LIFESTYLE
As noted author Shobhaa De gears up for the release of her new book, she pens an open letter to society’s ‘vintage ladies’ on how to age gracefully.
As noted author Shobhaa De gears up for the release of her new book, she pens an open letter to society’s ‘vintage ladies’ on how to age gracefully.
Dear Ladies of a certain vintage,
Relax! It isn’t the end of the world. Life can’t be all that terrible at 60 and beyond. And it’s really okay to look (and behave) your age. Yes I know, it’s exceedingly annoying when everybody around you keeps talking about ‘ageing gracefully’.
The first instinct is to yell, “Who the hell wants to age in the first place? And who the hell wants to age ‘disgracefully’?” Whether you are a man or a woman, you definitely want to stand up and be counted, look good, feel fit, be admired — especially after you hit that significant number.
In my new book (Shobhaa at Sixty), I have jauntily declared, “60 is the new 40.’’ I mean that all the way. Sixty-year-olds (women in particular) today, can confidently look forward to the next twenty years without feeling like cows put to pasture.
But wait a minute — before you pop that bubbly, a friendly word of caution: While it is a fact that senior citizens these days refuse to roll over and play dead, it is equally true that the world worships youth. Age is definitely an issue.It’s how you respond to the visible and emotional changes in yourself, that either saves or sinks you.
Yet another fashion week is here. Chances are the front row scramble will see a whole lot of ageing socialites showing off more than just their latest handbags. If what’s on display is desperation parading as a dodgy style statement, that’s the time to sit back and make key assessments. A few basic ground rules should do the trick. Break the mould by all means, and challenge the stereotype.
However, keep an old mantra in mind — less is definitely more, but please don’t take that literally! Skimpy, bandage dresses are strictly reserved for startlingly nubile PYTs who can rock them.
Ditto for excessive make up of the glitter-glow kind, which makes anybody over fifteen look ghoulish (and darlings, we aren’t auditioning for the Vampire Diaries, are we?). Jeans are a great leveler — don’t stuff your middle aged derriere into an unflattering pair that is two sizes too small.
When in doubt, cover up. Classic scores over risque; every time. Red lipstick? It will instantly add ten years. So much for your physical appearance. Coming to terms with the rest…beyond cellulite, sun spots, crow’s feet and silver strands…aaah…for that, you’ll have to buy the book.And for once, do judge it by the cover!
—Shobhaa De
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