Frequently, my personal styling clients say to me "I don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb!". It's a common lament, but what does "Mutton dressed as lamb" really mean anyway?
The term "mutton dressed as lamb" has its origins in British slang and has been in use since at least the early 19th century. The metaphorical use of "mutton" (meat from an older sheep) and "lamb" (meat from a younger sheep) likely evolved from the longstanding culinary distinction between these two types of meat, where lamb is considered more tender and desirable ...
