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How I’m styling my Christmas Sweater 5 Ways at 75
Style over 50Tagged cardigan, Christmas, Fair Isle sweater, John Lewis, winter

How I’m styling my Christmas Sweater 5 Ways at 75

Styling ideas for a Christmas sweater or any decorative or Fair Isle winter cardigan. An older, short, square woman shows how she looks with jeans, cords and wide pants for a casual Christmas with family.

by Joni Posted on December 21, 2024December 23, 2024
Styling a denim midi dress for winter through Spring
Style over 50Tagged Benetton, Boden, denim, dress, J Crew, John Lewis, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Spring

Styling a denim midi dress for winter through Spring

5 looks for winter through Spring based around a denim midi dress. Try-on by a short, square women in her mid-seventies. Online retail suggestions US and UK.

by Joni Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024
My 2024 Winter Capsule Wardrobe at 74
Style over 50Tagged capsule wardrobe, John Lewis, M&S, Marks & Spencer, winter

My 2024 Winter Capsule Wardrobe at 74

An older woman tries on her 2023-4 Winter Capsule Wardrobe. Clothes for life in retirement. Clothes for a cold British winter.

by Joni Posted on January 3, 2024January 4, 2024
Best long cardigans 2024 for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Anthropologie, cardigan, Chico's, Jcrew, John Lewis, M&S, Marks & Spencer, winter

Best long cardigans 2024 for women over 50

From slimming fine acrylic long cardigan styles through to heavy wool winter snuggly looks, here are the best 2024 long cardigans from US and UK retailers

by Joni Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023
Summer capsule wardrobe 2022 at 73
Style over 50Tagged 2022, Bibico, Boden, capsule wardrobe, John Lewis, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer, Zara

Summer capsule wardrobe 2022 at 73

Here’s what I’m wearing for summer 2022 as a retired woman in her seventies. Tops, pants, shorts, layers, dresses. My capsule wardrobe.

by Joni Posted on July 11, 2022July 13, 2022
Gina Bacconi Mother of the Bride dresses 2021
Style over 50, WeddingsTagged Gina Bacconi, John Lewis, johnlewis.com, mother of the bride dress, mother of the bride outfit, mother of the groom dress, sleeves, Spring, Summer, Wedding guest dress

Gina Bacconi Mother of the Bride dresses 2021

The best Gina Bacconi dresses reduced to half price Spring 2021. 10 tips on how to choose a Mother of the Bride or Groom dress.

by Joni Posted on April 10, 2021April 17, 2021
Best shoes for women with wide feet
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged Asos, block heels, Clarks, heels, John Lewis, Orthofeet, shoes, sneakers, trainers, wide fit, wide shoes

Best shoes for women with wide feet

Beautiful stylish shoes for all of us with wide feet or thick ankles. Here’s my pick for FallWinter

by Joni Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 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 give yourself a pedicure over 60
Look Your BestTagged Deborah lippman, foot health, footcare, John Lewis, pedicure, toenails

How to give yourself a pedicure over 60

A step by step routine for improving how your feet look and feel when you are 60 or over. Follow these pedicure steps every week or fortnight.

by Joni Posted on August 2, 2020December 10, 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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Some but not all product links (my recommendations) on this site lead through to retailers with whom I have an affiliation agreement.  If you purchase after clicking through I may receive a small commission at no charge to you.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  I only link to products I consider to be high quality, a good price and appropriate for women over 50.

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