As we age, should we change the colors that we wear? In her style book for boomers called Forever Cool, Sherrie Mathieson makes the case for rethinking the colors in your closet. She is not interested in the standard "seasonal" color palette that has gained great popularity in some circles. Instead, she argues for unusual combinations that reach beyond the ordinary. Here is some of her advice: avoid the overdone combinations of jewel tones and black, especially red and black; stay out of the way of teal, a color that cries out "1970s!"; and avoid like the plague retirement home or wannabe psychic colors like lavender and light pink.
After we have excised these staples from our wardrobe, what should we put in their place? Mathieson looks for the unexpected: greens, golds, and especially oranges that convey a sense of independence. She also advocates bold color combinations, like combining a green jacket with a bright orange bag.
Have I changed my style after reading this book? Well, lucky for me I already like orange, so I haven't had to add this color. I have no intension of throwing out my red and black combinations, despite her good advice. But I have invested in a few pairs of more colorful shoes.
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