Discovering Your Style Identity in your 50s and beyond
Fabafterfifty: Style
Style over 50. Top tips for women over 50 who want to dress stylishly. Age appropriate does not mean matronly! You can dress fabulously in your 50s.
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Article by Judith Brady “When you say that a woman has style, what you’re really saying is that she’s true to herself” Nicola Maramotti, MaxMara I love this quote, it sums up what style is all about – a confident expression of who you are, a distinct way of dressing that is completely and uniquely YOU – and it’s incredibly powerful. So how do you get some of this power for yourself? When working with clients, style identity is always my starting point. It’s no good me showing them the best styles and colours for them physically, without first finding out what’s going to really gel with their style persona. Have you ever tried something on and although it fits you well and the colour is flattering, you just don’t feel comfortable and think “it’s not me”? That’s a sign that it’s not reflecting your style identity. Women over 50...
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Dresses with Sleeves – Peplums CAN work over 50
Article by Ceri Wheeldon None of us want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, so when it comes to updating our wardrobes we do need to pick and choose our ‘on trend’ pieces carefully. This is why I think a plain peplum dress can instantly update your look, without appearing as though you are trying too hard. This navy dress by Jaeger is simple and elegant and creates a flattering silhouette. It is also great for covering tums. A statement necklace would work well with this dress – and heels are a must. Neutral accessories for a daytime look, with bold. Jaeger peplum dress £125 available from House of Fraser. Fab after Fifty style tip: if wearing to a wedding, choose a wide brimmed hat to balance the look. An alternative dress with sleeves and a peplum is this navy dress with lace by Adrianna papell from John Lewis....
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Dresses with sleeves: One shoulder for glamour over 50 !
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Both Kim Cattrall and Vanessa Williams looked very ‘Fab after 50’ when sporting one shoulder dresses for the red carpet this week. A bit of a cheat when it comes to me suggesting dresses with sleeves I know – can I get way with dresses with sleeve on this one occasion? I hope so! I have found some one shoulder evening dresses that I think would work for women over 50, and have also added a sleeveless one shoulder dress for those who are happy to show off their arms. The first is by Ceme London (featured above right) – a one shoulder dress on jersey with a side split. The ruching is great for disguising tums and the cobalt blue I have shown is particularly striking. This dress also comes in black and dark purple. At the time of writing this dress is available in their...
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Stylish summer shorts
Article by Fabafterfifty It’s getting towards the time of year where you start thinking about wearing shorts. Not over your thick winter tights, but just with your bare legs sticking out so that you can enjoy the warmer weather. This season, there are lots of shorts to choose from, so whether you’re heading off on holiday, heading off to the golf course or just hanging out in the garden, you can look stunning. The first thing to notice about this season’s shorts is that they come in all lengths, styles, colours and patterns. This makes it easy for you to choose something that works for your age, shape and style whilst still hitting some of this season’s trends. Super-short shorts are still very much in, and you need great legs and a lot of attitude to carry this look off. If, like most women over 50, you’re not sure that’s...
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Glamour over 50 – where can I find a fabulous long dress for a special occasion?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Where can you find evening dresses - when it’s time to switch on the glamour for special occasions when you want to look elegant over 50? I have had several people ask me this in recent weeks, so I thought I would look for some red carpet inspired dresses to offer some style over 50 inspiration for evening wear. And yes, I have found some long dresses with sleeves! It seems most of us want to look sexy, but without too much flesh exposed, not frumpy, and not looking like mutton dressed as lamb. So over the next few days I shall be sharing my ‘finds’ with you. Enjoy! Elegant draping Simple, stunning, with sleeves this maxi dress by GorgeousCouture.Com is elegant and sexy. The trinity Maxi Dress comes in several colours, including black, turquoise and blush. It can also be worn with the cowl neck to...
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The Challenges of being Stylish over 50
Article by Judith Brady Hello everyone, I’m Judith Brady and I’m delighted to be Fab after Fifty’s in-house style expert. I’m soon to celebrate my 53rd birthday and I know some of the new challenges that age can bring (adjusting to a changing body shape post menopause) as well as some of the benefits (not caring as much what other people think!). I’m here to share my expertise and experience from helping hundreds of women develop their own fabulous style, let you in on some tricks of the trade and inspire you to forget about your age and dress to suit who you are now – body and spirit! OK so you’ve reached 50 or 60 or 70 – so what! You’re not desperate to follow every trend, BUT you still want to look modern and attractive, just not ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ – sound familiar? That’s probably what I hear...
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6 of the best dresses with sleeves for special occasions
Article by Ceri Wheeldon. “Where can I find a dress with sleeves to wear to a wedding?” is a question I am frequently asked. I know in the past I have featured one dress at a time, but I have had a lot of requests to group my dresses together by occasion, so I am starting a ‘Six of the best’ series. I’m starting with special occasions – all six of these would be ideal for weddings, christenings or a day at the races. I think all six dresses would bring a touch of elegance to any occasion – and would definitely make sure that you are stylish over 50! These particular dresses are all available from John Lewis. I’ve enjoyed choosing them- I hope you enjoy my ‘new’ dresses with sleeves series 1. LK Bennett pale quartz dress with sleeves Price: £295 Understated yet elegant. 2. Coast Vivianna purple lace...
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Denise Welch shares her tips for being stylish over 50 when starting over
Interview with Denise Welch How do you bring your style up to date when starting over in your 50s? Denise Welch shares her style inspiration. Denise Welch hasn’t been a stranger to headlines of late. The 54-year-old actress and presenter has had what she herself professes “an eventful year”, and with new book ‘Starting Over’ lifting the lid on recent events for the star, it’s no surprise to find that Welch is looking for a bit more normality for the remainder of 2012. But to learn that such normality starts with a pair of pyjamas? This we must hear more about. “After everything that has happened recently, it’s nice to get back to basics, and I’m always aware that I’ve returned to normality when I do the school run,” she laughs. “I don’t dress for it; in fact I’ve gone as far as heading out in pyjamas. I don’t compete...
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Dresses with Sleeves – The Bombshell Dress by Katya Wildman
Article by Ceri Wheeldon. I always like to share my ‘finds’ as I am constantly being asked where to buy the best dresses with sleeves. If you are curvy (like me) it can be difficult to find dresses which fit at the waist and don’t gape across the chest. A fabulous dress for women over 50 with curves! The Bombshell dress by Katya Wildman is a faux wrap dress with clever discreet ruching under the arms to provide a great fit across the bust. In fact the ruching makes the dress idea for those who are different sizes on the top and bottom. It has a sweetheart neckline and can be worn ‘off the shoulder’ if you want to create an evening look (as I did here when I wore mine on New Year’s Eve). The dress comes with a useful illustration to show how to wear to get...
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How to choose the best trousers for your bodyshape.
Article by Fabafterfifty Many of us find that our bodyshape changes in our 50s and beyond, and nothing can be more frustrating than shopping for trousers that flatter and fit – and ensure we look fabulous after 50 and not frumpy! The good news is that there are so many styles to choose from, so everyone should be able to find a trouser style that is just right for you. The secret of successful trouser shopping is getting to grips with the style that suits your shape. Get to grips with that and, the next time you find yourself hunting for womens trousers at Bonmarche, you may actually enjoy yourself. Straight leg – for all shapes Hooray – straight legs suit any body type. With a uniform width from thigh to hem, these create a straight line down the leg, so can be worn if you’re tall or petite, large...
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