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The 13 Best Suede Bags for 2025
Style over 50Tagged Banana Republic, Boden, DeMellier, Fall, handbags, J Crew, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Spring, Suede, Talbots, Target

The 13 Best Suede Bags for 2025

A suede bag is this season’s must-have accessory. Here’s my list of the 14 best suede bags right now, at all prices.

by Joni Posted on February 21, 2025March 1, 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
French Chic Minimalist Summer Wardrobe at 75
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, linen jacket, linen pants, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer

French Chic Minimalist Summer Wardrobe at 75

A simple French chic styled capsule wardrobe in black and white for the summer. Try-on by an older woman.

by Joni Posted on July 7, 2024July 7, 2024
The 25 Best Woven Summer Bags 2024
Shopping listsTagged Banana Republic, DeMellier, Gap, handbags, Loewe, M&S, Madewell, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Old Navy, purses, Summer, Talbots, Target, totes

The 25 Best Woven Summer Bags 2024

My list of perfect summer bags 2024 from inexpensive to designer. Woven totes, clutches and cross body bags in straw, raffia and leather.

by Joni Posted on June 7, 2024June 6, 2024
25 Striped Tops Spring 2024 ideal for older women
Shopping listsTagged Boden, Chico's, Gap, Land's End, M&S, Macy's, Marks & Spencer, Old Navy, Sezane, Spring, Summer, Talbots, Target

25 Striped Tops Spring 2024 ideal for older women

Looking for a striped top or Breton? Here’s my list of 25 that will suit you if you’re over 50 or so. I do the scrolling so you don’t have to!

by Joni Posted on April 22, 2024April 22, 2024
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

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