Chapter 5 Chapter Five: A Man Relies on His Clothes and a Horse Relies on His Saddle

In the past, when I traveled to the Loire in the south of Paris, I met a couple in a small restaurant on a certain street, which was very impressive. The couple appeared to be in their eighties.The man was thinner, had difficulty walking, and had a cane, but wore a beret and a baggy jacket.The woman is slightly fatter, wearing a brightly patterned dress, and the thick necklace around her neck is shining with gold. The two looked at us, smiled and asked casually: "Where are you from?" "I wish you a pleasant journey." Immediately, the impression of the couple attracted me - fresh and radiant.

If you observe carefully, you will find that although the old man’s face is covered with wrinkles, but look at them again—well-dressed and cheerful, looking at each other affectionately from time to time, happily holding a knife and fork to taste the delicacies...how full of vitality they are , What a delightful scene! It is a pity that in Japan, it is difficult to see such a free and easy, open-minded mature couple. The general impression of Japanese elderly people is that they are gloomy and quiet. Especially men, the clothes they wear when traveling are also plain and unremarkable, and they look even more old-fashioned.

In the company unit, it is understandable for men to dress up in suits and treat them as "social work clothes".But after retirement, I don't know what to wear.Going to buy clothes, but it's a pity: I have never bought one, and I can't always choose the one that suits me.Finally, I bought it, and sighed again: Where am I going to wear it? ! Many people think that since they are retired anyway, they don’t need to show their faces, and it’s enough to dress plainly and simply. wrong!Precisely because of retirement, I am no longer under the control of anyone, and I can freely control my life after retirement. Shouldn't I enjoy fashion better?Business cards and official titles are useless, isn't it the best time to give our platinum generation the ability to dress up and show themselves.

"A man is clothes and a horse is a saddle".Even a horse with a new saddle will look energetic, which shows that even ordinary people can look noble as long as they are dressed up. I don't want to take this sentence as a sarcasm, but I want to positively affirm that external force is productivity. "A man is a clothes, a horse is a saddle" - Platinum generation must always think of this sentence if they want to stay young forever. An indisputable fact is: Once a person wants to consider external changes, his heart will naturally change accordingly. The old idea in Japan runs deep: men don't look at the outside, they look at the inside.The inner invincible is the real man.

This is true, the inside is too important.However, the outside is the same, even more important than the inside. Because it is not so easy to change the inside, it requires perseverance, practice, and time.In contrast, external changes are much easier.And, the inside changes as the outside changes. No matter how frisky the girl is, once the kimono is put on the upper body, she immediately restrains herself and looks elegant.On the contrary, no matter how shy and quiet a girl is, as long as she wears a suit and trousers, she will immediately look lively and capable. It varies by "clothes" - business attire is like this.

The painter, with a beret on his head, and a chic windbreaker; the old Japanese literati, dressed in a kimono, sitting at the counter of the bar with a melancholy expression, looking decent.Clothes like this, even the speech seems convincing.A doctor's white coat, a judge's black uniform, and a female secretary's black suit—they vary according to the "clothes", and that feeling comes out naturally. Only a genius can play freely by "ruling by doing nothing".But for ordinary people, work on the appearance first.Use external forces to change internal forces. People of the Platinum generation were born unable to play, so they could only rely on changing their appearance.

Young people, lively in nature, naturally go to carve.But it’s not good to be old, and it is necessary to "decorate when you are old"-the appearance is "young", and the heart will also be "young". But don't underestimate the power of "transformation" that can cause "change of heart".Haste makes waste. At first glance, it seems like a long way to go. In fact, dressing up is the shortest way to make your heart look younger. So, how can the platinum generation dress smartly and decently? The easiest and quickest way is to learn to love. "Men are eighty years old, and women are old with straight legs", love can make people look young and look young.

Just like male peacocks open their bright feathers to attract peahens, when a man thinks of meeting someone he likes, out of selfishness of "looking young" and "being praised", he will naturally pay attention to his appearance and want to dress up. Fan. Even if they are not in a relationship, as long as they hold the mentality of "looking young" and "being praised", the platinum generation can also dress smartly. What I want to emphasize here is that we must consciously care about the sight of others.An actress who has just become famous and is a bit rustic will become more and more beautiful once she becomes a star. This is because she cares about the eyes around her and lifts her spirits.The platinum generation does not forget self-appreciation, and cares about "being watched" than any "rejuvenating medicine" can make people younger.

What to do to "be watched"?The easiest and most effective way is to dress brightly.A man in his sixties must be eye-catching in a bright red shirt. People who want to change their appearance and don't know how to start don't need to fret. To start, try to buy a bright clothing that you have never dared to wear.Wear it, take your wife out to eat, and turn a modest day into a luxurious one.I was too lazy to go on a trip before, but now I want to go. Choose clothes consciously, and you will naturally be interested in what others are wearing.In this way, there are more topics, regardless of the upper and lower levels and social status, and newer interpersonal relationships can be established.

Maybe there is a more heart-pounding affair. There is a wonderful Platinum generation woman living in my neighborhood.Although she is over eighty years old, she still dresses gorgeously, and it matches and looks decent. I remember meeting each other on the street once, and during the chat, she said: "I am an old lady, I just like to dress brightly, and I am really shy..." It is indeed a vernacular, the dress she was wearing at that time was too colorful, obviously The yin and yang of that face are out of harmony. But thinking about it, yearning for a youthful attitude is beautiful, and I immediately praised it and said, "It's very decent and beautiful!"

Since then, whenever I bump into her on the road, I've complimented her outfits.So, it was unbelievable that the attire that was originally "inconsistent with her age" became more and more suitable for her, and her whole body changed into a radiant and youthful atmosphere. This shows that the power of language cannot be underestimated. It's just that if you dare to change your appearance like this, you will definitely get into trouble. From family and the world. "At this age, it's embarrassing to go out dressed like this"-the children and grandchildren may frown.Neighbors may also comment behind their backs: "I don't want to think about my age, but I have the nerve to dress like that." However, don’t be afraid of being the odd one out in the eyes of others.If you change your dressing style all of a sudden, people who are not used to it will feel "unworthy" and strange, which is a matter of course. No matter who it is, they are not worthy of new things in the first place.As long as you dare to wear it without compromise, the clothes will naturally be considerate and suitable for you-this is called dressing well. If you are really eye-catching, congratulations.Because you are already one step closer to the chicness required by the platinum generation. On the contrary, if wearing age-appropriate clothing is to reassure the family and neighbors, then nothing new will happen. Indeed, if you live in peace and live at the right age, you can live a peaceful life without wind or waves.But in this way, life will not be glorious, and the platinum generation will not be praised. At this age, you must wear age-appropriate clothes-don't frame yourself.Whether the clothes match or not, don't think too much about it.As long as you like it, don't care about the "disgraceful" and "age-inconsistent" nonsense from the neighbors. Don't shrink back or be shy, do your own thing, wear "age-inconsistent" clothing, take pride in "age-inconformity", completely smash the old frame of "age-appropriate", and fully express yourself. It is reported that the total personal financial assets in Japan have reached 1400 trillion yen.In particular, the average assets of the platinum generation over the age of 60 exceeded 20 million yen.In contrast, people in their 30s and 40s have a lot of loan liabilities and not many funds at their discretion. The problem with the Platinum generation, who have considerable assets, including pensions, is that they basically don't spend money. What are you doing?Either press the bottom of the bed, or deposit it in the bank, a pile of dead money.As a result, currency circulation was slow and market consumption was cold, which became a major factor leading to the depression of the Japanese economy. When Japanese middle-aged and elderly couples go out, they basically do not patronize high-consumption places.As a husband, what you think is: Anyway, if you are an old couple, going to a "family restaurant" is enough; if you are a wife, if you go to a slightly higher-end restaurant and see a vegetable salad asking for 1,000 yen, you will immediately make a long face: It's much cheaper to make at home, so let's go home and eat. Why should the Platinum Generation live so frugally and save poorly? When asked why—"For old age!"—everyone answered in the same way. Yes, retirement requires a certain amount of money. However, isn't it too empty to save money for retirement? !Suddenly one day, I found out that I had a lot of money in my savings, and I couldn't move my body. The Japanese super centenarians, "Gold and Silver" sisters, also responded to a reporter's question - "How do you spend the performance fees earned on TV?" -Reserve it for retirement. People stay at home all the time, holding passbooks and counting numbers, and the years fly by alone. Such a life is tasteless, boring and ruthless.It is meaningless to only have money and wealth.Not only that, the money inheritance is very likely to trigger the seeds of the children fighting for inheritance and turning against each other. Money is not meant to be left to the children.What should really be left is education, upbringing and rich sensibility. Think about it, the assets and property left behind will be taken away one day, and it may become the bane of inheritance disputes among children.However, the spiritual legacy of education and upbringing will not be taken away even if the family thieves enter the door. The platinum generation should be understood in a positive sense: hedonism, playfulness. Once over sixty, the outside is gorgeous and the inside is solid.Make up your mind, dress it up thoroughly, and enjoy it thoroughly.Spend the money you earn yourself—this kind of intellectual revolution is what the Platinum Generation is after. Once upon a time, there was a charming woman named Oya Masako.Always eye-popping in bold, "age-inappropriate" fashion.To put it bluntly, it's like a crazy art shopper on the street.Interesting things, I am used to seeing them without any surprises, but later I find them pleasing to the eye, even as soon as she is on TV, I like to watch them. Later, for some reason, I saw her on TV dressed more plainly than before, "What happened?" I was still wondering, and soon I heard that Dawu passed away. It can also be seen from this incident that "age-inconsistent" fashion is also a manifestation of vitality.In other words, if you want to insist on doing what you want, and insist on being eye-catching, you can't do it without corresponding physical fitness and perseverance. This is also why people who are "inconsistent with their age" always live a glorious life. If you always think about "getting old" and shut yourself at home, you will grow old quickly.It's better to dress yourself up with "age-inconsistent" clothes, let your body and mind look alive, and make your life more glamorous and beautiful!