Angela asked
Dear Shilpa,
I’m invited to a birthday party that twenty-somethings will attend. My crush will be there (also a twenty-something). Yes, my sister is questioning my sanity and whether I’m having a third-of-a-life crisis. What casual wear can I use that is sexy but comfortable at the same time?
P.S. I’m 34.
Shilpa Ahuja answered
Dear Angela,
You wanna act your age but at the same time appear youthful and energetic, so that he knows you’re not trying to hide your age. You should appear mature, but cute and sexy. And after that, it’s his choice whether to date an older girl or not. So I say wear what you feel comfortable in. Whether it’s jeans and top, or a dress. don’t try too hard, don’t show more skin than you’re comfortable with. Wear light makeup that makes your eyes bright and awake, maybe some mascara, but light lipstick. Guys are drawn to confident girls who feel comfortable in their skin, who laugh effortlessly and who get attention of people around them. So make sure you talk to people at the party and feel fabulous!
#KeepItStylish!
Shilpa
Shilpa Ahuja the editor-in-chief of ShilpaAhuja.com, which she founded with the goal of inspiring confidence in the modern working woman through fashion. Other than defining the direction of the magazine, she also writes about fashion & beauty trend forecasts, industry analysis, and opinions.
Shilpa’s work has been published in the University of Fashion blog and Jet Airways magazine. She is also an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. She is also the creator of Audrey O., a comic series that represents the lifestyle of millennial women. She enjoys creative writing and world travel. Her art has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh and been published in Chandigarh Times.
Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa also has a degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management. She is also the author of the book “Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India”. Shilpa has a Masters in Design Studies degree from Harvard University.
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