Summer Fashion Trends for Women Over 50
New York Fashion Week in February is the place to find out what’s hot and what’s not in the coming fashion months. Retailers sometimes plan their entire inventories around what is shown on the catwalks during these few momentous days.
The trends you see in stores this summer reflect the styles from the hottest designers in fashion. Now is the perfect time to take cues from trendy designs that will keep your mature wardrobe up-to-date for mature taste. Remember, you don’t have to adopt every trend. A classic wardrobe will last for years. But choose one or two of the trends below to keep your outfits fresh and modern.
- All About the Accessories
Accessories were huge this year—literally! Wide statement belts, oversized pins and brooches, and supersized statement earrings were everywhere. Remember those brooches worn by iconic stars from the 50s and 60s? They are baaaackkk! If you have been waiting to wear your vintage one, now is the time.
Style Stop Favorite: Go vintage!
- Glamorous Gloves
Gloves were a staple of outfits from the Victorian era through the 1950s. They complimented gorgeous evening dresses and tailored suits. Now, gloves can be part of almost any outfit. They are a glamorous option to cover arms in sleeveless dresses and discolorations on the hands.
Style Stop Favorite: Club L In Your Hands Black Long Lace Gloves
- Ultra-Feminine Dresses
Feminity is in fashion and was clear on the runway with fabulous dresses of florals, luscious lace, and elegant draping.
Style Stop Favorite: Sachin & Babi Jacinta Dress – Molti Fiore
- 3D Dresses
No, you don’t need special glasses to wear these dresses. Instead of laying flat against your body, “3D” dresses have adornments that extend away from the dress!
Style Stop Favorite: 3-D Floral Halter Neck Gown Tadashi Shoji
Style Stop Favorite: ASOS Futurist sequin cami column maxi dress with 3D fringe
- Colored Coats
Black coats are last season! Coats and jackets with funky patterns, bright color combinations, and even multiple animal prints are in.
Style Stop Favorite: Uooze Loose Short Sleeves Contrast Color Striped Coat
- Puffed Sleeves
Puffed sleeves are great for balancing the silhouette and providing the extra room for larger arms.
Style Stop Favorite: Xpluswear Summer Mock Neck Lantern Sleeve Mesh Tulle Maxi Dress
Style Stop Favorite: Eloquii Satin Puff Sleeve Pleated Dress
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