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During your fifties you may feel under pressure not to follow fashion and trends instead wearing clothes that feel frumpy or dated. There really is no reason to avoid fashion over fifty. Looking stylish at any age is about finding clothes that suit you. As you get older you will change and the sorts of clothes that suit you will probably change. We should all reassess our wardrobes regularly and their suitability in terms of our shape, size, colouring and lifestyle. For someone that has retired or given up work, they may well want to change their style of clothes to be much more casual.
Anyone can be fashionable whatever their age but style should always be the top priority. Look for clothes that look and feel good. Pick and choose the items for each season that work for you. You should also look for clothes that compliment your natural beauty. As you get older this may mean avoiding certain styles of clothing that are in fashion, particularly low cut tops and very short skirts. Here are some ways that you can be fashionable and stylish over fifty.
It is all about the cut and fit
Find a retailer that sells fashionable and on trend clothes with a cut and fit that suits you. Generally speaking as you get older your clothes will look better if they are slightly better cut. Skirts that are knee length or below tend to look best and tops that are not too low cut. Dresses and tops with short sleeves also usually look better than sleeveless ones. You should always aim to wear perfectly fitting clothes.
Consider Colours Carefully
When you are over fifty, you hair colour and skin tone may change. This will mean that the colours that look good on you will change. Generally speaking black can look quite harsh, try more muted colours or alternatives like navy, grey and brown instead. Colour can be your best friend or your worst enemy. By holding a piece of fabric by your face you can see whether it makes your complexion glow or look drained. When you find a colour that makes your complexion glow, wear it near your face for maximum impact.
Find the styles that work for you
What ever your age, you should consider your body shape when choosing which fashions will look best. Some times it may be better to stick to classic styles of trousers, skirts, dresses and jackets and add the latest ladies fashion using a printed top or blouse.
Choose fun and fashionable accessories
Accessories are a great way to add fun and fashion to any outfit. Add a pop of bright colours or some eye catching patterns by accessorising your outfits. Use different accessories each day to create lots of different outfits from the same basic clothes.
Following fashion and looking stylish at any age is all about skillfully picking out the pieces which suit you and make you look and feel great. You can look fashionable in your fifties and beyond, just think carefully about style first.
The summer and autumn are both great opportunities for getting out and about in the great outdoors, walks in the countryside, camping, horse riding, sailing and fishing. What ever takes your fancy. Fresh air and exercise has a way of making you feel so much better about life and making everything seem great.
The problem in the UK is that the weather can be quite changeable and to enjoy your outdoor activities, you need to wear or be ready with the right clothing to keep you warm and dry. Without the right clothing, you could well find yourself packing up to go home. But whilst warmth and comfort are really important, for some style and looking good is just as important. You you will probably want your outdoor activity clothing to look just as good as your usual daytime wear but in a different way.
Fleeces
Fleece are just about the best way to keep warm when the weather turns cold. They are light weight so easy to carry or pack in a bag and can be layered under a waterproof layer if the weather turns really nasty. You also don’t need to worry about getting them dirty as they can easily be popped in the washing machine once you get home. In order to choose a fleece that looks casual but stylish look for one with just the right fit. Too big and a fleece will make you look completely shapeless and too small will also look unsightly. A fitted or semi fitted style is by far the most flattering for most people. This black shaggy fleece with high collars and pockets strikes the perfect balance between practical and stylish.
Padded Coat
A padded coat is the ideal piece of clothing for wearing on walks in the countryside, especially for the autumn and winter when the weather can get really cold. The pockets of padding give this style of coat plenty of insulation making it really warm and the outer layer also makes it waterproof which is really handy in the UK. This silver quilt coat has a really stylish design and also a detachable hood.
Gillet
A brightly coloured Gillet is a great way to add a little extra warmth but still keep your arms free to move around. It is perfect for the late summer or early autumn when it is not quite warm enough to wear a winter coat but too cool for just a top on its own. A gillet also acts as another layer to add a bit of extra warmth when wearing a waterproof jacket. A brightly coloured gillet worn over a patterned top is a great way to create an eye catching outfit for wearing outdoors. This green and ivory gillet is reversible so can be either green or beige depending on which you would like to wear that day. It also has pockets.
What every you choose to wear in the great outdoors, you can also look smart and stylish by choosing clothes in great colours with a great fit.
The beauty of classic pieces of clothing is that they never go out of fashion. They are a great investment as you can be sure that they will not go out of fashion. But classic clothes have also earnt their classic status usually because of their wearability and ability to flatter. They are the sorts of clothes that are practical for every day life and yet still look incredibly stylish. They are just the sort of clothes that women love to wear and that make them feel great which is why classic styles never go out of fashion. There is also sometimes a certain amount of history attached to classic pieces of women’s clothing. For some people their nostalgic value is also very important, perhaps they are clothes that people can remember their mother or other members of the family wearing.
For many ladies summer is a great time for trying out new trends and going a little overboard with bright colours and prints. The hot weather seems to make just about any outfit work. But the autumn and winter is more a time for solid, stable and dependable clothes. Clothes that are suitable for the colder, wetter and windier weather that we are sure to experience in this country. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a little fun with your clothes in the autumn and winter, why not try adding fun and quirky accessories to your outfit.
The Trench Coat
The trench coat is about as classic and British as you can get. Obviously it is perfect for wet and windy autumn weather and versatile so that it will go with just about anything from jeans to work wear. The trench was originally created by Thomas Burberry during World War I for officers in the British army to wear, the name trench coat coming from the fact that it was supposed to keep them warm and dry in the trenches. The trench coat design has been reinvented many times over the years but still retains many of the original features. We love this white and black contrast detail belt trench coat.
The Black Cocktail Dress
Every lady needs a black cocktail dress. This is the ideal solution for all of those ‘can’t decide what to wear’ dilemmas for an evening out. It can work for all sorts of semi formal occasions from parties to dinners and can be accessorised in a number of different ways depending on the look that you want to achieve. For a really classic look, all this dress needs is a pair of black heels and a diamond necklace. We love this classic style velvet evening/ cocktail dress in black.
Polo Neck Jumper
Sometimes when the weather is really cold, there is nothing else for it than a polo or roll neck jumper. A classic black polo neck jumper is ideal for layering with other pieces of clothing to create a really warm and very stylish outfit. Wear your polo neck under shift dresses, with trousers and carigans or even underneath short sleeved tops for a great layered effect.
Whilst sometimes it can be very tempting to resort to wearing the same dark shades of black, grey and brown all of the times and these colours can look great, too, much of the same thing can get boring. They say that variety is the spice of life and adding a bit of colour to your wardrobe is a great way to add some spice to your life. You do not need to abandon dark colours all together, autumn and winter are the perfect time to mix punchy bright colours with black or other dark colours for a really eye catching combination.
Choosing the right colours
Using colour to create outfts that look great is all about finding just the right colours for you. There will be a whole range of colours that will look great on you but there will also be some colours that do not suit you as well. You can recognise which colours look great by holding them against your face. The right colours for you will make your complexion glow whilst colours that do not suit you as well will make your complexion look drained. If you are not sure on which colours to wear try looking around you at people with a similar colouring and see what colours they look good in. You could also try looking at old photographs of yourself and work out which outfits look amazing on you.
How to combine colours
How you combine different colours will completely change their look. Mixing any bright colour with black or contrasting colours will increase its intensity. Mixing a bright colour with white will obviously lighten up the look but have you also considered mixing colours that are quite close. Mixing complementary colours will give you a subtle but very stylish look and is also a great way to start introducing colour to your wardrobe.
Experiment to see what looks best
There are all sorts of rules that you can follow with regards to wearing and combining colours. You can never really know how an outfit will look until you try it on though. Experiment with different looks using colour. If you are a little nervous of wearing too much colour then try a print with a little subtle colour or try adding one or two coloured accessories. If you have great legs, coloured tights are also a great way to add colour to an outfit.
This Long Sleeved Twist Front Black And Magenta Dress is a great winter staple. It would work equally well for work, casual or lunch with friends. The print is a fairly subtle way to wear colour but if you want to make it more eye catching, you could always add some bright pink or blue accessories.
This Navy Rose Print Shift Dress with Shoulder Detail makes the most navy and blue. By combining them with white, they really stand out for a stylish look.
This purple checled coat is a great way to add colour to your winter wardrobe.
Everyone loves wearing florals in the summer but as we move towards the end of the summer the best florals to invest in are those that are versatile for different seasons and different occasions. You wouldn’t necessarily think of wearing florals in the autumn or winter, but they are a great way to brighten up and outfit and make you feel instantly happy. Of course, in order not to look out of place in your florals for the autumn and winter, you should choose pieces that look great for any season. By buying versatile florals in the summer sales, you can get yourself a great bargain that you can wear all year round.
The trick to picking out great florals that will work for the colder weather is choosing darker colours or colours that can easily be worn with black or coloured tights. Very light or pale coloured florals may not work so well because it will be difficult to find something suitable to wear on your legs and they will also probably look out of place on a cold and windy day.
Floral dresses in slightly heavier fabrics will work well for the autumn and winter as will floral blouse which can be combined with a winter skirt or trousers. A brightly coloured cardigan is also a great way to add a bit of warmth to a floral summer dress and make a stylish and cosy outfit for the autumn and winter.
Floral dresses that are suitable for occasions are particularly versatile for different seasons. You can often wear a great floral occasion dress in the winter even if it is a little lighter than you would usually wear for a winter day dress. Try adding a pair of coloured tights for a really eye catching outfit.
Floral shift dresses work really well for a vareity of seasons. Wear with bare legs in the summer. For the autumn and winter, you can wear a long sleeved top underneath or a cardigan or jackey over it to keep warm and thicker opaque tights and boots.
This ladies sleeveless floral evening dress in black is a great option for any season and works well as both evening wear and occasion wear. Add a cropped cardigan, bolero or jacket for a bit of extra warmth.
The autumnal colours of this brown sleeveless sunflower print dress looks great for any season. This dress would look amazing with mustard yellow tights or cardigan.
Bright floral prints on a dark or black background work particularly well for the autumn and winter. Team with black tights, shoes and cardigan for a sophisticated daytime outfit or a great party outfit.
By carefully choosing your clothes, it is possible to build a great versatile wardrobe to work for all of the different seasons. This is a great way to invest your money wisely and get maximum wear out of all of your clothes. It also cuts down on storage. Florals are a great option for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Look for deep and rich colours to ensure maximum versatility.