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My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Chico's, Fall, jacket, L.L.Bean, Land's End, Mango, puffer jacket, Spring, Talbots, TheWhite Company, winter

My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50

Various styles of puffer vest gilets with styling tips of how to look great in them at 50 plus.

by Joni Posted on January 28, 2024January 28, 2024
Best Collarless Jackets for Women Fall 2023
Style over 50Tagged Boden, Fall, hush, jacket, Jcrew, M&Em, M&S, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Talbots

Best Collarless Jackets for Women Fall 2023

Here’s my pick of the best collarless jackets 2023 and how to style them even if you are over 70 and overweight like me.

by Joni Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023
British and French smart blazers try-on
Style over 50Tagged blazer, British classic style, capsule wardrobe, French chic, jacket, LaRedoute, M&S, Marks & Spencer, navy, Spring

British and French smart blazers try-on

British and French military-style blazers. A try-on by an older woman of two smart double-breasted blazers with styling notes.

by Joni Posted on March 20, 2023July 16, 2023
How to style a casual blazer over 60
Style over 50Tagged blazer, casual blazer, cotton blazer, jacket, M&S, Marks & Spencer, navy blazer, single-breasted blazer, Spring

How to style a casual blazer over 60

A navy casual blazer is the most useful item in your wardrobe especially in Spring. This is a try-on by an older woman with styling tips. Other blazers also suggested.

by Joni Posted on March 5, 2023July 16, 2023
Best Summer Jackets for Women over 50
Style over 50Tagged 2022, blazer, Chico's, denim, J Crew, jacket, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer

Best Summer Jackets for Women over 50

Everyone needs a lightweight jacket in summer. Here are this year’s best looks for older women. From blazers to kimonos. We’ve got you covered.

by Joni Posted on May 15, 2022January 15, 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
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
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
How to stay warm at a winter wedding
Style over 50, WeddingsTagged bolero, coat, cold, faux fur, fur, fur collar, jacket, scarf, snood, tartan, wedding, winter, wrap

How to stay warm at a winter wedding

Tips for choosing the right coat, jacket or wrap for when the weather turns cold, […]

by Joni Posted on October 6, 2019January 16, 2021

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