Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 15 – luxury wrapping
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 Ceri Wheeldon I couldn’t do the challenge without including at least one DVF dress. Diane Von Furstenberg is well known as queen of the wrap dress, creating an ageless style and trend, which the high street has been quick to follow. Just to show that the wrap dress is far from matronly I have chosen the DVF Kinaya dress in an aubergine-purple and pale blue floral print. At £395 not perhaps for every day – but lovely none the less- would good great with turquoise shoes and clutch bag! DVF Kinaya Wrap dress Diane by Diane von Furstenberg at Matches £395
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 14 – Simply stunning!
Article by Fabafterfifty Sometimes it’s good to wear a dress which is a little out of the ordinary, so for Day 14 of the Dresses with Sleeves challenge I have chosen one that I think is special. I loved this one from Ceme London and would happily wear to a wedding-in fact I have just the right hat to go with it! The Hanna Orchid Dress with long sleeves has a striking print is quite a statement piece. Fab! Hanna Orchid Dress from Ceme London £135
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 13 – Wrap dress suits all
Article by Ceri Wheeldon What dress style suits stylish women over 50 with curves? For Day 13 of the Dresses with Sleeves challenge I’ve chosen a modern classic. A wrap dress works well on most figures. Made ‘must haves’ by great designers like Diane Van Furstenberg and Issa, you can find variations of the wrap dress throughout the High Street. I’ve chosen a version in jersey by Isabella Oliver, it comes in 3 colours , I’m showing it in pink rose, but it also comes in a lovely azur blue and black. Isabella Oliver The Classic Wrap DressWrap Dress £99
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 12 – Elegant in navy blue
Article by Ceri Wheeldon A classic navy dress can be a good alternative to black on days where you want to ‘play safe’ on the wardrobe front. For Day 12 of the challenge I’ve chosen a structured belted dress with sleeves in jersey from FennWrightManson. It has a flattering ruched neckline and a sleek fitting pencil skirt. Great for occasions of a more serious note! Navy FWM dress at John Lewis £139
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Dresses with Sleeves Day 11 – Spring is in the air !
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Spring is the air, so for day 11 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge I’ve chosen a turquoise dress , great for a stylish 50something wanting to add colour to her wardrobe. Turquoise and white always makes me think of the Cote d’Azur –can’t wait until summer! The Wilder shift dress by LK Benett has a slash neck and is a mix of rayon and silk. It also has strategically placed ruching across the middle - very flattering for midlife tummies. Wilder Dress from LK Bennett at House of Fraser £225
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge day 10 – Colour block the easy way
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Being stylish over 50 can be so easy when somebody else puts the outfits together for you. Mary Portas makes colour blocking easy with her Antonio colour block dress – no tops to tuck in giving great clean lines. And it’s currently in the sale. There are many similar dresses on the high street, but blue just happens to be my favourite colour! Mary Portas Antonio Dress from House of Fraser £80 (reduced from £200)
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 9 – Less structure and a retro feel
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Why not mix style over 50 with nostalgia? Day 9 of the Dresses with sleeves challenge and time for a change of style! Bring out your inner 70s girl with this zig-zag knitted dress from iconic brand Biba. Long sleeves, keyhole neck and calf skimming. Just need a flower for my hair or floppy hat now! Biba Dress from House of Fraser £135
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 8- Flattering cowl neck
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Elegance over 50. Who says women over 50 can’t be stylish? It’s Day 8 of the Dresses with Sleeves challenge and I am loving choosing the dresses! This flattering Safia cowl neck dress from CeMe in jersey ticks all the boxes- gathers in just the right place to disguise midlife tummies and a softly draped cowl neck. Fab! Safia Raspberry knitted dress from CeMe London £120
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 7 – Florals over 50
Article by Fabafterfifty I love a bit of drama in my wardrobe and have had my eye on this one for a while. You certainly won’t be invisible over 50 in this one! I can feel a garden party with Pimms and strawberries coming on! This Rosie Lee dress by Phase Eight ticks all the right boxes for me, love the way they’ve mixed the floral and lace in a sophisticated way. Phase Eight Rosie Lee £99
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 6 – Wrap dress with a difference
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Wrap dresses can be elegant and flattering at any age- but a great option for women over 50. This one from Coast at John Lewis has a little extra detail – a waterfall hem overlay. Again, great for summer parties or a day at the races. John Lewis Price £95
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