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Boots with skirts and dresses after 60: my styling notes
Style over 50Tagged boots, Brora, dresses, Fall, M&S, Marks & Spencer, skirts, Spring, winter

Boots with skirts and dresses after 60: my styling notes

Boots with skirts: at 76 I’m trying on outfits to show different looks for winter/spring wearing riding boots with denim, linen and cotton skirts and dresses.

by Joni Posted on January 31, 2026February 8, 2026
My Fall Capsule Wardrobe at 76
Style over 50Tagged Brora, capsule wardrobe, coruroy, fair-isle, Fall, H&M, jacket, jeans, M&S, Marks & Spencer, short sleeved cardigan, Suede, trench coat, wide cord pants

My Fall Capsule Wardrobe at 76

I’m styling a Fall capsule wardrobe with jackets, cardigans , tops and bottoms that color-coordinate. I’m an older woman trying on an integrated set of outfits for Autumn 2025.

by Joni Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025
How To Style A Short Jacket 5 Ways Over 50
Style over 50Tagged Autumn, Brora, Fall, French chic, jeans, linen jacket, M&S, Marks & Spencer

How To Style A Short Jacket 5 Ways Over 50

How to style a short linen jacket 5 ways for Fall and Spring. Try-on by a short older woman. One new item, 5 new outfits.

by Joni Posted on October 15, 2024
The 25 Best Cardigans Fall 2024 for Older Women
Shopping listsTagged Boden, Brora, Eileen Fisher, Everlane, Fall, M&S, Macy's, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Talbots

The 25 Best Cardigans Fall 2024 for Older Women

My 25 best Fall cardigans for older women, at all price points from casual cropped cardigans to textured jacket styles and luxe cashmere.

by Joni Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Ponchos and ruanas – how to wear them over 50
Style over 50Tagged Brora, Chico's, jumpers, knits, ponchos, ruanas, Spring, summer tops, sweaters, Talbot's, White Stuff, winter

Ponchos and ruanas – how to wear them over 50

How to select and style ponchos and ruanas for casual and smart occasions during colder and warmer weather

by Joni Posted on January 1, 2023February 7, 2024
Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2022 at 73
Style over 50Tagged Allbirds, Boden, Brora, capsule wardrobe, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Nike, winter

Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2022 at 73

My simple casual capsule wardrobe. I’m 73, short and square and here’s the tops, pants and layers I’m wearing this winter.

by Joni Posted on December 19, 2022January 6, 2023
5 Steps to Make an Old Cardigan Look Good Again
Look Your BestTagged Brora, buttons, cardigan, cashmere. wool, mend, merino, mohair, wash wool. woollens

5 Steps to Make an Old Cardigan Look Good Again

Here’s how to save money and look great in an old cardigan. Easy steps everyone can follow.

by Joni Posted on March 11, 2022January 17, 2023
Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2021 at 72
Style over 50Tagged Autumn, Bibico, Brora, capsule wardrobe, Fall, jeans, M&S, Marksandspencer.com, pants, sheepskin coat, tan, Try-on

Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2021 at 72

A capsule wardrobe try-on for fall weather. A classic casual set of co-ordinated clothes for Autumn for a retired woman of 72.

by Joni Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021
Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2021
Style over 50Tagged Boden, Brora, cotton cardigan, H&M, Kohl's, linen dress, linen shorts, Marksandspencer.com, summer dress, Target, Try-on

Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2021

Here’s what I’m wearing this summer. A simple casual capsule wardrobe for an older woman who has retired.

by Joni Posted on July 5, 2021September 27, 2021
Spring 2021 Capsule Wardrobe try-on at 71
Style over 50Tagged 2021, Boden, Brora, capsule wardrobe, denim, jeans, Marks & Spencer, Marksandspencer.com, sneakers, Spring

Spring 2021 Capsule Wardrobe try-on at 71

I’m trying on a simple casual capsule wardrobe 2021. I’m an average shape woman over 70, short and square. Here’s what I’ll be wearing this Spring.

by Joni Posted on April 15, 2021July 6, 2021

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