7 Timeless Fashion Staples for Women Over 50
These clothes will make your style effortless.
By 50, you should have some very dependable, stylish, and beautiful pieces in your wardrobe. "All the clothes in your capsule wardrobe should make you feel great, confident and put a smile on your face," personal stylist Lisa Talbot tells Woman & Home. "A capsule wardrobe should be built around your style, personality and lifestyle, which means that every time you open the wardrobe, it feels like you and supports you in what you are doing, whether that's work, seeing friends or walking the dog!" Here are 7 staples every woman over 50 should have on hand.
A-line tunics are comfortable and stylish. "Big, untucked tops skim over mid-sections and allow you to get on with the day or evening — even when pants feel snug after a night of salty snacks," says AARP. "And yes, there's a fine line between stylish and sloppy. Instead of oversized shirts, choose soft A-line sweaters and ponte knits with curve-friendly features like piping, high-low hems and side slits."
Every woman should have a pair of everyday jeans. "Straight-leg denim paired with the right shoes—classic pumps or boots—can amp up your business casual look, taking you from a lunch meeting to an evening of cocktails and brainstorming," Janet Gunn and Melissa Meyers tell Who What Wear.
A nice sweater is a staple no matter what the season. "Whether you're going for a classic crew or mock turtleneck, everyone needs a cozy sweater they feel fabulous in," Meyers and Gunn say. "You just can't go wrong with a cozy sweater—your favorite can be paired with anything."
Well-made black pants are a must in any woman's wardrobe. "Black pants have always been a savior," says AARP. "They make every woman feel slimmer, taller and sleeker regardless of size or shape. However (and this is important), any old pair of black pants — especially those that are pleated, boxy, baggy or too sausage-casing skinny — won't do. Opt for a pair of ponte knit ones to upgrade your style and keep the black-pant benefits going."
A leather jacket can give your outfits some edge. "A leather jacket is a no-brainer in our arsenal of basics," Meyers and Gunn say. "When you think about it, what other pieces in your wardrobe can serve as classic and on-trend, retro and modern at the same time?"
Invest in a decent oversized blazer which can be dressed up and down. "Feminine and masculine all at once, an oversized blazer is the definition of bona fide cool," says Vogue.
A beautiful white button down-shirt is a must in your over-50 wardrobe. "Nothing says crisp, clean, and fresh like the perfect-fitting white button-down," Meyers and Gunn say. "Our motto? When you find one you like, buy a few."
