Embracing Age and Authenticity
Forget plans to grow young quickly. At 58, Trish Roda’s closet is not a place of limitation, but a space of liberation. She believes that age and authenticity are the ultimate style statement. "Age is just a number," she says. "Style is who you are. Style is character. Style is your own expression. Style is simply being you."
A Mother-Daughter Collaboration
Roda has been designing wardrobes for decades, but her boldest collaboration yet is with her 31-year-old daughter. Together, they ensure that age-appropriate fashion goes viral. They’re very close, and their relationship is more like best friends. Roda’s daughter says, "I’ve always known she was such a strong woman. She’s who I want to be when I get older."
Embracing Fashion and Challenging Society’s Expectations
The pair believed Roda’s passion for fashion deserved a larger audience, so they turned to TikTok and quickly found traction. Roda’s daughter says, "I just felt like I wanted to show it off and show how amazing she is at 58 years old." Roda pushes fashion boundaries and challenges society’s expectations of middle-aged women. "We are dictated by how we should dress and how we should look. It’s really about knowing who you are as a person, and that’s hard to achieve," she says.
Overcoming Negative Comments
The mother-daughter duo hasn’t escaped the dark side of the comments section. Some commenters have urged Roda to "dress her age." However, Roda is not upset by the negative comments. Instead, she says they strengthen her. "It’s like, ‘Wow, put it on. Put it on. Wait until you see my next outfit.’" Her daughter also doesn’t give much attention to the negativity, saying, "Everyone has their own style, and as long as it doesn’t affect my mom, I’m fine."
A Positive Impact
Despite the negative comments, the duo has received an overwhelming amount of love and support. Roda’s daughter says, "My inbox is full of so much love and people saying, ‘Oh my God, I love your mom. She’s so inspiring.’" The messages they receive are from people who are afraid of getting older but are now inspired by Roda’s confidence and style. The duo’s goal is to reassure other women that it’s okay to appear exactly as they are.
Spreading Inspiration
Roda says, "I just want to bring out the best in people. If I can inspire even one woman to accept herself, that’s enough for me." For the duo, fashion isn’t about turning back time. They’re just beginning to prove that style has no age limit. They plan to continue posting and sharing their fun and stylish content with the world.
