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How I’m styling my Christmas Sweater 5 Ways at 75
Style over 50Tagged cardigan, Christmas, Fair Isle sweater, John Lewis, winter

How I’m styling my Christmas Sweater 5 Ways at 75

Styling ideas for a Christmas sweater or any decorative or Fair Isle winter cardigan. An older, short, square woman shows how she looks with jeans, cords and wide pants for a casual Christmas with family.

by Joni Posted on December 21, 2024December 23, 2024
My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Chico's, Fall, jacket, L.L.Bean, Land's End, Mango, puffer jacket, Spring, Talbots, TheWhite Company, winter

My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50

Various styles of puffer vest gilets with styling tips of how to look great in them at 50 plus.

by Joni Posted on January 28, 2024January 28, 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

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 4, 2024
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
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, 2023August 18, 2024
French Chic real life try-on at 73
Style over 50Tagged 2023, blazer, cashmere sweater, chic, classic style, French, French chic, French style, jeans, LaRedoute, Spring, Spring Winter 2023, trench, trenchcoat, winter

French Chic real life try-on at 73

An older woman tries on classic French Chic outfits. Can I look French? Does it matter that I’m older and heavier? You decide.

by Joni Posted on February 5, 2023July 16, 2023
5 classic styles of wide-fit high boots you’ll love over 50
Style over 50Tagged boots, Clarks, classic style, Fall, Macy's, Spring, winter

5 classic styles of wide-fit high boots you’ll love over 50

These styles of kneehigh boots suit older women and all come with wider fittings. All are classic and can be dressed up or down.

by Joni Posted on January 29, 2023January 29, 2023
Ponchos and ruanas – how to wear them over 50
Style over 50Tagged Brora, Chico's, jumpers, knits, ponchos, ruanas, Spring, summer tops, sweaters, Talbot's, White Stuff, winter

Ponchos and ruanas – how to wear them over 50

How to select and style ponchos and ruanas for casual and smart occasions during colder and warmer weather

by Joni Posted on January 1, 2023February 7, 2024
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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