Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness Wearing What You Want with Stacy London
Aug 19, 2025
Fashion expert Stacy London, known for co-hosting TLC's What Not to Wear, dives into the liberating notion of tossing out style rules and embracing personal expression. She discusses how midlife can be a renaissance in fashion, encouraging listeners to redefine their identities beyond societal expectations. From Gen X 'uniforms' to the joy of comfortable clothing, Stacy promotes self-acceptance and creativity in personal style. Plus, expect laughter with a lighthearted song tribute and a fun debate about listener names!
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Midlife As A Renaissance
- Stacy London reframes middle age as a renaissance rather than an expiration date.
- She says values change with age, not your capacity to be powerful or attractive.
Generations Dress By Different Playbooks
- Generational differences shape fashion beliefs: Gen X prefers rules while younger generations embrace body and gender positivity.
- That openness lets younger people experiment beyond past constraints.
Career Shift Sparked Midlife Reckoning
- Stacy had a midlife wake-up when calls for work declined around age 47 and she questioned relevance.
- COVID then accelerated her shift toward comfort-first dressing and new priorities.
