jeans, and tops or if I'm in the office a dress and bootsandles - this years in thing. I drive trucks so jeans are usually an essential item there grin

My size is 34H bra, I have a 26 inch waist and small hips, I take a size 10 bottoms and 16 top UK size. I am toned, slim and tanned and take good care of myself. I find no reason to dress in tweed, unless its in fashion. That bra needs to be fitted well, it also needs to be lacey and femine along with the matching panties and stockings.

Women of all ages should wear what makes them feel good, there are no rules anymore, thank God. Telling women over 40 to dress in a certain way is like saying they are not attractive any more ??? \or that the cushion has sagged scold If its a fact join weight watchers and the gym, meet some nice people and date them.

My 38 year old boyfriend drove into his own jeep last week when I wore a new dress. The lads at work well, lets not discuss them, they spend enough time talking.
islander7 Presque Isle, Maine USA
Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:11 PM CST
OK, so let's try and stretch and paint and squeeze ourselves, ladies, into most "sexy" attractive gear. Paste our faces and limp on enormous heels. In a meantime HE will turn up smelling of yesterdays beer, clothes that have been washed last april, worn off trainers, baseball cap and a stubble. He will look at your pathetic self, scratch his beer gut, burp and say: not sexy enough honey...Then he (early 50's) will stagger to his computer and e-mail 20 year old...
Dear ladies stop being daft, dress what you feel comfortable and nice for you. Sod the "He".
eurolady Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada
Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:18 PM CST
Ladies: do you really lack confidence in yourself as much as to break your back dressing up just for him?
Most men care little about themselves and have unrealistic expectations of women. As for women: are you turning into discomfort slaves so just to satisfy men?
Netherlander Bergen Op Zoom, Noord-Brabant Netherlands
Sun May 3, 2009 5:54 AM CST
Good article !

Often spoken: men is the predator and women the pray.

Not true !

In fact is on the other way around. Women developed charming technics that cannot be compared with any men's technics.

All these technics are useful to build a charming network...
Like a spider, you girls can simply nail a man that easy.
So this is a good lead to change your atitude

Stop being the pray and become the predator.

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GreenTassels Zürich, Zrich Switzerland
Wed May 6, 2009 11:28 AM CST
This article might appeal to some really lost woman who loved under a rock for the past 20 years..- but hey! Either you really care about how you look and by at the age of 40 you will know what you to do, or you really should have figured out how to feel good about yourself no matter what you are wearing!!

Self confidence is the sexiest and most attractive accessory, always!
WJD12 Cork, Cork Ireland
Sat May 9, 2009 7:28 AM CST
In my experience the problems or sucesses of how women dress, regardless of their age, is more to do with other women. Other women are much more likely to make a woman feel unattractive by all the means available to signal to each other about what looks good,fits right, or shows off the best features.
Most women fully realise that men are not very aware of fashion, styles, colour matching and contrast. Hell every woman at one time or another wishes that her man could see her and tell her he does.
For any of you that look at 'GOK' on tv, the real basis for dressing well is to have that powerfull and confident self image.Every one of his girls come alive with his urgings to see themselves as attractive. They all focus on what they dont like, boobs,or bums.After he helps them see the positive the problem areas disappear.
broncos Toms River, New Jersey USA
Mon Jun 8, 2009 5:52 AM CST
You didn't say anything about how to dress the heart???doh
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