Dressing your age for women over 50

Fashion tips for baby boomers

Women over 50 tend to get frustrated when it comes to finding something perfect to wear. Baby boomers can get lost in a sea of rules, fashion trends and age-appropriate concerns. Dressing after a certain age can be quite challenging.

Stacy London, TODAY’s fashion expert and co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” shares a few fashion tips for mature, successful women who might have trouble finding up-to-date outfits for different occasions.
Fit and quality A great fit is the most important thing! Also, by buying high-quality clothing, you get better fabrics and better cuts, which make a better fit.
Softer, neutral colors
Softer neutrals — navy, charcoal, black and khaki — are better for day: But a warning: Be careful how much black you have against your face during the day; it can look harsh.
For bright colors: Stay away from primary colors; instead go with jewel tones. Black and white should be saved for evening.
Big and bold accessories When it comes to accessories, a bigger, bolder piece is better then lots of small items of sentimental jewelry. One strong piece is a very chic statement and very age appropriate.
It can be difficult to find the perfect casual outfit for a baby boomer. You want clothes that fit well and are age appropriate. Remember, when putting a look together, that you do not need to follow your mother's rules. You do not need to match perfectly! Think outside the box — and get out of the fashion rut.
Seductively smart
Wrap dresses are great, but women with larger chests can have problems with fit. Some are so low-cut that you can cross the line from sexy to slutty. To keep from looking inappropriate, wear a sexy cami underneath your dress. You can be sexy and draw attention to your cleavage without showing everything!
Also, when wearing a dress, the right bra is critical. Make sure you get fitted for your right-size bra!
Suit up
When purchasing the right suit, color and fit are everything.
Instead of bright-colored suits, wear neutral tones. You will get more use out of a neutral color, and it won't look age specific. To add some color, wear a jewel-toned shirt under the suit!