Wear the Sparkle: Style, Confidence & Permission at Midlife

(A Salty Sisters Holiday Replay with Jennifer Polt)

How many times have you heard yourself think, I’m too old to wear that?

Especially around the holidays—when parties, photos, and expectations are everywhere—it’s easy to default to “safe,” familiar, and invisible. But what if getting dressed could actually be a way back to yourself?

In this special holiday replay from Salty Sisters, the livestream I cohost with my friend Cat Corchado, we’re joined by the incredible Jennifer Polt, founder of Making Up for Glossed Time and a two-time guest on the Late Bloomer Living podcast. Listening back to this conversation, I knew it belonged here—because it’s about so much more than style.

Style as Permission, Not Rules

Yes, we talk about sequins, leopard print, metallic boots, denim shirts, and holiday outfits. But what Jennifer is really offering is permission.

Permission to play.
Permission to take up space.
Permission to stop dressing—and living—like you’re trying to disappear.

Jennifer shares her own midlife awakening—the moment she realized she wasn’t “done” just because she was approaching 50. Like so many women in midlife, she felt the shift: changing roles, quieter noise, and a growing question beneath it all… Is there more for me?

Her answer was yes. And style became one of the ways she reclaimed that truth.

Midlife, Identity, and Showing Up Fully

Together, Cat, Jennifer, and I talk about what happens in midlife when confidence wobbles and self-expression gets buried under practicality, rules, and “shoulds.” We explore how clothing, makeup, and even accessories can become small but powerful tools for reconnecting with who you’re becoming—not who you’ve been told to be.

Cat brings her signature warmth and curiosity to the conversation, asking the questions so many of us are thinking:
How do I feel good in my body now?
How do I dress for comfort and confidence?
How do I stop shrinking and start showing up again?

This episode is full of laughter, honesty, and that familiar midlife realization: the door may have closed on one chapter, but it isn’t locked.

A Note About the Format

This conversation originally aired as a Salty Sisters livestream, so there are moments where Jennifer shows clothing and accessories. If you love visuals, you can watch the full episode on YouTube. That said, the heart of the conversation translates beautifully to audio—and the message lands either way.

One Last Thought

If this episode sparks something in you—if it nudges you to wear the sparkle, try something new, or take up a little more space—consider it an invitation.

And if you’d like to explore playfulness beyond your closet, you’re invited to join the waitlist for my PLAYshop, a one-hour guided experience designed to help you reconnect with joy, curiosity, and self-expression at any age.

Until next time…
Go put on something that makes you feel alive.
And bloom like you mean it. 🌼

Follow & Connect with Jen and Cat

Jennifer Polt
Jennifer Polt is the founder of Making Up for Glossed Time and a trusted voice for women navigating midlife with confidence, humor, and heart. She helps women step into their power through style, beauty, and self-expression—without rules, shame, or age limits. Jennifer is a two-time guest on Late Bloomer Living and always reminds us that we’re not done yet… and we don’t have to shrink to fit anyone’s expectations.
👉 Learn more and follow Jennifer’s work at https://glossedworld.com/making-up-for-glossed-time/

Cat Corchado
Cat Corchado is my Salty Sisters cohost and the founder of Small Space Pilates. She’s a movement coach, educator, and straight-shooting guide for women who want to feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies—at any age. Cat brings curiosity, warmth, and real-talk questions to every conversation, helping women reconnect with themselves through movement and mindset.
👉 Explore Cat’s work at https://www.smallspacepilates.com/