Photo Credit (Pixabay)
Style serves as a visual representation of who we are on any given day, both to the outside world and to ourselves. As a result, style is ageless. Although everyone has a different definition of what is “stylish,” we may all continue to grow and change our own sense of style throughout time. I’m offering my best style advice for women over 50 today.
Being present for ourselves
We will feel happier and more confident when we dress in a way that complements our inner and exterior identities. Then, dressing turns into a way to honor and take care of oneself. And we receive the same in return when we exhibit self-assurance and dignity.
However, I think that many ladies our age have trouble feeling fashionable. Menopause may cause changes in our body. It’s possible that we were raised with a lengthy set of fashion guidelines that are restrictive and difficult to break. Or perhaps we are sent into a panic of self-doubt by the latest TikTok user telling us what we should or shouldn’t wear. I’m not here to give you additional rules; I’m just here to offer some advice on how to look your best at any age.
The Top Fashion Advice Items for Women Over 50
Age, body type, or financial status have little bearing on style. Regardless of where you are in your style journey, these suggestions will help you find style that will increase your confidence.
- Don’t follow trends blindly, but don’t avoid them either.
Details: Susan B is dressed in Vince Venice slingback flats and rag and bone denim pants.
How many times have we heard that “trendy things should be avoided by women over 50”? As long as we approach trends with a critical eye, I disagree.
“Trends” are no longer the rules they once were; they are more fleeting and more permanent than they have ever been in my memory. Additionally, certain fashions that were once fads are now regarded as classics. Trends present chances to me. First of all, they may present a chance to discover a wider range of hues or fashions that you would choose to wear anyhow. (Hi there, slingbacks with low heels!) Additionally, they may you a chance to try something new that will update your wardrobe and give your style a modern touch.
However, it is required that they not be. Any day, personal style triumphs over trends. Go ahead and try a trend if it appeals to you. Otherwise, ignore it.
- Color counts
Susan B. is carrying a MZ Wallace raffia tote with gold accents and is dressed in a red jacket, coral-striped t-shirt, natural linen slacks, red bangles, and gold sandals.
You will look more lively, invigorated, refreshed, attentive, capable, and amiable if you wear colors that complement your personal coloring. You will appear worn out, drab, ill, faded, and occasionally even a touch grumpy if your colors are not in harmony.
No, I’m not advocating for a Crayola-esque wardrobe, but even the appropriate neutrals may have a significant impact. A Personal Color Analysis is a valuable investment if you’re not sure which colors are best for you. If that isn’t possible, experiment with various hues in natural light in front of a mirror. Examine the variations in the hues of your skin to determine which ones make you glow.
- Have a few standard outfits.
Susn B. mirror selfies wearing three distinct ensemble combinations: relaxed pants + cropped blazer, column of color, denim + sweater.
It shouldn’t feel like a quadratic problem to get ready every morning. Avoiding “nothing to wear” days is greatly aided by keeping a few simple outfits in your back pocket. Easy clothes can be created by following a formula, whether it’s jeans + shirt + blazer, dress + accessories, or something entirely else.
I’ll add this as well: don’t feel the need to change your appearance drastically every day. Repeating an outfit is acceptable. You won’t get a ticket from the Fashion Police. (And as you can see in #7 below, accessories can be crucial to adding variation.)
- Prioritize quality above quantity
Invest in the greatest quality you can manage. I’m not saying you have to spend money that keeps you up at night or purchase designer labels. However, ill-made clothes in baggy materials will deteriorate more quickly and appear worn out and depressed, which might detract from our overall appearance. Not only will high-quality apparel endure longer, but it will also frequently fit the body better and have tiny yet intriguing elements that add flair to the ensemble.
Make it last, choose wisely, and buy less.
When you crumple the fabric in your palm, does it feel more substantial or flimsy? Examine the composition of the fabric. How are the buttonholes and seams completed? Do the seams match the patterns? Spend some time getting to know companies that make better apparel and accessories.
Yes, I agree that finding high-quality apparel in your price range these days might be considerably more difficult. You may always look for those high-quality brands on secondhand websites like ThredUp or Poshmark if money is tight. Additionally, Eileen Fisher has their Renew initiative.
Not to mention the negative effects cheap fashion has on people and the environment. The guy who made a pair of pants, which cost $20 new, was most likely paid cents a day. Tee shirts will wind up in a landfill if they wear out after one or two washings.
- Clean up your wardrobe
It will be more difficult to get ready every day if your closet is overflowing. In addition to feeling overpowering and causing worry, you won’t be able to see what you have. As a result, you can find yourself repeatedly purchasing the same things. (And clothing that is packed closely together can serve as a moth’s home.) At the conclusion of each season, I like to go through my closet, rearrange, and toss out everything that isn’t needed. I’ve provided some advice on how to deal with an overcrowded closet here: Closet Clean 101: The Complete Guide to Clothing Detoxification - Purchase building blocks rather than clothing.
You can accomplish more with less if your wardrobe is well organized and includes items that go well with many different outfits. Instead of purchasing “outfits,” consider your style formula or formulas (see #3 above) and what elements will enhance your current wardrobe. (Not monetary value, but more alternatives for styling.)
