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A Mature Wardrobe

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Fashion Basics For Everyone

By Linda Peavy

Need to know the essentials for a modern and marvelous mature wardrobe? We have you covered. But first things first. The most important component of a basic wardrobe is fit.

To find your fit, find your shape. Are you a pear, apple, banana or hourglass? Knowing your body proportions is the beginning of great-fitting clothes. Visit our Style Stop blog, Dressing for Your Body Shape, on northeastohioboomer.com to determine your shape and get suggested style ideas.

Fashion Staples

A Fitted Blazer — Blazers with darts add curves to mature bodies and create an hourglass silhouette for curvy figures. Wear one to dress up an outfit, create a polished look, or jazz up a shirt and jeans for brunch.

One Classic Black Dress — This fashion staple will always be on the best-dressed list, especially for mature bodies, because it creates a sleek appearance and hides flaws.

One Great Red Dress — Infusing color into a mature woman’s wardrobe is essential. Nothing makes skin glow like a red dress. This bold color brightens up any skin tone.

White Button-Down Shirt — One of the most versatile garments, a white buttondown shirt looks great with jeans, khakis, or tucked in a skirt for a professional look. Buy one with darts for shaping and spandex for stretch.

Great Fitting Jeans — There are very few pieces of clothing that jeans don’t complement, from a designer blazer to a casual blouse. Bootcut jeans are great for mature women because they

Check Out These Local Retailers For Fresh Finds

Belle Soire, Eleanor & Hobbs, Haven, Nouveau Vie, Steven DiFranco, and Toni in Style. Plus-size friendly stores include Fashion by Fowler, Renee’s Unique Boutique, Styles of Imagination and Our Favorite Things.

provide more room through the thighs and flare gently at the knee, creating a flattering silhouette. For curvy figures, choose brands that offer height sizing for a better fit.

Accessories

Jewelry — Keep high-quality jewelry that includes earrings, a necklace and a bracelet in a versatile design for any occasion. Think diamond hoop earrings and small gemstone necklaces.

Scarves — A colorful scarf instantly takes an outfit from boring to blazing, warms up a complexion, and conceals the neck.

Stylish Low-Heel Shoes — From brunch to retail therapy, ballet shoes will keep you in comfort and style. Choose materials like leather for durability. For dressier occasions, the kitten heel, at 1.5 to 1.75 inches high, is the perfect mix of

DON’T FORGET THESE FABULOUS FASHION TIPS

Wear leopard. Leopard print provides a neutral color set and adds modern chic to any garment. Get a professional bra and shoe fitting. Breast and shoe sizes can change with age, so adjust as needed.

Don’t follow every fashion trend. Not every new style works for every body.

Keep your closet purged. Donate or consign clothes if you didn’t wear them in the past year or if they are two sizes too small or too large.

fashion and chic for mature knees that have abandoned stilettos.

Handy Bags — A versatile tote bag is essential for travel, outdoor excursions and shopping trips. For special occasions, choose an evening bag. Most practical in basic black, this bag should be small enough to handle with one hand but large enough for a cell phone. Stylish Hats — Whether a floppy or fedora, a hat has year-round use, frames any size face, masks bad hair days, and protects mature skin from the sun.

Great Fitting Bra — 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. Breast size and firmness can change with age. More support is often needed.

Linda Peavy is a Cleveland-based fashion influencer with a global reach, providing body positivity presentations internationally as the founder of Cultured Curves (culturedcurves.com).

Linda is an NEO Boomer columnist and blogger with Style Stop, your one-stop source of fashion tips that will keep you looking sensational at any age.

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