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Still WEARING These¿ 10 Style MISTAKES Women OVER 50 Must AVOID! 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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Can we have a real conversation for a
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second? Because I know how easy it is to
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hang on to clothes that once worked and
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numb or that feel comfortable or that
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we've just gotten used to seeing in the
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mirror for years. But here's the truth
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no one tells you. Some of those pieces
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are quietly holding you back. They're
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not flattering your figure. They're not
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reflecting your personality. And they're
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definitely not making you look elegant
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or expensive. Today, we're going to
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gently let go of those comfort zone
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pieces, and I'll show you exactly what
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to wear instead to look polished,
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modern, and sophisticated over 50. Let's
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start with the first three star mistakes
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I see all the time. One, outdated
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capries. All right, you knew this one
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was coming. Capri pants. And yes, I'm
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talking about the classic midcarff
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style, usually with a little slit at the
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hem, made from stiff cotton or stretchy
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twill, sometimes with decorative buttons
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or big patch pockets. You know the ones.
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Capri are one of those pieces that feel
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practical. They give you coverage.
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They're easy to move in. And maybe once
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upon a time they felt flattering. But
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here's the truth. Capri are not doing
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your legs any favors. They cut you off
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at the widest part of your calf, which
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instantly shortens the leg. They
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visually break your silhouette,
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especially if you're petite or curvy.
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And most importantly, they make your
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outfit look dated. So, what's the
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alternative? Ankle length trousers or
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cropped straightlegg pants. These hit
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right at the ankle bone, creating a
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long, clean line that makes your legs
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look longer and your outfit look
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intentional. The hem is sleek. The shape
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is modern and you still get the comfort
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and coverage you're looking for without
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the frump. If you want that easy summery
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feel that capries used to give you, try
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lightweight linen blend ankle pants or
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tapered cotton trousers with a touch of
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stretch. They breathe, they move, and
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they still look refined. Pair them with
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a pointed toe flat, a simple blouse, and
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a belt at the waist. And suddenly,
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you've gone from errand casual to
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elegant lunch date in seconds. So yes,
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it's time to say goodbye to Capri. Your
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legs and your style will thank you. Two
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overly embellished jeans. Let's talk
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about denim. Denim is one of those
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wardrobe staples that can look
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incredibly polished and age appropriate
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if you choose the right style. But those
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jeans with rhinestones on the back
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pockets, the ones with contrast
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stitching in white or gold, the ones
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with weird fading lace up sides or
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embellished hems. Ladies, I say this
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with love. They've had their moment, and
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it's time to let them go. These kinds of
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jeans don't just look outdated. They
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make the entire outfit feel offbalance.
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No matter how chic your blouse or how
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expensive your shoes, if the jeans look
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overly decorative, it cheapens the whole
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look. So, what should you wear instead?
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Dark wash jeans in a classic cut like
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straight leg, slim leg, or wide leg will
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always look more sophisticated. Avoid
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excessive distressing, holes,
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embroidery, or hardware. Think clean,
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minimal, and intentional, and opt for a
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mid-rise or high-rise waist. These
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styles help smooth the midsection,
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define your waist, and give a more
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tailored silhouette. If you want
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something even more elevated, try black
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or dark indigo denim with minimal
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stitching. Pair them with a silk blouse,
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a structured blazer, or even just a
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tucked in tea with a polished belt.
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Suddenly, your denim goes from everyday
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casual to quiet luxury. The goal isn't
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to give up comfort. It's to bring your
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denim into this chapter of your life
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with elegance and confidence because the
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right pair of jeans can make you feel
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unstoppable. But the wrong pair, they'll
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drag your outfit and your confidence
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down. Three, boxy, oversized t-shirts.
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Now, let's talk about one of the most
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common mistakes I see in casual
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dressing, the boxy tea. You know the
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one. It's shapeless, oversized. Maybe it
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has a chest pocket. Maybe it hits right
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at the hips and flares out just enough
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to make your torso look like a
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rectangle. It's soft. It's comfy. But
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every time you wear it, something just
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feels off. Let me tell you why. Boxy
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T-shirts add volume without shape. They
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hide your waist. They draw the eye
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straight across your middle. And they
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can actually make you look bigger than
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you are, especially in photos or from
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the side. Now, I'm not saying you need
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to wear tight tops to look elegant. What
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I am saying is you need a bit of shape,
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a bit of drape, a bit of balance.
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Instead of a boxy tea, try a semi-fitted
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top in a higher quality fabric. Look for
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cotton modal blends, bamboo jersey, or
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even stretch silk knits. Choose tops
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that gently skim the body, not cling,
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not drown, a slight taper at the waist,
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a curved hem, maybe a small side slit.
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These little details make all the
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difference. Even something as simple as
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a t-shirt with a slightly longer sleeve
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and a subtle scoop neck can instantly
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lift your entire look. And don't be
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afraid to tuck the front or use a belt
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to create shape. When your top has some
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structure, you automatically look more
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polished. If you're not sure where to
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start, I've linked a few elevated basics
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in the description below. These are
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t-shirts and knits that feel just as
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comfortable as your old favorites, but
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look a hundred times more refined.
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Because here's the thing. When your top
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fits well and flatters your shape, you
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don't need to try hard. You just throw
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it on, add a necklace, and go. And that
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kind of effortless elegance, that's what
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we're after for loud, gimmicky prints.
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Let's talk about prints. Because while
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prints can absolutely be beautiful,
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especially when they reflect your
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personality, not all prints are created
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equal. One of the easiest ways to
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unintentionally age yourself is by
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wearing prints that are just too loud,
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too busy, or too gimmicky. I'm talking
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about those oversized neon florals, wild
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zigzag patterns, or animal prints in
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colors that don't exist in nature. You
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know the ones, the kind of top that
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looks more like a statement piece from a
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costume party than a polished outfit.
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These kinds of prints don't flatter the
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body, they fight with it. They draw
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attention away from your natural
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elegance and end up dominating your
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entire look. Instead of people noticing
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you, they're distracted by the chaos of
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your blouse. Now, that doesn't mean you
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need to swear off prints altogether. Not
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at all. But what you want are prints
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that enhance your presence, not compete
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with it. Think more subtle, more
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refined, more harmonious. Something like
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a soft tone on tone pattern. Maybe ivory
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on cream or a gentle geometric in
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neutral shades. Even a classic pinstripe
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or a quiet animal print in soft browns
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and blacks can look incredibly elegant
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when done right. When choosing a print,
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always ask yourself, is this elevating
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my outfit or is it taking over? Because
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true elegance is never about being loud.
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It's about being intentional. And the
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right print will support your
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confidence, not steal it. Five. Cheap
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synthetic fabrics. Now, let's move from
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what's seen to what's felt. Because one
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of the fastest ways to look cheap, even
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if your outfit is wellstyled, is by
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wearing lowquality synthetic fabrics
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that cling, shine, or lose shape after
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just a few washes. I know the
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temptation. You're shopping quickly
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looking for something affordable or easy
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care. But the truth is, most synthetic
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materials, especially the thin, shiny
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ones, don't hold up. They might seem
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fine on the hanger, but the moment you
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put them on, they cling to the wrong
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places, highlight every crease, and
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feel, frankly, uncomfortable. And once
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you've washed them a few times, they
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peel, stretch out, and start to look
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worn far too quickly. As we mature by
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what we wear should work with our skin,
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our movement, our confidence, not
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against it. That's why investing in
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better fabrics is one of the smartest
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and most impactful style decisions you
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can make. Instead of reaching for
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something synthetic, opt for breathable
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natural fabrics like cotton, linen,
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silk, wool, or bamboo blends. These
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materials drape better, feel more
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luxurious, and elevate even the most
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casual pieces. A simple cotton popppllin
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shirt or a well-made linen blouse can do
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more for your style than the trendiest
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synthetic top ever could. You don't need
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a closet full of designer pieces to look
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expensive. You just need better fabric.
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It changes the way your clothes move,
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the way they feel on your body, and the
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way you carry yourself. When your
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clothes feel good, you do too. And that
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kind of confidence, you can't fake it.
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Six, overly trendy shoes. Shoes can
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quietly make or break your entire
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outfit. And after 50, our shoes should
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be doing one thing above all else,
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supporting the elegance of the rest of
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what we're wearing. But what I see too
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often are shoes that are simply trying
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too hard to be trendy. Maybe it's a pair
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of ultra chunky sneakers that belong in
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a teenager's closet, or clear plastic
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heels that fog up and lose their charm 5
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minutes after you step outside.
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Sometimes it's an overly stylized sandal
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with glitter, bows, and five different
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textures, fighting for attention. They
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might feel fun in the moment, but they
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instantly clash with an otherwise
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polished outfit. And the truth is, they
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draw attention to the wrong thing. after
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fee. Your shoes should feel grounded,
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sleek, sophisticated.
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They should add to your look without
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overpowering it. You still deserve
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comfort, of course, but that comfort
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doesn't have to come at the expense of
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elegance. Instead of chasing every
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footwear trend, go for timeless styles
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that work in your life. A soft pointed
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toe flat, a low block heeled pump, a
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beautifully structured ankle boot in
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smooth leather. Even a clean, minimal
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sneaker in white or taupe can look
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incredibly chic when paired with a
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blazer or well- fitted trousers. It's
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not about giving up comfort. It's about
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choosing wisely. wearing shoes that
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align with the way you want to feel,
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that give you support and style, that
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let the rest of your outfit shine.
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Because when your shoes feel
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intentional, everything else falls into
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place. You move differently. You carry
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yourself with more ease and you look put
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together without needing to say a word.
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Seven, short, shapeless cardigans. Let's
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talk about cardigans because I know how
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tempting they are. They're cozy. They're
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familiar. They're often what we reach
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for when we want to feel comfortable but
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not too dressed up. And trust me, I've
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had my fair share. But if you're still
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wearing those short, clingy cardigans
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that cut off at the waist, ride up in
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the back, and cling to the arms, it's
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time to have a little wardrobe reset.
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These cardigans tend to do one of two
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things. They either hide your shape
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completely or they cling in the wrong
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places, creating a boxy or unbalanced
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silhouette. And because they're often
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made in thinner knits that lose
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structure over time, they end up looking
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well tired. Now, I'm not saying you
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should give up cardigans altogether. Not
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at all. But it's time to upgrade the
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style and be a little more intentional
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about what you're layering over your
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outfits. So, what should you wear
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instead? Try a longline cardigan that
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falls to the hip or mid thigh. Something
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with a bit of structure in the
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shoulders. A subtle ribbed texture.
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Maybe even a tie at the waist or clean
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buttons down the front. These features
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create length, defined shape, and
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immediately feel more elevated. You
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could also try a knit blazer, which
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gives you the softness of a cardigan,
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but with the polished look of a jacket.
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It's the perfect in between for days
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when you want comfort but don't want to
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look like you've just thrown something
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on. And if you really want to level up,
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consider a collarless coatigan. Part
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coat, part cardigan. They're elegant,
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versatile, and work beautifully with
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everything from jeans to midi skirts.
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Cardigans shouldn't be an afterthought.
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They should be a finishing touch, a
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layer that adds presence, not just
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warmth. Because what you wear on top,
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that's often what people see first. And
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with the right one, you can create
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length, movement, and quiet luxury all
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in a single layer. Eight. Outdated,
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oversted handbags. Now, this one might
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surprise you, but handbags are one of
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the most overlooked style details.
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They're also one of the fastest ways to
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elevate or cheapen your entire outfit.
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If you're still carrying that overly
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slouchy, overst stuffed handbag with
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buckles, studs, zippers, and extra
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pockets all over the place, it's
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probably not adding elegance to your
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look. Now, I get it. We carry a lot. We
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need space. And handbags are personal.
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But think of your bag as more than just
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a container. It's a visual anchor for
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your outfit. A bag that's dated or
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overloaded pulls your look down, even if
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everything else is polished. So, what's
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the alternative? Switch to a structured
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modern silhouette, something clean,
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sleek with minimal hardware, a softly
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structured leather tote, a top handle
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satchel, a medium-sized cross body in a
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neutral tone. These are the kinds of
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bags that look expensive, even if
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they're not designer. And don't forget
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proportion. If you're petite, avoid
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oversized, slouchy, hobo bags that
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overwhelm your frame. If you're tall,
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opt for a bag with clean vertical lines
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to balance your shape. The most elegant
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handbags aren't flashy. They're quietly
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confident, and they say, "I've curated
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my life. I'm not carrying things I don't
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need." So, take a moment this week. Go
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through your current handbag, remove the
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extras, wipe it clean, and if it's time
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for an upgrade, I've linked a few of my
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go-to polished options in the
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description below. These are bags that
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instantly pull your look together and
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help you walk out the door feeling
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elevated and refined. Nine, excessive
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accessories. Now, let's talk about
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accessories because this is one of those
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areas where I see so many women over 50
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try to make up for an outfit they don't
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love by piling on too much. Maybe it's a
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statement necklace layered with long
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beads and a chunky bracelet. Maybe it's
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big hoops, big rings, and a belt with a
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shiny buckle all at once. And I
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understand the instinct. You're trying
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to express personality to bring interest
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to your look. But here's the thing.
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Elegance doesn't come from more. It
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comes from less done well. Too many
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accessories can compete with each other.
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They create visual clutter. And instead
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of adding polish, they start to
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distract. So, here's my advice. Choose
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one or two intentional pieces. Maybe
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it's a single sculptural earring and a
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delicate watch, or a classic silk scarf
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and a clean leather belt, or a
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structured handbag paired with a
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beautiful gold chain. Let each piece
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breathe. Let it have space. When you
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simplify, your accessories start to
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frame your outfit rather than fight it.
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And if you're ever unsure, ask yourself,
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would I notice this piece or all of them
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fighting each other? The answer will
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guide you. Less noise, more meaning.
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That's the formula for quiet luxury. 10.
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Clothes that no longer fit. This last
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one is personal. And honestly, it might
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be the most important one of all.
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Because the truth is, many of us are
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still holding on to clothes that no
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longer fit. Not just physically, but
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emotionally. And sometimes letting go of
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them feels harder than we'd like to
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admit. Maybe it's that tailored blazer
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you bought a decade ago. the one that
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made you feel powerful and put together,
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but now it pulls at the shoulders, won't
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button at the waist, and just doesn't
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sit the way it used to. Or maybe it's a
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pair of trousers you haven't worn in 5
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years, but you keep them tucked away in
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the closet because deep down you hope
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they'll fit again someday. Or maybe it's
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a blouse that technically fits, but
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every time you wear it, you find
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yourself tugging at the hem, adjusting
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the sleeves, or just not feeling like
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yourself in it. Here's what I've
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learned. Clothing that no longer fits
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doesn't just affect your outfit. It
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affects your confidence. It whispers to
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you. It tells you you're not where you
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should be. It creates this quiet
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pressure every time you open your
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closet. And you deserve better than
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that. You deserve clothes that fit the
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woman you are right now. Not the body
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you had 10 or 20 years ago. Not the size
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you're chasing or the lifestyle you've
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outgrown, but the strong, graceful,
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evolving woman standing in front of the
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mirror today. That means taking a
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thoughtful look at your wardrobe. Tailor
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the pieces that still have potential.
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Blazers, dresses, trousers. Let them
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work with your body, not against it.
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Donate the ones that no longer serve
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you. Set them free. Let someone else
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fall in love with them. and then begin
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to rebuild slowly, intentionally curate
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a wardrobe that reflects your current
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life, your current shape, your current
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style. Because there is nothing elegant
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about squeezing into something
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uncomfortable just to say it still fits.
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And there is nothing powerful about
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hiding beneath oversized, shapeless
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layers that swallow your presence. True
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elegance begins the moment you honor
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your body, not try to change it. When
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your clothes move with you, support you,
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reflect you, celebrate you. So make a
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breath. Release the someday pieces and
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make room physically and emotionally for
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clothes that help you stand taller, feel
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stronger, and step into the world with
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quiet, beautiful confidence. If you're
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ready to elevate your wardrobe, I've
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linked some of my favorite polished
19:04
pieces from this video in the
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description below. Yes, a few of them
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are a little more of an investment, but
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they're the kind of items that last.
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They fit better, feel better, and
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instantly make your outfit look more
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elegant. And once you have them, you'll
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wonder how you ever dressed without
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them. You can also visit my website for
19:25
even more tips on building an elegant
19:27
ageless wardrobe, think outfit formulas,
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seasonal guides, and styling advice
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that's actually designed for women over
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50. And if handbags are your thing, like
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they are for me, you'll definitely want
19:42
to check out my handbag channel where I
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break down timeless styles, affordable
19:48
luxury finds, and how to pair the right
19:51
bag with any look. Style over 50 should
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never feel overwhelming. It should feel
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empowering.
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