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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, 2023June 18, 2025
12 stylish slide sandals for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Anthropologie, Boden, Chico's, M&S, Macy's, Marks & Spencer, Mules, sandals, shoes, Sliders, Slides, Summer, Talbot's

12 stylish slide sandals for women over 50

Slider summer sandals that are comfortable and classy for stylish women well over 50. How to choose. Buying suggestions.

by Joni Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023
Wide-leg cropped linen pants: one new item, 5 new outfits
Style over 50Tagged cropped pants, linen, M&S, Marks & Spencer, pants, Summer, trousers, white pants, wide pants

Wide-leg cropped linen pants: one new item, 5 new outfits

Style wide linen pants five ways. Try-on by woman over 70. Summer outfits with cropped trousers.

by Joni Posted on May 30, 2023July 16, 2023
Striped shirt: one new item, 5 new outfits
Style over 50Tagged Bnana Republic, Boden, boyfriend shirt, Gap, Jcrew, M&S, Madewell, Marks & Spencer, oversized shirt, shirts, Spring, striped shirt

Striped shirt: one new item, 5 new outfits

UPDATED for 2026. Striped shirt styled to make 5 new outfits for Spring and Summer. Try-on by woman over 70. M&S pink cotton shirt with ideas from other retailers in US and UK.

by Joni Posted on April 21, 2023April 19, 2026
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
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 style wide corduroy pants over 50
Style over 50Tagged 2023, athleisure, casual, corduroy, COS, M&S, Marks & Spencer, pants, Spring, trousers, winter

How to style wide corduroy pants over 50

My try-on at 73 of pull-on wide corduroy trousers which are in fashion now. Here’s how you can look good in these super-comfy pants.

by Joni Posted on February 17, 2023April 12, 2026
Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2022 at 73
Style over 50Tagged Allbirds, Boden, Brora, capsule wardrobe, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Nike, winter

Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2022 at 73

My simple casual capsule wardrobe. I’m 73, short and square and here’s the tops, pants and layers I’m wearing this winter.

by Joni Posted on December 19, 2022January 6, 2023

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