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My Capsule Wardrobe for Spring 2024 at 74
Style over 50Tagged capsule wardrobe, H&M, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Primark, Spring

My Capsule Wardrobe for Spring 2024 at 74

Try-on by an older woman of her casual capsule wardrobe for Spring – jeans, chinos, denim skirt plus tees, cardigans, silk shirt and cotton tops.

by Joni Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
Best beige pants and how to style in 2024
Style over 50Tagged Banana Republic, beige, Boden, Chico's, M&S, Marks & Spencer, pants, Spring, Talbots, trousers

Best beige pants and how to style in 2024

Beige pants and trousers are trending. Here are ideal beige pants for an older woman. Fashionable and chic, easy to wear and style

by Joni Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 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
Style a gilet for Spring over 50
Style over 50Tagged gilet, M&S, Marks & Spencer, puffer jacket, Spring

Style a gilet for Spring over 50

Ideas for styling 5 new outfits from one new item – a sleeveless padded gilet. I’m mid 70’s, short and square. I’m trying on casual outfits for early Spring.

by Joni Posted on February 12, 2024February 14, 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
Long fine cardigan – one new item, 5 new outfits
Style over 50Tagged cardigan, long cardigan, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Marksandspencer.com, winter

Long fine cardigan – one new item, 5 new outfits

Five ways to style a long cardigan in a fine knit. I’m over 70 and over weight. I’m trying on outfits for cool and cold weather.

by Joni Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023
A Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2023 at 74
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, Fall, LaRedoute, M&S, Mango, Marks & Spencer

A Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2023 at 74

An Autumn capsule wardrobe filled with clothes I can layer as the weather changes. My new items are from Marks and Spencer and Mango. A try-on by a short square lady over 70.

by Joni Posted on November 1, 2023November 2, 2023
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
Coastal Grandmother Wardrobe at 74
Style over 50Tagged Banana Republic, capsule wardrobe, Eileen Fisher, Jcrew, linen, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Seasalt, Summer, Try-on

Coastal Grandmother Wardrobe at 74

British Coastal Grandmother style try-on by an older woman. Retail suggestions UK and US.

by Joni Posted on July 1, 2023July 7, 2023

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