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Are these seven common wardrobe mistakes
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secretly adding years to your look? I'm
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going to show you exactly what they are
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and how to fix them so you can look
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instantly younger and more polished.
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Let's dive right in. Chapter one. Say
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goodbye to fussy, overly detailed tops.
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Here's something I see all the time.
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Women hanging on to blouses with too
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much going on. Ruffles, bows, layers of
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lace, busy embellishments. And while
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those details can be charming in small
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doses over 50, they can actually work
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against you, making you look dated or
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overly fussy instead of effortlessly
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polished. Think of those tops with busy
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patterns or too many extra flourishes
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that feel like they're doing the talking
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for you. They might feel fun at first
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glance, but they often steal the
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spotlight from you and make it harder to
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create that harmonious, streamlined look
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that's so flattering at this stage in
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life. I found that clean, minimalist
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lines are far more forgiving and much
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easier to style. Instead of ruffles and
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bows, I go for tops with simple
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tailoring and elegant drape. One of my
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absolute go-to pieces is this Cynthia
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Rowley Rowley women's bonded relaxed fit
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t-shirt. It's so beautifully cut, no
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fussy details, just a perfect
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understated drape that feels modern and
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refined. It skims the body without
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adding bulk and can be dressed up or
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down with just a change of accessories.
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I also love a minimalist silk blouse for
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a more elevated look. Something in a
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soft neutral shade that lets your
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natural glow shine through. The key here
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is to choose pieces that highlight your
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natural elegance, not ones that compete
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with it. You want to look like the star
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of the show, not like you're hiding
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behind your clothes. I've noticed that
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when you let go of those fussy pieces,
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your wardrobe actually feels bigger
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because everything works together so
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much more seamlessly. Suddenly, you have
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more options because your tops aren't
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fighting with your jackets or clashing
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with your trousers. It's a quiet luxury
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approach that makes getting dressed in
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the morning feel like an indulgence, not
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a chore. So, the next time you're
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looking at a top that's covered in bows
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or frills, ask yourself, is this piece
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really flattering me or is it just a
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distraction? Because at this stage, I
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promise you, less really is more. And
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when you find the right balance of
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simplicity and sophistication, you'll
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look and feel like the very best version
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of yourself. Chapter two, stop hanging
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on to outdated belts. Let's talk about
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something small that can make a big
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difference. Belts. I see so many women
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over 50 holding on to belts that just
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don't fit the elegant, modern look
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they're after. You know the ones I'm
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talking about. Belts with loud buckles
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that practically shout at you, or those
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thick braided styles that feel more
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bohemian than refined. I get it. Belts
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are practical, and it can be hard to
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part with them when they still
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technically work. But here's the thing.
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The wrong belt can completely throw off
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an outfit, breaking up your silhouette
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in an unflattering way or adding bulk
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where you don't want it. When I turned
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50, I realized how much of a difference
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a simple, refined belt could make. It's
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not about getting rid of belts
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altogether. It's about choosing ones
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that support your style instead of
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overwhelming it. My favorite right now
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is the Maidwell medium perfect leather
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belt. It's just the right width, slim
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enough to create a clean line, but
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substantial enough to give definition.
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The leather is buttery soft and ages
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beautifully, and the minimal buckle adds
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a little polish without stealing the
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show. I like to think of belts as a
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finishing touch that brings everything
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together. When you wear one that's too
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chunky or too loud, it breaks that
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beautiful vertical line and can make you
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look shorter or wider than you really
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are. But a sleek, understated belt, it
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creates that gentle cinch at the waist
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that feels natural and flattering. I
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also recommend choosing belts in neutral
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tones, black, brown, or even a soft
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taupe, because they go with everything.
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They're not trying to make a statement.
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They're there to support the outfit and
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let you shine. And honestly, there's
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something so empowering about slipping
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on a perfectly fitted belt and knowing
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that it's helping you create a look
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that's put together and polished. If
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you're not sure where to start, I always
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suggest trying on your outfit with and
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without a belt. See how it changes the
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line of your trousers or how it defines
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your waist in a dress. You'll be amazed
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at how such a small detail can elevate
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your entire outfit. So, let go of those
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busy, outdated belts that feel more like
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costume pieces than style essentials.
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Invest in one or two quality classic
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belts that you can wear for years.
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You'll feel more sophisticated, more
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modern, and honestly, so much more
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comfortable in your own skin. Chapter
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three, retire those faded cardigans.
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Here's another piece that's sneaky. It
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seems harmless enough, but it can
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actually be dragging your style down
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more than you realize. faded, worn out
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cardigans. Those cardigans you've had
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for years, maybe in your favorite color,
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but they've been through the wash so
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many times that they've lost their shape
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and that fresh, rich color that once
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made them special. I know it's easy to
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keep them around because they're cozy
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and familiar, but those faded cardigans
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can make your whole outfit look tired,
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even if everything else you're wearing
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is polished and modern. And I want you
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to feel fresh and vibrant, not like your
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clothes are holding you back. What I
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reach for instead is a structured,
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lightweight knit jacket or a refined
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cardigan that still has that soft feel
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but with a more tailored finish. One of
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my favorites is the J Crew Juliet
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collarless sweater blazer. It has the
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comfort of a cardigan but the clean
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lines of a blazer making it so much
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easier to create an elegant put together
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look. The texture is soft and smooth,
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and it comes in those quiet luxury tones
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that work with just about everything in
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your closet. I found that switching out
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faded cardigans for these modern knits
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can totally change the feel of your
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outfit. Suddenly, you're not just
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comfortable, you're comfortable and
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polished. And let's be honest, when
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you're over 50, you deserve to feel
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both. Another little tip I love is to
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look for cardigans or knit jackets with
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subtle details. Maybe a gentle collar, a
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soft ribbed texture, or even a clean
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open front that creates a long vertical
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line. These pieces don't scream for
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attention, but they have that elegant
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ease that always feels current. I've
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linked some of my favorite refined knits
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in the description below. So, if you're
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ready to retire those faded cardigans,
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take a look and see which one feels like
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you. Because at the end of the day, it's
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about finding those pieces that support
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your style and make you feel like the
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most confident, radiant version of
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yourself. And remember, your wardrobe
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doesn't have to be huge to feel
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luxurious. It just needs to be filled
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with pieces that respect you, flatter
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you, and make you feel like you're ready
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to take on the world, one elegant outfit
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at a time. Chapter 4. Skip the overly
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trendy statement bags. Let's talk about
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handbags for a moment because if there's
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one accessory that can completely shift
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the tone of your outfit, it's your bag.
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And here's the thing I see all the time.
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Women over 50 still clinging to those
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loud, overly trendy statement bags. You
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know, the ones covered in bright logos,
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clashing patterns, or neon colors that
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might have felt fun in your 30s, but now
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they can feel a bit out of place. I get
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it. Sometimes we're drawn to these
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pieces because they seem like an instant
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way to add personality. But the problem
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is they often end up doing the exact
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opposite of what we want. Instead of
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adding sophistication, they become the
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only thing anyone sees, stealing focus
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from you and from the elegant outfit
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you've carefully put together. What I've
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learned and what I love to share with
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other women is that your handbag can be
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the secret to looking timeless and
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refined.
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It's not about buying the most expensive
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designer piece you can find. It's about
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choosing a bag that works with your
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wardrobe, not against it. That's why
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I've fallen in love with structured,
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minimal handbags in classic shapes and
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neutral shades. One of my personal
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favorites right now is the Coyana
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Classic Easy Tote Bag. It's beautifully
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made with soft leather that only gets
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better with age. The clean lines are
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timeless and it has enough room for
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everything I need without ever looking
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bulky. And here's something to think
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about. Structured bags have a wonderful
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way of balancing out your shape.
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Especially when you're wearing softer,
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more flowing outfits. They add that hint
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of polish that brings everything
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together. Even a simple jeans and blouse
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combo can look instantly more
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intentional with the right bag. If
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you're feeling unsure about which style
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to choose, start with a simple neutral
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like a soft taupe, a creamy beige, or a
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classic black. These tones have that
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quiet luxury feel that's always in
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style, and they go with absolutely
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everything, so you'll get so much more
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use out of them than some neon trend
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piece that feels dated in 6 months. I've
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also linked a few of my favorite
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structured bags in the description below
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so you can see exactly what I mean when
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I talk about this kind of elegant ease.
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These aren't pieces that scream, "Look
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at me." They're pieces that whisper,
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"I've got this." And that's the energy I
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want you to feel every time you step out
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the door. Chapter five. Avoid wearing
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cropped pants that cut you off. All
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right, let's get into something I feel
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really passionate about. Cropped pants.
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Now, I know they can feel modern and
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breezy, but here's the catch. If the
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crop hits you at the widest part of your
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calf, it can actually shorten your legs
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and break up that beautiful, elongating
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line we're always trying to create. Over
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50, the goal is to create a sleek,
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balanced silhouette that makes you feel
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tall, confident, and put together. And
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the truth is, those cropped pants that
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stop midcuff, they can do the exact
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opposite. They visually chop your legs
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and can make you look boxy even if
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you're petite and slim. So, what's the
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better alternative? I always recommend
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looking for fulllength trousers or ankle
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grazing styles that skim over your shape
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and create a long unbroken line from hip
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to ankle. These kinds of pants are
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universally flattering because they
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guide the eye down in one smooth line,
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creating a sense of height and balance
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that's just so elegant. One pair I adore
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right now is the Philip Limb tapered
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banana pant. It's a perfect example of
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that tailored elegance I'm talking
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about. Slim through the leg but not
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tight with a beautiful drape that looks
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refined whether you're wearing flats or
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a little heel. And because it's a
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timeless shape, you don't have to worry
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about it going out of style next season.
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If you're someone who loves a slightly
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more relaxed silhouette, a softly flared
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fulllength pant can be so flattering.
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That gentle kick at the hem balances out
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the hips and creates a beautiful lean
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line. Just make sure the hem isn't too
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short. If it's grazing the top of your
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foot or even skimming just above your
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ankle bone, it's going to look modern
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and sophisticated without cutting you
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off. Here's another tip I love. If
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you're unsure about the perfect length,
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take your pants to a tailor. It's such a
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small investment, but having your
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trousers hit at exactly the right spot
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can completely change how they make you
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feel. It's one of those little things
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that makes a huge difference in how put
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together you look. So, if you're still
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hanging on to cropped pants that feel a
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little awkward or just don't flatter you
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anymore, give yourself permission to let
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them go. Trust me, you'll feel taller,
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more elegant, and so much more confident
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in a full length style that celebrates
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your shape instead of breaking it up.
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Chapter six, let go of loud costume
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jewelry. Now, let's talk about
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accessories because they're the final
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touch that can either elevate your
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outfit or completely overwhelm it. One
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of the things I see so often is women
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over 50 still holding on to loud costume
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jewelry. You know what I mean? big
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statement necklaces that practically
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wear you instead of the other way
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around. Oversized plastic bangles or
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earrings that weigh down your loes and
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scream for attention. Don't get me
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wrong, jewelry can be such a fun way to
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express yourself. But as I've gotten
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older, I've found that too much jewelry
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or the wrong kind
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from that elegant, refined look we're
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all after. The goal is to complement
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your outfit, not compete with it. What I
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love instead are minimal, refined pieces
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that add that hint of shine and
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sophistication without taking over the
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whole look. Think delicate gold or
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silver chains, a simple pearl stud, or a
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slim, elegant bangle. These pieces have
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a quiet confidence that feels so much
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more modern and grown up than those
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chunky, showy pieces. One of my absolute
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go-to is the Majuri bold pearl stud.
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It's just enough to draw the eye, but
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still delicate enough to feel timeless
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and polished. Another piece I wear
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constantly is a thin gold bar necklace.
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It catches the light so beautifully and
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sits perfectly over a simple top or
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dress. And the best part about this
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minimalist jewelry approach, it goes
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with everything. You don't have to worry
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about whether it matches a busy print or
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a bold color because it's so versatile
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and understated.
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It's the kind of jewelry that becomes
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part of your signature style, something
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that feels personal and elevated. If
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you're not ready to give up statement
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pieces entirely, here's my advice.
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Choose just one. Let it be the focal
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point. If you love a pair of bold
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earrings, skip the necklace. Or if
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you're wearing a statement ring, keep
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the rest of your jewelry simple. This
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way, you're creating balance and letting
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each piece shine in its own right. I
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promise you, when you start to edit your
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jewelry down to those refined, minimal
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pieces, you'll feel so much more pulled
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together. It's like breathing room for
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your outfit and for you. No more feeling
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like you're drowning in accessories.
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Just clean, elegant lines that celebrate
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you. Chapter seven, retire. Those tired,
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overly casual sandals. Let's move on to
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something I see so often, especially in
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the warmer months. Those tired, overly
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casual sandals that have seen far too
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many summers. You know the ones I'm
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talking about, flat, rubbery slides that
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have lost their shape. Or those heavily
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padded flipflops that feel more
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appropriate for the beach than for a
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polished outfit. Don't get me wrong,
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comfort is key, especially as we get
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older. But there's a difference between
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comfortable and sloppy. Those worn out
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sandals can instantly make an outfit
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look dated, no matter how elegant your
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blouse or trousers might be. What I love
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to reach for instead is a refined sandal
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with a clean, minimal design and a
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supportive, structured sole. Leather is
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always my top choice because it has that
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timeless grownup feel. Plus, it molds to
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your foot in the most luxurious way. One
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of my favorite pairs is the ancient
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Greek sandals Eletheria sandal. It's
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simple, elegant, and has that beautiful
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natural leather that just looks better
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the more you wear it. If you're not a
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fan of flat sandals, try a low block
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heel in a neutral color. This adds just
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enough lift to create a more elegant
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posture without compromising comfort.
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I've seen so many women transform a
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basic summer outfit just by swapping out
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those tired flip flops for a minimal,
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grown-up sandal. It's amazing how such a
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small switch can instantly make you look
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more refined. And here's a tip. When
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you're choosing sandals, look for subtle
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details like a delicate ankle strap or a
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slightly squared toe. These small design
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elements can make your sandal look so
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much more modern and sophisticated. And
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they're much more versatile than
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something covered in bright colors or
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busy patterns. I also recommend treating
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your sandals with care. Give them a
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little polish or store them properly at
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the end of the season. It's those small
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touches that keep your shoes looking as
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elegant as the rest of your wardrobe.
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And trust me, when your footwear feels
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as put together as your outfit, you'll
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feel that extra boost of confidence
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every time you head out the door.
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Chapter 8. Don't keep clothes that don't
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fit anymore. This next one might be a
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little tough because it's not about any
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particular style or trend. It's about
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something deeper. I know how easy it is
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to keep clothes that don't fit anymore.
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Those jeans that used to fit like a
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glove or that dress you're hoping to
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wear again one day. But here's what I've
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learned. When you're over 50, holding on
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to pieces that no longer fit isn't doing
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you any favors. In fact, it can weigh
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you down in ways you might not even
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realize. Here's why. Every time you see
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those pieces hanging in your closet,
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you're sending yourself a subtle message
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that says, "I'm not there yet." Or,
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"I'll be happy when I can wear this
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again." And that's just not the kind of
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energy you deserve to carry around. I
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found so much freedom and honestly so
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much joy in curating my wardrobe around
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what fits me right now. Pieces that skim
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my body in all the right places, that
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let me move with confidence and grace.
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pieces that make me feel good the moment
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I put them on. It doesn't mean you can't
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have goals or that you shouldn't take
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care of your health. It just means that
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your wardrobe should be a reflection of
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who you are today. Strong, beautiful,
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and completely capable of creating an
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elegant, modern style that works for
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you. What I like to do at the start of
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each season is a quick, honest closet
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edit. I pull out anything that doesn't
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fit comfortably or that feels like it's
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pulling or bunching in places it
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shouldn't. If it's something I truly
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love and think I'll wear again, I'll put
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it in a separate section. But for most
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pieces, if it doesn't fit, it's time to
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let it go. And let me tell you, once you
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start dressing for the body you have
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right now, it's like a weight is lifted.
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You stop worrying about what's not
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working and start focusing on what is.
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It's such a liberating feeling. I've
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also linked a few of my favorite
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elegant, well-kecut basics in the
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description below because these are the
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kinds of pieces that make getting
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dressed feel easy and joyful again.
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Softly structured blouses, tailored
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trousers, and refined knits in neutral
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colors. These are the building blocks of
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a wardrobe that works with you, not
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against you. So, if you've been hanging
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on to pieces that just don't fit, let
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this be your gentle push to let them go.
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Trust me, you deserve a wardrobe that
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makes you feel amazing every single day.
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And if you're feeling inspired to update
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your wardrobe, I've linked all the
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refined, elegant pieces I've mentioned
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in this video in the description below.
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They're definitely an investment, but
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trust me, they're worth every penny for
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how polished and sophisticated they'll
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make you look and feel. I've also got
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tons more style tips and ideas for women
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over 50 on my website. So, be sure to
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check that out, too. And if you love
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handbags as much as I do, you won't want
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to miss my dedicated handbag channel.
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It's full of timeless, elegant picks
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you're going to adore. See you there.
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