Topic : 07/20 Fifty and Fabulous!

Is it possible she feels she has lost out on time meaning her youth. Some women started their families at a very young age, and now that their children are growth they want to explore the time capsule they once attain- their youth. Some women may start trying to fit into their daughter's clothing, or may find herself shopping in the same department. Some women may have the attitude of "they still have it, why not flaunt it" especially if they are fit. Some women may feel dressing younger makes them feel good, and look better. It could be a self esteem problem. It could be a numerous of things that make some women like Donna dress and act like she is in her 20's and not her 50's.  But, the true question is how should a women of any age dress? Can you really put an age  behind fashion with today's trends? My personal feelings of someone in their 50's they should dress classic such as Audrey Hepburn, or Rudy Dee. If you look at their old movies they were young, but the styles in the 50's,and 60's were very classic. The fashion world should bring those styles back. There are a lot of issues we can discuss about why women dress younger than they are, but if a women of any age is not comfortable in their own skin they are going to be very confuse when they get to the clothes rack, unfortunately their minds are not too far behind. This is a job for Robin, so Dr. Phil better leave this one alone.

 IT'S A WOMEN THING.................................  Smile Phil

I dont understand the focus on an indiviuals age - it is simply a number get over it.  I started dating a man when I was 26, he was 52.  Everyone thought this was such a big deal, the talk of the office.  I was concerned at first that he would be able to keep up with my lifestyle because of the age difference.  It turns out that this "old fart" could go out and party more than guys my own age that I had dated.  I am happy to say that I will be turning 34 in two weeks, we are married, and have a 4 year old daughter together.  When we first got married, my husband joked that he married me for "a nurse and a purse", the joke is truly on him now because he is healthy as a horse and I have been diagnosed with Crohn's this year and he has become my "nurse".  Don't rule out any possibility because of age.  All of you 50+ out there that people think are acting to young I say "GO FOR IT"

I am 57 years old & relate very well to your show! Born in 1949, the 8th & final child to Hal & Berniece Bellamy, who resided in S. Illinois. My father was killed in a single plane accident when I was 10 days old; leaving my Mother with 8 children & receiving no insurance. When I was 5, Mother moved us to Sycamore,Il. where she worked over 20 yrs in a wire&cable mfg. co. She worked 11pm-7am; so she would be working while we slept. She slept while we were at school & then arose when we arrived home. We were financially poor, but very rich with love & family commitment. In 2000, at the age of 87 yrs., Mother was called to her eternal rest. I graduated high school in 1967, and married. I was divorced in 1976, remarried in 1977; divorced in 1981. In 1982 I met my "God sent soul-mate", and we were married in 1984. Together we have 3 children; from 3 sets of parents. Many challenges arose, but with constant work, respect and consistentcy, we have raised 3 wonderful, responsible young adults. They are all 3 are special in their own way & they all value our family unit. In 2003 the Lord blessed me with the ability of writing Christian poetry. Actually, I am the vehicle He uses to put His poems inprint. His poem anthology currently consists of approx. 100 poems. My sincerest wish as a "Fabulous & 50

W oman" is to attain a publisher for this anthology. Sharing His love with others would be made possible through the publication of these poems. If even one person, by reading this collection, would come to love our Lord, I would be supremely honored! I have lived a good life, been blessed beyond belief; made many mistakes, learned many valuable lessons, value all life's challenges & successes, love my family unit, and welcome the next 50+ years! Thank you for letting me share my thoughts, with you! Thank you also for your dedication to strong family ethics and spectacular morales/values! Be blessed today, tomorrow, & forever!

Your friend, Joan Bellamy Baker