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9 Adorable Mother of the Bride Outfits 2023
Style over 50, WeddingsTagged Gina Bacconi, mother of the bride dress, mother of the groom dress, Phase Eight, Spring, Summer, summer dress

9 Adorable Mother of the Bride Outfits 2023

Here are my nine favorite outfits for wedding guests and VIP mothers and grandmothers in 2023. Elegant, modest and feminine outfits suitable for all ages including older ladies.

by Joni Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023
What to wear to a family Christmas when you’re 60
Style over 50Tagged Boden, Christmas, dresses, jersey dress, Phase Eight, Talbot's, winter, Xmas

What to wear to a family Christmas when you’re 60

Suggestions for perfect dresses for family get-togethers in winter and styling tips to look great if you’re over 60.

by Joni Posted on December 5, 2022January 9, 2023
Flabby upper arms? What to wear in summer.
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged arm flab, Boden, Eileen Fisher, fat arms, flabby arms, how to dress in summer, Marks and Spencer, Phase Eight, Spring, Summer, upper arms

Flabby upper arms? What to wear in summer.

Disguise fat or mature arms. Get the right silhouette. How to choose the right sleeve style. Retail suggestions. Body confidence.

by Joni Posted on March 19, 2021July 6, 2021
How long should a winter coat last?
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged Barbour, Bloomingdales, coat, M&S, money, Phase Eight, sales, scarf, winter, wool

How long should a winter coat last?

How to buy, wear, clean and store a winter coat so that it lasts for many years

by Joni Posted on January 5, 2021May 3, 2021
Are we too old to wear beige at 70?
Style over 50Tagged beige, Boden, Debenhams, Givenchy, Marks & Spencer, over 50, over 60, Phase Eight

Are we too old to wear beige at 70?

My real life try-on at 70. Is it time to reassess beige? It can make me look paler and tired. Styling that makes me look better in beige.

by Joni Posted on June 13, 2020June 18, 2020
Phase Eight Benita Sleeved Tapework Dress Real Life Try-on
Style over 50, WeddingsTagged Autumn, Fall, Green, Phase Eight, Try on dress

Phase Eight Benita Sleeved Tapework Dress Real Life Try-on

Notes on my Try-on of the Phase Eight Benita dress with links to the video and Phase Eight online.

by Joni Posted on December 22, 2019January 16, 2021
Phase Eight Rosa Dress Real Life Try-on
WeddingsTagged chiffon dress, mother of the bride, mother of the bride dress, occasion dress, Phase Eight, pink dress, sleeveless dress

Phase Eight Rosa Dress Real Life Try-on

Try-on date: mid February 2019 The accompanying try-on videos show me (70) wearing the item […]

by Joni Posted on February 24, 2019January 16, 2021
How to find the perfect dress online
Style over 50, WeddingsTagged Adrianna Papell, Amazon, Anthropologie, Asos, Bloomingdale's, Gina Bacconi, H&M, John Lewis, johnlewis.com, LKBennett, Marks & Spencer, mother of the bride, mother of the bride outfit, online shopping, Phase Eight, Saks fifth ave, Yours

How to find the perfect dress online

A detailed guide to shopping for fashion online for newbies, whatever your age. recommended retailers selling Mother of the Bride dresses.

by Joni Posted on January 18, 2019April 10, 2021

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