[gumbo]

In everyday life, do you ever see middle-aged women dressing like teenagers -- too-tight clothes, too much make up, the latest teen hairstyle etc.?

And does it not look ridiculous?

That's what some of us think when we see a middle aged woman, mother of a teenager, gussied up like a young bride.

My initial comment was that I was surprised that sophisticated New Yorkers, who are parents of nearly grown children, and who have been co-habiting for years, would do this.

No one says they can't do it: But it's still tacky.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

In everyday life, do you ever see middle-aged women dressing like teenagers -- too-tight clothes, too much make up, the latest teen hairstyle etc.?

And does it not look ridiculous?

I'm 43 and I've spent my life in the music business. I have straight hair to the middle of my back, and most days you'll find me in jeans, boots, and maybe a leather jacket over a form-fitting t-shirt...and someone like you would no doubt see me and say, "She looks ridiculous!"

But that's okay with me. I don't want to cut my hair, I don't want to dress like an old (or even middle-aged, if being middle-aged means dowdy) woman, and that's my choice to make.

Likewise with her and her wedding gown. My guess is she wanted to look like a beautiful bride for her groom, and I think that's great.

[FITZ]

No one says they can't do it: But it's still tacky.

That's my opinion.