CHIC AT EVERY AGE// OFF THE SHOULDER TOP
Oh hey, Happy Friday!!! I hope you all have had a fabulous week and are ready for the weekend! My week has been really fun and busy! Tuesday was my crazy day! I attended a luncheon at Cheekwood Botanical Hall in Nashville. The event was for Centerstone (center for mental health), and the keynote speaker was Amy Grant. Now, I know all of you know who she is, but if you haven’t seen her in a while, she would blow you away. She has to be in her 50’s now, right? Anyway, she is more beautiful than ever, and gave the most heartfelt talk about mental illness and her niece (that happened to work for the center and had been through a crisis herself). I told my friends and husband, that I wished Amy Grant could come sit at my bed every night and talk me to sleep. She has the most soothing sweet voice!
After the luncheon a friend went with me to the new Peacock Alley showroom to meet sweet Mary Ella Gabler, the founder of the line. I want all new bedding by the way!!! The showroom is gorgeous, and I promise you would want everything in there. Have you ever felt their fluffy robes? Heaven!!! That night, I attended the Symphony Fashion Show. This year showcased the designs of Carolina Herrera. The clothes were off the chart gorgeous!!! If you get a chance to run by a trunk show somewhere, go look, because you will be in AWE!!! Wednesday was crazy too, and after all of that, I got a massage yesterday that was ah-mazing!!!
You all know how much I love the girls above, and that this is my favorite time of the month to post! We are all so excited, because we have some really fun collaborations coming up! Stay tuned! For this shoot, we all decided that because the off the shoulder trend is so huge, we would feature it. The top we chose is by (sold out there and at Nordstrom, but I found it, and linked it below). The other three are pro’s at wearing the trend…me, not so much! I was afraid at my age, it might look “cheesy” or too young. What do you all think about wearing it at this age? The good news, is that “older” shoulders still look pretty good!!! I didn’t feel “cheesy” like I thought. What I most like about this top, is the longer length. I think if you are going to wear one, a little longer is better. Also, there are some off the shoulder tops with small straps (), that I think are a good choice too, if you are wanting to try it. I think it is just one of those trends that you have to decide if it’s right for you.
Brooke- 20 something (One Small Blonde) is wearing hers with denim flares.
Sam- 30 something (Style of Sam) is wearing hers with a gorgeous fleshy color flare pant.
Heather- 40 something (So Heather…she changed her blog name) is wearing hers tucked in, with a cute denim skirt.
And me, with white frayed cropped flares.
We all showed up with a Chloe bag too! Birds of a feather!!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Photos: The Amazing Mary Summers Hafner
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Sharon
April 29, 2016 @ 8:38 am
Cathy, I think you look fab and the blouse looks great on you! Styled perfectly; not “cheesy” at all! Shoulders & legs are the last to go they say! : ) It’s all about working that feature that is your best! Thank you for being an inspiration to another “woman of a certain age.”
Maria João Machado
April 29, 2016 @ 9:07 am
You all look fabulous, but your all white look is gorgeous!
Kathy Gardner
April 29, 2016 @ 9:17 am
I love the off the shoulder look but I am top heavy and a strapless bra is uncomfortable so I have to pass on this awesome look. My shoulders are about the only thing that don’t look my age. LOL It figures!
Diane Gasior
April 29, 2016 @ 3:44 pm
I too am larger bust and cannot go without a bra, but you look beautiful in this top. Also, can you please share your hair color. I love,love it.
Cathy Williamson
April 29, 2016 @ 5:45 pm
Hi Diane! Well, the good news is that you have some breasts! I know this trend is not for everyone, and I was a little hesitant about wearing it. Thank you for your sweet comment! Okay…I have no idea what color my stylist uses. Honestly…it looks different every time. I do know that the product she uses is Davines. Thank you so much for reading the blog and commenting!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
April 29, 2016 @ 5:48 pm
Hi Kathy! You know…it’s not for everyone. I was very hesitant on it. You are funny, but it is true about the shoulders! Oh well, this will soon be a thing of the past and we will be on to something else! Thank you for reading the blog and for your comment! xx
Cathy Williamson
April 29, 2016 @ 5:48 pm
Hi Maria! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
April 29, 2016 @ 5:50 pm
Hi Sharon! Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish I could say my legs were still looking good, but not so much!!! Dang! You are so right about working your best features, and I guess my shoulders are still okay! Thank you for reading the blog and for commenting! Have a great weekend!!! xoxo
Jeila
April 29, 2016 @ 6:51 pm
You look beautiful! Your choice in the longer off the shoulder is perfect!?
Lin
April 29, 2016 @ 9:16 pm
Would like to know what brand if bra everyone was wearing? I have not found a comfortable strapless bra.
Cathy Williamson
April 30, 2016 @ 10:19 am
Thank you sweet girl! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
April 30, 2016 @ 10:28 am
Hey Lin! Thank you for commenting, because it made me research a bit. I was wearing some adhesive silicone breast petals..http://bit.ly/1rpyM7X. I tend to wear these a lot, because after my breast reconstruction, my boobs don’t move! I think this looks like a great strapless bra, because it is seamless,has convertible straps, and has removable cups. I am going to order it!!!http://bit.ly/1XZFA6B Thank you for reading the blog, and hope this helps!!!
1010ParkPlace
May 2, 2016 @ 2:31 pm
I’ve had my eye on Sam’s Chloe bag forever! I should just go ahead and buy it.
deborah bowker
May 3, 2016 @ 10:15 am
That look is great on you.You also have fantastic thick hair!
Jodie filogomo
May 6, 2016 @ 11:06 am
I’m not sure I’m going to try this trend, although I’m super excited for the cold shoulder shirts (doing a blog series on them next month)! I agree with Lin, that the strapless bras are not an easy find!
You look fabulous in your all white!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Cathy Williamson
May 9, 2016 @ 9:48 pm
thank you so much deborah! i am so thankful to have my hair!!! xoxo
Cathy Williamson
May 9, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
I was a bit iffy about it too, but ended up liking this top. I will look forward to seeing your post. I sent Lin a few style of strapless bras, that I am happy to pass along to you! Thank you so much for your comment Jodie! Hope all is well! xx