Over 60 and No Longer Wearing Clothes That Require Effort

I still want to look good. I just want to be able to sit down, eat lunch and walk home as well.

When did “comfortable” become such a backhanded compliment?

Tell someone you love their outfit and watch them smile. Add “It looks so comfortable” and suddenly it sounds as though you’ve complimented them on their gardening clothes.

Especially when the woman wearing them is over 60.

Over 60 Clothes for Comfort

Well, I’d like to put in a word for comfort. It gets bad publicity, and I think in our lifetimes of pencil skirts and stilettos, we’ve put up with enough uncomfortable waistbands to deserve a more comfortable conversation.

I still enjoy clothes. I love trying things on, putting outfits together, and discovering that something I thought wouldn’t suit me actually does. There’s pleasure in looking in the mirror and thinking, “Yes, that feels like me.”

And currently I’m finding that the clothes you can buy online (and in stores) from Fella Hamilton are beautifully mix and matching to provide sunny style together with great comfort. Scroll to the end of this post for clothing details.

But these days, the feels part matters as much as the looks.

An outfit can look wonderful while I’m standing in front of a mirror. The real test comes when I sit in the car, reach for something on a shelf, or spend an afternoon walking around a town I’ve been wanting to explore.

Clothes have to come along for the day. I’m no longer organising the day around the clothes.

Perhaps you’ve had the shoes that determined how far you could walk. The trousers that made lunch feel like a risky decision. The top that needed adjusting every time you moved.

And yet we kept wearing them. Sometimes because they were expensive. Sometimes because someone said they looked lovely. Sometimes because we were waiting for our bodies to become more suitable occupants.

That last one deserves a moment.

How much wardrobe space have we given to clothes for a slightly different version of ourselves?

A little slimmer. A little firmer. A woman who apparently spends her days standing up and never needs a pocket.

I’m increasingly interested in dressing the woman who is actually here.

She likes a decent lunch. She wants to walk further than the nearest café. She might be travelling, meeting friends, looking after grandchildren or having an ordinary Tuesday. She deserves clothes she enjoys wearing through all of it.

For me, that means paying closer attention when I get dressed.

Do these trousers sit comfortably, or am I already negotiating with the waistband? Does this fabric feel good against my skin? Can I lift my arms? Will I spend the next three hours tugging the hem down?

There’s useful information in those small irritations. We don’t have to dismiss it because the colour is lovely.

And comfort leaves plenty of room for style.

A pair of trousers with a good line. A soft top in a colour that brings your face to life. A jacket that gives an outfit some shape without restricting your shoulders. Shoes you’ve chosen because you like them, with the added pleasure of being able to walk in them.

Then perhaps earrings, a scarf, or a hat. Something that makes the outfit yours.

You can see that in the clothes I’m wearing here: pieces I can move in, put together with a little thought. Nothing requires me to hold my breath.

I also find myself asking a different question before buying something.

“When would I wear this?”

It’s surprisingly effective. It brings me back from the imaginary occasion to my actual life, where the clothes I reach for repeatedly have usually earned their place by being easy to wear and easy to combine.

There’s confidence in knowing what works for you. There’s also freedom in changing your mind.

We can wear colour, show our arms, try a different shape, or keep a favourite style for years. Turning 60 doesn’t oblige us to adopt a uniform.

And choosing comfort doesn’t require an apology.

I want to notice the view, listen to my friend and enjoy what’s on my plate. If my clothes help me feel good and then let me get on with it, they’re doing a very good job.

So tell me: what have you stopped putting up with in your wardrobe?

I suspect some of us have a pair of shoes we’d like to mention.

In this post I’m wearing clothes from Fella Hamilton.

Blue and White Clothes

• Violet 3/4 Sleeve Sweater in Cornflower. Featuring a delicate textured pattern throughout, this 100% cotton knit sweater is perfect for everyday dressing.
• The Vibe Stretch, pocket, 7/8 Pant in white, cotton blend. Comfortable and stylish for an active day.
• Odette Linen Short Sleeve Ruche Hem Dress in Denim. Crafted from linen, a relaxed dress in a versatile Denim shade. This will be perfect in hot weather.
• Classic Breton Squash & Wash Hat in bright blue. UPF50+ fabric. Comes in 27 different colours. I love these hats. You can squish them up in your suitcase, attach them to your handbag, and have a different colour for every outfit.
• The silk scarf is a previous season design – but there are plenty new designs and colours available on the website.

Ivory and White Clothes

• The Eternity Modal/Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Top in white – a soft and comfortable everyday basic.
• The Lakeshore Zip-Up Rouched Vest in sage – the perfect lightweight layer.
• The Vibe Stretch, pocket, 7/8 Pant in white – comfortable, flattering and wonderfully versatile.
• The classic Breton squash and wash hat in chocolate brown – comfy, packable and travel friendly + every purchase goes towards cancer research.

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Disclaimer : This post, “Over 60 and No Longer Wearing Clothes That Require Effort” contains gifted items, however this does not affect my editorial inegrity. This blog post was created using my own ideas, knowledge, photos, styling and experience, but also incorporates research using AI tools in an effort to be as helpful as I can. Please read my full disclosure here