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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine if older female consumers prefer apparel advertising models more closely resembling their age. Design/methodology/approach – The sample for this study consisted of 163 women between the ages of 60 and 80. Full‐color photographs of fashion models were presented as stimuli. A questionnaire measuring participants' beliefs about the models, purchase intentions, perceived similarity with the models, and perceived fashionability of the model's clothing was used. Findings – Participants perceived older looking models to be more attractive than younger models and indicated more likelihood of purchasing the clothing worn by the older models. Participants who perceived more similarity to the models also had more positive beliefs about the model's appearance and attractiveness, indicated a greater willingness to purchase the model's clothing, and perceived the model's clothing to be more fashionable. Practical implications – This study suggests that incorporating older looking models in fashion advertisements is a useful strategy in marketing to the mature market. Originality/value – Many researchers have noted the opportunities and challenges in segmenting older consumers. This paper contributes to an understanding of effective marketing tactics used to appeal to older women. Identifying these strategies is significant given the increasing size and spending power of the mature market.
Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jul 11, 2008
Keywords: Advertisements; Fashion; Market segmentation; Older consumers; Women; Buying behaviour
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