https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613668 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:53:50 +0000 MsMary 613668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Rebecca! I'm another over-50, and you are more than welcome to look at my YLF blog, as well: <a href="http://lookfab.com/browse/funwithfashion" rel="nofollow">http://lookfab.com/browse/funwithfashion</a></p> <p>Enjoy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613663 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:49:19 +0000 nycbeck 613663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for such a warm welcome and such great advice. I have loved this blog<br /> for a while and am looking forward to learning a lot from this fabulous group of women!<br /> Rebecca </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613610 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:39:14 +0000 Marie 613610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another over 50 here (52) - I don't post my outfits but read all the posts. I agree with CL about no cleavage &amp; it took me viewing posts here to realize why I always felt uncomfortable in certain necklines - a style revelation! PPL is also very important for ALL ages. My other guidelines are perfect fit, no mini-skirts/dresses, minimal make-up, minimal jewelry, less black &amp; more color &amp; a big smile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613513 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:04:56 +0000 Meredith1953 613513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am another of the over 50 tribe! I have learned so much since joining YLF. It's like looking at a catalog designed just for me and provides me with so much inspiration visually as well as a lot of wise advice via the forums. I love all the posts here but do find myself paying very close attention to the stylings of other women in my age group in the forum. I like the fact thatCocolion provided a link to her blog. Here is my link as well.</p> <p><a href="http://lookfab.com/browse/meaghm00" rel="nofollow">http://lookfab.com/browse/meaghm00</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613509 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:02:21 +0000 texstyle 613509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This site is such a tremendous resource for fasion at so many ages! Many members seem to be over 50. </p> <p>I think it all depends on what you feel your best features are, and how you focus on them - at every age. If you have great skin, go ahead and show some of it. If your eyes or your silver hair is a highlight, do whatever you can to draw attention to it.</p> <p>My mom-in-law loves Talbots, Jjill and Soft Surroundings styles and she worked in the clothing industry for many years. Tunics, brighter colors and bold jewelry look great on her but I have to encourage her more these days to get out and shop since she stays home a lot more these days as her husband caregiver. I tell her to try to keep looking great even if she's staying home because people come and visit all the time and there's no reason she shouldn't look her best.</p> <p>Fit, color and quality DO seem more important as we get older. Or maybe we just get smarter ;-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613498 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:52:44 +0000 CocoLion 613498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi NYCbeck and welcome! I am another over-50 member, I just turned 54 a few weeks ago. My style is fairly trendy but I anchor it with classics. Honestly, I don't think my look is traditionally "age appropriate" -- many, many people would think I dress too young. </p> <p>My #1 rule is: don't show too much skin or cleavage. Here you can see some of my WIWs.</p> <p><a href="http://lookfab.com/browse/cocolion" rel="nofollow">http://lookfab.com/browse/cocolion</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613493 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:42:33 +0000 Midwest Girl 613493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome nycbeck--I too am another over 50 and have learned so much for Angie and the other readers. For me, I lean toward a more conservative look but pay attention to not looking stodgy or stuck-in-a-rut. Tailored, fitted pieces seem to work best for me. In fact, if something doesn't fit just right, I don't hesitate to take it to the tailor for a custom fit. It makes all the difference in the world especially as I've gotten older. I also have limited my black pieces, which looks to harsh on me now. I'm always reading and looking to see what's new and what works for me. I think that's the best way to stay young looking and not dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613443 Sun, 06 May 2012 16:33:03 +0000 morethanbeige 613443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome nycbeck!</p> <p>Another over 50 fan here. There are many of us on this forum and I have gained so much knowledge from them and others by participating in YLF. I find I gain inspiration from members younger AND older than me. The trick is finding MY style and incorporating trends and ideas in a way that works for me. I agree with Kyle that simplicity and quality are important to me also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613411 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:51:23 +0000 Angie 613411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi nycbeck. There are many, many over 50 year olds on this forum who post their outfits daily and are a HUGE inspiration. Take a browse through their WIW's and I am sure you'll be so pleased that you did. </p> <p>Nice comment from Kyle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613403 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:42:20 +0000 Kyle 613403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm one who fits in the over-50 camp. I have learned, for myself, that quality of clothing is more important than ever now, that simplicity of style is my friend, and that a few trends are OK, as long as they are not out of character and, for me, if they are paired with something more classic. I also find that I need to avoid anything too "cute" and that too much black is not always my friend, as it can be harsh. I love bold statements in an outfit, and while a single bold statement (like a necklace, or a colorful bag or scarf) is nice, keeping my hair and makeup more subtle is better for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-style-tips-for-older-readers-please#post-613390 Sun, 06 May 2012 14:53:45 +0000 nycbeck 613390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just read one of your earlier posts concerning your client Karen who is over 70 and was very impressed. As a woman of "a certain age" myself, I would love to see more posts featuring women over 50. You did such a fabulous job in helping her dress for her new lifestyle while respecting her inner style and personality. Do you have many clients in this age group? </p>