OVERSIZED STYLING
As we age, women tend to get a little thicker around the middle and gravitate towards tops that are a bit more forgiving. Oversized tops can hide a multitude of sins, but can also make us appear bulky and shapeless if not styled correctly. The secret to wearing them is getting the proportion right. The basic rule of thumb when wearing any oversized piece, is to compliment it with a fitted one. Skinny jeans, long tube skirts, pencil skirts and slim cut trousers all work really well under oversized tops and capes. I also like to keep the bottom half monochromatic by matching my jeans and boots, which slims and elongates my legs.
For quite a few years now, the legging has been growing in popularity and is quite commonly paired with oversized tops. Every top designer produces them and I see young, hip things running all over town in them, but for older women, I prefer a slightly more sophisticated version of that look. So, I’m going to suggest replacing your leggings with stretch skinny jeans. The look is the same, but the fabric is thicker and actually more flattering as it disguises any bumps or bulges, which leggings generally do not.
Remember the recent uproar over lululemon leggings that were sheer in the rear? I don’t know about you, but my tush isn’t ready for that kind of exposure! Even though many oversized tops cover the derrier, it’s still important to consider pairing them with bottoms that provide ample and flattering coverage.
~ Dorrie
Senior Style Bible
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Nice monochrome look. I love capes tops.
I love them too and have several in my wardrobe. They are so dramatic!
Skinny jeans/pants have become a staple in my wardrobe.
Mine too Jan and it is so nice that they can be dressed up or down with accessories
My favorite plus size line is Eileen Fisher, but only buy on sale. Karen Kane , is mid priced and
has great line of jeans, and jeggings.. both lines
blacks always match..year to year.. …keeping bottoms to shoes/boots..same colors to leaner lines..occasionally a pop of leopard ! .to shake it up! And tons of accessories…scarves my signature , loose not staged, I enjoy having fun with textiles and layers..
I agree Eileen Fisher has some good modern and trendy pieces in her plus size line. Thanks for passing it along.
Sounds like you’ve got it all together Joyce.
Oh this outfit is soooo stylish. I adore black and white. This silhouette is perfect. Big want on my side for the top. And the boots. Oh that footwear of yours… divine.
Greetje
Hi Greetje,
I’m so impressed with you sticking to that budget! In five months it will be on sale. So good for you!
Don’t give me any compliments yet. I have only started the 5 months budget restriction two weeks ago haha
That top! Those boots! Those shades! Dorrie, you’ve just given me the perfect look to wear the Angela Caputi chain link bracelet that I’d gotten at Chic24Hours with! Thanks a million!