No Such Thing As Perfection

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“Everyone is comparing lives on social media and wants the perfect body, perfect image, perfect outfit, perfect life - we're striving for this perfection, and it's so unhealthy because there's no such thing as perfection.”

-Emily Atack

While the above quote may be true about some social media content, the Style postings I choose to read present quite the opposite viewpoint. Even the younger writers share general tips about color and fashion that are universal. Those with more life experience are not afraid to discuss the ways in which their bodies have matured and how that affects their relationship with clothing.

Jodie Filogomo, Jodie's Touch of Style, features herself (50ish), her step-mom (70ish) and her mother (80ish) as they interpret a theme with their own personal flair. Each of the three is challenged to step outside her comfort zone by her partners. Their combinations might not always appeal to me, but I admire their creativity and sense of fun.

Over 50 Feeling 40's Pamela Lutrell freshens up her favorite black and white pieces with interesting tops, jewelry, and scarves.

Dutch blogger, Nancy, of Nancy's Fashion Style, recently wrote, "I wear shorts while I’m over 50, and do you?" inviting readers to contribute to a conversation about comfort, style, and "age appropriateness."

 Many of these bloggers host Link Up Parties. Darlene, Aquamarina Style, explains: "These are style events sponsored by various bloggers who schedule weekly Link parties where many of us go to share our latest or greatest posts." A variation of this practice involves recurring themed posts, like Friday Favorites, Would You Wear It?, Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, and Style Steal.

“Social media is called social media for a reason. It lends itself to sharing rather than horn-tooting.“

-Margaret Atwood

Visit the rest of my favorites via my Style and Travel Blogs Pinterest board.