Dressing in Color for Women Over 50

Color has amazing powers. It can help us feel calm, confident, look thinner, feel happier, and appear more competent. I wear tons of black but have lately been craving color for the pick-me-up it gives.

Luxe Tunic by Lisa Bayne from Artful Home

Although my eyes are considered blue, they contain a range of colors from smokey gray to aqua and deep teal. They look aqua when I wear green, blue when I wear gray and gray when I wear blue. I like to dress to flatter them.

wearing my favorite color to shop

My daughter and I hit the mall this weekend for some holiday shopping. Her visits are too few and far between…sigh.

Wearing Color for Women Over 50These cute kids were all decked out in “Nutcracker” garb at my local store. Which reminds me to order our tickets for the ballet.

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I wore myĀ Luxe Velvet Tunic by Lisa Bayne, forĀ Artful Home.Ā The velvet texture makes the color simply glow!

Velvet Luxe Tunic by Lisa Bayne from Artful HomeIts tunic length is perfect over skinny jeans.

Wearing Color for Women Over 50

We had a blast seeing what’s new. She is the only woman I shop with…ever.

shopping for leather gloves
These leather gloves match my shirt. Too much? Not for me!

I lost count of how many women said they loved my shirt. It’s on-trend, in a pretty color and comfortable…score!

classy covered buttons on Luxe Shirt by Lisa Bayne for Artful HomeThe covered buttons are a classy touch and the side slits make it easy to move in.

perusing a scarf book while shopping
perusing a book on scarves while my daughter tried on clothes

The more women who admired this shirt, the more I knew it was a great find! I’ll be wearing this a lot throughout the holidays.

14 Comments

  1. How nice to see your daughter. What a gorgeous color on you, that rich emerald green. One of my favorites! Love the lush look especially for the Holidays. and I would have bought those gloves too!
    jess xx

    1. I bet that color would be amazing on you too!!

  2. It really is SUCH a pretty color – and I’d say yes to those gloves too.

    1. I do love gloves, they’re such a “civilized” accessory:)

  3. Beautiful and looks great on you, but a little pricey.

    1. It is a treat for sure and an investment piece I’ll wear for years.

  4. It is a beautiful piece and it does suit you. Yes, aren’t our children’s visits far too few! I know that feeling well.

    1. Thanks, Gilly. Yes, they are far too few!!

  5. Love the color of the tunic. It looks great on you. What brand of skinny jeans are you wearing? They also look great on you.

    1. These are the Girlfriend jeans from Chico’s

  6. Trish Hertsgaard says:

    Love your shoes! Where did you get them, brand?

    1. Thanks, They are from Nordstrom last summer.

  7. That top is beautiful & looks so cozy! My eyes are the same as yours in changing colour with what I wear. Isn’t that fun?

  8. Pamela Lutrell says:

    You look lovely in this color and so happy with your daughter!

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