What to wear for Book Club?

Gail

I love the new site. I have been lurking for awhile, and have learned so much.(I now own three new pairs of gap jeans - thanks to Angie's suggestions. Now I have a qestion. I belong to a book club with some older Southern women. I am the youngest member (I am in my 50's). These women are brilliant (reviewing excerpts from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations) and always immaculately dressed, yet casual. (Linen, a great piece of jewlery and handbag) You can tell they are not shopping in our small town. I just can't seem to pull off the look - I am more of a jeans and t-shirt type. It is about 90 degrees here. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you

15 years ago

Dressing

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chewyspaghetti

Veteran

I would go for something Smart Casual. Here are a couple of Angie's posts to help you sort it you:
http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/.....or-ladies/
http://youlookfab.com/2008/01/.....nd-beyond/
Hope that helps!

15 years ago

sinead

Active Member

I'm a fellow fifty-something, and just this summer I got reacquainted with dresses. (I wonder what it is about our age range that we stopped wearing dresses?) Anyway, for a hot summer day, nothing beats a dress. And I felt like most sundresses weren't age appropriate until I realized a lightweight, short-sleeved cardigan works beautifully to add some coverage.

15 years ago

Gail

Active Member

Thank you so much for your suggesion of the dress. I am going to look for one today.

15 years ago

Anonymous

As an over 60, I'd also suggest a dress with cardi or jacket for air conditioning. I love jean jackets with dresses. If you have trouble finding a dress, you might try a dark denim pencil or a-line skirt and woven top. Add some pretty wedge sandals maybe in metallic or nude (tan, beige, dusty pink, grey, etc.that blends somewhat with your skin tone) color.

15 years ago

Gail

Active Member

Thanks Joy for the suggestion of the denim pencil skirt. I ordered one. Dresses were hard to find. I just can't find one that doesn't look too young or too mother of the bride. I think the suggestion of a wedge sandal is great. It is sure harder to pull together a look when you are over 50 - not too young, not too old. Dressing for a Southern climate is also difficult.

15 years ago

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Hi bstrick, welcome to the forum! Your book club sounds fantastic! I like all the suggestions above.

If you like we could help you look online for a dress. What type of dress do you prefer (sleeveless, length, style...?).

I really love the idea of a pencil skirt or A-line skirt with a lovely blouse or top too. Or perhaps even a nice pair of walk shorts paired with a dressy top and wedge sandals? You could always throw in a cardi in case you get cold in airconditioned houses etc.
A lovely necklace or bracelet (or earrings) always help spice things up too.

15 years ago

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