Whether a wedding invitation specifies formal, cocktail, festive, or casual attire, guests should keep in mind a few style guidelines to avoid wardrobe faux pas. Here are six things you should never wear to a wedding:
1. Dress pants in silk, soft crepe, or overlaid with chiffon for a flowy look that is elegant enough to work for a black-tie optional wedding.
2. Wear leggings with a gorgeous pair of shoes to elevate any outfit from day to night. Leggings can be the perfect canvas to interesting layering combinations, such as a blazer/hoodie combination.
3. Understand tights as a garment and understand what denier counts are. Higher-denier tights (around 40-80) are perfect for formal weddings, offering a polished and polished look.
4. If the wedding is a more casual affair, leggings can be worn as long as they are styled appropriately. High-quality leggings in dressy fabric, such as lace or velvet, can be worn with subtle patterns, but make sure they match your outfit.
5. Add a blazer if wearing leggings to the office. A great way to dress up your leggings is to pair them with a blazer that is a solid color or has a subtle pattern.
6. Size is the most important part of this puzzle. Leggings can either be too tight or too loose, so make sure they fit correctly.
7. For a casual chic look, pair leather leggings with an oversized sweater or a slouchy knit top. For an edgy style, embrace the black leggings.
In summary, dressing up leggings for a wedding requires careful consideration of style, appropriate attire, and the right legging size.
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Hey Awesome ones… whether you love leggings or you don’t, these 7 outfits will help you style your look to look classy, not trashy.
Can I have bare legs at a wedding?
I’ve said that bare legs are fine at formal events, but hosiery is also acceptable if it’s the same color and sheer. I just got back from a wedding where I wore my new $10.
This question came in just as I was about to talk about this…Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My son is getting married in November. I’m wearing a black sequined sheath. I have black sequined pumps that will look great with the dress. I’d rather wear tights because it’s November and the shoes are tight. Should I wear bare legs or hosiery? What color should I wear? Dear Sharri, I’ve just refined my advice on this question, thanks to some trial and error. People often ask The Angel about what to wear to weddings. Should you wear bare legs or hosiery to a wedding?
Can you wear tights to a formal wedding?
If you’re at a formal wedding, be elegant but subtle. Classic tights and colors are best. Avoid bold patterns that might overshadow the bride. Formal affairs call for less.
Should I wear tights to a summer wedding?
For spring and summer weddings. In the summer, your skin can get blemishes. Hosiery makes your legs look flawless. Sheer tights are great for spring and summer weddings. Match your dress to your hosiery for a seamless look.
Choose sheer black tights to match dark dresses for a classic look.
For winter weddings. Black hosiery is a classic choice. Black stockings are a versatile accessory for fall and winter weddings, no matter what you’re wearing. Patterned tights can also make your look more unique.
Is it appropriate to wear leggings to a wedding?
Can you wear leggings with a dress? Wearing leggings under a dress at a wedding is a clever style choice. It’s comfortable and elegant. Match the dress to the leggings. Either a knee-length dress or a mini dress for a stylish and comfortable look.
Is it OK to wear leggings to a winter wedding? Yes! Leggings under a dress are a great wedding guest look. This combination is stylish and versatile, suitable for various seasons. The right dress-legging combination is key to staying warm and confident. Leggings have changed a lot. They’re now a fashion item for many occasions. The right pairings make them go from casual to sophisticated.
Is it okay to wear leggings with a dress?
Pair leggings with a loose dress for texture. For an effortless spring look, wear an oversized dress with leggings and sandals. If you want to enhance your curves, try a shirtdress with a belt. Shirtdresses are shorter, so wear them with leggings to feel more covered.
Pair a white shirtdress with black leggings for a classic look. Add flats for a laid-back style. If it’s colder, wear riding boots and a scarf.
Are leggings dressy casual?
Are leggings business casual? Some people think leggings are only for working out and lounging. But they can be much more than that. Pair leggings with work-appropriate pieces for a business casual look.
Leggings can be worn to work, on trips, on dates, and in other less casual places. So, no leggings, baggy hoodies, or sneakers, but yes to a pair of work leggings, an oversized blazer, and loafers. How to Wear Leggings to Work: Top Tips from Our Stylist. Leggings are versatile. You can wear them for yoga, running, lifting, lounging, and running errands. Not all leggings are suitable for work. We don’t want any office blunders from wearing the wrong pair. Here are some tips from our stylist Brona on how to wear leggings to work.
How do you make leggings look formal?
How to Wear Leggings to Work: Choose a thicker pair. … Make sure your leggings are long. … Choose dark or plain black leggings. … Wear something formal on top. Use neutral colors. Pair with smarter shoes. Until the 2020s, it was unclear if leggings could be worn to work in “business casual” attire. Business casual depends on your industry, but leggings are now acceptable at work.
Because of changes in the work landscape and the rise of athleisure wear, leggings are here to stay. Hybrid workers can wear leggings to work just as they do at home.
You can dress up leggings for work with smarter items from your wardrobe and black fitted pants.
Is there anything you shouldn’t wear to a wedding?
Your everyday clothes. Even if the dress code allows casual attire, jeans, T-shirts, shorts, flip-flops, and sneakers are never appropriate for a wedding guest. Show respect for the bride and groom by dressing up. Sabatino says men should wear a jacket and tie even if the invitation says casual. “That’s honoring the occasion,” she says. At Avrumson’s wedding, a man wore a T-shirt under his suit in 90-degree heat. I wasn’t upset because of the weather. It’s more important that everyone has a good time. However, she doesn’t like too-casual bags. A big mistake: If you’re wearing a beautiful dress, don’t bring the same bag you go shopping with.
Show-off outfits. Don’t wear revealing clothes, says Sabatino. Crop tops, dresses with mesh, short skirts, plunging necklines, and form-fitting gowns are more appropriate for a night out than a wedding. A skimpy outfit will attract negative attention and take attention away from the bride.
What can I wear instead of bare legs?
This topic requires common sense and a reality check about your legs. You seem to have both! While many younger women can wear non-hosiery in warmer months, many of us over 40 need to adjust. Self-tanning lotions and the sun give us more options in summer. Skirts and dresses below the knee also hide hosiery. Sheer, nude stockings are best for warm weather when you need to cover up. Black hosiery is too dark and heavy with lightweight fabrics during the spring, summer, and early fall. Slingback pumps are our favorite shoe for clients who want to wear hosiery. They make your look lighter and go well with hosiery, especially patent leather or fabric pumps. Open-toe pumps can look old-fashioned with hosiery if you’re not good at hiding toe-seams. Hanes makes decent nude hosiery that’s more affordable than some designer brands. We often recommend the Hanes Silk Reflections hosiery, which has a silky, sheer finish. We like the color “Little Color.” It’s one of the most natural-looking colors in hosiery. Try them!
Is it acceptable to wear black tights to a wedding?
Black opaque tights are fine for an afternoon wedding or outdoors if the dress is right. Pair it with a black closed-toe shoe to keep the line vertical. For cocktail and black tie, wear a coat and go from the car to the venue. You can wear your everyday coat in the afternoon, but for cocktail and black tie, it’s important to wear a nicer coat. Many clients have loved capes with fur trims, keeping them warm but not covering their dresses.
2. Can I wear my bridesmaid dress again?
How do you dress elegant with leggings?
Pair the leggings with a Breton stripe top and a camel sweater for a chic look. Scarf. This is a lovely look. It’s a jean from extra petite.
How do you look classy in leggings?
It’s a more everyday look if you don’t want it to look like a gym outfit. Layer the leggings with sweaters. And blazers. Carry a nice handbag.
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Thanks for the great article Heather! You look awesome in the outfits! I swore I would never wear leggings again since I’d “been there done that” the first time around! However, I may give them a try again since they now have tummy panels and don’t seem to be going away anytime soon! I definitely won’t wear the ones with designs though! Only black and maybe white! 😊
Thanks Heather for this piece on leggings!!! I live in South Australia & we are well into summer now!! so showing white leggings with a tendy dress/top is great!…I agree with covering up certain areas! its never a good look to expose those parts!!!! love your input & your articles thank you so much really enjoy them!!! all the best from Margaret in Oz ( me 65 years young!!!!!)
I love, love, love your articles – I am old enough to be your mother but I still wear leggings – They must be heavy, fitted but not skin tight – I always wear them with high boots and a long top or sweater that covers my butt – Everyone has to dress for their personal body type and I am 5’6″ with long legs so it works for me – I will never “Dress My Age” but will never try to look like a 30-year-old either – Thanks for some great looks – Loved the vest – Peace
Hi Heather, I love leggings and your article gave me lots of new ideas. Thank you! BTW, I’ve had “Negative Nancys” in my life who have tried to make me feel bad for staying fashionable (they want me to dress like my grandmother!), so thanks for the pep talk – I really needed to hear it today. I’m 63 and sensational!
Great article Heather! Yes! The number one rule in my leggings book is “COVER YOUR BUTT!” Lol! I had not thought about purchasing more sturdy or opaque leggings, but you are right.. my leggings have been from spanx so I guess I just took it for granted… remember those kimono’s we got back in the spring for summer? They would look great with leggings as well! ( your vest made me think of that) And many of these outfits could be paired with skinny jeans as well if one is not inclined to try leggings.. the look may not be as sleek and chic as what you just showed us, but it is a start! Thanks for this, and for all that you do for us here and elsewhere! Keep Yourself Well, and see you over on IG!💚
So happy I found you today! LOVED this article so much. Just turned 67 and have always worn leggings. Love your style so much! Never will I dress like a great grandma…..always stylish…never too over the top! Look soooo forward to perusal more of your articles! Any articles on jeans? XXXXX Have a delightful day!
Leggings are very useful for certain outfits. I don’t feel they have an age barrier. I used to wear them almost everyday. Now it’s off & now but have no plans to get rid of them of the ones I have. And you are right: they can be worn all year round. I have a few pairs of fleece lined ones that are much heavier and very comfortable. They have a high yoga top. I save those for winter. I went up a size in them so they wouldn’t be tight. I can even wear those as pants. But the thinner kind I would only wear under long tops & dresses.
Hi, Heather. I really like your awesomeness and enjoy your articles. I have a specific question. I’ve been growing out my grey hair for a while and am looking for a new hairdresser who respects the fact that I want to keep my long hair (it’s about to the middle of my shoulder blades now). Your hairstyle in this and your last article that I watched is precisely what I’m looking for. I live in Mississauga and, since you live in Toronto, I’m hoping that you’ll share the name of your hairdresser with me. Any luck? Karen
I just bought some new leggings. It’s time to toss my old cheap ones. I just wore my blue ones the other day with a long t shirt. I love leggings. And most of my shirts are a little longer, so they look good with leggings. I love the outfits you put together. I need a poncho. That’s one thing I don’t have in my closet.
I am 57 and wear my hair long and blonde as well. I wear leggings and tunic tops 98% of the time similar to your last option. If I may recommend. Don’t wear the black socks /hose with the flats. Bare foot in flats is much trendier. I get why you wear them ( no breaks) but trust me. Its more relaxed looking.
I live in leggings and Catsuits. Im 62, and a size 8/10. I’ve always kept this size. Being able to flaunt a flat belly, small butts and slim thighs does so much more to your well-being than indulging in cream biscuits. The trick: eat one square meal a day. And I mean it: o n e square meal. And believe me: you will not suffer any hunger attacks after following this regime for two weeks. No fierce workouts are needed, either. I also wear sweat pants once a week to get rid of build-ups. You will feel as good as new after stepping out of them.
I am a short torso woman with average length skinny legs . I also have a larger upper body with wide shoulders and big breast. I look like SpongeBob if I wear long tops . I find that to balance out my figure I have to wear my legging two sizes two large and the top stops six inches below my belly button. This allows me to wear comfortable clothes and still balance my figure
Its funny you talk about wearing leggings. At least here in Iowa, I see A LOT of women wearing them who should NOT be wearing them. They don’t cover their HUGE butts! And some of their leggings are stretched soooo thin, they bend over and I’m like “OUCH OUCH, MY EYES, MY EYES!” Yes, leggings are great, but look in the mirror before leaving the house. 😉
Hi! I’m only 41, but definitely struggling to avoid the middle age frump & figure out how to transition into mature, stylish, flattering clothing choices. As soon as I turned 40 I became very aware of how nice it is to look good without dressing like a 25 year old, lol! I appreciate the efforts to continue being stylish as we age. I feel like our society has just started slowly abandoning efforts to look halfway put together & is just looking sloppy. My grandmother worked hard to look as put together as she could even into her 70’s and while I didn’t appreciate it as a kid, I do now! I think it’s important to our psychological health to keep caring for our outer appearance to some degree, weather we decide to follow trends or not. It just keeps us feeling good, which will improve our attitudes about everything else, too. So great job on keeping up with that! But, I have to say that the comments on this article are so overwhelmingly nasty! People getting all butt hurt & talking like a bunch of cranky, jealous teenagers! What’s up with that!? We’re all middle aged, we should be beyond that crap! If you don’t like her article then go watch something else! Don’t listen to that stuff Marnie! To everyone complaining & being salty: 1: Please don’t be nasty. If you don’t agree with the ideas presented, that’s ok. These are just some ideas for possible outfit choices. We may dig all the ideas, we may not. There’s no need to loudly and rudely complain and insult the creator. We’re too old for middle school behavior.
Hi Marnie. I was speaking to my 25 year old grandson and he was telling that me all his mates are getting older but he said but that won’t happen to him! I said sorry darling but we all think we are imortal and you like everyone will age. He said but I feel so good and I said “yes” so do we all when we are young. It is a very sad time when we age and us ladies get a bit thicker round the tummy area and become frumpy. What you ladies in your late 40’s and early 50’s may not be aware that it will happen to you. Some of you ectomorphs will but us endomorphs struggle. I was always slim but around 50 I started to gain weight, didn’t eat any more than usual but the weight rolled on and since then it has been a constant battle. The trouble is as we get into our late 70’s we get aches and pains and become very tired. Simple tasks become a nightmare. Moving the odd pot plant will leave you in pain for a week. Sitting in a car for too long ends up with you walking up your drive like a gorilla. I love your enthusiasm and lovely people like yourself are an inspiration to us older ladies and we do try to keep our appearance. I am dieting for my daughters wedding in August and doing the 16/8 fast. I must say I sleep like a baby these days as there is nothing inside me to make me dream. I am having 8 or 9 hours instead of tossing and turning in bed at 2pm and awake for hours on end. This results in me getting up and going downstairs to potter around the house or watch youtube. I cannot drink alcohol anymore as it makes me unwell in the night no matter how little or early I drink it.
I am 59 years old. I can’t wear heels all the time but I can wear them occasionally. I love the shoes you suggested so I’ll be on the hunt for a little heel type shoe. Thank you for this article. It opened my eyes. Your gorgeous and don’t even look your age. I’m a new subscriber. Thanks again. Keep these articles coming
Not at all happy with cloths on the market or the materials and prints and if it’s over U.S. size10 yuck! I’m just going to make my own clothes. Maybe I can just get dressed. Seems like I’ve been uncomfortable in what I have on for one reason or another all my life. I spend at least more time than I care to admit trying to throw some clothes on.
Uhhh no. Do get your colors done. Why waste money or time on unflattering clothes? If you’re going to the trouble of consulting advice like this article, why on earth would you want to not know what colors wash you out?! Short heels are better for you than flats? That’s illogical nonsense. Be kind to your feet, they’re literally your foundation. (Stay away from pointy shoes.)
Good tips! I became disabled at your age, so I can’t follow many of these without ending up in a wheelchair. My shoes are flat orthopedic, I wear palazzo pants, loose fitting long sweaters over little stretch tops. I’ve been told I look good for my age of nearly 60. Not sure how that works. Hate to say it, but I think being thin as a rail helps. As a rule, I do agree with your suggestions!
At 65 years old I do agree that many of the clothing choices for older women are not flattering. I think many clothes for older women are designed for comfort which is not a bad thing but it sometimes lacks good more up to date style. That said, I love 3/4 inch sleeves. They keep my arms and shoulders warm without the sleeves getting in the way. Rolling up sleeves is a pain. I never wear pointy shoes, very bad for your toes. Shoes are a very personal choice. Many older women have foot issues (some of which can be attributed to wearing stylish shoes). Wear what feels good and doesn’t hurt your feet, lots of choices in footwear now a days. At the end of the day healthy pain free feet are more important than style, but with all the choices out there these days you can usually find something if not well your health is more important. 😂
I seem to generally prefer 3/4 inch sleeves and capris in the hot summer as I don’t want to wear shorts or long pants that stop a few inches above the ankle if it’s hot out. I actually love cardigans that stop at the hip and are slightly fitted. I look good in them and wouldn’t give them up. I have worn flat (barefoot) shoes for years which my back and balance do much better with and pointy shoes are so hard on my toes. No more heels for me although sadly they do look nicer. I look awful in peplums and the big baggy pants. And belts don’t work on me at all!! They used to! All this being said I think it really depends on the individual and what works beautifully for someone doesn’t work for someone else. Trends can’t take precedence over that. 💜
Appreciate your tips! The only thing I have a problem with is that you said a low heel is healthier for your body than a flat shoe. I know you said you got the info from orthopedists, but as a movement practitioner studying feet and gait, a “zero drop” shoe, i.e., a flat shoe, is actually better for the body. Not disputing your fashion sense, they may very well be outdated and out of style; however, they are better for the health of your body. Unfortunately, one would also want a wide toe box (agree, not cute or stylish) and a flexible sole. Cheers!
If you wash those cardigans in hot water and put them in the dryer, you can be very trendy and wear them as crop tops!! 😂 If you are busty, 3/4 length sleeves draws the eye away from your chest and brings it downward. They also break up a thick waist. It is said that one shouldn’t wear baggy top and bottom or tight top and bottom. Do one or the other. Tight top, loose bottom and vice versa. I could continue with each one of these. What I will say is everyone has their own style and comfort levels. Let’s not forget, budget! There are thousands of these types of articles out there that describe how and what to wear if you are built a certain way or maintain a certain lifestyle. This sweet woman did say at the beginning of her article to do your own thing. She’s only giving her opinion and what works for her. So I’m not dissing her. Actually I’m encouraging her attitude and appreciating what she has to share. Whether I decide to follow it or not. Thank you for the article❤
Hi i knew a very fat woman who wore clothes of a kind of stiffer material (not too stiff) that were just slighty bigger but not way bigger so they kind of glide past the lumps and folds creating a line which hid the problem so nicely. without having to look skinny she looked really attractive. Add to that nice perfume and a pretty hairdo and – gorgeous h no diet needed. Hope this helps. Ps Its not the fat thats disgusting. We are beautiful and precious and unique no matter our size. ❤
Delicate jewelry looks a little silly on overweight women. Capris look very good on overweight women who want to keep cool in summer, but don’t want their thighs escaping. Capris tend toward a looser fit, so just wear a more closely fit top when wearing them. And 3/4 sleeves are for women who have some upper arm flab they want to hide, but still don’t like to dress like its winter in the summer.
Thank you, Marnie, for your tips and tricks! Most of them are aligned with my own sense of fashion… which actually doesn’t matter, or shouldn’t matter to you whatsoever. Sharing your observations and insights is encouraging and inspiring to me. Kudos to you for putting yourself out there! As John Goodman once said “I don’t listen to the praises of critics… I’d have to listen to their harsh comments as well so I’d prefer to just know I’ve done a good job myself.” Hope you feel you’ve done a good job here! In my opinion, I think you have ;o)
I am a firm believer in seasons! It makes such a big difference. Just because you like what you see does not mean it looks great on you. Wearing black and white vs. creams and browns is a game winning strategy for shopping and getting compliments with people saying “wow you look great” rather than “that is a cute shirt.”
Ladies, stop dressing for others. Dress for yourself 🎉🦋💕🌞🌼💫 Wearing what makes you feel good and confident, but also comfortable and suitable for your lifestyle is perfectly okay. Even if you dress like the lovely women in that picture! 😢 Who determines what is “in or out”, frumpy or gasp!… too old? Blah blah blah. These people are not my bosses They’d die if they saw my gray hair. What a tragic flaw! 😂
I’m going on 58, and those leather pants and shoes are awful, reminds me of the shoes my gma wore in her 70s. I’m 5″4 and my Rock & Revival capris still look good on me, so I will continue to wear them in the summer. Maybe I dress to young according to your article, but it’s kind of nice when people think I’m in my 40s
Here’s my advices to counter your bad choices: 1. Cover fatty arms with longer sleeves 2. Don’t wear shirt/blouse half tucked in as it looks like you’re trying too hard and not flattering at all but rather unkept and half done. 3. Avoid wearing round neckline because that makes your neck look shorter and rounder. 4. Large prints or patterns are more visible and make everything look bigger as well. 5. When it comes to footwear, Comfort is much more important than looking good. When you’re uncomfortable in heels, the suffering on your face shows a lot more than any clothes you wear. 6. Clunky jewelry should be worn one piece at a time, not all at once. Focus on one spot and let it stand out. 7. Wear nice cardigans or jackets with the right length to cover your behind. Don’t wear short ones unless you have great bottoms. 8. 3/4 length sleeves are the best and most popular for women because they are the perfect length to wear and fuss-free. Think about that when comparing to other lengths. 9. No crop paints, tight leggings because they make your legs look more shapely but would also make your top body look bigger. Wear flare or straight bottoms instead. 10. No capris please because we all need the elongate for our legs with longer length pants. 11. A nice fitted top that covers your tummy pairs with a shirt/jacket/cardigan,… that cover your behind is a good combination.
I find it funny that her examples of what she wears are not that flattering, and quite frumpy! Was that deliberate? I also think that her views will change in a few years as various unexpected health events appear. There are reasons older average life, average income wear what they do – it’s not just lack of imagination. When you’re in pain, ballet flats are suddenly remarkably appealing! Besides, the French have worn them for decades. In fact, just following French classic style is probably your best choice in all things sartorial, whatever age.
I’m 64 and I wear what I feel comfortable in. 1) I can’t wear any heels due to injuries to lower back & ankles and flat feet – so I wear sandals / sneakers or loafers that allow for an arch support. 2) I wear a limited color selection (reds, blues, plums, deep pinks, black & charcoal grey) which are deep & saturated colors – no pastels or any “fall” colors (unless I want look like a zombie) – I still wear close to the “80’s” season colors but only the ones that work for me (mix of summer & winter) 3) I wear loose fitting clothes especially in the summer due to living in the south (can you say 🥵) so a lot of cotton dresses & loose tops. 4) I dislike any of the current jeans Available in the stores – 🤮
I am tall and having pants 1 inch above my ankle makes me feel like I look like I couldn’t afford a pair of pants with a long length. I have big feet and pointy toed shoes make my feet look bigger. I like capri’s and bermuda shorts because I have varicose veins. I think big prints look like grandma’s curtains. Everyone’s body is different.
I disagree with most of this. Is this the gospel according to Marnie? Just because something looks good on you doesn’t mean it should be a new fashion statement because it may not look good on all ages and body types. And some of those things like the long tunic floral tops I happen to have a lot of them and I think they look good on me and I’ve gotten compliments on them from total strangers. So don’t subscribe this as the way everybody should dress. How come your photos of the frumpy women didn’t have anybody thin pictured?
Referecing color analysis from the 80s and saying it the UK based color analysis is inaccurate. Also commenting about ‘what some lady’ said about our season is a little elitist, as if your opinion trumps this entire industry which is actually based on science and not just someones opinion. Personally, ive been obsessed and a bit jealous of Europes access to color theory as it applies to fashion. I was so excited wheb the colour anaylsis was extended to the US. Its obvious you have a natural ability to tell what looks good and what doesnt but for many of us its reakly helpful to havd a framework to work off of. And for me, bc i understand, now, a bit behind the color theory its a lot easier to ellminate the things that wont look good on me. Now finding them is still hard but its a process
I would urge anyone to look at color analysis with an open mind. I thought it was silly too- until I studied it as an artist. The ‘4 season’ designations just refer to warm or cool, and clear or blended colors. You probably already know which metal looks best on you; start there. Bronze/copper for the warm blended tones of Autumns. White gold and silver for the clear cool jewel tones of Winters. Pewter and antiqued silver for blended cool soft tones of Summers. Gold for clear warm tones of Springs. You don’t wear a yellow foundation just because you “love the color”. You’d wear it IF it blended invisibly into your skin. We’re 70% water and what colors we wear reflect up on us. In harmony, it’s beautiful. Out of harmony and we get mud. Absolutely determine your own unique best makeup colors in natural light: not in stores! If you can go into a fabric store and lay your hand on many colors, you’ll see which ones amplify spots and shadows, and which smooth out your skin. It’s less distracting than trying to learn to see it on the face, starting out. I always loved to teach women to determine three specific unique colors in their own irises. It’s remarkable how that looks when used in subtle make up and clothing harmony! Outdoor booths at fairs are also a good place to see various fabric colors in natural light. The best part of knowing what truly flatters you is how much time (+$!) is saved, both shopping and getting dressed/packing: after awhile everything goes together! I adore cobalt blue and brick red.
Hi there marnie just found your website, i am a huge capri wearer especially in summer time i have ugly knees so wont wear anything higher so i was surprised and your recommendation not to wear these, would be great to advice maybe how to style them as cant stand long length in summer and skirts are not my thing .
Nah I love my fine gauge cardigans and three quarter sleeves. Boxy sweaters look dumpy on me because I’m petite and you know what, that picture of “frumpy” women is kind of insulting. They look “frumpy” because they all appear to have the same body type and you know why? I think you don’t yet but you will, when menopause hits and you feel like a flaming blimp and all you want to wear is capri pants and baggy t-shirts. It happened to me but I’m getting past it and finding my own style again, not to be told that everything that actually suits me is out of date.
I am all for using the seasons to help me choose colors that are flattering. They have even taken the seasons to a more detailed level, with 2 or 3 different types for each season. My closet is full of clothes in great colors for my pale skin! Also, there is a body typing system that I stumbled upon a few years ago. The Kibbe method. There are some wonderful YouTube articles about this! I’m a Soft Classic/Deep Winter.
I’m 41 and also Australian so my thoughts are a little different. I also don’t have a very “woman-shaped” body. My body does not go in at the waist, even when I’m slimmer, and I have broad shoulders and extremely small breasts, but bigger belly. The clothes that look great on your shape would gape around the chest or stretch in the waistline on me. I reckon we should bring back personal tailoring enough so that the price goes down and we don’t have to but fast fashion anymore but can look great in clothing that was designed and made to fit each of us exactly.
I’ll be 54 in a couple of months. I am not extremely overweight but rather a little fluffy. 😅 I prefer loose clothes and dress it up with not chunky jewelry. I love to do my hair and my light/ natural looking make up. The best thing to wear is confidence. At my age, I love that I just don’t care what people think. I wear what I wear for ME. My husband gives me compliments and that’s enough for me. Keep it simple, sophisticated and own it !! Remember, opinion are like @$$holes. Everybody has one and who cares. Stare at me, take a picture…. If I like it and it makes me happy, keep it moving sister. 👍🏼. Love yourself and wear what makes you happy. Half of us work from home since Covid and work in house clothes anyway. Be happy. Life is too short to worry about making other people happy.
I just turned 74 and so much of what you’ve suggested will certainly help me. My oldest granddaughter just started college and came home and told her mom she “about died ” when she first saw her math professor walk in. I asked “why?” LOL It was because she then said it was like her Nana (me) walked in with her long flowy skirt and comfy leather sandals and a flowery blouse. HAHAHA. Now I get it! Thanks for a terrific article! Just found you!
I think you look really great in this article…. Love the color you have on, the jewelry, everything! I can’t believe I am perusal a fashion website article! Very nicely done article, though! 😁 been wondering about that cropped pant thing…. Will keep it up with my soft florals tho, because I like them, but definitely not with lace!
I live in south Australia abd our summers are about 5 months long and very hot, often over 100 for a week or more, so long sleeves and long pants are out. I’m 69 and would roast in long pants over summer. In our summer it’s wat helps us survive. I find 3/4 pants the best for me they cover most of my old legs but allow some cooling from calf down.
I disagree… Love cardigans,…even a more fitted ones. the Ralph lauren… look. And I am 5.9… I slay flat shoes. I am so done with the chunky… or heeled shoes. Even a raised sneaker. NOTE: If your low back hurts. it means “you need to strengthen your glutes”. Not wear wedges. OMG. If you are shorter I can see you wanting a boost, but saying flats are bad for your back is ludicrous. 🤣 Doctors are often just guessing, many do not exercise.
I find it interesting that you showed the picture of that group of women without their faces. As if only their bodies matter. I’ll bet if you showed us the entire picture you would see a group of women who are happy, smiling, having a great time, liking themselves, being in the present and not giving a s*** about how they looked to outsiders looking in and judging them as looking frumpy and “ridiculous” under the guise of being a youtube influencer. Lady, you have a strange idea of having “fun.”
I’m 36 yrs old and thin, 5 ft and 95 lbs. I love 3/4 blouse shirts especially if they’re white and jean blue color. They make me look classy when I wear them with shorts and sandals or skinny jeans with short heels and pairing them with gold necklace and bracelet. I also love my cardigan shirts that stop at the waist. I work at school and wear dresses throughout the year. I’m always cold and tight cardigans with my dress make me look put together. I wear the same thing in the winter but I wear them with black tights or leggings with ankle boots. I don’t follow the newest trend but have discovered what really suits my body type and I buy solid colors so they never go out of style. And I’m more drawn to them.
People have to take into account their body shapes to know what looks good and current. I know what silhouette looks best on me, regardless of the current styles… just wish I could find it more often! Knowing my seasonal palette makes shopping so much easier. As much as I like that black whatever, it’s going to make me look dead. Always. So I don’t even bother looking at it. I know what to not even bother taking into the fitting room. Once somebody really sees what colors do or don’t do for them, they can’t unsee it. Really pretty people might not care, because even when they don’t look their best, they still look pretty good. The rest of us can really profit from know a season. And reputable analyst will always say, wear what you love.
You are so nice! I found you completely accidentally while looking at quite different articles, but you captured me from the first minute. My eldest daughter is your age, but I have managed to stay, quote from others, stylish and trendsetting by doing exactly as you say. I don’t bother much with what is “in”, but I wear the things I feel good in. I am lucky and can still wear high heels, don’t do it always, but I seldom wear flats. I love clothes, love jeans in different styles. I was followed by a teen and her Mom last year at the airport, who wanted to tell me that she, the teen, loved my outfit, big denim pants, t-shirt and jacket, Airfield, a design I love. I just want to express with this statement, go for your gut feeling, never vulgar and always as good a fit as you can afford. Don’t let age or convention stop you from having a sense of style. Be as young as you feel with style. Keep up these charming and authentic articles. I wish you luck businesswise and stylishwise. You are also very pretty, Marnie👼
All body shapes and sizes really need to be taken into account. That looser cardigan makes me look frumpy, while a more fitted is better for my frame. I do like 3/4 sleeves, I don’t like short sleeves or long sleeves, I push they up anyway. The key is to buy more tailored and well made clothes. As we get older we just start doing the t shirt and jeans or shorts thing. I kinda hate the faux or real leather pants unless someone is super skinny, same with sleeveless shirts. Capri’s do look bad. Check out Erica Taylor for correcting makeup mistakes from the nineties. Was shocked at how pulling the blush towards the mouth makes you look older and putting it in the hollows of the cheek.
There’s a big difference between being “on-trend” and being frumpy. For example, as a gal with curves, I look like a brick back house if I wear bulkier knit cardigans. My style is therefore thinner knits in general, so as to take the best advantage of my shape. Frumpy is about wearing things that do not fit or do not suit your figure. Trends come and go but if you know your personal style, just work it. Rock it.
77 here and 3/4 sleeves are the best – that don’t drag or get caught on things, and do cover those flabby upper arms. I often get compliments from younger people wearing them. Totally agree on boxy things. Terrible. I am fit and don’t have a stomach. Love the fitted waist wide leg pants/jeans that skim the floor with a fitted top.Those pants you showed definitely look like old lady pants to me. My bunions would die in heels of any height. Had an artist specifically do individual colors. They do not fit the ‘seasons’ at all. I suggest taking photos of you in various outfits and colors in different lighting and outdoors and then looking at the photos.
This is my first time on your website. I started perusal because I really love your makeup! I worked in several shoe shops as a teen, and learned that half an inch to one and a half inches is the ideal heel height. Completely flat shoes put strain on the Achilles tendons and can also cause flat feet. Like some other commenters, I adore three quarter sleeves though!
Watching this for my mom. Colors really do matter! Some colors don’t flatter you. I would say choose a celebrity that you resemble their skin and hair and eye color, and see what looks great on them. For me, it’s Tuba Buyukustun on the show Black Money Love. But that helps so much- she never wears brown or pale white (rarely or if in conjunction with a color that does match her, or a cream instead of toothpaste white)! And I’ve been told that before, that brown is not my color. Btw, the reds (lipstick and blouse), they’re not your shade, or the pale makeup. Red looks good on anyone but not every shade is great on everyone- have to find your shade. With clothes and makeup, it’s important that we wear them and not they wear us. Btw, I think you’d look stunning with bronzer. But the white is pasty. Whatever makeup you had in the jogging comfy bright magenta outfit (5:18), those are your colors! You’re really glowing✨ Makes you stand out in a great way. Def Barbie status. Thank you for the vid 🙂
I recommend doing a bit of research regarding what you referenced as having your colors done. House of Colors does exactly what you said we should do – pick colors that look good on us and don’t wash us out. They go through a process of putting lots of scarves on our face to help us identify the colors. Then shopping is just easier.
As for our coloring it does change throughout our lives. What colors were good for us in our 20’s and 30’s doesn’t work as we age into our later years. As for there is always “black”. Black definitely ages us, washes out the color of faces for many. If i wear black i have to balance it out with a scarf or something of color or I look dead. As for style I feel go with what works for your lifestyle. I tend to go with things that are more classic, quality which will hold up over the years. Being a short plus size I avoid tight clothing, nothing looks worse than tight clothing on heavy person. I look for styles that give the illusion of a shape like a waist I really don’t have. Tops and bottoms which proportions which look good on my 5’4″ frame. Tunics dont look good on us short people, unless we are faking it for a dress, they are for tall people.
I think the floral designs are a matter of opinion. I literally didn’t like any of the examples for what to wear instead of the smaller floral prints, especially the dress at 13:53. On the same note, I have a blouse almost like the one at 13:20 and I always get compliments when I wear it, and I’m 53 and a bit chunky.
How about advice on using a lint roller before making a article and how to reduce hair frizz and that using a face filter for your close ups is now necessary. Also address menopause because it get pretty f’n hot in long sleeves and sweaters. I’d also like to see you redress some young folks too. Address their hobo torn holey jean looks and bugger nose rings and jammies to the grocery store.😂
OK…a guy speaking here, but I think I have a good eye for what women look good in. – The first thing I noticed when I started perusal this article was how good the color of your top looks on you. So I would underscore your comments on color. – The same with makeup. SKIN TONE CHANGES over time!! If you’re wearing the same makeup tones you wore ten years ago, you’re probably making a mistake. – Finally, what you said about capris also applies to skirts and dresses. Just say no to midis. Unflattering as all get-out!
The only way you are going to truly know for your specific body type is to try it on. ALWAYS try it on before you buy it. Put together a whole set up. Try different shoes and accessories with the outfit. Try 1 solid color with an accent of color. Try colors or prints you don’t usually gravitate toward. You will be surprised sometimes and still not fully understand why, but you will know that it looks right on you. Also, once I put together different outfits this way. I find that if I have 1 blouse or 1 blazer or 1 pair of pants with more at least 3 different accent colors, I can switch them out with the different solids to create a different ensemble. I DO know that If you are short, make sure dress lenth is just below the knee, do NoT wear flared legs or large prints. She is right about chunky jewelry and don’t match it all like your grammy did.
I’m turning 60 in 2024 and I’m in a weird place in life right now. I totally agree with everything you said. I need to find “Me.” Thank you for all the tips and you definatly gave me a place to start looking. And yes, Wal Mart is my favorite place to shop because I am living in the country and can’t dress up now. Thank you for giving me lots to think about.🤩
I’d say just buy what looks good for your body type even if it’s no longer trendy. Some people look good in chunky jewelry and can bring attention to certain flattering areas (face, neckline, etc). Too much clothing ending up in landfills because of some perceived sense of being out of fashion. Stay with classics. I like the fine-gauge cardigans on small framed slender women (I’m not one of them). And small florals patterns are lovely on young women.
I think culotte length looks great with knee high boots. I also like slim capris that fit in to the small area just above the calf and below the knee. But I agree that an inch above the ankle feels very contemporary these days. I enjoy wearing that length even though I have frumpy thick ankles. You can’t go around always trying to hide your body! That’s not contented living.
I like the 3/4 length sleeves. I think they look great! I agree that capri’s are not flattering on most people. I don’t like the mule shoes you showed. I am older so comfort is what I like! The worst thing I see are fat people who wear super tight clothes where you see every lump and wrinkle, and especially when they wear leggings with a top just as tight. Geesh. It’s like they have no shame!! Oh well, to each their own!! As for big jewelry, I recall years ago I was at a restaurant with my brother and his wife. He said something about one of the waitresses, and I asked which one. He said, “The one with the wagon wheels on her ears!” LOL
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen an uglier style of shoe than a mule – even the name of them! Ugh! The problem, other than they are one ugly shoe, is people never fit them properly, so the foot is right on the edge, or sometimes over the end of the shoe, and if they don’t look after their feet, all they’re showing is an ugly cracked, dried heel.
The cardigans you’re showing look clownish and I guess they’re meant to. They also look very cheap. Nor do they look short. I have a dark taupe cashmere long sleeved cardigan that’s to die for. Is somewhat tapered but not tight.Jewel neckline. Falls at waist. Superb quality. No pockets. Buttons (small). It goes with jeans, trousers, skirts, longer or shorter. Came from Lord & Taylor on sale. I have a cream one also and wear them constantly usually over a good quality cotton tee shirt. No a forgiving sweater to cover anything but it’s a cardigan and is exquisite and timeless. Jumped in because I love good cardigans.sweaters.
3/4 length is flattering, because the eye is drawn to the smallest part of the body (waist area). Tunics are one of the worst designs ever. Why did I ever wear them?? People think you are hiding something; even when you are thin. You are correct! Capri length is unflattering on anyone. Classic pieces are best.
My mother in law and sisters in laws and I did our colors in about 1983 or 4 and I have loved working with my wardrobe from that perspective. It turned out the colors that I always loved on me are winter colors. I stopped trying to wear the trendy colors if they weren’t my palette. Simplified my closet. I’m a winter. I love winter colors on me! Jewel tones, ice pastels, black and white for me! Love most of what you had to say. Generally helpful.
You have summed that up perfectly and very inclusively for many styles and types of everyday silhouettes/fashion, that we see around at all price points. If your goal is to dress in a contemporary classic, coming across,grown up, but ageless’ kind of style – those pointers are great. Or you really go explicit oversize layering look – but that’s a whole different game of shape, draping and fabrics. But if you feel absolutely peachy in floral tunics and capris with pastel 3/4 tight cardigans for when it gets chilly later and a fun big statement necklace that you bought last summer vacation – there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! It might even flatter and suit you and be super comfortable. The only point made in this article – your outfit might instantly communicate your age or even make you look older and frumpier than you are and send a not caring so much about contemporary looks, fashion msg. You cling to a roomy old lady version of a fun top and pants, we wore, when we young. Which, again, is totally fine and great – you do you – but you don’t have to shoot the messenger, when somebody is pointing that out…
I loved this! I’m 65 years old and definitely need to ditch my chunky jewelry! I’m currently updating my wardrobe yet again. I retired from teaching in 2020 and donated so many wonderful dresses and work wardrobe for some lucky lady out there. I resisted donating any Johnny Was flowy silk tunic tops because they were expensive. But I never wear them. Thankfully I’ve found a wonderful makeup company called Thrive Causemetics which donates a product to a woman in need everytime I buy a mascara, CC cream, etc. I do not wear eyeliner. I sure hear you on the eyeliner under the eye. I have a former gorgeous young coworker who continues to wear that and I wish someone would tell her…..
I have not bought a new cute top since before Covid. Why did anyone want to bring back the peasant look from the 70’s. It looks like maternity tops – only shorter🙀. I have a waist- yes at 64 & would rather show it off then hide it. Please please let us know what is in fashion in regards to scarves? I have tons of them. Are they still in style in some way? Keep us updated. Thank you so much. I live in the South and it’s so hot here 6 months out of the year- I use every arm machine at the gym bc it’s just to darn hot to wear sleeves. I would die in 3/4 length sleeves. If I wear a jean jacket or something similar – I have a sleeveless t shirt on underneath.
Very good article. Glad you mentioned your age ( you look much younger). Please please do a article on updated make up tips for ages 50-70 yrs old. I do wear eye liner, not heavy bc my eyes are very small .Gosh I have been wearing it for so long. Also – as I age- I have very pale skin with dark brown age spots. This gets interesting in trying to hide the age spots ( no longer cute freckles). I feel like I am painting a room. Primer, concealer to over correct the age spots. Then my makeup may look like I have too much on? Any suggestions would be helpful with pictures of what to do & more importantly what NOT to do. Thank you so much for all your helpful hints. Very tastefully done👏
What I noticed about the women in that office pic was mainly the loose shirts withy busy prints, capri pants, and SHOES THAT DONT MATCH WITH THE OUTFIT STYLE!!!! For the love of everything good, STOP wearing your tennis shoes and hiking/water sandals to the office, just because they are “comfortable.” Buy comfortable dress shoes (they exist) and bring them with you to change into. Also, buy attractive running shoes (they exist) and not ugly bricks that show off your “cankles” in your capris.
So I’m guilty of wearing tops with those tiny flowers prints. For some reason, I still cling to my hippie fashion past 😂 I started thinking I should get rid of them when my daughter commented that I still dress like a hippie, look at your flowered top, mom! They’re gone as of right now! Moving on, thanks for a funny and informative article. I loved it ❤
Thanks for sharing. I am younger than your target audience however, before I pressed play, I knew this article would speak to me. I had an older parent and I was dressed this way as a child and teenager in the 90s and early 2000s. I wore 3/4 Sleeves, capris, tunic blouses. I think I am still drawn toward these styles still as an adult because it is familiar. My parent chose these clothes for themselves for the reasons you mentioned, hiding certain areas etc. Thankfully I am getting better about my clothing choices.
I took that faecbook picture and printed it out and put it in my bathroom by my mirror! I’m definitely NOT going to look like ANY of those women any longer! Some look like tomatoes on toothpicks! I know I’m guilty of that, I saw a woman, heavier than me who was wearing a big t shirt and leggings. That was about 15 years ago and I have never worn that look after seeing her! I’m also throwing out all my birkenstocks!!! Thanks for the GREAT advice!!
Nothing is more ugly than a 7/8 pant with a scrawny ankle and lower calf sticking out (much like arms in 3/4 length shirts….) matched with a chunky shoe, as is the trend. Yuck ! And who looks good in wide-legged pants? I would suggest no one. Personally, that faux-leather, wide-legged pant with an awkward cut matched with an ugly black loafer is the worst possible look.
I’m only 5’3″ but a little overweight at 155 lbs. Being short, I can’t agree more that capri pants are not for me…they are just ankle pants that hit me weird, anyway! But I love 3/4 sleeves as they stop just above my wrists and show off my smallest attribute (my wrists, lol), my bracelets and my beautiful tattoo! 2023’s trends of “out with skinny jeans” and “in with wide leg jeans” is SO bad for short or heavier ladies. Those pants look best on long, lithe super models and many others. And the boxy, oversized jackets, sweaters, etc.? SAME! Those look fabulous on a size 2 or size 4 lady – do you know many of those? I look at the articles of what’s “on trend” for the season before purchasing a few new things for the office, but have to take the advice with a grain of salt — realistically look at my body shape, and just the style overall. Will this look okay on ME? If not, there are always some standby classic pieces that don’t go out of style!! Stick with those until these horrible trends pass. They always do.