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12 Fashion MISTAKES That Instantly CHEAPEN Your Look AFTER 50! 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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Let me ask you something. Have you ever
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looked in the mirror and felt like
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something was just off with your outfit?
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Like your clothes weren't reflecting how
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confident, how elegant, how grown and
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powerful you actually are. Well, you're
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not alone. I've been there, too. And the
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truth is, once we hit 50, there are
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certain clothing items that can
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instantly cheapen our look. Even if
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we're wearing nice pieces, even if we've
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put effort into our outfit, one wrong
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item can throw off your entire
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appearance, and make you look less
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polished, less refined, and even a
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little outdated. But here's the good
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news. Once you know what to look out for
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and what to wear instead, you'll never
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go back. So today, I'm sharing 12
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fashion mistakes that instantly cheapen
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your look after 50. and I'll tell you
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exactly what to wear instead to feel
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confident, elegant, and effortlessly
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stylish every single day. Let's jump
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into the first one. One, loud logo
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t-shirts. All right, let's talk about
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t-shirts. Specifically, those loud
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oversized graphic logo t-shirts with
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brand names or quirky sayings splashed
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across the chest. You know the ones. But
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first, coffee, weekend vibes, or worse,
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giant logos that shout the brand name
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five times over. Here's the thing. These
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shirts may feel fun. They may feel
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casual, but on a grown woman over 50,
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they often look juvenile. And I'll be
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honest, they cheapen your outfit. Why?
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Because they don't show intention.
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They're mass- prodduced, trendy, and
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often made from lower quality fabric.
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And when you pair a shirt like that with
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jeans or leggings, you end up looking
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more offduty teenager than polished
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powerful woman. Now, that doesn't mean
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you can't wear casual t-shirts. Of
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course, you can. But instead, opt for
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highquality basics. Think solid colored
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cotton teas, silk tanks, or linen
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blouses in elegant neutral tones, ivory,
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navy, soft charcoal. Even a clean white
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tea in beautiful fabric can look
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incredibly chic. If the cut is
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flattering and the fit is intentional,
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my favorite combo, a crisp ivory tea
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tucked into high-waisted trousers, add a
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belt, gold earrings, and flats, and
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suddenly you're serving understated
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elegance with zero effort. So, next time
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you're tempted by a t-shirt with
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glittery letters, pause and ask
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yourself, does this reflect who I am
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today? If the answer is no, swap it for
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something simpler and watch your whole
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outfit transform. Two, cheap,
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overmbellished jeans. Let's talk denim
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because this one is a biggie. There's a
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very specific type of jean that I see
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far too often, and unfortunately, it's
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one of the biggest culprits when it
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comes to cheapening your look. I'm
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talking about overmbellished jeans, the
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ones with rhinestones on the back
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pockets, loud embroidery, bedazzled
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seams, weird fading in all the wrong
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places. You know exactly what I mean.
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Now, don't get me wrong, I love a little
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flare, but once you're over 50, too much
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embellishment can look dated. These
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jeans often come from fast fashion
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brands. They rarely fit well, and
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they're usually made from stretchy, thin
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denim that doesn't flatter the figure.
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They may have been trendy at one time,
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but fashion has evolved and so have we.
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Instead, what I recommend is a high
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quality pair of dark wash jeans with
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minimal or no embellishment. Straight
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leg or boot cut styles are incredibly
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flattering for mature women. And when
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the denim is structured with just a bit
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of stretch, it smooths and supports your
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silhouette beautifully. High-waisted is
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also your best friend. It holds in the
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tummy, accentuates the waist, and
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creates a clean line from top to bottom.
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You can dress them up with a silk blouse
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and heels or down with a cotton tea and
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loafers. Either way, you'll look
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polished and expensive. So, if you have
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a drawer full of rhinestone pocket
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jeans, it's time to let them go. Trust
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me, your style will thank you. Three,
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flimsy fast fashion cardigans. Let's
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move into layering pieces and
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specifically cardigans. Now, I love a
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cardigan. They're soft. They're cozy.
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They're a wardrobe staple. But not all
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cardigans are created equal. The ones
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I'm warning you about are those flimsy,
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shapeless, fast fashion cardigans. You
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know the ones. Super thin, often in
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polyester blends. No structure, no
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shape. And they cling to every part of
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your body you're trying not to
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emphasize. After 50, fit and fabric
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matter more than ever. And
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unfortunately, cheap cardigans highlight
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everything you don't want to show.
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Instead, what you want is a structured
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cardigan or knit blazer made from
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quality fabric like wool, cashmere
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blends, or even a structured cotton
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knit. These pieces hold their shape.
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They drape beautifully and they
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instantly give your outfit a more
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elevated, elegant vibe. If you need a
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few recommendations, I've linked my
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favorites in the description below.
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These are cardigans you'll reach for
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again and again because they make
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everything you wear underneath look
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better. Here's a quick tip. Look for
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styles with shoulder seams, slight
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tailoring at the waist, and thicker
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fabric. Bonus points for buttons or wrap
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designs that create shape. A good
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cardigan should feel like outerwear, not
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like an afterthought. So, next time you
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layer up, skip the flimsy knit and reach
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for structure instead. Four. oversized,
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cartoonish accessories. Let's talk about
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accessories because even if your outfit
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is on point, the wrong accessory can
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ruin the whole look. One of the biggest
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mistakes I see women over 50 make is
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wearing oversized cartoonish
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accessories, giant plastic earrings,
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loud neon bangles, novelty handbags
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shaped like animals or fruit. These
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pieces might feel playful, but once
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you're over 50, they rarely enhance your
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natural elegance. In fact, they usually
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do the opposite. Here's the thing. Your
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accessories should elevate you. They
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should whisper luxury, not shout for
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attention. So, instead of oversized
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plastic costume jewelry, choose refined
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classic accessories. Try small gold
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hoops, dainty chains, or a statement
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ring in a timeless shape. A structured
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leather handbag in a neutral tone like
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camel, black, or ox blood adds instant
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polish to any look. Even your belt can
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make a difference. A clean leather belt
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with a minimal buckle does wonders for
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defining your waist and tying a look
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together. Think quality over quantity.
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Elegance over excess. Here's my rule. If
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an accessory looks like it belongs in a
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14-year-old's Tik Tok video, it probably
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doesn't belong in your wardrobe. Stick
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with pieces that make you feel like your
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most elegant self and leave the novelty
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earrings to the teenagers. Five, worn
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out ballet flats. Let's talk about
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shoes. Because you can be wearing the
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most elegant outfit from head to ankle,
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and then completely lose the polish with
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what's on your feet, one of the most
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common culprits, old worn out ballet
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flats. Now, don't get me wrong, ballet
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flats can be a classic, but when they're
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sagging at the sides, scuffed at the
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toes, or have that flattened, wrinkled
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sole. They don't do you or your outfit
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any favors. They look tired, and they
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age you. And here's the thing. As we get
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older, comfort becomes non-negotiable.
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But comfort doesn't have to mean frumpy.
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Instead, I want you to try something
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just as easy to wear, but infinitely
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more elegant. Look for pointed toe flats
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in suede or leather. That one simple
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switch makes a world of difference. The
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pointed shape naturally elongates the
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leg, giving you a more refined
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silhouette. And the texture, whether
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it's buttery leather or soft suede, adds
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sophistication without sacrificing
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comfort. If you want a little height, a
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small block heel or sling back style
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adds that extra lift without being
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uncomfortable. And colors like soft
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taupe, navy, black, or blush will go
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with everything in your wardrobe without
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overpowering your outfit. And one more
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tip, always check the condition of your
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shoes. No matter how chic the design is,
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worn out soles and creased uppers
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instantly drag down your entire look. So
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treat your shoes with care. Rotate them,
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clean them, and when they're done
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serving you, it's okay to let them go.
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You deserve footwear that supports your
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body and your style. Let's leave the
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floppy ballet flats in the past and step
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into something a little more elevated.
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Six. Leggings as pants. Oof. This one's
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going to sting a little, but it needs to
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be said. Leggings are not pants.
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Especially not the thin, shiny kind that
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cling to every curve. I know they're
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comfy. I know they're easy, but worn the
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wrong way. They can look unfinished,
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unpolished, and yes, cheap. Leggings can
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highlight the very areas we're trying to
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downplay, like the tummy, hips, or back
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of the thighs. And when they're too
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thin, they become see-through,
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especially in sunlight, which is a
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fashion disaster waiting to happen. Now,
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before you panic, I'm not saying you can
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never wear leggings again, but if you
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do, you need to wear them intentionally.
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That means pairing them with the right
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tops and choosing the right fabric. Or
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even better, instead try upgrading to
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structured, slim fit pants with a bit of
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stretch. There are so many gorgeous
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styles now that feel like leggings but
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look like tailored trousers. You've got
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ponte pants, which I absolutely love.
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They're thicker than leggings. They hold
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their shape and they smooth everything
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out. And then there are pull-on
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cigarette pants or ankle length stretch
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trousers that give you that same comfort
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but with far more polish. Pair them with
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a flowy blouse or longline tunic and
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suddenly you've gone from grocery run to
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elegant woman who always looks put
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together. And if you absolutely must
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wear leggings, do it with a purpose. Add
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a tunic that hits mid thigh or longer.
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Top it with a long vest or structured
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coat. Add sleek boots or loafers. And
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make sure the leggings are high quality,
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thick, matte, and fully opaque. The goal
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is to look like you planned your outfit,
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not like you just rolled out of bed.
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Because elegance doesn't mean
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sacrificing comfort. It means elevating
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it. Seven, sheer, overly re revealing
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tops. Now, let's talk about showing
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skin. Listen, I am all for feeling
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confident in your body. At 50 and
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beyond, we've earned the right to show
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up exactly as we are. But there's a big
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difference between feeling sexy and
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looking desperate for attention. And
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sheer, overly revealing tops, they often
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cross that line. I'm talking about mesh
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blouses where you can see your entire
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bra or low cut tops that dip far past
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the neckline or spaghetti strap tanks
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that leave little to the imagination.
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Here's the truth. These kinds of tops
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can cheapen your look instantly,
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especially if they're made of thin,
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shiny, or synthetic fabric. They don't
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flatter, they expose too much, and they
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can make you look like you're chasing
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trends that don't fit your stage of
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life. But confidence doesn't come from
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showing more skin. It comes from
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highlighting your best features with
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grace. Instead, reach for blouses that
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drape, tops that skim your body without
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clinging, wrap styles, soft V-necks,
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blouses with rouching or pleing. These
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are all beautiful, flattering choices.
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Look for fabrics like silk, chiffon, or
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modal blends. They feel luxurious. They
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move with your body and they give you
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that soft elegance that says, "I know
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exactly who I am." A little sheer is
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okay. A sheer sleeve, a peak of lace at
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the neckline. That's gorgeous. But the
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key is balance. Show one area. Keep the
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rest refined. Remember, elegance
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whispers. It doesn't shout. Let your
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confidence shine through your presence,
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not your cleavage. Eight. Loud synthetic
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prints. You know the prints I'm talking
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about. Neon florals, zebra stripes in
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lime green, giant swirling paisley's on
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shiny polyester. These kinds of loud
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synthetic prints are often overwhelming
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and they can cheapen your entire outfit.
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Now, I love a good print. I do. But the
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wrong one can completely overpower your
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natural beauty. It becomes all about the
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clothes and not about you. And most of
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the time, these prints come in fabrics
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that don't breathe, don't drape well,
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and don't feel good on the skin. They
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cling in all the wrong places and
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wrinkle the second you sit down.
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Instead, I recommend refined prints in
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natural fabrics. Think micro florals,
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tone on tone patterns, subtle stripes,
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or even soft geometric shapes. Choose
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them in fabrics like cotton, linen,
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silk, or viscous blends that feel soft,
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move well, and lay beautifully on the
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body. A navy blouse with tiny ivory
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dots. A flowy dress with a soft leaf
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print in muted greens. These are the
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kinds of pieces that say, "I'm
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confident. I'm elegant. I don't need
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loud clothes to stand out." And if
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you're looking for some stylish,
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affordable options, I've linked some of
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my favorite printed tops and dresses in
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the description below. These are prints
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that flatter, that elevate, and that you
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can mix and match throughout the season.
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So, next time you see a rack of neon
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paisley at the department store, keep
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walking. Your elegance deserves better.
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Nine. Shapeless maxi dresses. Now, I
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know some of you might be surprised by
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this one. But let's talk about shapeless
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maxi dresses. You know the ones, the
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kind that hang from your shoulders
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straight down to your ankles without the
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slightest hint of shape. They're usually
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made from jersey or polyester. They
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often come in busy prints and they
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billow around the body like a tent. And
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I get it. The appeal is obvious.
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Comfort, ease, coverage. It feels like
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you're wearing pajamas in public. But
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here's the thing. These dresses do not
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flatter you. They often make you look
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bigger than you are. They hide your
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waist, overwhelm your frame, and
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completely erase your natural curves.
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And let's be honest, they tend to look
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more like house dresses than stylish
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outfits. Now, don't confuse comfort with
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lack of shape. You can absolutely feel
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relaxed and free in a dress that still
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gives your body some definition.
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Instead, I want you to try an A-line
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dress, a wrap dress, or even a belted
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shirt dress. These styles cinch just
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slightly at the waist, either with a
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built-in seam or an adjustable tie, and
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then gently skim over the hips, tummy,
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and thighs. They give you a shape
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without clinging, and they're much more
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flattering for women over 50. One of my
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favorite dress styles, a midi wrap dress
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in a soft breathable fabric like cotton
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popppllin or visos. The V-neck draws
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attention upward. The wrap tie defines
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the waist and the flow of the skirt
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gives you that graceful feminine
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movement every time you walk. If you're
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petite, go for a dress that hits just
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below the knee. If you're taller, a midi
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or tealength dress will feel balanced
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and elegant. And if you love a longer
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hemline, that's totally fine. Just make
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sure the fabric has weight and the cut
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isn't too boxy. Add a belt if needed or
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layer with a structured jacket to define
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your silhouette. The key is to enhance
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your shape, not hide it. So, if you've
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been living in oversized maxes, it might
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be time to refresh your dress collection
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because elegance isn't about covering
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up. It's about honoring your figure in a
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way that feels good and looks
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incredible. 10. Extremely ripped jeans.
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Now listen, I am all for a bit of edge.
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But when it comes to jeans, extremely
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ripped distressed denim is one of the
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fastest ways to cheapen your look after
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50. I'm talking about jeans with giant
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holes in the knees. Frayed hems hanging
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halfway down the leg, rips up the thigh,
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that overly distressed, almost destroyed
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look. Now, this style might look cute on
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a 22year-old at a music festival, but on
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a grown woman with elegance and
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presence, it sends the wrong message.
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Ripped jeans tend to look messy, not
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modern, and they draw the eye right to
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the most vulnerable areas of the leg,
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knees, thighs, calves, not exactly the
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places most of us want to highlight.
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Instead, I want you to look for clean,
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well-tailored denim in a dark or medium
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wash. A raw hem is fine. A little fading
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on the thighs is okay, but keep the
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distressing minimal. The goal is to look
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chic, not shredded. High-rise straightle
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jeans are one of my go-to styles.
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They're flattering for most body shapes
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and help elongate the legs while giving
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your midsection a bit of support. If you
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want a little more ease, a slim cut
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boyfriend jean can work beautifully.
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Just cuff the ankle and pair it with a
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sleek blouse and loafers or block heels.
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Another beautiful option, a widelegg
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jean in a structured denim. Add a
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tuckedin shirt, a leather belt, and a
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statement earring, and suddenly you look
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like you stepped out of a Parisian style
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book. The bottom line, you don't have to
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give up jeans to look elegant. You just
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have to choose jeans that are worthy of
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you. So, if your denim drawer is filled
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with frayed holes and thigh slashes,
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maybe it's time for an upgrade because
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polish doesn't mean boing. It means
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intentional. 11. Chunky platform
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sneakers. Let's move down to the feet
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again because we have to talk about
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chunky platform sneakers. Now, I know
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they're trendy. I know they're on every
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fashion blogger under 30, but the truth
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is these shoes are not doing us any
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favors. Big, bulky, cartoonish sneakers
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with thick soles and loud colors tend to
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overwhelm a mature frame. They can make
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your feet look bigger, your legs look
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shorter, and your entire outfit suddenly
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reads more street wear than
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sophistication. And for women over 50
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trying to look elevated and elegant.
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That's not the direction we want to go.
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Instead, I recommend sleek, lowprofile
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sneakers in leather or canvas. Think
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classic white trainers with clean lines
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or neutral toned slip-ons in soft beige,
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navy, or blush. These still give you
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that casual comfort, but without the
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bulk or chaos. If you like a little
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height, look for a discrete platform,
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nothing more than an inch or so. It
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should lift you subtly, not hijack your
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entire outfit. I also love a good loafer
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or pointed toe flat when you want
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comfort with style. Even a polished
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ankle boot can do the job beautifully in
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cooler months, but please leave the
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cartoon sneakers to Gen Z. They're not
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timeless, they're not flattering, and
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they're certainly not elegant. 12. Super
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trendy piece that don't suit you. This
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last one might be the most important of
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all because here's what I've learned
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after years of watching fashion come and
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go. Trends are not meant to define you,
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especially not after 50. Now, don't get
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me wrong. I love experimenting with
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style. I love a fresh color or
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silhouette when it aligns with who I am.
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But chasing every single trend,
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especially ones that don't suit your
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body, your coloring, or your lifestyle,
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can quickly make you look lost in your
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own wardrobe. Think about those Y2K crop
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tops, Tik Tok micro minikrts, or jelly
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sandals making a comeback. These pieces
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might be on trend, but they're not
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necessarily for you. And when we wear
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things that don't feel authentic, we
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lose our confidence and our elegance
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disappears with it. So, here's what I
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want you to do instead. Build your
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wardrobe on elevated, timeless staples.
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Pieces that flatter your figure, that
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feel good on your skin, that reflect who
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you are right now, not who you were at
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25, and not who the internet says you
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should be. Then, if a trend comes along
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that you truly love, try it in a small
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way. Maybe it's a trending color in a
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classic blouse or a modern cut in a
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blazer that still fits your proportions.
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But never force yourself into a trend
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just because it's in. That's the fastest
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way to cheapen your entire outfit and
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your self-expression. True style isn't
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about what's trending. It's about what's
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timeless. And nothing is more timeless
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than a woman who knows herself. If you
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loved any of the pieces I mentioned,
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you'll find the links right below this
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video. Yes, they're a little more of an
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investment, but trust me, quality shows.
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These are timeless pieces that elevate
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your look instantly and last for years.
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And if you want more elegant style tips
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just for women over 50, head over to my
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website. I update it regularly with
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outfit ideas, seasonal guides, and more.
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Oh, and if you're a handbag lover like I
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am, don't forget to check out my handbag
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channel, too. I share classics, hidden
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gems, and affordable finds that still
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look high-end. Stay polished. Stay
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confident.
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