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The New Barn Jackets for Spring
Style over 50Tagged Aligne, Barbour, Everlane, Fall, J Crew, jackets, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Marks & Spencer, Spring, Target

The New Barn Jackets for Spring

Barn jackets are the new casual outdoor layer for Spring. Here are ideas of how to style and a shortlist of the best barn jackets available online.

by Joni Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
The 13 Best Suede Bags for 2025
Style over 50Tagged Banana Republic, Boden, DeMellier, Fall, handbags, J Crew, M&S, Macy's, Madewell, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Spring, Suede, Talbots, Target

The 13 Best Suede Bags for 2025

A suede bag is this season’s must-have accessory. Here’s my list of the 14 best suede bags right now, at all prices.

by Joni Posted on February 21, 2025March 1, 2025
How To Style A Short Jacket 5 Ways Over 50
Style over 50Tagged Autumn, Brora, Fall, French chic, jeans, linen jacket, M&S, Marks & Spencer

How To Style A Short Jacket 5 Ways Over 50

How to style a short linen jacket 5 ways for Fall and Spring. Try-on by a short older woman. One new item, 5 new outfits.

by Joni Posted on October 15, 2024
The 25 Best Cardigans Fall 2024 for Older Women
Shopping listsTagged Boden, Brora, Eileen Fisher, Everlane, Fall, M&S, Macy's, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Talbots

The 25 Best Cardigans Fall 2024 for Older Women

My 25 best Fall cardigans for older women, at all price points from casual cropped cardigans to textured jacket styles and luxe cashmere.

by Joni Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
The Best Chico’s Late Summer Buys for an Older Woman
Style over 50Tagged athleisure, Autumn, Chico's, Fall, ponchos, shirt, Summer

The Best Chico’s Late Summer Buys for an Older Woman

My favorites for late summer into Autumn at Chico’s. Classic items for a French inspired look. Ideal for older women over 55.

by Joni Posted on August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50
Style over 50Tagged Chico's, Fall, jacket, L.L.Bean, Land's End, Mango, puffer jacket, Spring, Talbots, TheWhite Company, winter

My 7 favorite gilets 2024 for women over 50

Various styles of puffer vest gilets with styling tips of how to look great in them at 50 plus.

by Joni Posted on January 28, 2024January 28, 2024
A Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2023 at 74
Style over 50Tagged Boden, capsule wardrobe, Fall, LaRedoute, M&S, Mango, Marks & Spencer

A Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2023 at 74

An Autumn capsule wardrobe filled with clothes I can layer as the weather changes. My new items are from Marks and Spencer and Mango. A try-on by a short square lady over 70.

by Joni Posted on November 1, 2023November 2, 2023
Best Collarless Jackets for Women Fall 2023
Style over 50Tagged Boden, Fall, hush, jacket, Jcrew, M&Em, M&S, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Talbots

Best Collarless Jackets for Women Fall 2023

Here’s my pick of the best collarless jackets 2023 and how to style them even if you are over 70 and overweight like me.

by Joni Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023
5 classic styles of wide-fit high boots you’ll love over 50
Style over 50Tagged boots, Clarks, classic style, Fall, Macy's, Spring, winter

5 classic styles of wide-fit high boots you’ll love over 50

These styles of kneehigh boots suit older women and all come with wider fittings. All are classic and can be dressed up or down.

by Joni Posted on January 29, 2023January 29, 2023
Fall 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 73
Style over 50Tagged capsule wardrobe, Fall, M&S, Marks & Spencer

Fall 2022 Capsule Wardrobe at 73

My money-saving Capsule Wardrobe Autumn 2022 where I re-use items from previous years and recycle clothes from charity shops.

by Joni Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022

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