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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

UPDATED Jan 2026. 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 11, 2026
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, 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

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