Glamour over 50 – where can I find a fabulous long dress for a special occasion?
Fabafterfifty: boomer fashion
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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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How To Wear The Great White Jean – at any age
Article by ilovejeans.com The White jean is a wardrobe essential for summer dressing. A white pair of great fitting jeans can be worn everywhere. Out for Dinner, at a Cocktail Party, The Captains Table or a low-key lunch. Women of all ages can wear white jeans especially women in their fifties. You just need to know what is the best style for your body shape before you indulge in the great white jean. Follow these simple rules and the white jean will be your V.I.P – a very important piece in your wardrobe. HOURGLASS & PEAR: If your a lady with curves follow these simple rules when shopping for white jeans. Do go for a higher-rise as this will elongate your body and banish a muffin top instantly. (The styles below both have a rise of 9.5 inches.) If you are more heavy on the hips the style for you is...
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 47 – pale and simple
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Totally understated elegance, a shift dress with sleeves can be very stylish option over 50. For day 47 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge I have chosen a pale grey lace and embroidery dress by Karen Millen from House of Fraser. With ¾ length sleeves and a scalloped edge on hem and cuffs, this is an ideal dress for daytime special occasions. Karen Millen Lace and Embroidery Dress from House of Fraser £210
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 45 – stunning in purple!
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I love rich colours and I’m a big fan of CeMe London dresses. Three quarter length sleeves can be particularly flattering as they usually draw the eye in at waist level. Exposing the wrists also creates opportunities for wearing bracelets and cuffs. The dress for Day 45 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge is the Jenya purple v-backed dress in jersey. It’s fully self lined with a draping in all the right places to minimise midlife tums. Jenya Purple dress from CeMe London £180
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 26: Sleeves don’t always have to be long
Article by Ceri Wheeldon For most of us over 50 it’s our upper arms we want to keep covered, so the dress I’ve chosen on day 26 of the Dresses with Sleeves challenge has a sleeve which finishes just above the elbow. Again this one is from Mary Portas. The Aurora dress in cobalt blue (my favourite colour) is a great dress to take you from day to evening – a quick change of shoes and accessories is all you need. Colour, style and sleeves over 50. Fab! Mary Portas Cobalt Blue Dress at House of Fraser £150
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Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 25- the stylish wedding guest
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We all have those special occasions such as weddings or christenings where we need that something a little bit special. I have to admit to cheating a bit on Day 25 of the challenge as although it looks like a dress this Anoushka G outfit in dusky pink is in fact a dress with a short fitted jacket. It is so stunning I felt I had to find a way to sneak it onto the list! There is nothing ‘mumsy’ or matronly about this dress and jacket. You would be fabulously stylish over 50 at any wedding or summer race meeting. Anoushka G Dress from House of Fraser £350
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