Casual is an excellent choice for women of any age. Both girls and ladies over 50 can find their source of inspiration in this style. If an 18-year-old young lady allows herself to go out “to the city” in bright and provocative clothes, then those who are older should choose something more modest. Exactly casual will help you look fashionable and “expensive” at the age of 50, as they say, stylish and tasteful.
Features of casual clothing
This genre is something mixing fashion with classics. It is also called “urban” for the opportunity to be dressed up on the street. Casual is an eclectic look at fashion, a mix of desire and following current trends. Women over 50 are happy to choose this interesting, noble, practical and, most importantly, beautiful style of clothing.
Its characteristic features:
“Muted”, “matte”, restrained shade range
The colors are not flashy. White, milky, black, brown, gray fit perfectly here.Rich “expensive” colors are also quite suitable - burgundy, malachite, dark blue, chocolate, dusty rose. When choosing, you must be guided by the color type of appearance and the event that you plan to attend in this ensemble.
Allowed noble prints of dim contrast. Geometry looks good - checkered, striped, small polka dots. It is better not to choose various inscriptions and tiny images. Plain clothes of two or three colors in the outfit would be ideal.
High-quality materials, the durability of which is beyond doubt
These are all types of fine wool, matte leather, expensive cashmere, pashmina, as well as linen, cotton, silk, knitwear, tweed, Chanel. All fabrics must be good, and clothes must be perfectly tailored and fit well.
There are no deliberately seductive details
Deep neckline, thin straps, open belly, for example. It is better to hide areas that have lost elasticity and youth under clothing.
Relatively loose styles
You don't need robes, but you shouldn't have too tight fitting parts either. It is quite possible to create a feminine image with the help of certain elements.
Bright details, accessories, and decorations are used to a minimum
The latter are preferable in small sizes and quantities, made of noble metals. You can’t add a cheap bright bag or scarf to your look.. Only expensive materials and preferably without flashy decor.
General style recommendations
Pastel colors are the number one choice. Any color is best combined with white, milky or other light “airy” tone. Dark shades “close to the face” are not recommended, as this will age and highlight skin defects. As a last resort, let it be a bright color, but not black or gray. Of course, this applies to the underwear and does not affect coats, jackets, jackets, cardigans, etc.
Fashionable today total onions must be used with great caution, because he is very obliging. It is better to combine different types of clothing, then the image will be divided into parts by “invisible lines”, making the figure appear slimmer.
An excellent choice would be adding discreet expensive accessories to your look. This could be, for example, a silk scarf or stole. It’s worth buying a few classic “noble” things to dilute this or that onion.
Choose a tunic-type top, leg-length or straight trousers. Yes, wide palazzos and culottes are in fashion, but putting on such an obligatory thing is quite dangerous at this age. But there is always room for experimentation.
Welcome A-line, loose medium-width trousers, classic jeans, comfortable low-heeled shoes. Any look should be complemented with accessories; a “naked” ensemble of clothes will look sparse. You can have a blast with a spacious, fashionable, expensive bag.
Taboo – excessive decoration, an abundance of ruffles, flounces, pendants, fringe. There is no need for things strewn with rivets, pyramids, zippers, buttons, iron and plastic elements, appliqués and glued parts. This also includes holes in jeans, an abundance of bracelets, and huge jewelry.
Important! Carelessness and deliberate “understatement” in the image, so fashionable this year, should not be present in the casual wardrobe of a woman over 50 years old. All her clothes and ensemble as a whole should look neat, “brand new.”
Items for a basic wardrobe
The basis of casual style looks for a 50-year-old woman can be:
- Classic jeans. It is better to have several copies. For example, narrow dark ones for creating strict looks and light loose ones for casual outfits. A minimum of decor, abrasions, stitching and bright appliqués.
- T-shirts and long sleeves. It is better to purchase monochromatic items in light versions. Striped, discreet prints look good. Excellent as an underwear in looks with a jacket, blazer, sweatpants, or skirt.
- Shirt – classic and fashionable. All-white, milk, perhaps striped, denim are desirable. Black or dark gray is not recommended. The bottom of any model should not be classic straight - a small trapezoid, small slits on the sides, a hem in the form of a circle is a priority.
- Blouse and tunic. We recommend a simple straight ¾ sleeve, lowered bat, with a rolled-up cuff. Raglan and T-shirt bows are not recommended for non-sports bows. If the shoulder line and arm skin are without flaws, you can try a sleeveless blouse. It is better to choose loose styles, maximum semi-tight.
- Jackets. But not classic ones, but so-called smart models. Slightly narrowed, with rounded shelves in front, fitted, shortened - these options will fit into any casual look. Choose plain jackets made from quality materials.
- Long or short cardigan. A lifesaver in almost any image. Goes great with trousers, jeans, skirt. It is advisable to choose neutral colors - coffee, malachite, dark blue, beige, gray. Sometimes both black and plain blue come in.
- Trousers. Casual wardrobe staple.Several pairs of different styles and colors will become the accent of the most interesting looks in this style. We recommend classic pipes, shortened slightly loose, wide summer models.
- Straight or A-line dress. The ideal option is knee-length and denim. As a belt, you can choose a leather cord that does not tighten, but lies on the hips. This item is perfect for both summer and off-season outfits. In addition, denim is slimming and does not restrict movement.
- Sportswear. Without any inscriptions (can be something neutral on the chest), labels, appliques and stripes. Calm colors and loose styles.
Shoes recommended:
- discreet leather sandals;
- ballet flats – black, milky (beige), maybe with a snake print or with an open back;
- closed clogs with straw trim;
- leather mid-heel sandals;
- classic pumps;
- unpretentious slip-ons, sneakers, sneakers;
- neat loafers made of suede or leather;
- ankle boots with tablet heels;
- leather low gladiator sandals.
Neutral n is suitableCheap, high-quality shoes with a comfortable last and without pronounced “fashionable” elements.
Main “refreshing” details
Of course, at 50 you want to look younger. But we will not achieve this with bright colors and vulgar clothing. And some wardrobe items can help you look fresher. Recommended items:
- White or off-white blouse, shirt, tunic. That is why we recommend using such a detail “as close to the face as possible” in any ensemble. Thin cotton, opaque chiffon, crepe, and linen have proven themselves to be excellent.
- Scarves, stoles made of guipure, silk, pashmina. Neutral colors, expensive materials, and shades according to the color type of appearance are welcome.
- Pearl – a small necklace and earrings. Such decorations are especially recommended in a festive ensemble.
- Graceful watch on hand. Yes, today this accessory is “not very fashionable,” but it has long been considered a classic, so it can be safely added to a casual look.
- Sunglasses. Choose something between a fashionable and classic model. For example, a great choice is rei-ban. Black, brown, metallic glasses look great. In summer you can use white ones.
- Thin gold or silver decorations. Jewelry in small quantities will emphasize the nobility of age.
- Beads from small stones. An excellent choice for thin knitted items and minimalist blouses.
“Allowed”, “taboo”, “at a minimum”, “absent”. Isn’t it true that in 2020 it’s still not funny to write some kind of directives regarding fashion? Iris Apfel didn't read these guidelines, so her style is bad?))))))) Buddy Winkle flew past the rules.
Can't 50-year-olds wear skirts? Not a single image with a skirt
You can also try reading the article, and not just watching it. There are definitely skirts there :)
The gloom and despondency are blatant! Not a single interesting image!
In order to dress like this, you don’t need to read the article, but just go outside, and not in the capital, but somewhere deeper.
Tell me then, teach me how to dress at that age and in that style. Point, so to speak, with the finger of the capital at the grayness and despondency. Otherwise, at 52, maybe I’ve lost some brightness somewhere, but here in our provinces we need to add some color, but we don’t even know what? Well, to be like the capital’s 50-year-olds, we really need that.
Well, why are articles about fashion for women over 50 illustrated with photographs of women over 60, or even over 70? Well, some kind of switch clicks, and with the twelfth stroke of the clock, a 49-year-old girl turns into a 65-year-old lady who needs to dress completely differently, don’t wear bright clothes, don’t wear tight clothes, just beige cashmere and a scarf.
It’s good that Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang, Madonna and other well-known ladies who are already over 60 do not read the author of this article. The looks in the photo are boring and gray; you can easily wear blouses, skirts and trousers in brighter and more saturated colors.
How many times have they told the world! A jacket is an item of men's wardrobe. Women wear jackets. And I am against any jeans (categorically)!
Why don't you like jeans? If your legs are not ideal and any skirts add ten years to your age, then well-chosen jeans, a tunic or a shirt on top - and everything is very good.No, I agree that women with long, neat legs are better off with dresses and skirts, but not everyone is so lucky)
Thank you for the article. I haven’t read anything like this on Zen for a long time. Clarity of presentation. Vivid images. I liked the ending. A clear conclusion. These tips can be followed.
In the photo I saw women of 60 years old. Nowadays, 50-year-olds look much younger than those in the photo.
I liked everything very much. Thank you for the article. And the comments from sarcastic evil old women are Horrible!
In general, as soon as you turn 50, you can go to bed and die. Well, as a last resort, isolate yourself and not irritate young 49-year-old girls with ripped jeans, bright scarves and large jewelry. Otherwise, God forbid, they will be mistaken for their peers!!! All articles on this topic are monotonous, tedious and boring.
You write “Carelessness and deliberate “understatement” in the image, so fashionable this year, should not be present in the casual wardrobe of a 50-year-old woman,” but it’s okay that the translation of the word casual also means careless. Casual clothing is, first of all, relaxed and comfortable things that you can wear in your free time.
Of course, I am against taboos and prohibitions, but overall the article is pleasant and useful. Of my recent purchases, I have made only two successful ones. I will wear one of the last knitted items. Lately I’ve come to the conclusion that the simpler the better. I started liking more restrained things. But it is difficult to decide in diversity. And then, I want to find my own for the next ten years. Thank you for the article
How slender they all are! Where are they? At 55 and 65 years old there are practically no such people. Then why do we need recommendations and photos of clothing examples? And everything goes well for slim people, unless she’s a pervert.
Search results “I liked almost all the images. These are just tips. It is not necessary to take them with hostility. If you like something, you can try it. If not, then no. This is how I dress, even though I’m not forty. But bright and frilly things and “fun” colors irritate me.”
I liked the article, the images are stylish. I’m 53, closer to a sporty style, I could have a lot in mind: tunics, cardigans, trousers. Thank you. But, as many women as there are, so many opinions. The main thing is to like yourself and be comfortable?
And I liked the article. It's like a dress code for a city street.
Restrained and intelligent. The colors match the dusty landscape. No clowning. I would like to know the author’s opinion for slightly overweight women. Thank you
It looks like our school uniform: at first glance, the girls were dressed the same, but everyone was so different.....
Very useful article. At 51, I want to look stylish and fresh, but I don’t want to cross the line of what is permitted. I disagree a little about pastel shades. It also depends on the color of the skin. Instead of a dusty rose, a blurred peach suits me better. And you know, I love black. It suits me, it's so stylish. And if the proportions are preserved, there is a waist, then culottes are possible.
The headline would be more suitable for women 60-70 years old; I didn’t see a single 50-year-old woman in the photo, and I wouldn’t wear something like that; besides, these are not budget options for our women - expensive fabrics and bags.
Good afternoon I read your article about fashion for women over 50.
I have a question: could you comment on the fact that in the photo examples there is not a single photograph of a woman in a skirt or dress.
That is, all the women (ALL) in your examples are wearing men's trousers. What is the reason for this, do you think?
Thank you for your reply.
The key to all points is “only expensive ones.” It reeks of marketing a mile away. And logically, in women over 50, only their limbs swell (and not always), but not their wallets, alas.
I am 53 years old and I wear jeans with holes and will continue to wear them. Although the author forbids me!
My son, who is 30, tells me: “Mommy, you are super!”
Are Ray Ban glasses a style, a form of glasses, and not a manufacturer that produces a varied collection every season?!
Thank you for the article. Very interesting and educational material. And the photos were chosen well. I learned a lot of useful things.
Don’t wear bright colors, sandals in faded colors – what nonsense! A person dresses to express himself, and not to walk like a gray mouse.
And I love red) That’s why I bought wide trousers in my favorite color (Germany) and a stylish soft jacket (France). And with a blouse, and with a T-shirt that matches the style and shades. So I travel around my beloved Moscow more often in red).But at the same time, for a very, very long time in my wardrobe there were exclusively dark tones: gray, black, dark blue... So, with age (I’m 52 years old) I again felt a craving (moderate) for vibrant and rich colors and shades )