10 essential items for women over 50

When we arrived at 50 years, most of us we could benefit from a reassessment of the locker room.

As the decades pass, our bodies, faces and lifestyles are changing. However, we decided to get not always kept up to date.

 

10 essential items for women over 50

 

But we need unbreakable rules? Actress Ellen Barkin said in a famous quote published in O, The Oprah Magazine, that women over 50 should never wear jeans for dinner. (My jeans 7 For All Mankind and I disagree).

Forget the rules! We just need a few good style guidelines and answers to questions about how.

This is a basic list of essential pieces for women who want to look stylish, full of energy, youth and tone. You can use these basic parts to work, dining out and more:

1. Jeans dark denim, mid rise boot cut and

The boot cut leaves room for boots (a choice of footwear for almost every occasion).

Recommendation: keep the long about 1/8 inch above the ground (depending on shoe), and make sure the jeans fit you well in the back and hip (to stretch a bit). Narrows the waist, if necessary.

2. dark denim jeans, a mid-rise, straight leg

Ignores (unflattering for most of us) adjusted tight jeans and buy these in dark blue, without fading. Combine them with ballet shoes without heels, loafers or heels pacifier, and when it gets colder, use them in high boots.

RECOMMENDATION: straight leg jeans combine well with longer tunic style blouses or jackets. Explore options for brands such as Uniqlo, 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, Levi's or Not Your Daughter's Jeans, with prices ranging from about $ 40 to $ 200.

3. Jeans white (with boot cut or straight leg)

When the weather is warmer, use them with wedge sandals and tunic blouses with an elegant style or navy blazer and white sleeveless blouse. When you cooler, combine them with brown or black boots, a sweater or jacket and a nice scarf.

RECOMMENDATION: When you use any white pants, be sure to wear underwear that matches your skin color.

4. Pants that fit well

Looking for a mix of lightweight wool (the best is wool / Lycra) in black, dark gray or navy. The cut of the pants is crucial and must be accurate long. Bring shoes to the store (and the tailor, if necessary) to fit you perfect.

RECOMMENDATION: Use a silky blouse, a shirt or a sleeveless top with a cardigan or jacket. Search made by Theory, Tahari, Joseph, Banana Republic, J. Crew or Ann Taylor in price from about $ 60 pants.

5. tight black jacket

The (not tight) short tight jackets that reach the hips will look great. The black is the most versatile, but perhaps prefer navy or cream. Use it with jeans, skirts, dresses, pants, ie, everything.

RECOMMENDATION: under the jacket, used tank tops, shirts and blouses colored gemstone and explores longer and less tight fitting jeans to wear them with options. You can try those of Theory, Tahari, Ann Taylor, DKNY, Chico's and Target, priced from about $ 50.

6. black pencil skirt

Versatile, elegant and surprisingly flattering, no matter your size. Use it to the knee (or a little shorter if you wear black stockings), and make sure you stretch and extend a bit but do not tight. Combine it with black tights and boots or patent leather heels for the night. Do not wear shoes without heels, but medium or high heels, wedge shoes or boots. (This is a video on how to buy shoes that are both stylish and sensible).

RECOMMENDATION: a black jacket could see this skirt austere; Instead, balances the set with a long sleeveless blouse and a short multicolored jacket. Pencil skirts are the best I have found are those of Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Tahari, at prices starting around $ 120, but you can compare prices.

7. cardigan

They're a fashion accessory for the year and the best way to cover not very toned arms. Search and three quarters long sleeves that come to you at the hip or slightly above. Longer cardigan look good with straight leg jeans or pants, but not skirts. The best I've found is cardigan Classic Cardigan Merona at Target ($ 19.99 and up).

RECOMMENDATION: buy a cardigan that is one or two smaller than normal, or end up with a sweater without grace, which may seem messy sizes. The sweater should be adjusted. And never use closed: this is cover your arms and add color to your outfit.

8. Blouses Sleeveless

Buy these basic parts in large quantities, once you find the ones you like. Buy them in white, black and cream for use under cardigans, jackets, blouses and sweaters. I use them for almost everything under better appearance.

RECOMMENDATION: should fit, so use one size smaller if necessary, and make sure they are long enough to use them inside and not come out. Uniqlo, Target Mossimo Supply Co., American Apparel, Banana Republic and Gap have good sleeveless tops at prices that start at about $ 10.

9. Dresses

Dresses make us all feel beautiful and sexy, and there are three styles that best favor women after age 50, regardless of our size or shape: wrap dresses, especially those with long sleeves or three quarters. Tie the belt to the side, never in front, and do not do a loop. The sleeveless sheath dresses worn with cardigan or fitted jackets, which are perfect for almost any occasion. The "waisted and flared" waisted dresses that are above and slightly flare out from the waist, which create a flirty look and move.

The colors of precious stones are good for all skin tones; keep the knee length.

RECOMMENDATION: have at least one black dress a perfect fit in any of these styles, which can be used elegant or more casual way. You can find dresses that they are very well Target (Merona), Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Nicole Miller, Hugo Boss, Ann Taylor and Chico's, at various prices.

10. short black leather jacket

Not a black leather jacket is not too young for those with 50 and more. Use it with all you have: jeans (very hip with white jeans), skirts and dresses. This basic piece is more expensive than others, so look for one that fits you well (the best is cut at the waist) and classical sounds, so you you can always put the.

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You can combine all these pieces, depending on the occasion, to achieve different looks. Add a few key accessories-a striking necklace (thick, close to the neck), a colorful scarf, a rigid bracelet, a perfect shoes and beautiful portfolio (rate on overnight and over the shoulder of classic black leather for the day) - and you're ready to go.