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12 LINEN Wardrobe Style HACKS for Women OVER 50 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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Ladies, let's be honest. Linen is one of
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those magical fabrics that feels
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luxurious, keeps you cool, and just gets
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better with age, just like us. But
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styling linen, especially when you're
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over 50, can be tricky. Today, I'm
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sharing my top 12 linen wardrobe style
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hacks that will help you look elegant,
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polished, and effortlessly confident.
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Let's dive in. Chapter one, embrace the
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classic linen shirt. A classic linen
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shirt is the foundation of a timeless
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summer wardrobe. It's lightweight,
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breathable, and drapes beautifully,
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adding an instant touch of
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sophistication. For women over 50, a
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linen shirt is a versatile essential
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that can be dressed up or down, always
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making you feel polished without feeling
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stuffy. I love to have a few linen
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shirts in neutral shades, white, soft
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beige, or even a pastel like blush or
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sage. One of my go-tos is the J. Crew
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linen perfect shirt. It's slightly
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oversized, so it doesn't cling to the
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body, but it still looks tailored and
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refined. The natural texture of linen
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gives it that relaxed feel, but the
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structured cut keeps it from looking
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sloppy. When styling a linen shirt, I
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like to tuck it into high-waisted linen
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trousers or leave it untucked over a
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slim skirt for a more laidback look.
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Rolling up the sleeves can add a modern,
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effortless vibe. And because linen is so
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breathable, you won't overheat on warm
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days. For jewelry, I keep it minimal. A
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delicate pendant necklace or a simple
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pair of gold hoops. The idea is to let
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the natural beauty of the linen shine,
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so everything else should stay
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understated. That's how you create an
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outfit that looks expensive and
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timeless. Chapter two, go monochrome for
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instant polish. Monochrome dressing is
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one of my favorite style tricks, and
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it's especially effective with linen.
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Wearing one color from head to toe
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creates a long, lean line that flatters
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every body type. For women over 50, this
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is such a powerful way to look elegant
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without overcomplicating your outfit. An
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all-white or all beige linen look is my
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personal favorite. There's something
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about these neutral shades in linen that
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feels luxurious and fresh, even on the
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hottest summer days. Pair a white linen
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shirt with white linen trousers or a
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matching linen skirt, and you'll
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instantly look taller, leaner, and more
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refined. The beauty of monochrome linen
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is that it never looks flat. The natural
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texture of linen adds depth and slight
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variations in weave and shade make the
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outfit look interesting without being
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busy. Fit is important. Choose pieces
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with some shape, like a gently fitted
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shirt or a pair of trousers that skim
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the body. To finish off a monochrome
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linen outfit, I like simple leather
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sandals in a soft tan or cream. A straw
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tote or structured handbag in a matching
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neutral keeps the look cohesive and
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chic. And of course, a pair of classic
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sunglasses can add that final polish
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touch. Chapter three. Use a statement
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belt to create shape. Sometimes linen's
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easygoing drape can be a little too
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relaxed, especially in dresses or
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tunics. That's where a statement belt
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becomes your secret weapon. Adding a
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belt is one of the easiest ways to
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define your shape and add polish to a
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linen outfit. I love a soft leather belt
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in a neutral color like tan or camel.
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The Kuana leather belt is a beautiful
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example. It's simple and elegant and it
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pairs perfectly with linen's natural
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texture. I'll wrap it around the waist
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of a linen shirt dress or cinch it over
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a tunic to create a gentle hourglass
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silhouette. The key is not to pull the
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belt too tight. Let it sit comfortably
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at your natural waist. If you're wearing
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a dress with belt loops, make sure the
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color of the belt complements the dress.
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One of my favorite belted linen pieces
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is the Anthropology Somerset linen
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dress. It has a breezy shape that's
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lovely on its own, but when you add a
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belt, it suddenly feels elevated and
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refined. You can find links to this
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dress and some of my favorite linen
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accessories in the description below. I
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also love to play with contrast. A tan
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belt over a white linen dress can be
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striking in a subtle way. Perfect for a
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garden party or a summer dinner. And if
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you want to add a hint of sparkle, a
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belt with a small metallic detail is a
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great choice. It catches the light
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without overpowering your look. Chapter
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four. Choose a linen blazer for polished
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layering. Let's talk about linen
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blazers. They're one of the best ways to
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add sophistication to any summer outfit
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without sacrificing comfort. For women
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over 50, a linen blazer is that magic
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piece that pulls everything together,
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making you look polished and modern at
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the same time. What I love about linen
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blazers is that they have all the
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structure of a classic blazer, but
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they're so much lighter and more
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breathable. You can wear them on warm
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days without feeling too hot or
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restricted. They're perfect for cooler
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evenings or for when you want to elevate
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a simple linen dress or a pair of
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widelegg linen trousers. One of my
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absolute favorites is the J Crew Park
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linen blazer. It's beautifully tailored
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with a slight nip at the waist and a
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hemline that sits just right on the
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hips. The natural linen texture keeps it
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from feeling too formal, while the sharp
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cut ensures you always look put
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together. I like to wear a linen blazer
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over a simple tank top and widelegg
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trousers for an easy yet refined look.
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or I'll throw it over a linen shift
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dress for a touch of structure and
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sophistication. The neutral shades like
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soft beige, creamy white, or classic
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navy make them so easy to mix and match.
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The beauty of a linen blazer is that it
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never feels heavy or fussy. It's the
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perfect lightweight layer that still
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gives you that sense of quiet luxury and
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effortless elegance. So, if you're
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looking to invest in one piece that will
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elevate your entire summer wardrobe, a
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linen blazer is it. Chapter five. Choose
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linen dresses with a-ine shapes. One of
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the most flattering and versatile pieces
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you can have in your summer wardrobe is
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a linen a-line dress. I always say that
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a-ine shapes are a woman's best friend,
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especially after 50. They skim over the
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tummy and hips gracefully, creating that
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gentle hourglass shape we all love
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without feeling restrictive or tight. A
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perfect example of this is the Sesani
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Paloma dress. It's crafted from
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beautiful soft linen that moves with you
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and the A-line cut is incredibly
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forgiving while still giving you that
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beautiful definition at the waist. It's
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one of those dresses you can wear just
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about anywhere from a casual brunch to a
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summer garden party or even a relaxed
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dinner at home. It's so versatile and
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always makes you feel put together. When
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you're shopping for a-ine linen dresses,
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pay attention to the length. I love a
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kneelength or midi style because it
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feels more balanced and elegant. Avoid
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anything too short. it can feel a bit
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too youthful and take away from the
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refined polished look we're going for. I
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also love soft muted prints on a-ine
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linen dresses. A gentle floral or a
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delicate stripe adds a little interest
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without overwhelming your frame. And
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because the silhouette is so classic,
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you can keep these pieces in your closet
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for years knowing they'll never go out
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of style. When I style a-ine linen
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dresses, I like to keep the accessories
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minimal. A slim leather belt can help
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define the waist even more. And a pair
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of simple sandals, maybe a classic slide
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or a sleek ankle strap completes the
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look. And don't forget your handbag. A
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straw tote or a structured cross body is
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perfect for keeping the vibe effortless
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and polished. Chapter six. Avoid sheer
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linen fabrics that show too much. Let's
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talk about sheer linen for a minute
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because I see this mistake a lot. I know
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how tempting those ultra lightweight
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pieces can be in the summer heat, but
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they can end up revealing more than
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you'd like. For women over 50, sheer
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linen that shows everything underneath
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doesn't feel refined. It feels like a
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style misstep.
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Instead, look for linen that has a bit
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more weight to it. A slightly thicker
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weave or a dress that's fully lined will
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give you that same breezy comfort, but
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with a level of coverage that feels
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appropriate and elegant. Thicker linen
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also tends to drape better, giving you a
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more flattering silhouette that skims
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the body without clinging. One little
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trick I swear by if you fall in love
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with a sheer linen piece is to layer a
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lightweight slip underneath. A nude or
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blushton toned slip dress can add that
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bit of coverage you need without adding
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bulk or weight. It's a simple step that
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makes a huge difference in how confident
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and comfortable you feel. When I'm
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wearing a linen dress that's more
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opaque, I love to pair it with simple
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slides or classic leather sandals. A
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structured handbag and a delicate pair
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of earrings can finish off the look
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beautifully. Let the linen be the star
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and keep everything else simple and
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polished. Chapter seven. Embrace earthy
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tones and natural hues. One of my
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favorite ways to make linen look truly
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luxurious is to choose colors that
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complement the natural texture of the
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fabric. Earthy tones and soft muted
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colors always look more expensive and
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sophisticated.
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And they're so flattering on mature
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skin. Think soft whites, warm beiges,
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gentle olives, or muted taes. These
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colors have a way of making linen feel
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rich and timeless, and they're so easy
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to mix and match. One of my absolute
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favorite pieces is the Everlane linen
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way high drape pant in that beautiful
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warm stone color. It's chic, breezy, and
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pairs beautifully with everything from a
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crisp white linen shirt to a lightweight
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linen blazer. I love how earthy tones
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create a sense of quiet luxury. They're
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not trendy or loud. They're subtle and
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refined. And because they all work so
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well together, you can create endless
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outfits without having to buy a whole
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new wardrobe every season. When I style
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these earthy, natural pieces, I like to
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carry that color palette through to my
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accessories. A woven straw hat or a tan
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leather belt adds that perfect finishing
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touch. These shades have a way of
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bringing out your natural glow and
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making you feel effortlessly elegant.
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Chapter eight. Elevate with lightweight
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linen scarves.
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Let's finish up with one of my favorite
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linen style secrets. A lightweight linen
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scarf. I know a lot of women think
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scarves are just for fall and winter,
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but a linen scarf is such a beautiful
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way to add softness and elegance to your
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summer looks. I love to drape a linen
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scarf around my shoulders on a cool
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morning or tie it loosely around my neck
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with a simple white linen dress for that
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bit of European chic. A scarf in a soft
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neutral color like cream, blush, or pale
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gray adds that touch of refinement and
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movement that can completely elevate
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even the simplest outfit. You'll find
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some of my favorite linen scarves linked
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in the description below. A linen scarf
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is also one of my travel essentials. It
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folds up small, adds that little bit of
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coverage when you need it, and instantly
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makes your outfit look more put
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together. Whether you're exploring a new
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city or just running errands at home,
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it's the kind of piece that feels
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classic and fresh at the same time. When
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I style a linen scarf, I like to keep
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the rest of my jewelry minimal. A pair
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of small hoop earrings or a delicate
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bracelet is all you need. The scarf
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itself becomes the statement, adding
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that final touch of texture and elegance
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to your look. Linen is all about quiet
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luxury. Pieces that breathe with you,
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move with you, and make you feel
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comfortable and beautiful. These four
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hacks are some of my favorite ways to
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wear linen as a woman over 50. Simple,
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sophisticated, and always polished.
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Chapter nine. Layering linen with
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lightweight jackets.
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Let's talk about one of my absolute
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favorite summer layering pieces, the
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lightweight linen jacket. For women over
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50, this is a wardrobe essential that
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adds instant polish without weighing you
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down. I always say that linen jackets
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are the perfect way to add that quiet
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sophistication we all love. Plus,
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they're practical for those breezy
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evenings or airond conditioned spaces. I
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personally adore linen jackets in
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classic neutrals, soft beige, warm
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ivory, or even a muted olive for
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something a little different. One piece
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I keep coming back to is the Eene Fisher
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linen jacket. It has just the right
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amount of structure to give you that
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defined shape, but it's soft enough to
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move with your body and keep you feeling
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comfortable all day. When I'm styling a
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linen jacket, I think of it as that
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finishing touch that pulls everything
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together. For daytime, I'll layer it
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over a simple linen dress. It instantly
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takes the look from casual to elegant
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without feeling too formal. Or for a
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more relaxed style, I'll pair it with
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linen trousers and a lightweight tank
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top. The beauty of linen is that it
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never looks fussy. It's always
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effortless and refined. Fit is
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everything here. I look for jackets that
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gently define the waist without being
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stiff or restrictive. And because linen
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softens and shapes to your body over
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time, your jacket will only get better
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with every wear. It's the kind of piece
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you'll reach for year after year. For
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accessories, I love to keep it minimal.
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Maybe a pair of classic gold earrings
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and a structured handb. And for shoes, a
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simple slide or low heeled sandal is
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perfect to keep the whole look feeling
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light and breezy. Chapter 10. Keep it
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effortless with relaxed linen pants.
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Linen pants are a true summer staple,
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especially when you're over 50 and want
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to balance comfort and elegance. The
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secret is to choose cuts that flatter
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your shape and create that soft, flowing
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movement that linen does so well. I
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always tell my friends, don't shy away
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from linen pants because they're a bit
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different from your jeans or tailored
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trousers.
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When you find the right pair, they're
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even more versatile.
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One style I absolutely love is the
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Everlane Way High Linen Drape Pant. It
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has a high waist that elongates the legs
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and a gentle wide leg that skims over
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the hips and thighs without clinging.
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This cut is so flattering and the soft
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linen fabric keeps everything looking
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relaxed and refined. When I'm styling
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linen pants, I think about balance. I
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love to tuck in a linen or cotton shirt
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to define the waist. It gives that
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polished look that still feels
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effortless. And if I'm going for
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something even more relaxed, I'll wear a
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tank top with a lightweight cardigan or
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a linen blazer over the top. It's such a
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simple combination, but it looks fresh
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and modern. For colors, I always
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gravitate towards earthy tones and soft
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neutrals,
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warm stone, gentle sage, soft white.
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These shades are timeless and go with
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everything. They make it easy to build
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outfits that feel cohesive and
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sophisticated. For accessories, again,
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less is more. A structured handbag and a
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delicate necklace are all you really
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need. And for shoes, I love a sleek
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leather slide or a minimal sandal that
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keeps everything feeling light and
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summery. Chapter 11. Don't forget linen
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skirts. Let's not overlook the beauty of
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linen skirts. They're feminine,
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flattering, and perfect for summer. I
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find that linen skirts have this way of
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moving so beautifully when you walk.
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It's like a little breeze captured in
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your outfit. For women over 50, linen
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skirts are a wonderful choice because
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they're comfortable and instantly
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polished.
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My favorite shapes are the classic
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A-line and midilength skirts. The A-ine
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cut is forgiving, skimming over the hips
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and creating that gentle hourglass
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shape.
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and a midilength skirt hits at that
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perfect spot that feels elegant without
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being too conservative. The Bowden linen
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a-ine skirt is one of my top picks. It's
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lightweight, airy, and structured just
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enough to hold its shape. When it comes
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to color, I love soft neutrals and muted
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patterns. A delicate stripe or a subtle
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floral can add interest without
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overwhelming the outfit. And because
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linen skirts are so classic, they're
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easy to pair with the rest of your
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wardrobe. For styling, I love to tuck in
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a crisp white linen shirt or a fitted
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cotton tank top. This balance of fitted
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and flowing creates that polished,
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effortless silhouette we're always
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aiming for. If you need a little extra
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coverage, a lightweight linen jacket or
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cardigan is perfect. Just enough to keep
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you comfortable without adding bulk.
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Footwear is important, too. A low heeled
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wedge or a simple leather sandal keeps
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the look feeling elegant and fresh. And
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for accessories, a straw tote and a pair
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of classic sunglasses add that perfect
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finishing touch of summer
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sophistication. Chapter 12. Finish with
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thoughtful accessories. Finally, let's
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wrap it all up with accessories. Because
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when you're dressing in linen,
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especially in summer, the right
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accessories can make all the difference.
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They're that final touch that brings
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everything together and shows off your
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personal style in the most elegant way.
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For women over 50, I love to keep
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accessories natural and minimal.
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Delicate gold jewelry like a thin chain
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necklace or small hoop earrings adds
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that bit of glow without feeling
19:22
overwhelming. A slim leather belt can
19:25
define your waist and give that gentle
19:27
structure to flowy linen pieces. And of
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course, a straw hat is not only
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practical for sun protection, but adds a
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chic European vibe to any summer look.
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Handbags are where you can really have
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fun while still staying refined. A
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classic straw to is a summer essential.
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It's practical, beautiful, and instantly
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elevates any outfit. For evenings, I
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love a small, structured leather cross
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body in a soft, neutral tone. Shoes
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matter, too. I adore simple leather
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sandals or sleek slides that keep the
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look feeling effortless. And for those
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summer evenings when you want a little
20:06
more height, a woven wedge or a low
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block heel can be the perfect touch.
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Remember, the goal is to keep everything
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cohesive. Let the texture and natural
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drape of your linen pieces be the focus.
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