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Casual chic – The big easy

I admit that I like to “slob” around a bit at the week-end and wear really comfy clothes. Provided I don’t have any important social occasions to attend I like to go for long walks or curl up on the sofa and read the Sunday papers. I was therefore pleased to learn that “casual sportswear” looks are back in fashion. Sweatshirts and sneakers to the ready.

They are even being worn with loose-fitting wider trousers. Now I know that this look may not be for everybody so if you prefer a slimmer look on the legs you can team your “sweats” with your skinny or straight jeans.

Here I thought I would try the full look.

I have put together the above outfits from my existing wardrobe. Below are some similar looks.

Casual chic – the big easy by chicatanyage

Casual chic – the big easy

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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plutrell says:

28th March 2014 at 12:02

So cute in your weekend hat! I want to find a hat like this!!
une femme says:

28th March 2014 at 12:31

Casual chic at its best! You're making me think I really need to look for a fedora. :-) Thanks so much for the mention.
Marilyn says:

28th March 2014 at 15:49

Just found your blog and love it. I must get a new fedora, mine is battered beyond redemption but will wait to see if we get a proper summer here in the North of England. Just being nosey but is your hair cut in a sort of layered bob as I'm looking for inspiration for my fine, straight hair.
Chicatanyage says:

28th March 2014 at 16:41

Hi Marilyn and welcome to my blog. Yes my hair is cut in a layered bob. The fringe is a bit long at the moment I am due for a trim.
Style At Every Age (@styleateveryage) says:

29th March 2014 at 12:42

I love these casual weekend looks, I like to be comfortable indoors at weekends now, I never get up and put jeans on any more. When packing I pretty much always use a carry on and I put heavy stuff on top as it keeps everything in place x
elizabeth says:

30th March 2014 at 00:30

Being 50+, I like to combine practicality and comfort (with a touch of style) when I an taking long walks, gardening or relaxing around the house. Your sportswear collections would certainly "fit the bill". Warm regards.
Jayne says:

31st March 2014 at 10:13

Hi Josephine - I looked at your blog after reading about it in Woman and Home. I think it's great as it's the sort of snippets to do with clothes, fashion and travel that I love reading and having all the photos is great - I'm going to be a regular now!
Jayne
stylecrone says:

2nd April 2014 at 14:55

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely chapeau with Hat Attack. The perfect way to top off casual chic. Along with your smile, of course!
Highland Fashionista says:

8th April 2014 at 11:10

I LOVE that hat. I have been looking for a fedora, but have such an impossibly large head that it makes the search difficult. Maybe in the mens department....anyway, the grey sweatshirt/hat combo is inspired...
yumyummoany says:

2nd May 2014 at 15:08

The trousers are lovely but at inside leg 28 3/4" very short!