https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 15:47:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906619 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:25:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 906619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What I've added or transitioned to since 50:<br /><br />- premium denim jeans<br />- more than one pair of the above<br />- jeans jacket as a cardigan or blazer alternative (not just outerwear)*<br />- faux leather jacket (worn as indoor or outer wear)*<br />- more tapered shoes (not quite pointy, but no longer just round toes for me, and I'm no longer addicted to clogs)*<br />- scarves in fabrics other than silk chiffon<br />- fishnets, in black and nude*<br />- cashmere and wool sweaters (result of moving to damper climate)<br />- more mixing/harmonizing of accessories rather than sticking to matched sets (e.g., earrings &amp; necklace; shoes, purse, &amp; belt)*<br />- earth tones (did not use to wear them, period. LOL! Now I love browns, taupes, olive to sage greens)<br /><br />*inspired by YLF<br />(I'm sure there' s more, but this is what comes to mind.)<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906611 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:19 +0000 Debbie 906611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before YLF I had never worn a pair of skinny jeans tucked into boots. I had basically stopped paying attention to what I wore.</p> <p>Leather Jackets<br /> Sheath Dresses<br /> Lots of different styled shoes<br /> Belts<br /> Leggings<br /> White after Labor Day<br /> Boyfriend jeans</p> <p>And I am sure a dozen other things I cannot think of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906260 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:30:12 +0000 texstyle 906260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DonnaF, "dressing down work wear" is such a good one - I had forgotten I *finally* learned here that I could do that and have enjoyed being able to use a few of those items that I thought were forever stuck in the back of the closet when I began working from home. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906252 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:23:05 +0000 DonnaF 906252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since about age 57, have added for the first time in my life:<br /><br />Booties, incl. bright blue ones<br />Pattern mixing<br />White jeans (2 pr)<br />Dressing down *work wear*<br /><br />Want to add for first time:<br /><br />PF Flyers since they are wider than Converse and have support and to me are just as classic<br />Moto in leather and/or fabric<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906214 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:39:52 +0000 CocoLion 906214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And Mia, thank you for taking a fun tone to your thread. &nbsp;To balance the serious nature of mine! &nbsp;:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906213 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:38:58 +0000 CocoLion 906213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I turned 40 I toned my style down to an extreme. &nbsp;I've written this before, but J Jill must have had some census records because right at 40 they flooded me with catalogs. &nbsp;So I bought! &nbsp;Then, a few years later, my style turned much trendier again. &nbsp;I wore minis until age 50!<br /><br />However one style dictum I made for myself starting at 40 was to treat my feet to only the most comfortable footwear. &nbsp;Imagine a trendy outfit, with Think slide sandals, that was my style. &nbsp;So starting with age 50, I have re-dedicated myself to really stylish footwear. &nbsp;No more Danskos, Sanitas, Borns, Thinks of Mephistos except for lounging or work. &nbsp;Which actually takes up a lot of my days.<br /><br />I feel lucky that I have been able to find a lot of stylish footwear that is reasonably priced and comfortable. &nbsp;I absolutely love trendy shoes that are 1.5-3.75" in heel height, my happy zone! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906207 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:23:37 +0000 Mia 906207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy - what an inspiring list. &nbsp;I must try Converse again. &nbsp;I had a "look-alike" pair in my early 40's. &nbsp;I think we are citron pants twins too. &nbsp;I just acquired a pair and I have been wondering how you have been wearing yours. &nbsp;Love your style.<br /><br />Gaylene - Insightful comments as ever. &nbsp;I agree the "cycles" are getting shorter. &nbsp;I just tried on some white jeans with a slight&nbsp;flare that I had thought were fine but they look a little "off" all of a sudden. Oh well, excuse to buy new pair &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906144 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:32:03 +0000 Gaylene 906144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread. I'm starting to realize that what goes on and off my age appropriate list is occurring more frequently as I'm gaining more years. </p> <p>Speaking from personal experience, the question of "is this too young" usually first rears up in your late thirties/ early forties, especially if you have pre-teen/early teen children; suddenly the fashion trends embraced by the 20-something crowd seem a bit too short, too girly, or too body-con to seem appropriate, except for a "date night" with a SO. </p> <p>The next self-assessment usually hits in the late forties/early fifties because it's often the first time in years when many women finally have the time, funds, and energy to think about fashion and spend time on their personal appearance. To my mind, this is the stage when many women actually become adventurous with their choices and look for ways to incorporate trends to look current but age-appropriate. </p> <p>To my mind, the sticky aspect of age-appropriate dressing really hits home in the early to mid-sixties. Post-menopausal body changes, greying hair, wrinkling faces, and health issues all start to become part of the equation. Wearing a flattering outfit becomes more important because it usually makes the wearer look more vibrant and youthful. Many trends just don't look that good on an older woman, unless they are executed in a very careful way or are totally consistent with a personal style. And, the speed of the aging process really affects what is appropriate; an above-knee skirt that looks fine at 61 could look dubious at 64, and totally inappropriate at 66. To my mind, this is the stage where having a strong personal style instead of following trends works better for most women who don't live a high-fashion lifestyle. The kicker is, however, that developing a personal style at this stage can be a confusing and daunting task. The guidelines for helping a newbie fashion lover in her late sixties are few and far between, especially if the person is not one of those "super elders" that the fashion world likes to use as role models for "aging gracefully". That's why so many women over 65 end up just wearing elastic-waisted pants and polyester tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906114 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:27:36 +0000 Anonymous 906114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After 60 I've added:<br /> Leather, even a leather skirt and pants<br /> Moto jackets<br /> Classic jean jackets<br /> Chanelesque jackets<br /> Carefully chosen graphic tees under blazers and jackets<br /> Premium jeans<br /> Colored jeans<br /> Booties and shooties<br /> Clam diggers<br /> More boots<br /> More variety in shoes<br /> Vests<br /> Many more belts<br /> Spanx<br /> Micro fishnets in nude and black<br /> Converse shoes<br /> Leggings with short dresses<br /> More variety in outerwear<br /> Pearls<br /> And probably much more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906099 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:06:57 +0000 rachylou 906099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haven't reached 50, but chucks are something I've only started wearing later in life.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906042 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:44:43 +0000 Mia 906042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz -&nbsp;&nbsp;I forgot skinny and BF Jeans! &nbsp;(virtual head slap)<br />You crack me up about the bra but the foundation is so important.<br /><br />Angie - yes, fun is what it is about! &nbsp;<br /><br />Ladies -&nbsp;Seeing a trend in the comments here re statement belts. &nbsp;I must wear mine more often. &nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906023 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:03:28 +0000 Beth Ann 906023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jayne's point that she can wear some bolder items now that she couldn't while younger is an important one.&nbsp; <br />I've become more intentional about what I wear and have a growing awareness that my clothing choices help me present myself to the world.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906010 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:50:46 +0000 Angie 906010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE this thread xo<br /><br />We should have fun with fashion at ANY AGE. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-906000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:43:52 +0000 texstyle 906000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've added:<br /><br />BF Jeans<br />Casual Blazers worn with jeans or shorts<br />Moto jacket (bought recently for this fall/winter)<br />Bermuda length shorts rolled up usually but still long shorts is new to me<br />More shoes and better quality shoes<br />Statement Belts (wide with details to wear with jeans)<br />Neon<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905993 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:35:34 +0000 Carole 905993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can hardly remember what I used to wear (either not very memorable or I'm losing it) but at 55 I am really enjoying the whole fashion process thanks to YLF! Things I've added to my wardrobe in my 50's include:</p> <p>Tall boots<br /> Shootie/booties<br /> Moto jackets<br /> Trench Coats<br /> Skinny Jeans<br /> Tunics<br /> Leggings<br /> Dresses/skirts for casual everyday wear<br /> Scarves<br /> Statement belts<br /> Expensive shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905885 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:51:02 +0000 Agnes 905885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am 46 and I can remember that at about 30 I thought I should stop wearing all sorts of things! Hilarious. That didn't last long. Now I don't make rules except ones like wear what you really want to wear while you have the chance. Of course there are things I try on and go no that's not right but it's not always the things I would expect. The one big thing I am doing is actually grooming my now we'll cut hair instead if letting my over zealous hair dangle about like a big yeti. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905863 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:47:34 +0000 jenanded 905863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ About 2 months into 50, I feel I should have this nailed but am feeling like I have more work to do!<br />I recently bought a scarf ring from MaiTai and loving the silky scarf as a new accessorynow that I can make it neat!<br />I think my hair is finally right https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905779 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:12:46 +0000 jayne 905779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not at 50 but in the last few years I have incorporated leopard into my life. Big bold necklaces and scarves also! &nbsp;I feel all 3 of these require a boldness that my age brings forth/allows? &nbsp;I didn't have the confidence before!<br /><br />I think that I have mostly focused on what I don't wear anymore after hitting 45. &nbsp;(thigh length skirts, flouncy skirts and materials, spaghetti strap dresses, strapless dresses) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905522 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:09:48 +0000 Suz 905522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, this is so much fun!!<br /><br />Things I only <b>started</b> wearing at 50 (many because of YLF) include:&nbsp;<br /><br /><ul><li>Booties</li><li>BF jeans (although to be fair, I wore versions of these in other decades)</li><li>Leather jackets</li><li>Leopard print</li><li>The colour fuchsia</li><li>Black and navy or ink blue together</li><li>Skinny jeans</li><li>Slouchy trousers (see BF jeans since I did wear in previous iterations)</li><li>Denim jackets</li><li>Shrunken blazers</li><li>The neutral taupe</li><li>Bright or patterned bottoms</li><li>White jeans or bottoms</li><li>Expensive (for me) shoes and boots</li></ul><br /><br />and last but certainly not least:<br /><ul><li>Bras that actually fit.</li></ul><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905516 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:58:51 +0000 Lantana 905516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been avidly following CL's thread and will do likewise with this one.<br /> I joined YLF at 62 and have been on a style trek ever since, leaving some items by the wayside and adding new along the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-at-55inspired-by-cocolion#post-905514 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:49:42 +0000 Mia 905514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been enjoying CocoLion's thread re dressing at 55+ and got to thinking about things I started wearing as I passed 50 that I really didn't wear before. &nbsp; What about you? &nbsp;Have you added to the repertoire as well as edited?<br /><br /><br /><div>I'll go first:<br /><br />fur (faux and recycled)<br />ballet flats<br />big statement jewellery pieces<br />leather jackets (never wore em till a couple of years ago)<br />shooties &nbsp;(a little edge for my inner Emmanuel Alt)</div>