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Breezy, Bold & Beautiful
Summer Va-Cay Flair
By Linda Peavy
Summer 2025 is all about embracing vibrant colors, comfortable silhouettes and chic accessories. For women over 50, this season offers a perfect blend of elegance and modern flair, ensuring you look and feel fabulous on your vacation adventures.
Trending Colors for Summer 2025
This season’s color palette is a beautiful mix of soft pastels and rich, energetic hues:
- Powder Pink: A romantic pastel perfect for a fresh, feminine look.
- Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025—a mellow brown that pairs effortlessly with bold and soft shades.
- Sky Blue: A soothing, serene color inspired by clear summer skies.
- Clementine: A bright citrus pop that brings energy to any outfit.
Incorporating these shades into your wardrobe will keep your vacation looks modern, cheerful and vibrant.
Dresses: Breezy and Beautiful
Ashley Stewart Chain Trimmed Tropical Print Dress
Lightweight dresses remain a summer vacation must-have. Flowy midi-sundresses, relaxed-fit shirt dresses, and classic wrap dresses made from breathable fabrics like linen, cotton or chambray are ideal.
Styling Tip: Complete your shirt dress look with a neutral sandal and a raffia belt to accentuate your waist while keeping it relaxed.
Pant Outfits
Pyramid Collection FantasiaTop, Scarf & Palazzo Pants Set
Do you prefer a great pants outfit for a special vacation dinner out? Opt for wide-leg, soft, and flowy fabrics for comfort and style.
Chinos and Crop Pants: Versatile Essentials
Spanx White Wide Leg Crop Jeans
Vince Camuto Mocha Paisley Jacquard Topper
Chinos and crop pants come above the ankle and offer a polished yet relaxed alternative to shorts. Choose neutral colors like white or blue, which are versatile and can be paired with various tops.
Styling Tip: Combine white chinos with a mocha print blouse and accessorize. Dress up crop pants with metallic sandals and a statement necklace.
Accessorizing with Ease
Scarves
Daisy Silk Orange Design Scarf
A lightweight cotton or silk scarf in a bright clementine or floral print can easily dress up a neutral outfit. Wear it around your neck, as a headband, or tied to your tote for extra flair.
Purses and Totes
Mark and Graham Waterproof Raffia Bamboo Tote
The ultimate vacation bag is a woven straw tote—both fashionable and functional. Look for a structured tote with a sturdy bottom, secure inner pockets, and reinforced straps. When choosing a tote for vacation, size and function matter. You want a bag large enough to hold essentials—sunglasses, sunscreen, book, water bottle—yet structured enough that it doesn’t slump into a heap. Brands like Mark and Graham, Madewell, Hat Attack, and J.Crew offer stylish, durable options. Look for features like:
- An inner lining to protect the contents
- Zipper or magnetic closures for added security
- Comfortable shoulder straps
- Waterproof or wipe-clean interiors for beach days
Shoes
Franco Sarto Greene Sandal (Women)
Comfort still leads the way. Pack cushioned leather slides for daily wear, espadrille wedges for dinners, and stylish sneakers for active excursions. Metallic tones (silver/gold) are trending.
Final Styling Tips for Vacation Glam
Make a Statement. Bold jewelry—like chunky bracelets or oversized dangle earrings—can transform a simple outfit instantly.
Saachi Gold Chain Infinity Necklace and Earrings
Stay Sun-Savvy. Wide-brimmed hats and oversized sunglasses are not just stylish but essential for healthy skin.
Tory Burch TY7191U Universal Fit Tortoise Shell
With vibrant colors, airy fabrics, chic chinos and crop pants, and thoughtfully chosen accessories, you’ll be the picture of effortless summer elegance wherever your travels take you.
