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While you may want to wear all the latest trends, there are certain styles of womens clothing ladies over 50 should avoid.
The most obvious is short skirts. No matter how slim your legs are, short skirts are incredibly unflattering on older women. Keep skirt lengths to the knee and try to wear a small heel to elongate the leg.
Sleeve-less tops are another no-no, as the tops of the arms can sag and become loose with age. If you insist on wearing a sleeve-less top or dress, add a short-sleeved cardigan or shawl to hide any imperfections.
When it comes to jeans, go for figure-hugging, well-fitting styles. Bootcut styles are the most flattering and always make sure the waistband sits on the waist. Low rise or hipster jeans should be left to the young.
Also try to avoid very low cut tops paired with stacks of jewellery. Alone, these are incredibly ageing but together they look tacky. Stick to scoop neck or V-neck tops with one piece of jewellery at a time.
By following these simple rules, you can be sure to always look stylish and classy, whether you are going to a party or just visiting the shops.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
As the holiday-booking season surrounds us, don’t let the fear of what you will look like on the beach put a dampener on your holiday spirit.
Yes, we all make a promise to lose weight and tone up problem areas before our holiday, but for most women our unrealistic goal is rarely achieved.
This still doesn’t mean that you have to hide away in a plain t shirt and shorts on the beach and around the pool, as there is a trendy and flattering solution for you.
Not just for the older woman, Kaftan’s have become the womens fashion solution to finding clothing to cover areas you may be self-conscious about.
Kaftans are accommodating for all shapes and sizes, not to mention easy to throw on and will keep you cool and covered up from sun exposure.
Kaftans can come in different patterns, shapes and materials. If you still want your bikini to show through, many kaftans are slightly transparent, meaning that the outline of your figure will still show through.
Louder patterns and opaque kaftans are also available. If you are conscious of your arms, many kaftans have longer sleeves to help you cover up.
The kaftan will make you look and feel more confident and fashionable, so make sure that your bikini fears are left at home this summer.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Cowl neck aubergine floral printed contrast dress
To make sure you look stylish every single day, and not just for special occasions, there are several things you should remember, when putting your outfit and look together. Firstly, you need to be aware of your body shape and what styles suit you. We all come in different shapes and sizes, although there are common ‘categories’ of shapes, which most of us will fall under, e.g. pear shaped or apple shaped. If you are aware of this then you will always be able to find outfits which suit you, and flatter your shape. There are some styles, such as empire line day dresses and a-line skirts, which will look good on any body shape, so these are ideal wardrobe essentials. Always try on any clothes before you purchase them, so you know for sure that they suit you.
Keep abreast of the latest fashion trends, by browsing the Internet, looking at magazines or having a wander down the high street. Try and incorporate these into your outfits, whether it be for everyday wear or for a night out. Less is more, so don’t wear too many key trends at the same time. One or two is sufficient. This season look out for trends such as leather, camel, lace, florals and prints.
Plan your outfit the night before, even if it’s just an outfit for going shopping. You’ll be surprised at how much time you will save, and how much more confident and organised you will feel. There is nothing worse than trying on clothes, just before you head out, and discovering they don’t fit you, or you just don’t feel comfortable in them. If possible, keep a window of around an hour clear for getting ready in the morning, as this means you can relax and take your time. Ensure you are prepared and you will look stylish every day.
Always remember to accessorise your outfit. Accessories can make an enormous difference to an outfit, and can allow you to mix and match your wardrobe, which will also save you money. If you are wearing a casual outfit during the winter season, a stylish cable knit hat will keep you warm and stylish. You can also adapt your costume jewellery to suit the occasion. If you are wearing a couple of key trends, then keep your accessories to a minimum, so you don’t end up looking like you’re trying too hard.
If you can afford it, pay a little extra for quality. It’s always good to get a bargain, as long as the quality is at a high standard, but quality doesn’t need to mean over-the-top expensive. If you wear clothes of good quality, it will instantly make your style look better. These items will also last longer, which means you will save yourself some money in the long run.
Lastly, even if you’re following key trends, don’t forget to be your own unique self. Wear clothes which make you feel comfortable, and add little touches, which make your style your own. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your style.
2011 is set to be a great year for fashion and beauty and will see many different trends returning to the shops that were popular many years ago. So if you still have that flowery dress or the polka dot cardigan you once hated; then get them out of your wardrobe and get ready for the season of style.
Letâ??s stay one step ahead and check out 5 of the best trends to look out for in 2011.
Simply Dotty
Youâ??ve guessed it, next year sees the rise of polka dots again, popular back in the 60s, 2011 brings back lots of dotty garments. If you are not confident enough to wear a polka dot dress to a party; be it a birthday party or garden party, then try accessorizing with smaller dotty designs. Go for a silky, polka dot scarf to wrap around a plain coloured top. A black and white scarf would look great over a plain black t-shirt or long sleeved top. For a totally different effect, why not tie a thin spotty scarf to your bag.
Nautical
What with nautical being popular last year, it is set to be popular once again next year. So if you already have some nautical style clothes, dig them back out of your wardrobe, ready for next year. Nautical stripes tend to be blue and white and red and white and this ladies striped top is an easy way to wear the trend; however donâ??t feel like you have to stick to those two colours. Now, we see black and white also becoming popular. Maybe some ballerina style pumps with a nautical style on would suit you, rather than the clothes garments.
Parisian
Mixing femininity with pretty pastel colours will be another big hit next year. Try accessorising with decorated extras such as a thick tweed jacket, which sits in just at the hips and complete the look with a longer length scarf just draped around the neck. Smaller style handbags to carry down by your side are a popular choice with this look.
Scallop Detailing
Try wearing a blouse with a simple scalloped collar, which will make you look and feel ultra feminine. Sometimes you will see jumpers with a scalloped collar in white, whereas the rest of the jumper is actually in pink, this is a great idea if you want to contrast your clothes without overdoing your style.
A Budding Romance
Perhaps youâ??re going out for a special occasion? A hot trend for next year is soft appliqué dresses, dress them up for a perfect evening out with friends and family, or you can even dress them down and team them up with a pair of chunky boots, perfect for a shopping trip or school run. Accessorising with flowers will be popular too, so why not get a few clip in flowers that you can clip into your hair for a special night out. Or, buy a flowered corsage to attach to a plain black suit jacket for added colour and femininity.
Layering clothes is not only a huge trend at the moment but it can look great, be a practical way to dress and have lots of other benefits too.One of the best things about layering is that it can be used to create lots of different outfits with the same clothes. One top or dress can be transformed in so many ways depending on what you choose to layer it with. It also is a great way to create interest in a outfit. Different colours and fabrics can be layered over each other to create all sorts of interesting effects. A wardrobe that is built around layering pieces is a very versatile wardrobe that can easily be combined in different ways according to the weather of occasion.
Adding layers can adapt a piece of summer clothing for the autumn or winter. Think about wearing a summer dress over a long sleeved top or adding a long cardigan with a belt for a flattering and trendy look. Layering is also the perfect way to dress hen you are unsure of what the weather is going to do. If it is colder than expected you can add another layer. if it is warmer than expected just remove one layer. Layering is also a very flattering way to dress as long as you get it right. Layers help to create a smooth outline and skim over any lumps and bumps.
With all or these great reasons to layer clothes, you will probably want to start planning some layered utfits right away. But layering is not always quite as easy as it looks. There is an art to layering clothes and some tricks that you can use to ensure that your layered outfits look great.
- Everyone can easily have a go at layering by trying it in its simplest form. Try adding a vest top under a shirt or blouse, a short sleeved top over a long sleeved top or a dress over a polo neck jumper.
- Usually thin layers work best as they can be layered with out creating too much bulk although on the coldest of winter days, you may get away with layering thick knits.
- Think carefully about how the colours, textures and thickness of fabrics will work together. Lots of different textures will make an interesting outfit, layering in the same colour will have a really subtle effect and lots of similar colours worn together will often look great for example different shades of grey.
- This about lengths, arms and necklines and how they will work together. It usually works best if you layer shorter layers over longer ones. Short sleeves worn over long sleeves and low necklines over high necklines all give a really interesting layered look.
This purple and orange print cap sleeve gather neck top would look great when worn over a long sleeved t shirt.
This navy flower print sleeveless occasion dress would also work well when worn with a long sleeved top and cardigan.