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12 Classy Knitted Jackets with a French Chic Look
Style over 50Tagged Boden, chocolate brown, Fall, J Crew, jacket, Land's End, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Sezane

12 Classy Knitted Jackets with a French Chic Look

French-style knitted jackets are the perfect top layer from Fall through Spring. The best knitted jackets for women over 50 – and everyone else too!

by Joni Posted on October 12, 2025October 24, 2025
My Fall Capsule Wardrobe at 76
Style over 50Tagged Brora, capsule wardrobe, coruroy, fair-isle, Fall, H&M, jacket, jeans, M&S, Marks & Spencer, short sleeved cardigan, Suede, trench coat, wide cord pants

My Fall Capsule Wardrobe at 76

I’m styling a Fall capsule wardrobe with jackets, cardigans , tops and bottoms that color-coordinate. I’m an older woman trying on an integrated set of outfits for Autumn 2025.

by Joni Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025
The black cotton skirt – this summer’s surprise success story
Style over 50Tagged black cotton skirt, black skirt, Boden, cotton skirt, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer

The black cotton skirt – this summer’s surprise success story

Wearing a midi length gathered black cotton skirt with various summer tops. I’m short, square and mid-seventies – does this skirt suit me?

by Joni Posted on August 25, 2025May 1, 2026
13 adorable short sleeved cardigans: perfect for older women
Style over 50Tagged Boden, cardigan, Chico's, H&M, J Crew, M&S, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Seasalt, Sezane, Summer, Talbots

13 adorable short sleeved cardigans: perfect for older women

Here are 13 short-sleeved cardigans that work well for women of all ages, including women well over 60. Links to US websites and styling notes.

by Joni Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025
My Easy Summer Capsule Wardrobe at 76
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, John Lewis, linen jacket, linen pants, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Poetry, Primark, Summer

My Easy Summer Capsule Wardrobe at 76

I’m short and square and I’m trying on a simple summer capsule wardrobe for my casual lifestyle over 70.

by Joni Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025
A summer shirtdress at 76: how I’m styling today
Style over 50Tagged dresses, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer

A summer shirtdress at 76: how I’m styling today

How I’m styling my summer shirtdress this year. I’m short, square and mid-seventies.

by Joni Posted on June 30, 2025July 5, 2025
Casual Spring Capsule Wardrobe with Beige
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Spring

Casual Spring Capsule Wardrobe with Beige

Spring capsule wardrobe 2025. An older woman tries on outfits with a beige theme.

by Joni Posted on May 10, 2025July 1, 2025
A Simple Spring Capsule Wardrobe at 75
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Spring

A Simple Spring Capsule Wardrobe at 75

My very simple way to make a capsule wardrobe. An older woman tries on her capsule wardrobe for Spring 2025

by Joni Posted on May 6, 2025May 10, 2025
25 Chic Feminine Tops for an Older Woman
Shopping listsTagged Anthropologie, Boden, Dillards, Farm Rio, M&S, Macy's, Marks and Spencer, Spring, Summer, Talbots, Target, tops

25 Chic Feminine Tops for an Older Woman

The best feminine tops for Spring and Summer for women over 55. These tops cover tops of arms and don’t cling tightly. US retailers at all price points.

by Joni Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
How to Style Pink Pants Over 60
Style over 50Tagged Boden, chinos, M&S, Marks & Spencer, pants, Spring, trousers

How to Style Pink Pants Over 60

How to style pink cotton pants five ways when you’re over 60.

by Joni Posted on March 29, 2025April 4, 2025

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