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Fashion with the Ladies at Vivian O’Nay! Fall Fashion Ideas for Women Over 50
October calls style that makes a statement.
to keep her legs covered while she still aims to find things flattering and fashionable. Jumpsuits are perfect for all body types and ages!
This Fall once again a few of the ladies at Vivian O’Nay will be bringing the readers of BOOM! a column with updates on current trends. Each month we will feature a different woman from Vivian O’Nay to highlight her own personal style combined with the trends which are “in” at the moment. This month our owner, Charla Baumgardner, is sharing her take on fashion over fifty as we head into this fall season. This month our owner, Charla’s own signature style Charla Baumgardner, is sharing her combines classic and edgy elements take on fashion over fifty. with flowy fabrics and longer They are an cuts. You can always catch her in a pair of eye-catching wedges and skinny jeans year-round! She staple which loves kimonos paired with graphic tees, is sure to set long beaded necklaces, and piling her you apart from bracelets high. She isn’t a big fan of dresses normal every day wear. on herself so when she gets all dolled up
you can find her in a jumpsuit or a longer skirt instead.
One piece of advice we always got from our parents was to never throw away old items because they will come back around. Now she knows Mama truly is always right! One of her favorite trends right now is pairing Dr. Martens with skirts. The pair she has on (pictured) is her own vintage ones from the 90s! We are seeing women of all ages pairing casual shoes with dresses and skirts as we transition into the fall season. The two elements pair perfectly to make feminine and grunge work together simultaneously creating a fashion forward look. So many other old trends are also making their way back into fashion. Some of our favorites at the store are white boots, high waisted jeans, scrunches, and adda bead style bracelets and earrings. Jumpsuits are also a style from the 60s and 70s which we began seeing more frequently a few years ago. They are only increasing in popularity as time goes on! Charla loves wearing them (pictured) instead of dresses because she prefers
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Graphic tees are also increasing in popularity for the pre-fall season. We love them because they have the ability to speak to your own personality. They offer something for everyone whether you prefer attention catching and funny or subtle and picturesque. Vintage Band Tees are also a huge hit for people of all ages! It’s so fun to see people walking around wearing tees from throwback legendary artists like ACDC, the Rolling Stones, and Def Leppard. The options are truly limitless! We love to see them paired with a denim or leather jacket as the weather changes. They also look great knotted or tucked with a skirt or dressed down with leggings or jeans. Face Masks are the newest fashion statement after Alabama mandated they be worn indoors. In the South we are so used to smiling at our neighbors and friends but now your face mask has to do that for you! While we must wear them - why not have fun with it? The varieties in material and patterns are endless and we are seeing popular patterns like
cheetah, snake, tye dye, and even gameday everywhere. With so many options now available we feel comfort is truly key. Our favorites include breathable materials and adjustable ear straps. The newest addition to mask wearing is something clever- mask chains! This is the same concept as a chain for your glasses. They can be worn as necklaces when not wearing a mask or you can wear it attached to the ear loops to hold it around your neck while it’s not on your face. We love the gold and silver chain versions (pictured) because you can still wear it as an accessory when this is Covid thing is over and it can take a look from casual to glam. Charla also is always adorned with classic accessories to compliment her style. Her every day staples are a good pair of simple hoop earrings and an abundance of different bracelets. Her current obsession is Brighton! We just began carrying the line at Vivian O’Nay. They boast an extensive collection of stylish products that accessorize women from head to toe including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, sunglasses, and handbags. They have the biggest selection of ideal staple items to pair with the latest trends! Fall is the perfect time to break out your old vintage pieces for “Round Two” combined with new styles you haven’t tried before. While women over fifty know who they are and are authentic to their style, there’s no reason why they can’t be daring and go outside of their comfort zones. Baby Boomers are used to breaking norms, bending rules, and never letting people tell them what they can and cannot do - why should fashion be any different? Until next time…feel your style! Visit Vivian O'Nay and find your fashion sense, they're located at 3500 Wetumpka Highway, Montgomery, AL. You can call 334.290.5268 or visit www.vivianonay.com The River Region’s 50+ Lifestage Magazine
