The type of grandma that sits in the den all afternoon is no longer the one we see today.The modern, hip grandma is like the kids and grandkids, living life to the fullest and keeping an open mind about new trends and experiences.If you want to be hip and fresh without looking like you are trying too hard to hang with the kids, there are some steps you can take.
Step 1: The dress is not like a teen.
You don't want to look like you raided your granddaughter's closet.Trying to dress as a teenager can make a woman look older.There are fashion code rules about length.It's best for mature women to wear skirts that flatter the body, and that means less plunging necklines and tiny mini-skirts.In general, follow the same rules as women in their 30s or 40s, shorts and skirts should be long enough to cover mid-thigh and necklines not exposing too much.If you have great legs, show them off, and if your bosom is fabulous, wear V-necks.You need to make sure what you wear fits.It is not good looking to be too tight or baggy.Women's stores don't have teen or juniors sections.You are not 20 years old because you are a young, hip grandma.Young styles and colors are included in women's fashions today.Shop in the women's section if you want to swap clothes with your 15 year old granddaughter.Instead of selecting old fashioned dresses and pantsuits, go for younger looking tops, jeans, and shorts.Bright colors and patterns are fun to mix and match.You don't have to abandon fashion fun and color if you are a grandmother.You can express your love of life with patterns or colors.
Step 2: Your hair and makeup should be updated.
No hip grandma would leave the house with grey hair and the same look she wore in the 1980's.The same mature approach is needed to stay with the trends.Helen Mirren is an inspiration for hair and make up.The hair is grey.It happens to most of us.You can either embrace the grey or dye your hair.There is more than one simple answer.Is there a way to go?A professional colorist can help you choose the best colors and options for you.Home dyeing kits can produce very good results.A professional hairdresser can cut a young person's hair.The time is right to update your style if you haven't done so in the last few decades.Request a style that goes with your personality, face shape and lifestyle.Check out the latest makeup applications.If you want to be hip, but not 14 years old, you should use some of the latest colors and techniques but make them age appropriate.
Step 3: Be aware of societal trends in modern society.
Being a hip grandma means going with the flow, trying to connect and understand the younger generation without judgement, and reminiscing about how times were better when you were a girl.You should listen to your children and grandchildren.If you want to be a good sounding board for your child or grandchild, be the kind of grandmother that leaves no judgement in the past.Try new things with your family.If your grandsons think you might like zip lining, offer to go for a session with the kids and see if you like it.Understand that times have changed since you were young.If your grandson wants to live with his girlfriend instead of getting married right away or has a few piercings, you should try to understand where he is coming from and be supportive.Take advantage of new technology.If you don't want to learn how to send a text message, run toward it and learn more about why people love it.If you want to learn how to maximize your phone usage, you can take a class at the Apple store.
Step 4: Have a sense of humor.
Even if it's relatively immature, a cool grandma loves to laugh and find humor in almost any situation.Don't worry, laugh at yourself.A woman with confidence can find humor in her mistakes.She knows that no matter her age, she is a work in progress and can make for some pretty funny material.There is humor in the small things.Finding humor and silly laughs with your kids and grandkids will make you a favorite, hip gal, because you can't get enough of watching a dad take the baseball bat to the family jewels.
Step 5: Life is a learning experience.
Learning experiences should not be stopped just because you are a mature woman.Continue to embrace learning opportunities and be a role model to your family of how to get the most out of life.If you want to pursue a degree, you need an additional college degree.If you want to learn how to be a writer, you can take a class or get a degree.In your golden years, the world is your oyster to explore, even if you didn't earn a degree as a kid.You can learn a new skill through classes.If you want to learn more about a new hobby or learn how to paint with oils, you could either take a class or buy the materials and go for it on your own.Take up a sport.You can join a senior league to find out what this lacrosse craze is all about.You can fall in love with the sport.
Step 6: You should visit your doctor.
Maintaining your health and preventing disease are the only ways you will be able to keep up with the family later in life.All routine tests should be followed up.Don't ignore the doctor's order for a battery of tests.You can add years to your life if you detect early.Take the medication you are prescribed.Do you want to keep up with younger people?Follow doctor's orders.If you don't take cholesterol medication, you will feel worse than if you do.There are different ways to eat healthy.Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with illness and disease.You will have more energy if you eat healthy, don't smoke and limit alcohol intake.You should continue to exercise every day.Jack LaLa land was a fitness guru who lived until he was 97.Jack was able to do more push ups than a person half his age due to clean living and exercise.LaLanne once said, "I know so many people in their 80s who have Alzheimer's or are in a wheelchair or whatever."I don't want to live that way.I don't want to be a burden on my family.I need to live.It would ruin my image if I died.Jack was a great grandpa.