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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
Best Christmas and New Year sweaters if you’re over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, cashmere, Chico's, Christmas, jumper, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Marks & Spencer, New Year, Ralph Lauren, sleeveless knit, sweater, Talbot's, winter

Best Christmas and New Year sweaters if you’re over 50

Perfect winter sweaters for relaxed get-togethers over the holidays. Christmas fun, New year sparkle, stylish, classy and country.

by Joni Posted on December 8, 2022January 9, 2023
Best roll necks for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, cashmere, Chico's, jumpers, knits, M&S, Marks & Spencer, sweaters, winter, wool

Best roll necks for women over 50

Roll necks, turtle necks, mock necks and funnel necks. Here’s the pick of this year’s sweaters and how to style them when you’re over 50.

by Joni Posted on November 27, 2022January 9, 2023
Fall 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 73
Style over 50Tagged capsule wardrobe, Fall, M&S, Marks & Spencer

Fall 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 73

My money-saving Capsule Wardrobe Autumn 2022 where I re-use items from previous years and recycle clothes from charity shops.

by Joni Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022
Best sleeveless knitted tops for over 50’s
Style over 50Tagged 2022, Autumn, Boden, Fall, Jcrew, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Marks & Spencer, sleeveless tops, sweater

Best sleeveless knitted tops for over 50’s

Sleeveless sweaters and cardigans are perfect Fall additions to the over 50 wardrobe. Here are my picks of the best available online world-wide.

by Joni Posted on September 11, 2022January 6, 2023
Summer capsule wardrobe 2022 at 73
Style over 50Tagged 2022, Bibico, Boden, capsule wardrobe, John Lewis, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Summer, Zara

Summer capsule wardrobe 2022 at 73

Here’s what I’m wearing for summer 2022 as a retired woman in her seventies. Tops, pants, shorts, layers, dresses. My capsule wardrobe.

by Joni Posted on July 11, 2022July 13, 2022

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