Are you looking for trendy clothes for women over 50? It’s often hard to find trendy clothing for women in their 50s or 60s, especially because so many shops and stores tend to cater for much younger women.
How to find more Trendy Clothes and How to Style Them
In this post we’ll look at …
- Trendy clothes for women over 50
- Where to buy clothes to suit women over the age of 50
- Trendy outfits and fashion tips
- Latest fashion trends
- Trendy clothes for plus size
- A list of trendy outfit ideas to inspire you
- 5 tips for great style
Many Lifestyle Fifty readers are turned off by fashion tips and trends as portrayed by skinny nubile nymphets in high fashion magazines.
Most of us know that a) we can never look like that and b) we probably wouldn’t want to.
What we do want to know though is how would any given garment, which we quite fancy in those glossy fashion spreads, might really look on us, and where to find trendy womens clothing for our age group.
Trendy clothes for women over 50
It would be nice to see more magazines and stores catering exclusively to woman over 50 (we are a growing demographic) as well as celebrating grey hair and curvy bodies.
I don’t want to look at a young model and wonder if the clothes might look good on me – because I know the answer by contemporary standards, is that they probably won’t.
One brand which does make trendy clothes to suit older women is Vivid International. Check out the Vivid International website for trendy dresses, and fabulous separates – international shipping.
This season I’m loving Vivid International’s palette of colours. I adore how the colours mix and match and go with existing things in my own wardrobe.
In this post I’m wearing Portobello and Vivid separates from Vivid International (except not the jacket) and I’m wearing FRANKiE4 ankle boots.
Trendy Outfits and Fashion Tips
I’m of the camp which thinks that there’s nothing in the world you shouldn’t wear when you’re over 50. There is no definitive rule book.
Try all the trends if you like, but I’m betting you’ll be chucking quite a few pieces after only one wear because some fashion trends just don’t suit older women.
For a comprehensive guide on wardrobe tips and what to wear over 50 by a successful stylist, you might like Style Tips for Women over 45.
I’m also an advocate of ponte pants for work and leisure if you’re over 50.
Latest Fashion Trends I’m loving
Denim
Invest in a good pair of jeans and a great bomber style jacket which you can wear with jeans or a dress.
Black blazer
A black blazer is always smart, and very versatile.
Sunnies
Even on winter days, as long as the sun’s out, slip on some super sunglasses for a celebrity look.
Batwing Sleeves
Batwings are appearing on lots of styles this season. They’re easy to wear and flattering.
Sloppy Joe’s
Of course for casual wear. Who can go past a sloppy Joe – not this sloppy Jo that’s for sure 😉
Snoods
I’m loving the versatility of snoods this season to add a bit of va-va-voom to an outfit, as well as a little warmth around my neck.
Free form Midi Dresses
Worn with ankle boots for autumn and winter, it’s such an easy and trendy look to pull off.
Especially if you’ve indulged in one too many roasts or hot pots in the winter and can’t bear anything tight around your middle 😉
I’m wearing leather FRANKiE4 tan ankle boots, which are very well worn because they are so so comfortable and go with so many things in my wardrobe. If there’s one thing you invest in this season make it a pair of FRANKiE4 boots.
Trendy clothes for Plus Size
Trendy dresses don’t have to be figure hugging. No siree.
A nice floaty shape and length can look very stylish if you are a plus size, especially if you add a pop of show pony colour to brighten things up such as with a hip length jacket to add a little more shape and form.
Tips for great style
Buy Classic Basics
- Spend the majority of your clothing budget on classic basics. I’m talking timeless pieces which will give you great cost per wear. They might be more expensive, but they’re worth it.
- Don’t go for a cheap black T, but buy the very best quality, fabric and cut you can find. The same goes for pants and skirts. Make sure they fit perfectly and flatter your body shape. Make sure they can be washed and don’t need dry cleaning because you’ll be wearing them a lot.
- Same goes for your Little Black Dress or Little Red Dress.
- To add excitement to your basics, buy the occasional bright show pony piece in pillbox red or fuchsia pink or cobalt blue which will add glamour and pizzazz to the classics.
- Invest in a great fitting bra. It will really help how your clothes fit and look on you. This post, The Ultimate Guide to buying a Bra will show you how to fit a bra correctly at home, and the best bras to buy online.
Stick to a tight combination of basic colours.
- Black and white never goes out of style, so I like to keep a combination of black and white pieces in my wardrobe which I can mix and match.
- I love navy and caramel as basics for cooler seasons.
- Block colours are easier to work with when it comes to accessories, but do add some classy prints into your wardrobe for a little characterful va-va-voom 🙂
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Women Over 50 Who Blog – Debbie from Debs World
It really helped when you talked about which clothes are a better fit for older women. Recently, my sister said she’s starting to plan our mom’s birthday party, and I’m in charge of finding a gift for her. My sister mentioned that mom needs some clothes, so I’ll be sure to follow your guide when I go shopping. Thanks for the advice on how to create an outfit that suits a woman.
I like how you mentioned that trendy dresses don’t have to hug your figure, and your tip about how a nice floaty shape and length can look very stylish on older women. I am in my late 50’s and have been having trouble lately finding trendy clothes that I look good in, and don’t know what to do. I will definitely keep all of your great tips and advice in mind when trying to find cute clothes that look good on my body.
Love your ankle booties! I never think to wear them with midi dresses. What a great idea. And I for sure need to remember to jazz up my outfits with a “bright show pony piece.” 😉 Thanks for the tips!
I am a useless clothes shopper, and don’t have a daughter to steer me in the right direction, so thanks Jo for some great tips.
and I don’t like buying on line, so I might have to head down to Busselton to check out Vivid’s collection.
Not bad spot for a little retail therapy Jill – enjoy your next outing 🙂
Thanks Jill – time for a catch-up of the retail shopping kind me thinks 🙂
I like how you mention that it’s hard for women over 50 to find trendy clothes. I’m over 50 and have a hard time finding clothes that look good. I will definitely keep your style tips in mind the next time I go shopping.
Oh I so get that Brooklyn. The shops that do sell clothes for the over 50’s can sometimes make it seem as if all we desire are mumsy clothes with elasticated waistbands and prints. I’ll try and keep the good tips coming.
Hello Jo!
I am going to test your memory…………..think way back to northern Queensland many years ago. We really enjoyed meeting you on holiday. I was amazed to see this link to you in a magazine and just wanted to say hello and wish you continuing success.
You certainly have remained very recognisable!
Best wishes to you.
Hello Pip! Oh how lovely to hear from you! Yes, of course I remember you from way back in 1983, when the world was still new and young! And then meeting up again in Melbourne – in 2001 I think? I was only thinking about you and Bob the other day and wondering how you are, as I have long since lost your postal addy. Thank you for your lovely words … I hope we can catch up soon in the future x
Wow, this post will really helpful for my grandma, She always struggles in choosing clothes and that well-groomed hand tip will surely work for her. I am going to just this blog to her so she can get some ideas to look more pretty than today.
Style is a tailor. A person can stay stylish at any age. And I don’t think he will have to spend a fortune to attain this. By choosing a perfect outfit, a woman can stay fashionable after 50. If you think your fashion game will leave you in the field in your 50s, then you are thinking wrong. Aging rhythmically is something that only a woman can do and the best thing is, like wine, she gets better with time. She may not wear a distressed jean. But she can use other attires like- trousers, scarves, fitted pant, pencil skirts, tank tops etc, that will definitely make her look beautiful and stylish even after 50.
Great points and tips there Floyd. Thank you 🙂
Thanks for showing us some fashionable clothing Jo that would look good on most of us over 50 year olds. I struggle to find things to wear because of my height. A lot of clothing made for elderly ladies seems to engulf me and is too long and dowdy looking. I like navy as a got to colour and I think it looks great with the new season colour of pale pink (like the snood you’re wearing). I will have to get out into the shops to have a look to see what’s out there for winter.
I agree about clothes made for elderly ladies engulfing us shorter models Kathy. We don’t always want to wear tent-like kaftan-type clothing, and we don’t want styles which are skintight for washboard tummies either. Navy is a great colour and ooh I love the new pale pink this season too.
Always good to see what’s around for those of us over 50! Thanks for sharing Jo and you make a lovely model!
Thanks so much Debbie – sometimes it’s hard to find information too.
Thanks Lisa 🙂 Yes, well groomed hands are important especially to take away the focus from our veins which start looking so raggedy as we get older 🙁
Great advice! I like the style you created. And a woman should always have well-groomed hands. Hands tell about our age 🙂