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Over 50¿ STOP Wearing These THINGS They Make You Look CHEAP! 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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Let's be honest, you can be elegant, you
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can be confident, you can look
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absolutely fabulous at any age. But
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there are still a few things, especially
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in fashion, that quietly sabotage all
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your effort. And if you're over 50, you
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might be making some of these mistakes
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without even realizing it. You see,
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elegance isn't about spending a fortune.
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It's about choosing pieces that look
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intentional, that enhance your beauty,
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and most importantly, that respect where
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you are in life. So today, I want to
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walk you through the less obvious things
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women over 50 wear that instantly
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cheapen the look and more importantly,
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what to wear instead. Let's start strong
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with number one. One, wearing the wrong
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nude tones. Now, I know nude shades are
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everywhere. They're marketed as elegant,
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minimalist, classic. But let me tell you
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something no one else will. If your nude
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doesn't match your skin tone, it doesn't
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look elegant. It looks off. And off
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equals cheap. Think about it. Nude is
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supposed to be a neutral. It's meant to
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elongate your body, blend in seamlessly,
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and give you that barely there clean
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aesthetic. But when the undertone is
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wrong, too yellow, too gray, too beige,
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too pink, it fights with your skin. It
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can make you look washed out. Or worse,
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it draws attention to texture, redness,
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and areas you don't want to highlight.
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And yet, so many women over 50 default
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to these tones because they think
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they're safe. Beige goes with
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everything, right? Not quite. Beige can
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also make your skin look dull. It can
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blend into your hair in an unflattering
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way, and it can completely drain the
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color from your face. So, here's what to
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do instead. You need to match it your
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nude to your undertone. If you're warm
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toned, look for nudes that have a hint
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of gold, camel, or soft caramel. If
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you're cool toned, blush, beige, gray,
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taupe, and rose tinted neutrals will
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flatter you so much more. And if you're
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neutral, mushroom stone, and muted sand
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shades are your best friend. It's a
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small shift that makes all the
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difference. You go from blah beige to
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quiet luxury in seconds. And this
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doesn't just apply to clothes, it
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applies to shoes, to handbags, even to
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makeup. A nude lipstick that doesn't
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suit your undertone instantly ages your
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face. But a nude that matches your
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natural coloring instantly lifts it. One
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item I swear by is the Jenny Kane Cocoon
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Cardigan in oatmeal. It's a soft, warm
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toned neutral that works beautifully on
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neutral or warm skin. If it's sold out,
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just search for something in a similar
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tone. Soft, cozy, not too yellow, and
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with some texture. It elevates even a
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basic white tea and jeans into something
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quietly luxurious. So, next time you
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reach for nude, pause and ask yourself,
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is this nude flattering on me? If it's
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not, let it go. Two, overly coordinated
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matching sets. Now, don't get me wrong,
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I love a cohesive outfit. I'm not here
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to tell you to wear clashing prints or
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random colors, but there's a fine line
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between intentional coordination and
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overly matching looks that feel dated.
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I'm talking about the matching magenta
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top and pants and necklace and handbag.
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You've seen it. Maybe you've worn it. It
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feels like a safe choice. Everything
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matches, so it must be polished. But
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when everything is exactly the same,
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shed sod, same finish, and same tone, it
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can feel more like a uniform than an
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outfit, and often it looks a bit
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juvenile or worse, costumeumy. This type
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of matching used to be trendy in the 80s
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and '9s, but now it reads as trying too
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hard. What looks more elegant today?
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Tonal variation, texture, contrast.
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Let's say you love blue. Instead of
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pairing navy with navy with navy, try
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navy trousers with a soft blue silk
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blouse and a gray blue suede shoe. It
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still feels cohesive, but it has
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dimension. That dimension is what makes
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you look expensive, like you know what
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you're doing. Another example, let's say
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you're wearing a cream blouse. Instead
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of matching it with cream trousers and a
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cream cardigan, try pairing it with warm
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camel, mushroom, or soft blush. Add a
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belt or bag in a contrasting material,
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maybe a woven texture or crocmbbossed
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leather, and suddenly your outfit has
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layers, interest, elegance. It's about
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looking effortless, not engineered. When
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things look too put together, it starts
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to feel like you're wearing someone
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else's style, not your own. So, what
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should you wear instead of those overly
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matchy matchy sets? Break it up. Mix
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materials like silk with wool, linen
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with cotton, leather with knit. Play
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with tones within the same color family.
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And let your accessories breathe. They
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don't have to match your shoes, your
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top, and your bag all at once. That's
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not chic anymore. That's predictable.
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And you, you're far from predictable.
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Three, overmbellished necklines. I see
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this one everywhere. Those tops that
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come with built-in jewelry or sparkle
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around the neckline, they're often
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labeled as holiday tops or evening
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blouses. And let me be honest with you,
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they almost always look cheap. Why?
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because they take away your control.
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You're stuck with whatever someone at a
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fast fashion brand decided to glue or
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stitch into the collar. You can't add
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your own necklace without clashing. You
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can't dress it up or down. And nine
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times out of 10, the embellishment isn't
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high quality. It's plastic beads, faux
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gems, or metallic thread that starts to
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unravel after one wash. And let's not
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even talk about how hard they are to
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clean. Delicate wash, dry clean only.
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But also, don't iron. Don't ring. Don't
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breathe near it. So, what's the
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solution? Keep it clean. Choose blouses
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and tops with beautiful necklines,
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V-necks, square necks, soft scoops that
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let you decide how to accessorize. Want
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a little sparkle? Add a delicate
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pendant. Want some texture? Try a silk
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scarf or layered chains. That's
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elegance. That's versatility. And most
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of all, that's personal style. One top I
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absolutely love for this is the Ameliora
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Petra blouse. It's got a flattering
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neckline, a beautiful drape, and zero
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unnecessary details. It's linked in the
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description below, and if it's
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unavailable, just look for something
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minimal, structured, and made from a
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breathable fabric like rayon silk blend
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or cotton satine. The best part, you can
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dress it up or down. That's the kind of
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piece that stays in your wardrobe for
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years, not months. So, the next time
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you're tempted by a ready-made sparkly
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top, just remember you wear the clothes.
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The clothes don't wear you. Four, fuzzy
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or pilledled outerwear. This one sneaks
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up on all of us. You buy a cardigan or a
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coat that feels soft and cozy and then
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after a few months you start to see tiny
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little pills on the sleeves, the
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underarms, the front, and suddenly that
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elegant outfit underneath, it doesn't
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matter because the texture of your outer
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layer is now telling a completely
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different story. Pilling is one of those
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things that cheapens your look
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instantly, even if no one consciously
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notices it. It's a sign of wear, of
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neglect, of I've had this sweater for
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years and I didn't want to admit it's
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time to replace it. So, what can you do?
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First, prevent pilling before it starts.
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Choose outerwear in tightly woven
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materials like marino wool, ponte knit,
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double-faced cashmere, or highquality
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cotton. Avoid anything that says acrylic
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as the main fiber. It pills always.
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Second, maintain your pieces. Buy a
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fabric shaver. I use one from Conair,
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about $10, and it's a gamecher. I go
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over my sweaters and coats every couple
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of weeks. It keeps them looking new even
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after years. Third, choose structure.
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Instead of wearing an old stretched out
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cardigan, try an open front knit blazer
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or a lightweight duster coat. They still
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give you warmth and coverage, but with
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shape and intention. One I love is the J
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Gill Essential Linen Duster. long,
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flattering, and perfect for layering
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over everything from jeans to midi
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dresses. If that one's sold out, look
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for any longline knit or linen blend
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topper that has clean lines and no fuzz.
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Because remember, your outer layer is
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the first thing people see. And when it
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looks polished, you look polished, even
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if you're wearing a t-shirt and jeans
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underneath. Five, faded black that looks
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tired instead of timeless. Let's talk
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about black. It's classic. It's
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slimming. It's supposed to be the most
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elegant color in your wardrobe, right?
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But here's the thing that rarely gets
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said. Black only looks expensive when
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it's in excellent condition. If your
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black jeans have faded to charcoal, if
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your cardigan looks dull and dusty
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instead of deep and rich, if your black
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blouse has turned into that weird
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greenish gray color, you're not looking
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elevated. You're looking worn out. Black
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is a color that demands sharpness,
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precision. When it's crisp and
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saturated, it creates a stunning canvas.
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But once it fades even slightly, it
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starts to feel tired. And unfortunately,
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that drags your whole outfit down with
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it. It's especially noticeable in
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cottonbased fabrics like t-shirts,
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leggings, and knits. And it shows up
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more under natural light than you'd
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expect. What looked fine in your closet
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suddenly looks 5 years old in the
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daylight at brunch. So, what do we do
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instead? First, evaluate your black
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pieces every season. Take them out in
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natural light. If they look dull,
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patchy, or overly linty, it's time to
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replace them. Second, choose fabrics
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that hold dye better. Crepe, ponte,
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knit, silk blends, and tensel all retain
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their color far better than basic cotton
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or rayon. My favorite is the Eene Fisher
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stretch crepe pant. It holds its depth
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of color wash after wash and looks far
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more polished than regular leggings or
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black denim. You'll find it linked in
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the description. And if it's gone, just
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search for crepe trousers with a flat
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waistband and minimal details. Third,
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don't be afraid to swap black for
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richer, more forgiving neutrals. Think
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charcoal gray, espresso brown, ink navy,
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or deep olive. These colors still give
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you that grounded, slimming effect, but
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they soften your overall look and tend
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to flatter mature skin, even better than
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pure black. So, yes, black is timeless,
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but only when it's fresh. Once it starts
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to fade, it's time to upgrade, because
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nothing says elegance like a clean, rich
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black, and nothing cheapens your look
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faster than one that's faded and
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forgotten. Six. Outdated, overstructured
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handbags with loud hardware. Your
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handbag is part of your outfit and the
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wrong one can throw everything off. It
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doesn't matter how well tailored your
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outfit is. If your bag is stiff, boxy,
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and covered in shiny gold or silver
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chains, your entire look can go from
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polished to dated in seconds. Now, I
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know some of us have a favorite bag that
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we've loved for years, but fashion has
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evolved, and so have the shapes and
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materials that read as modern and
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elegant. Those super structured handbags
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with thick handles, oversized zippers,
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and giant logos. They were trendy in the
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early 2000s. Today, they often read as
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overly fussy, or worse, knockoff
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designer. What looks expensive now, soft
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structure, minimal hardware, clean
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lines. You want a bag that flows with
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your body, not one that looks like a
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briefcase. I always suggest going for
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real or highquality faux leather in
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neutral tones like camel, taupe, stone,
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or even muted blush. These colors are
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far more versatile than black, and they
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feel light and fresh year round. One I
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adore is the Kuana Classic Easy Tote.
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It's roomy but elegant, structured but
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flexible, and has zero logos or flashy
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accents. It looks effortlessly luxurious
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and it works with everything from
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tailored trousers to jeans and a tea.
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I've linked it in the description below.
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And if it's out of stock, look for a
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similar bag with soft sides, minimal
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trim, and a zip or magnetic closure.
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This is a small change that makes a huge
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difference because nothing elevates a
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simple outfit faster than the right
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handbag, and nothing cheapens it quicker
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than a tired, overdone one. Seven,
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cheap, see-through white tops. A great
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white blouse is one of the most powerful
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pieces in any elegant woman's wardrobe.
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It can brighten your face, make you look
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fresh and awake, and pair with anything
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from widelegg trousers to denim. But,
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and this is a big butt, the wrong white
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blouse can instantly cheapen your entire
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outfit. You've probably experienced
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this. You buy a white blouse that looks
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beautiful on the hanger. You put it on
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and suddenly you realize it's so thin
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you can see your bra, your waistband,
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and even your skint underneath. And
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instead of looking crisp and clean, you
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look uncomfortable and exposed. Most of
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these tops are made from cheap polyester
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or rayon blends that are lightweight but
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lack substance. They cling, they
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wrinkle, they go sheer under natural
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light. And worst of all, they never sit
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quite right. So what should you look
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for? Weight, opacity, and structure. Go
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for cotton popppllin stretch satine or
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silk blends that offer real coverage and
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drape. You want a blouse that skims the
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body without hugging it, stays crisp
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without being stiff and doesn't wrinkle
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the moment you sit down. One piece I
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recommend again and again is the Quint
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washable silk button-up. It's elegant,
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breathable, and it holds its shape
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beautifully. Plus, it looks far more
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expensive than it is. It's linked in the
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description. And if it's gone, just
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search for a white blouse that's lined
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or made from a midweight fabric, not a
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see-through synthetic. Because a cheap
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white blouse will always look, well,
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cheap. But the right one, that's pure
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elegance. Overdecorated necklines and
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built-in jewelry. Here's something I
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wish more brands understood. Elegance
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doesn't need sparkle glued to it. So
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many tops these days come with beads,
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sequins, or faux jewelry sewn directly
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into the neckline. And while it might
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seem convenient, oh, it's like having a
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necklace built in, it often does the
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opposite of what you want. It looks
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mass- prodduced. It limits your options.
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And most importantly, it takes away your
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ability to style the piece your own way.
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Think about it. You can't wear statement
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earrings with that top. You can't add a
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real necklace. you're stuck with
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whatever faux crystal trim they stitched
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on during production. And most of the
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time, the embellishments aren't subtle.
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They're loud. They're overly shiny. And
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they catch the light in a way that
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screams inexpensive. So, what do I wear
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instead? Simple, clean necklines, scoop,
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square, boat, and soft V-necks are all
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flattering after 50, and they give you
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the freedom to style the outfit your
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way. You can layer delicate gold chains.
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You can wear a silk scarf. You can keep
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it minimalist and let your lipstick do
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the talking. One of my favorite no fuss
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options is the Petra blouse by Amelia.
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It has a flattering neckline, a perfect
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drape, and absolutely no glitter or
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fuss. It's in the description below. If
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it's sold out, just look for a blouse in
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a solid color with no sewn on
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embellishment and a neckline that
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flatters your face shape because you
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deserve to choose how you shine. Your
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elegance doesn't need to be builtin. It
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comes from how you carry yourself and
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how you style your look. Nine. Overly
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short, flimsy skirts that cut off your
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elegance. Let's talk hemlines because
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they matter more than most women
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realize. A skirt that's just a little
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too short or too flippy can throw off
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your entire silhouette, especially after
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50. Overly short skirts tend to feel
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like you're holding on to a version of
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style that no longer aligns with your
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sophistication. You know the ones.
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Skirts that ride up when you sit. Skirts
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that blow around with every breeze. And
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worst of all, skirts that crease, cling,
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or flip outward in all of the wrong
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places. They may look youthful at first
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glance, but the second you move, they
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become fussy, and elegance is never
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fussy. So, what works better? Go for
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structured midi skirts that offer length
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and movement without sacrificing polish.
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The most flattering cut for women over
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50 is often an A-line or bias cut midi
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that skims the hips and lands somewhere
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between the mid- knee and lower calf.
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This length elongates your frame and
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gives you a graceful silhouette that
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moves beautifully with the body. Fabrics
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matter, too. Look for cotton popppllin,
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linen blends, soft pleats, or
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lightweight wool crepe for transitional
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seasons. Avoid overly stiff synthetics
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or super clingy jersey. Those can feel
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cheap fast. One skirt I reach for
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constantly is the Banana Republic
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Factory pleated midi skirt in soft
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beige. It has that elegant drape, subtle
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structure, and perfect movement. It's
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linked in the description below. And if
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it's no longer available, look for a
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similar neutral toned midi skirt with
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clean lines and a flattering waistband.
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Because the right skirt doesn't just
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fit, it flows and that's what makes it
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elegant. 10. chunky costume jewelry that
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competes with you. Jewelry is meant to
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enhance your beauty, not overpower it.
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But somewhere along the line, many women
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over 50 were told that if you want to
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make a statement, you need big, bold,
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chunky accessories. I'm here to
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challenge that. Oversized plastic beads,
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thick stacked bangles, oversized faux
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gems. These pieces don't add luxury.
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They replace it with distraction. And on
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mature skin, especially around the
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neckline and decolletage, heavy shiny
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costume jewelry tends to highlight the
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very areas we're trying to soften. The
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truth is, less is often more. Subtle
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details, clean shapes, and fine
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materials always look more refined than
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loud accessories. Instead of piling on,
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choose one or two key pieces that feel
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special. A slim gold bangle, a pair of
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pearl drop earrings, a dainty chain with
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a meaningful charm. And if you want to
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lean into a a statement, let the
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statement be in shape or texture, not
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size or glitter, something sculptural,
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modern, understated, but still
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impactful. A great example is the Monica
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Vinarda siren wire earrings. They frame
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the face beautifully, add a touch of
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shine, and never compete with your look.
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They're in the description below along
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with a few other options I love. And if
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those aren't in stock, just look for
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jewelry that's elegant, well-crafted,
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and free of cheap-l lookinging
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rhinestones or heavy plastic because the
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best jewelry doesn't shout, it whispers.
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Every piece I mentioned is linked below.
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Yes, they're a little pricier, but trust
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me, they're worth it. They fit better,
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last longer, and make your whole outfit
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look more polished. If you want more
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timeless style tips, head to my website.
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I've got outfit guides, flattering color
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combos, and smart wardrobe edits just
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for women over 50. And if you love
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handbags, check out my handbag channel
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for elegant everyday picks that look
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expensive but aren't. Stay stylish. I'll
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see you there.
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