What summer style secrets should Women over 45 incorporate?
Women over 45 of the WHOA! Network got together via a Google Hangout to discuss Summer Style Secrets. The Chief Blonde along with 4 other panelists and WHOA! co-hosts covered a wide variety of summer issues. Watch the Video below!
Topics covered by the panelists include:
Hats–Why wear them in the summer?
Summer Shorts— Are these appropriate for Women over 45? What styles?
Capris— Should we wear them? How?
Summer Tops and Camis- Exposed bra straps, strapless bras
Bathing suit— Cover ups, bikinis,
Tanners —Tan or pale?
Wedding wear for summer— Dresses
Panelists include:
Shelley Zurek, Creator of Still Blonde After All These Years
Deborah Boland, Creator of Fabulous After 40®
Oceana Lott, Creator of Oceana’s Canvas
Sylvia van de Logt, Creator of 40 + Style
Felice Shapiro, Founder of Better After 50
The Chief Blonde’s 3 summer style suggestions:
Summer Style Secret #1. Wear a Hat!
Remember PALE is the new TAN! Let’s prevent Melanoma this summer!!
Summer Style Secret #2 If you must wear capris, wear a heel
I think most capri pants are pretty ugly. That being said, I also understand why many women wear them. If you wear capris, I recommend wearing them with a heel. Now not 4″ heels maybe, but an espadrille or sandal. A higher shoe creates a much better line. PLEASE DON”T WEAR WITH TENNIS SHOES AND SOCKS!!!! Also, a dark flat just makes you look squatty. If you must wear a flat stick with a skin color shoe. Personally, I hate capris but I show a better way to wear them.
The Chief Blonde contrasts capris with and without a heel.
Summer Style Secret #3 –If you must wear a t-shirt, especially a men’s or graphic T, dress it up. Look feminine!
As a rule, I hate men’s t-shirts on women. They are all wrong for a woman’s body. No matter what your shape, a woman’s t-shirt is so much better of a choice. Yet, in the summer there are many situations where you must wear a men’s or graphic T-shirt. If you do, try to add feminine details like a necklace or a belt to soften the lines.
The Chief Blonde adds a belt to a “Bigelow Tea Shirt”
What Summer Style Questions do you have?
Ask away in the comments below.
Blog Note: The Chief Blonde was uncompensated for her appearance and this post. But you know how much she loves to offer her opinion…
Nidhi Chauhan says
I love all your styles.
robyn shirley says
some of older women cannot wear heels but still want to wear capris
actually where I live I wear capris in the winter time in place of long pants
tammy smith says
Great tips I will use them
Sally Gearhart says
I wear capris only because i don’t wear shorts because it’s hard to find shorts that are actually long enough. It gets really hot here too but I’ll have to try heels with them.
shannon fowler says
We live in a really warm state, so I stick with skirts and dresses. I would wear capris, but that makes it feel so much warmer.
sue tardi says
i’m always particular about how i look when i go out
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I almost always wear capris with a heeled sandal because I think they look much better. Thanks for all these suggestions.
Rosanne says
I’m with you I don
‘t like them on my because I have a curvy body but putting a belt around my small waist would probably help
denise low says
Thank you for sharing. I always wear capris in the summertime.
Edye says
Summer fashion is always so fun! 🙂
Jennifer S. says
I actually think that capris look great on some people….however, I am not one of them. I have very muscular calves and it cuts me off at the worst possible spot! Your tips help those that wear them, I’m sure. I generally only wear men’s t-shirts at home in front of my computer. It is very accommodating to whatever style I’m wearing, LOL. But I’m not sure I’d belt one, either. I’d feel like I was trying too hard to make t-shirts fashionable! They may be functional, but not fashionable.
Cynthia C says
I do like my capris. I’ll try to remember to wear heels with them, your pictures show that it does make a difference.
Sarah L says
I don’t own a pair of capris. Good thing since I also don’t own any heels.
I love wearing hats.