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Getting your sexy back

Ines de la Fressange for Uniqlo - at 57 she's still sexy

Ines de la Fressange for Uniqlo – at 57 she’s still sexy

At 61 I figured I’d lost it for good. I was thinking about how UN-SEXY I feel as I looked in the mirror and how I didn’t even recognize the woman staring back at me. This was not my body, my face or anyone who resembled me. Not only have I gained over 35 lbs (which on a 5 foot frame is uncomfortable), but I’ve got bags under my eyes, my skin is beginning to sag, and I’ve lost that “glow” that I used to have.

It’s no wonder I don’t feel sexy anymore

So, what IS sexy and what isn’t? The French know sexy best, so I’ve done a little digging into sexy à la française

NOT SEXY

  1. Wearing revealing clothing…especially when you’re over weight. There needs to be a little mystery in sexy, and baring it all…even if it’s just too much cleavage looks cheap.
  2. Talking smack or swearing (guilty – but only with the girls, never in mixed company).
  3. Trying TOO hard – overdoing the makeup, buying clothes that don’t fit correctly (short or tight)
  4. Putting it all out there – mystery is sexy…saying too much is not
  5. Not having a good self image – whether you realize it or not…it shows
  6. Gossiping – negative chatter doesn’t make the other person look bad, it makes YOU look bad.
  7. Acting nervous – being on edge is just not inviting

SEXY

  1. A BIG SMILE – it’s inviting and says I’m approachable
  2. Be NICE – negative behavior is a turn-off
  3. Intelligence – there’s nothing like someone who knows enough about important subjects to have a conversation.
  4. Have a signature – whether it’s a perfume or a scarf tossed casually around your neck, it shows that you care about how you appear
  5. Confidence – if you’re comfortable with who YOU are, it can be VERY sexy
  6. Figure out what you like about yourself – and show it off. Be it your eyes, the way you move, or your ability to have a conversation. Use what you’ve got to your advantage.
  7. Relax – people love spending time with others who have a sense of calm

I realized that it’s not about my size or the bags under my eyes that makes  me feel less than sexy. It’s how I LOOK at myself. Then again, if I really want to get my sexy back….I’ll do what it takes to get to the OLD me, so when I look in the mirror I’ll feel sexy – even at 61.

 

 

 


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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