3 bold new fashion trends for over-60s to try now
Dorrie Jacobson, 81, an internationally recognised expert on ageing stylishly, writes for her popular website Senior Style Bible, which celebrates stylish older women who are embracing their mature beauty.
Here, Dorrie outlines three bold new trends to try this season.
1. Sequins
Sequins are a shimmery, beautiful danger zone; a fashion faux pas just waiting to happen, so I tackled this look with more than a little trepidation. I have been noticing a lot of sequined pieces on the runway and wanted to style my “shimmer” in an edgy, modern way. I think the secret to styling sequins is to keep it simple. The best way I know how to do that is to pair them with a knit.
For a dressed down look, mixing a sequined pant or skirt with a chunky knit sweater and boots is a great way to incorporate a bit of glam into a daytime outfit. For evening, pairing sequins with a more sophisticated cashmere top, like my poncho from Minnie Rose, creates a more sophisticated vibe. Keeping it clean and simple is a guaranteed to make you shimmer like a diamond. A real diamond, rather than a cheap plastic one.
2. Black and gold
I think the trick to styling black well is focusing on the details. I look for pieces that have a beautiful, unusual cut and accessorize them with shoes and bags that add some dramatic flair. Sometimes the best thing you can do for an outfit is to let the accessories do the talking. Gold does that. When I saw these shoes (pictured) I thought, “Yes, they’re perfect. They have a little bit of glitz and a little bit of glam, and just a touch of Studio 54.” Sometimes all a basic look really needs is a sprinkling of disco.
3. Sheer styling
It’s never a god idea to expose too much skin, at any age. So to make sheer pieces work, it’s essential to find the right garments wear underneath them. I’m a big fan of body suits and tank tops that have stretch to them, so they give you coverage as well as support.
I always make an effort to match my under garment to the colour of the sheer piece, so it blends together and looks as though it could be one piece. In this case, I paired it with an old, Donna Karan body suit, so that it gave me a smooth line under the top and didn’t bunch up around the middle.
Did any of these trends inspire you? Let us know in the comments below.
For more of Dorrie Jacobson, please visit Senior Style Bible or her popular Instagram here.
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