Author: Fashion Granny

Dear FASHIONGRANNY,   I have been invited to a Summer dinner party – fancy, twelve piece place settings and the entire hullabaloo that goes along with a major sit down dinner. Dining will be held inside, leading to dancing on the terrace afterward. This hot weather and I are just “mutual friends” and really don’t get along that well. Could you give me some suggestions on what to wear? I want to be fashionable but comfortable too! Help! Signed, Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong

Since the end of the world did not take place this past May 21st, as predicted by the false prophet Harold Camping, we now have another shot at getting our fashion on and another chance at getting it right – both for our eternal souls and our eternal fashion statements! I am sure everybody on the planet heard about this man and his erroneous beliefs that held a good majority of believing Christians and others by the short hairs regarding Jesus’ Second Coming. Crazy Harold now says it will happen later in the year! Oh, Harold, we hardly knew ye!

Dear FASHIONGRANNY,   You are famous in Columbus! Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Hilton Head, and I think your area is lovely. While vacationing, at poolside, I read your column in the Lowcountry Weekly. You’re a hoot! I brought the paper home and now all my girlfriends and I have an “Ask FASHIONGRANNY” discussion every month, as we can access you online and really, any excuse will do for us to get together! I have a question. I am planning to come back this Fall and want to know what to pack. Can you help me? Thanks in advance; keep on writing and we’ll keep on reading! Signed, Buckeye Blair

Dear FASHIONGRANNY, It is said, “As you get older, when you look down you will see your Mother’s hands sticking out of your sleeve.” I look down and see my Father’s hands sticking out of my sleeve! I’m not really complaining, and I’m glad to have hands, but I do need help in improving the look of my hands and nails. Will certain colors of polish detract from my “Father’s hands“? Help!  Signed, Dr. T Dear Dr. T,

 Dear FASHIONGRANNY,   May I still invest in Animal Prints or are they passé? Signed, Boo Boo Kitty   Dear Boo Boo, May I call you Boo Boo or do you prefer Miss Kitty? What a great name! Animal prints just will not die and there is a good reason for it. Wearing the skins of animals has been a mainstay ever since we were kicked out of the Garden of Eden!

FASHIONGRANNY is on assignment this week, so I’m taking you back in time wtih a couple of classic questions from the Archives! Thank you readers!   Q. Dear FASHIONGRANNY, Since we’ve moved from the Northeast, Hubby’s style is non-existent! He never wears longs pants or “real shoes“, just shorts and sandals. He’s hard on the eye with socks and Birkenstocks! I’m embarrassed!

Well Fashionistas, here it is Spring again, my favorite time of year! Time to shed the woolens and move into the cottons; I am excited! Here is a question from a reader that hits on a topic that is not only pertinent to the season, but also could be the elephant in the living room for many women. May this provocative question be forever resolved!   Dear FASHIONGRANNY, I cannot stand it another minute! What is “it”? My husband’s feet! What is up with men and their feet?

Dear FASHION GRANNY, I had my Colors done years ago and I have stuck by my Chart for too long! I’ve really never felt like the Season chosen for me. I’m older now and, I swear, wiser, and I want my Golden Years to be my best! I finally got that this life is not a trial run! What’s a great style for an old dame to metamorphosize into? Signed, Sleepless in Savannah

Greetings from FASHION GRANNY! I want to start this column out with a Big! High-five to the Ladies and Gents of Beaufort in especial, the town in which I operate, for their fine fashion statement at our very own Beaufort International Film Festival! You did us proud in FASHIONGRANNY”S critical eye. Thank You! You didn’t forget how to rise to the occasion and wasn’t it fun? I thoroughly enjoyed myself, not just playing dress-up, but living it!

 Dear FASHIONGRANNY,   I am in my 60s, and my sister told me I am too old to wear jeans. Her fanny has “left the building” but mine has not. Your thoughts? -Vintage Chick   Dear Vintage Chick,   Great question and Yes! I definitely have thoughts! Isn’t it nice to have a tight tush? FASHIONGRANNY has been blessed in that department as well, for all the good it does her!