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OVER 50¿ Don't Make These 10 SUMMER Style MISTAKES! 720p 25fps
Jul 19, 2025
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Summer is the season of sunshine,
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vacations, and let's be honest, fashion
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confusion. Because once you hit 50, the
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old style tricks just don't work the
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same anymore. Suddenly, the breezy tank
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tops feel too bare. The easy summer
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dresses cling in all the wrong places.
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And that comfy outfit, it's making you
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look older than you are. But here's the
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truth. Looking elegant and stylish in
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the summer isn't about covering up or
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hiding your body. It's about wearing the
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right shapes, the right fabrics, and the
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right colors that reflect your
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confidence, not your age. So, today I'm
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sharing 10 summer style mistakes elegant
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women over 50 avoid, and what to wear
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instead to look elevated, effortless,
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and timeless. One, wearing flowy clothes
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that actually swallow your shape. Let's
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start with one of the biggest summer
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style myths. We've been told that loose,
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oversized clothes are the answer to
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every midlife concern. Just wear
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something flowy. They say it'll hide
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everything. But what it really does, it
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hides your shape, your personality, and
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your elegance, billowy tops, tent
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dresses, baggy tunics. They may feel
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breezy, but when the fabric just hangs
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off your body, it actually makes you
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look bigger and less polished.
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Especially when there's no structure or
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defined silhouette, it creates a blur
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between your figure and your outfit.
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Now, I'm not saying tight clothes are
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the answer. Not at all. But there's a
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difference between oversized and
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intentionally relaxed. Instead of
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drowning in fabric, look for pieces with
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soft tailoring. Think dresses that cinch
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gently at the waist, blouses with a
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curved hem, or linen shirts that drape
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without collapsing. One of my go-to
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pieces this summer is the Ferti Isha
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linen tunic. It's relaxed, yes, but it
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has a structured collar, side slits, and
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shape through the body. It skims, it
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doesn't cling, and it doesn't overwhelm.
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Perfect for pairing with slim cropped
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pants or even belting at the waist.
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Another favorite, the Max Mara Weekend
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Collection belted shirt dress. Now, this
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is what I call refined ease. The belt
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gives definition without being tight.
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And the midi length gives you coverage
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while still looking modern. It's what I
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wear when I want to feel elegant but not
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overdressed. Here's the rule I follow.
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If the fabric is loose, the shape should
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be defined. And if the shape is loose,
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the styling should be sharp. Balance
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creates beauty, too. Choosing synthetic.
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Cool. Fabrics that actually make you
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sweat and shine. This one is sneaky. You
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buy a blouse that feels smooth to the
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touch. It's labeled easy care. It claims
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to be lightweight. You wear it out
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thinking it's the perfect summer top.
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And within 10 minutes, you're
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overheated, sticky, and shiny in places
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you don't want to be. Here's what's
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really going on. Synthetic fabrics like
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polyester, rayon, and modal don't
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breathe. They trap heat and moisture
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against the skin. And under the summer
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sun, they can make even the most put
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together woman feel like she's melting.
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And to make matters worse, these fabrics
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often have a shine to them under
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daylight or camera flash, which can
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cheapen your look, especially if you're
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wearing light colors. White polyester
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blouses can look plasticky in sunlight,
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even if the cut is beautiful. So, what's
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the elegant solution? natural breathable
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fabrics like cotton popppllin, linen,
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lightweight silk and bamboo blends.
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These materials move with you. They
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absorb sweat. And most importantly, they
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look expensive because they have a soft
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matte finish that flatters mature skin.
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One item I swear by is the Eene Fisher
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organic linen shell top. It's light. It
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layers beautifully, and it keeps me cool
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even on the hottest days. I pair it with
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high-waisted linen trousers or a meaty
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wrap skirt for an easy, elevated summer
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look. Another gem, the Quint 100
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European linen buttonf front blouse.
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It's breathable, structured, and looks
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just as good tucked in as it does loose
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over white jeans. And for those of you
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who worry that linen wrinkles too much,
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remember this. A slight wrinkle in
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quality linen looks natural and
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luxurious.
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It's the difference between travel chic
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and budget hotel blouse. Embrace the
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character. Also, check the description
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below. I've linked some of my favorite
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warm weather tops in breathable,
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flattering fabrics because once you
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switch, I promise you won't go back.
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Three, wearing youthful accessories that
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age you more than your outfit ever
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could. Now, this one might surprise you.
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Sometimes it's not the clothing that's
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the problem. It's the accessories. I've
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seen women over 50 wear beautifully
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tailored outfit only to throw on
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juvenile sunglasses, a cheap tur, and
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loud costume jewelry that steals the
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show in all the wrong ways. Here's the
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thing. Trying to look young through
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accessories usually backfires. chunky
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plastic jewelry, glittery flip-flops,
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novelty bags with slogans, mirrored
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aviator sunglasses. They don't make you
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look younger. They make your outfit look
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confused. And confusion is never
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elegant. Let me tell you what works
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better. Refined accessories that say,
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"I've thought about this. A pair of
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sculptural gold hoops. A tortoise shell
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pair of oversized square sunglasses. A
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cross body bag in straw and leather with
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clean lines. These pieces don't scream
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for attention. They whisper wealth,
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taste, and elegance. One of my current
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obsessions is the Coyana small
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structured leather cross body. It's
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minimal, softedged, and the perfect size
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for a day out. You can wear it with a
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midi dress or jeans and still look
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pulled together. I'm also loving the
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less specs out of love sunglasses.
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They're retro but grownup with a matte
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finish and slight cat eye that flatters
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every face shape without looking
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costumey. And jewelry less is more. I
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recommend something like the Monica
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Venda Nura Barack Pearl Pond. It's
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feminine. It catches the light and it
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instantly elevates a simple linen
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outfit. Here's the mindset shift. Don't
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use accessories to chase youth. Use them
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to amplify elegance. Because at this
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stage, elegance is your edge. Youth
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tries to be loud. Elegance knows how to
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whisper. Four. Choosing cropped pants
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that cut your legs in half. Let's have a
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little heartto-heart about cropped
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pants. I know they're everywhere, and I
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understand the appeal. They're cool,
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they're comfortable, and they give a bit
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more coverage than shorts. But here's
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the problem I see over and over again.
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Most cropped pants hit at the worst
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possible spot, right at the widest part
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of your calf. And what does that do? It
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visually cuts your leg in half. It
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shortens your silhouette and it draws
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attention to the area many of us would
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rather soften. Now, don't get me wrong.
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I'm not saying cropped styles are
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completely off limits. But the length
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and shape matter more than you think.
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The wrong cropped pant can make you look
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boxy and stumpy. The right one can make
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you look lean, tall, and modern. So,
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what's the better option? Look for ankle
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length pants that hit just above the
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ankle bone. This is a much more
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flattering spot because it shows off the
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slimmest part of your leg and creates a
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longer line. Even better, choose a
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straight or slightly tapered leg in a
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structured lightweight fabric. Nothing
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clingy, nothing stiff. One of the best
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pairs I've found this season is the
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Theory Tria pull-on ankle pants. They
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have an elastic waist that lies flat.
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They're cropped at just the right spot,
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and the tailoring is subtle but sleek.
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They're perfect with sandals,
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espadrills, or a low kitten heel. If you
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still love the look of a cropped
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trouser, try styles that have a slight
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flare or side slit at the hem. This adds
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movement and prevents that harsh
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horizontal cutff effect. And one last
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note, skip the widelegg capries unless
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they're styled extremely intentionally.
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They rarely flatter and they tend to
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create a garden center chic effect, if
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you know what I mean. Here's the rule.
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If your pants are cropped, everything
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else, your shoes, your top, your posture
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needs to be elevated to match.
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Otherwise, it looks unfinished. Length
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matters more than you think. Five.
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Throwing on a sundress that looks more
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like sleepwear. Ah, the summer sundress.
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It's supposed to be the effortless
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answer to hot weather. Just one piece
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and you're done. But the truth is, many
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of the sundresses we see marketed to
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women over 50 fall into one of two
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camps, too juvenile or too shapeless.
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And the worst offenders, those spaghetti
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strap, empire waist floral printed
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jersey dresses that cling to the bust
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and flare out like a tent. Or worse,
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those sleeveless cotton dresses with
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bold tropical prints that look like
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cruise ship gift shop finds. They might
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be comfortable, but they don't offer the
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structure or sophistication we need to
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look polished. Here's the thing. Comfort
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doesn't have to mean casual. And summer
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doesn't have to mean sundress. There are
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so many better one piece alternatives
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that still give you that easy breezy
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feel, but with elegance built in. Let me
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give you a few examples. First, try a
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shirt dress in crisp cotton popppllin or
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linen. It's breathable. It gives shape
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and it gives you the option to roll up
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the sleeves, define the waist or leave
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it loose with a beautiful crossbody. The
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coos belted popppllin shirt dress is a
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current favorite of mine. It's
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minimalist but structured and the midi
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length is perfect. Next, look at wrap
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style dresses with elbow length sleeves.
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These are incredibly flattering because
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they emphasize the waist without
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clinging to the midsection and they add
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visual interest without needing a single
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accessory. The Bowden Cesaly wrap dress
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is one I reach for again and again. And
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if you love a more romantic feel, go for
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a tiered cotton midi dress with wide
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straps and a square neckline. This
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silhouette feels fresh, feminine, and
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timeless without looking too youthful.
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Here's the big idea. When your dress has
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structure, your posture improves, your
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accessories pop, and your presence
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elevates.
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Skip the sleepwear lowear style dresses.
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Go for something that looks intentional,
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even if you only spent 30 seconds
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getting dressed. Wearing the wrong bra
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with summer tops and hoping no one
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notices. Now, let's get into something
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that isn't talked about enough, but
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makes a world of difference. The wrong
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undergarments can ruin even the most
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beautiful outfit. In summer, when our
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tops get lighter and our fabrics become
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more sheer or fitted, your bra can
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either make your look or totally
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distract from it. I see this mistake all
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the time. thin straps digging into the
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shoulders, bulges caused by a too tight
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band, lace textures showing through a
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smooth tank, or the dreaded visible bra
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strap peeking out from a sleeveless
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blouse. And here's the hard truth. If
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your bra is visible, it has to be
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intentional and beautiful. Otherwise, it
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just looks sloppy. So, what's the
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solution? Start with a proper fitting. I
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always recommend getting refitted once a
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year, especially after 50 because our
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bodies change. The right band size and
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cup shape will lift, smooth, and support
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without discomfort. Then invest in a few
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summer specific bras. Here's what I
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always keep in my drawer. A nude smooth
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t-shirt bra with molded cups. The Natie
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Pure Lux bra is a gamecher. It's
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seamless under linen and cotton, and it
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disappears under white. a strapless bra
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that actually stays put. I love the Waco
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red carpet strapless bra. It's
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supportive, doesn't shift, and works
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with off-shoulder or wide neckline tops.
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A comfortable bralette for lounging or
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looser outfits. The true and coated
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scoop neck bra is wire-free and soft,
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but still lifts. And finally, a
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smoothing tank with built-in support
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like the Spanx brauy tank. Great under
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open weave knits or sheer white blouses.
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Also, let's not forget about bra color.
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When wearing white or light colors, a
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pale blush or light taupe matches the
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skin better than pure white bras. White
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on white shows through more than you
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think. And if your outfit shows your
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back or sides, skip lace and seams
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altogether. Smoothing styles with bonded
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edges will keep the lines clean. Here's
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my rule of thumb. If your outfit makes
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you question what bra to wear, don't
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force it. Choose a different top or wear
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the right bra with confidence because
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nothing undermines elegance faster than
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tugging at your straps or checking for
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coverage every 10 minutes. Seven,
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wearing shoes that compromise your whole
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look. We have to talk about shoes
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because even the most beautiful summer
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outfit can be undone by the wrong pair
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of sandals. And I don't mean comfort
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shoes. I mean the kind that look like
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you've completely given up. chunky
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velcro sandals, cheap plastic
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flip-flops, worn out athletic sneakers.
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These might feel easy, but they don't
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belong in a wardrobe that's aiming for
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elegance. Here's the truth. Your shoes
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say everything about your outfit.
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They're the final punctuation mark on
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your look. And if that punctuation says,
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"I'll just grab whatever," it completely
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contradicts all the thought you put into
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your blouse, your trousers, your
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jewelry. So, what should you wear
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instead? Let me give you a few elevated
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options that still support your feet but
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also support your style. First, try a
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minimal leather slide. Something like
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the Margo City sandal. It has a low
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block heel, cushioned footed, and looks
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chic with everything from linen pants to
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midi dresses. If you prefer a flat, go
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for a sleek leather thong sandal, but
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not the floppy kind. Look for a refined,
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minimal design. I love the Tory Birch
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Miller sandal because it's supportive,
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polished, and the emblem detail feels
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elegant without being flashy. And for
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days when you want more support, don't
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reach for running shoes. Reach for a
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pair of leather espadrills or woven
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flats. Something like the Vionic Kinsley
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loafer gives you arch support, but still
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looks structured enough for a day out.
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Also, take care of your shoes. Wipe down
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the soles, refresh the leather with a
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conditioning balm, and always check the
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toes and heels for wear. Because as much
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as we talk about aging with confidence,
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nothing says put together like a
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well-ared for pair of shoes. Eight, over
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accessorizing with statement pieces that
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compete with each other. Now, I love a
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good accessory, a sculptural earring, a
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beautiful cuff, a vintage inspired belt.
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But here's where I see a lot of women
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over 50 go wrong in summer. They wear
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too many bold accessories at once. A
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giant necklace, loud earrings, chunky
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bangles, a bright bag, a printed scarf.
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It's like every piece is fighting for
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attention. And the result, instead of
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looking styled, it looks chaotic. Here's
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what I've learned. Less is almost always
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more. Especially in summer when your
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clothes tend to be lighter in both
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fabric and color, your accessories
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should support the outfit, not overpower
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it. So, what's the better approach? Pick
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one standout piece and let everything
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else whisper. If you're wearing a
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statement necklace, keep your earrings
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simple. If your handbag has texture or
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bold color, let it shine by pairing it
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with neutral clothing and delicate
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jewelry. If you're wearing oversized
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sunglasses, don't also throw on a
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printed scarf and a widebrim hat. Choose
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what you want to highlight and edit the
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rest. One of my favorite go-to combos
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for summer is a pair of gold drop
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earrings like the Medie dome earrings
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paired with a simple gold bangle and a
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structured cross body bag in straw and
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leather. And remember, you don't need to
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add accessories to look polished.
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Sometimes a bare neckline with the right
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collar or a sleek bun with sculptural
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sunglasses can be more powerful than
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five layers of styling. Elegance comes
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from restraint. And a woman who can say
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no to that one extra piece, that's
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confidence. Nine. Choosing loud prints
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that wear you instead of the other way
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around. Prints can be beautiful, but
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they can also be loud, overwhelming,
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distracting, and too often I see women
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over 50 wearing prints that dominate
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their look instead of enhancing it.
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Bright florals, wild paisley's, zigzag
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stripes in every color of the rainbow.
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These prints aren't necessarily bad, but
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they demand attention, and not always
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the right kind. Here's the issue. As we
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mature, our skin tone, hair color, and
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features often soften, which means bold,
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harsh prints can overpower us. They make
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us disappear under the pattern, and they
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almost always look cheaper than solids
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or subtle prints. So, what should you do
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instead? Choose elevated, quiet prints
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that add texture or movement without
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stealing the spotlight. Think tonal
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stripes in soft white and cream. micro
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florals on a neutral background.
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Abstract watercolor inspired patterns in
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one or two shades. One blouse I
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absolutely adore is the Rails Charlie
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button-up in soft stripe. It's airy, the
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print is subtle, and it adds visual
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interest without screaming for
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attention. You can find it linked in the
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description below. Another fir
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blues in their soft floral prints. They
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feel vintage, elegant, and pair
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beautifully with white jeans or a linen
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skirt. And when in doubt, stick to solid
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colors and add texture through fabric
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like pleats, rouching, or embroidery.
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Texture is far more elegant than noise.
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10. Dressing like you're still trying to
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blend in. Now, I saved this one for last
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because it's not really about clothes.
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It's about mindset. So many women over
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50 start shrinking their style as they
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age. They stop wearing color. They stop
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wearing accessories. They default to
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safe choices like black capri, basic
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tees, and sneakers. Even when those
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choices don't make them feel good,
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they're dressing to disappear. But
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here's what I want you to know. This is
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not the season of your life to shrink.
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You've done the work. You've learned who
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you are, and you deserve to dress like
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it. Elegance isn't about hiding your
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body. It's about showing up fully in
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your presence. So yes, wear the linen
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trousers, wear the bold earrings, wear
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the perfectly cut silk blouse that makes
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your eyes glow. If it makes you feel
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elevated, radiant, and truly yourself,
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that's your style, not what someone says
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a woman over 50 should wear. Summer is a
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beautiful season. Let your clothes
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reflect that. So, here's what I
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encourage you to do. Start with one
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statement piece that feels a little
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bolder than usual. Upgrade one basic
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item you've been wearing for years,
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maybe your everyday handbag or your
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go-to dress, and stand a little taller
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in the clothes that actually make you
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feel like you. Because when you feel
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beautiful, you radiate confidence, and
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that's the most elegant thing of all.
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And if you're wondering where to find
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some of the elegant pieces I mentioned
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in this video, I've linked them all for
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you in the description below. Yes, a few
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of them are a little more of an
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investment. But when you slip into
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clothes that fit beautifully, feel
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luxurious, and last for years, you
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realize they're worth every penny. These
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are the kinds of pieces that elevate
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your entire wardrobe. They don't just
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make you look good, they make getting
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dressed feel effortless. And if you're
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craving even more timeless style
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inspiration, be sure to visit my
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website. I share curated tips, elegant
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outfit formulas, and ideas to help you
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look and feel your absolute best every
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single day. Oh, and if you're a handbag
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lover like I am, I also have an entire
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channel dedicated to elegant handbags
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for women over 50. You'll find reviews,
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styling, styling ideas, and gorgeous
21:21
options that pair perfectly with your
21:24
elevated wardrobe. Definitely give it a
21:26
look. You might just find your new
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