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October 4, 2018

Updating your autumn fashion look for the over 50’s

4 pieces to update your autumn fashion look

Today my post is about autumn fashion for the over 50’s. In my mother and definitely my grandmothers era reaching your fifties meant comfort, elasticated waists and sensible hush puppy shoes. These days we still have a lot of living to do and busy social lives. Although we are older and many do not still have the figures and measurements of our youth we still wish to keep up with trends and fashion and care for our appearance.

With this in mind this autumn I want to recommend some simple pieces for updating your look. The seasons autumn fashion colours are actually autumnal shades with lots of mustard and russet shades around alongside the softer pinks and greys and the staple wardrobe basic of black. By saying this I am making an assumption that a lot of us over 50’s who carry extra weight have many black items in our wardrobes!

Here is just 4 age appropriate autumn fashion pieces that have caught my eye this season.

Before I introduce some of this seasons latest colours I have to give a shout out to this fabulous soft pink sparkly poncho by Principles at Debenhams. I spotted it on a hanger and fell in love with it, such a soft knit with a hint of sparkle. The photograph does not do it justice – it really is gorgeous and feels super soft. Perfect for the menopausal woman who needs to layer up to cope with the effects of those personal tropical moments!

A gorgeous soft pink poncho perfect for layering

Soft pink poncho with sparkle

 

This next top is again from Debenhams – I must confess that after supermarkets and Next I buy many of my clothes from here.This tan short sleeved shirt from J by Jasper Conran caters so well for the over 50’s.

Russet coloured top J by Jasper Conran

J by Jasper Conran top

This top is in a fabulous autumnal colour. It has a flattering v nexk for those of us with big boobs. It is soft and drapey skimming those lumps and bumps we try hard to disguise and is nice and lightweight, perfect for layering – essential to cope with hot flushes. A simple stylish autumn fashion piece.

Camel coloured ankle boots Wallis

 

These fabulous camel coloured ankle boots are from another of my favourite stores Wallis. I mostly wear very comfortable shoes day to day but I always have a dressier heeled pair for days and nights out when I’m not expecting to have to walk any distance. These will look fabulous with cropped pants, jeans or even dresses.

My final item is this fabulous on trend mustard coloured coat from Matalan. I think this is a flattering style for most body shapes and adds a seasonal colour pop to any outfit for any occasion. Great price too.

Formal Belted Coat

Mustard Formal Belted coat Matalan

I hope you like the items I have chosen, This post is part of my Blogtober schedule, have a look at this post to see what else I have already and will be posting about.

My Blogtober schedule is in collaboration with other bloggers including Sarah Beth Blogs and hosted by Mandi at Big Family Organised Chaos

Take a look at what else is being written about by clicking the link below

 

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  1. Rachel Simons says

    October 7, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Love all of these, Much better than the old flowery frocks my nan wore in her 50’s. Just because you reach a certain age doesn’t mean you have to dress frumpy. Thanks for sharing #Blogtober18

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    • earlyretirementrocks says

      October 9, 2018 at 6:02 am

      Thanks Rachel. yes I agree, life is so different for us.

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I’m Elaine a Neonatal Nurse who retired from the NHS at age 55. I’m loving the 3rd age of my life – Retirement is the best job I ever had. Being married for 35 years I am lucky to have someone to share life with.

I’m a foodie who enjoys travel, football and my home.

I love to share over 50’s lifestyle tips including age appropriate beauty reviews, coping with the trials and tribulations of the Menopause, weight gain around the middle, fashion, travel and food including recipes and restaurant reviews.

I want to challenge the myth that life ends at retirement.

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