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The long silk shirt.
Style over 50Tagged Boden, M&S, Marks & Spencer, shirt, silk

The long silk shirt.

Why everyone wants a silk shirt this year Not taken the Personal Style Quiz yet? […]

by Joni Posted on November 9, 2020March 26, 2022
45 wonderful things about a capsule wardrobe
Style over 50Tagged capsule, capsule wardrobe, closet organization

45 wonderful things about a capsule wardrobe

45 things that will make you so pleased you created a capsule wardrobe.

by Joni Posted on October 3, 2020November 13, 2020
Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2020 Try-on over 70
Style over 50Tagged athleisure, Autumn, Boden, Brora, Fall, Marks & Spencer, Marksandspencer.com

Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2020 Try-on over 70

Here’s what I’ve got in my autumn wardrobe. Casual clothing for retirement. Loungewear for staying in more.

by Joni Posted on September 29, 2020September 27, 2021
9 Clever Ways with a Scarf
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged Autumn, cashmere, Fall, Fll, pashmina, scarf, scarves, silk

9 Clever Ways with a Scarf

Get creative with your scarves. Here’s how to style them so you look your very best.

by Joni Posted on September 18, 2020November 14, 2020
How to choose jewelry when you’re over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, bracelet, earrings, jewellery, jewelry, John Lewis, necklace, Saks fifth ave

How to choose jewelry when you’re over 50

How to select jewelry that works for your age as well as your outfit.

by Joni Posted on August 19, 2020November 14, 2020
How to make thick ankles look slimmer
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged flat shoes, leggings, Mom jeans, pants, platforms, wedge heels

How to make thick ankles look slimmer

Swollen or thick ankles need the right shoes, the right style pants and hemlines. Here are all my tips.

by Joni Posted on July 22, 2020November 14, 2020
How to wear leggings over 50
Style over 50Tagged athleisure, Bloomingdale, Hue, leggings, loungewear, Marks & Spencer, miniskirt, organic cotton, Pact, shift dress, tunic top

How to wear leggings over 50

Leggings can be a great addition to your wardrobe if you’re over 50. Here’s how to buy and style leggings. Try-ons to decide what looks best on a woman over 70.

by Joni Posted on July 19, 2020January 2, 2022
Summer Capsule Wardrobe Try-on
Style over 50Tagged belt, Boden, Boden M&S, cropped cardigan, gold, jacket, jewelry, Joules broderie sleeve, linen, midi skirt, platforms, sandals, skinny jeans, summer dress

Summer Capsule Wardrobe Try-on

Here’s my summer wardrobe for my outdoor, casual life as a retired woman in France.

by Joni Posted on July 5, 2020July 6, 2021
Are we too old to wear beige at 70?
Style over 50Tagged beige, Boden, Debenhams, Givenchy, Marks & Spencer, over 50, over 60, Phase Eight

Are we too old to wear beige at 70?

My real life try-on at 70. Is it time to reassess beige? It can make me look paler and tired. Styling that makes me look better in beige.

by Joni Posted on June 13, 2020June 18, 2020
How to Wear Beige After 50
Style over 50Tagged beige, Brora, chinos, Eileen Fisher, John Lewis, pants, Saks Off 5th

How to Wear Beige After 50

Are you too old to wear beige? No. But you need to take care how you style it. Here are the do’s and dont’s of beige when you’re well over 50

by Joni Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

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