5 lovely formal outfit ideas for over-60s
It can be difficult shopping for evening wear when everything on the racks seems to be aimed at young girls. Or, looks like a frumpy work smock. One of the advantages of being women over 60 is that we’ve seen it all when it comes to fashion. Now, when it comes to formal dressing, we have the simple elegance and freedom that comes from being able to choose the classic styles that truly endure and work for us at any age.
These five lovely outfits are classic, flattering and cater to a variety of tastes (and budgets!) Scroll through the gallery above to see the ideas, and read the style notes below for where to get your hands on them.
Outfit 1
Ponte Sheath Dress $39 from Target
You can’t go past a little black dress! And this one comes at a great price. The stretch fabric allows for movement – making it comfortable to wear all evening long. You can keep the look simple or dress it up with your own accessories – such as earrings, bangles or a nice ring.
Outfit 2
Ingrid off-the-shoulder ponte, $99.95 from Portmans
This is a lovely choice for hourglass shaped and bigger-busted women looking for casual, ladylike elegance. The wrap front and slim fit make it a great choice for most body shapes. You can pair it with stockings and a blazer or cropped jacket for winter, or wear with sandals with minimal accessories for summer.
Outfit 3
Wrap print dress, $149.95 from Seed
This luxuriously elegant wrap dress offers a comfortable silhouette that will flatter all body types. The dramatic, plum colour and floral print team best with dark shoes and accessories.
Outfit 4
Aubergine jersey top, $229 from Anthea Crawford
Black pant. $219 from Anthea Crawford
The combination of these two classic pieces is great for those occasions where you want to look formal and refined. The silhouette of the drape overlay on the top creates a pleasing line for the eye that is good for lengthening the torso and to make broad shoulders appear more demure. The stretch jersey fabric is also very comfortable – making this an ideal option for evenings when you may spend a lot of time sitting down. The high rise, slim fit of the pants will also lengthen the legs and are forgiving around the mid-section. Keep accessories and shoes light and dainty, perhaps just pendant earrings and simple, black shoes.
Outfit 5
Leopard jersey top, $189 from Anthea Crawford
Black panel skirt, $269 from Anthe Crawford
The combination of these two lovely pieces will suit almost any body type, but are ideal for shorter ladies looking to cheat the eye. By tucking in the top, it will give you the appearance of longer legs. The pattern also draws the eye line upward so that attention is focused more on your torso. The stretch ponte fabric of the skirt also creates a very forgiving line, as it’s figure hugging but not too tight. Pair with low heels, a simple bracelet and your favourite, bold lipstick.
Which one of these outfits is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
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