Feeling FALL

October 7, 2024

Fall weather is my favorite and fall clothing is my favorite!  The weather is not quite cooperating yet in San Jose, but I couldn’t wait to share this super cute autumn ensemble.

Garnet Hill for fall 2024, style for women over 50

 

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Kasper Matching Set

August 21, 2024

Who doesn’t love a matching set?  Especially when the pieces can be easily worn together or on their own?

Kasper matching set

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White Basic Shirt + Wide Leg Jeans

July 25, 2024

As time goes on and my style matures, I find myself turning to modern basics more and more.  I look for pieces that are easy and comfortable and kind of effortlessly cool.  Part of it might be the California girl in me …?   It’s a California style sin to look too try hard.

California casual style, modern minimalist style for women over 50

 

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Linen Shirts as Third Pieces this Summer

July 23, 2024

A third piece (blazer, cardigan, etc) always makes an outfit look more put together. Sometimes that’s tough in the summertime when a third piece needs to be cool and breezy, but I’ve found that an oversized linen button up works great! I have one in white that I’ve had for years and I added a black linen to my wardrobe now as well.

 

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Lucky Utility Jacket

June 20, 2024

I just got back from a wonderful trip to Washington state.  We explored all over and are thinking of retiring somewhere in the Pacific Northwest in a couple of years.  Before I left for my trip, I bought this Lucky Brand Utility Jacket and it was the perfect travel jacket! It’s a good light-to-medium weight and rolls up in the suitcase. The jacket is longish which is always a plus in my book and the green is flattering (not too yellow). In California this is an all-season jacket!  So really, I can’t recommend it enough.

Travel utility jacket

 

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Jones New York

June 6, 2024

 

Jones New York reached out to me and asked me to pick out a couple of pieces from their latest collection. I always love that offer!

 

Jones New York Review, work style for women over 50

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What to Wear to a Boat Show

May 23, 2024

Last weekend, my husband and I went to a boat show for the first time. It was really fun looking at all the beautiful boats and yachts, imagining possible retirement scenarios.  We had a wonderful time, but I wish I had Googled what to wear.  Here are my suggestions if you ever find yourself heading off to a boat show.

 

what to wear to a boat show over 50

 

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Shoes

The biggest mistake I made was wearing tie up sneakers.  Most yacht owners/sales people will request that you remove your shoes before getting on board.  Next time I will be all about slip-on shoes. Maybe I’ll try those Skechers Hands Free Slip Ins! Honestly, I have not tried them, but I’m thinking they would’ve been the perfect shoe to wear. At the boat show, you will be pulling your shoes off and on all day, and sometimes there won’t be a convenient place to sit or even lean.  Shoes that can be slipped on hands-free will be perfect! I’d also suggest wearing some Wernies no-show socks for an affordable pair that actually stays put.

Hat

 The sun reflects off the water and it’s extra important to protect your skin with a sun hat.  A hat with a strap will be handy for when the wind picks up.

Bag

A small crossbody bag that leaves your hands free for railings will be perfect.

Layers

Dressing in layers is always a good idea too.  Once we got there, it was actually warm enough to leave my cardigan in the car, but often it’s cool on the water in the mornings.

I wore wide-leg jeans and added some stripes to look a bit nautical without going overboard (pun intended) … here’s a classic option.

Have you ever been to a boat show?  Have you been yachting?  I’d love to hear your outfit suggestions!

Fun & Fashion,

Dawn Lucy

About the blog: Fashion Should Be Fun is me talking to you, other middle aged women like me who are over 40, but not over fashion.  We still want to look beautiful and stylish.  We still want to have fun with trends.  And we don’t need anyone giving us rules, because we’re all different. We all have our own shapes and bodies, parts we’d like to cover and parts we still don’t mind showing off a bit.  This is a place for me to share my love of fashion with you, style ideas, tips, trends, and inspiration. I know how liking the way we look can translate into confidence and energy. I know we have so much life left to live and so much adventure ahead of us. Let’s show the world you’re never too old to have fun and be fierce!