Do women over 50 follow fashion trends part 11

Do women over 50 follow fashion trends?

Let us continue our conversation about whether women over 50 follow fashion trends and if so which ones might we consider adaptable and suitable from the many on offer this S/S 2016.

The lingerie trend was given prominence on the S/S 2016 catwalk shows. Silky slip dresses with delicate lace trimmings. Not an easy trend to wear unless you are in your 20s. So the question is how can we give a nod to this pretty feminine look. The answer is in moderation.

Photos by Laura Hines

I have long been a fan of wearing a lacy silk camisole under a tailored jacket, preferably a tuxedo. It adds a touch of flattering colour near the face and can be worn at any age.

The Outnet have some great ones. My jacket is by Theory similar available also at The Outnet. Straight let Jeans by NYDJ available Nordstrom and John Lewis

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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Lorraine says:

4th May 2016 at 16:50

Sorry but I don't get this trend : it still feels like I have forgotten my shirt!
Marianne says:

4th May 2016 at 17:24

I like the look of a pretty camisole under a jacket on others, but don't believe it looks as nice when a larger bust is involved.
Brenda says:

4th May 2016 at 20:40

I agree with Marianne. What would be nice is that someone make a beautiful camisole that is a little higher in the front, for those of us that would rather leave our cleavage a mystery and that have beautiful fuller lace straps so that we can wear our bra underneath. I would buy something like that in every color!!
Chicatanyage says:

4th May 2016 at 20:56

I am wearing a bra under mine and not really showing any cleavage.
Sue says:

5th May 2016 at 16:37

Sorry, but I won't be wearing my underwear outer.
LesleyP says:

6th May 2016 at 14:22

This look is fantastic, will be making a wider strap lace camisole very soon
Susan B. (unefemme.net) says:

6th May 2016 at 17:40

It's such a pretty look under a jacket! I'm still looking for one with straps wide enough to accommodate my bra straps.
Bev Stidston says:

7th May 2016 at 18:20

I was wearing this style in the 80's! I loved it then and still do.
MaryL says:

15th May 2016 at 20:42

I'm wanting a slip dress but probably without the pretty lace. That might be too much of a lingerie look for me.