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11 pairs of socks every woman should own
Style over 50Tagged ankle socks, cashmere, compression socks, Everlane, gripper socks, Hanes, Hunter, invisible socks, M&S, Marks & Spencer, no-show socks, non-slip socks, Seasalt, secret socks, Shein, sockettes, socks, socks for sandals, sports socks, Walmart, Zappos

11 pairs of socks every woman should own

The socks for women you really need. How to choose which sock is right for your outfit. Buying suggestions for great socks.

by Joni Posted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023
How to get French chic style over 50
Style over 50Tagged bag, breton, capsule wardrobe, cashmere, chic, coat, French, jeans, LaRedoute, pants, scarves, shoes, sneakers, sweaters, trainers, trenchcoat, trousers

How to get French chic style over 50

How do French women get that effortless style we all admire? Is it possible for older women? Inexpensive key items of the French chic look.

by Joni Posted on January 13, 2023February 10, 2023
Best Christmas and New Year sweaters if you’re over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, cashmere, Chico's, Christmas, jumper, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Marks & Spencer, New Year, Ralph Lauren, sleeveless knit, sweater, Talbot's, winter

Best Christmas and New Year sweaters if you’re over 50

Perfect winter sweaters for relaxed get-togethers over the holidays. Christmas fun, New year sparkle, stylish, classy and country.

by Joni Posted on December 8, 2022January 9, 2023
Best roll necks for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, cashmere, Chico's, jumpers, knits, M&S, Marks & Spencer, sweaters, winter, wool

Best roll necks for women over 50

Roll necks, turtle necks, mock necks and funnel necks. Here’s the pick of this year’s sweaters and how to style them when you’re over 50.

by Joni Posted on November 27, 2022January 9, 2023
My Spring 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 72
Style over 50Tagged blazer, Boden, capsule wardrobe, cashmere, jacket, linen, M&S, Marks & Spencer, navy, pink, shoes, Spring

My Spring 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 72

What I’m wearing in Spring 2022 now I’m well over 70 years old. Blazer, linen pants, pink tee shirts, flouncy dress, comfy shoes.

by Joni Posted on April 23, 2022April 23, 2022
Best winter hats for women over 50.  Nail your style.
Style over 50Tagged Amazon, beret, Bloomingdale's, Brora, bucket hat, cashmere, cloche, fedora, hats, M&S, warm hats, winter, winter hats

Best winter hats for women over 50. Nail your style.

Best winter hat styles and how to wear them. Beanie, Bucket, Baker Boy, Beret, Cloche and Fedora.

by Joni Posted on February 11, 2021January 24, 2023
How to look good in this year’s Fair Isle trend
Style over 50Tagged acrylic, Barbour, Bloomingdale's, Brora, cashmere, country style, Fair Isel jumper, Fair Isle cardigan, Fair Isle sweater, Fair Isle tank, M&S, Marks and Spencer

How to look good in this year’s Fair Isle trend

Style tips for Fair Isle sweaters and cardigans. Who should not wear a yoke design. What to team up with Fair Isle. Best buys US and UK.

by Joni Posted on January 15, 2021January 24, 2023
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
Capsule cold weather wardrobe from the Brora January 2020 sale
Style over 50Tagged Brora, cardigan, cashmere, chiffon, dress, jacket, jeans, Liberty, sale, shirt, velvet, winter

Capsule cold weather wardrobe from the Brora January 2020 sale

Build a cold weather capsule wardrobe from these 5 gorgeous items in the Brora winter sale

by Joni Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020
Brora for wintery weekends
Style over 50Tagged Autumn, Brora, cashmere, corduroy, Fair Isle, Fall, winter

Brora for wintery weekends

Brora’s winter staples for long country walks and family weekends

by Joni Posted on November 12, 2019November 14, 2019

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