Bright and colorful styles are an amazing option for woman over 60. Pops of color help bring a youthful look.
Here are 25 chic ways to implement color into your closet.
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Button-Down Shirt Dress
Think you can’t pull this off? Well, we don’t agree. A shirt dress is an amazing addition to your closet as a woman over 60. This clothing will prove to you that knee-length dresses can be just as sexy as a mini without going over the top.
In fact, shirt dresses are one of the most popular dresses amongst my customers!
One of the main reason is it’s perfect for many occasions, depending on your shoes and accessories.
So, we recommend putting on heels for a formal event and a pair of sneakers for casual outings.
For accessories, please keep it simple with some dazzling choice pieces. A button-down shirt dress will be one of your favourite choices for years.
A button-down shirt dress has that charming appeal of being simple yet stylish.
Satin floral print top
Florals are beautiful and can add a perfect amount of femininity to each outfit. They also provide a touch of color, which can turn a floral top into the ideal statement piece.
On the other hand, you want to be wise when choosing floral prints, because they can otherwise age you.
The best way is to go with floral satin or silk top, because the luxury feel of the fabrics will counterbalance the prints and make you look youthful overall.
Purple Wrap Dress
Ahhh the wrap dress. It’s classic, flattering, and incredibly versatile!
This is exactly why wrap dresses are perfect for women over 60. The silhouette doesn’t show too much skin but doesn’t completely hide your shape. It hugs your body just the right amount. This will be a much more figure-flattering route and avoid that frumpy look so many women fall into as we get older.
Another benefit of a wrap dress is that you can adjust how tight or loose according to your body shape, which makes it one of the most forgiving dresses for women over 60.
In addition, to wrap dresses, there are other silhouette styles you can wear well as a mature woman. I don’t want you to feel limited, so I wanted to mention a couple of other classic silhouettes to look for.
Green Floral Lace Dress
With a green floral lace dress, you can wear an outfit that embraces your figure and moves majestically with your body as you dance to the beat.
A matching clutch with strappy heels is definitely an amazing way to complete this look.
Red Waist Cinching Top
Tops that cinch your waist should be a wardrobe staple for women of any age.
Many women have the impression that once you are past certain age, you should default to loosely fitted tops.
It is quite the opposite.
When you wear a top that shows your waist, it immediately makes you look younger, and vice versa.
Green Simple Silhouette
Over the years, I’ve found that simplicity is a mature woman’s best friend when choosing dresses to wear, and therefore it is wise to avoid anything too complicated.
This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with dresses by any means! What I mean by keeping it minimal with your dress choices is carefully selecting how many details, prints, and patterns are going on in a particular dress. The thing about an over-the-top dress is it can age us, especially when we’re women over 60.
Avoid dresses with a lot of embellishments, over-the-top ruffles, etc. In essence, less is more when selecting dresses for women over 60.
Silk Floral Dress
If you are looking for something for a dressed-up occasion, go with a floral satin dress. These dresses have a natural way of looking rich, so they can instantly elevate your outfit.
The combination of floral prints and high-quality fabrics such as silk and satin is perfect for any celebration that you are going to attend.
Green Pleated Gown
Opt for an earthy color in a pleated gown that’s always going to be a show-stopper.
The vibrant green color on your dress will definitely add that necessary dramatic touch that flows with every movement. This striking outfit is the picture of sophistication and class.
Pink Knit Sweater
Sweaters are the must have for women of any age group, and it is important to choose them wisely.
Teal 3/4 Sleeve Blouse
Many mature ladies have the preference of covering up their arms, but they don’t want to feel too hot when the weather gets hot.
That is why 3/4 sleeves are one of the best, because they are not only stylish, but also functional.
Since you can adjust the sleeve length, you can get a more tailored look to your liking.
Orange Slit Maxi Dress
Go for bold and beautiful with an orange slit maxi dress.
It’s 2024 and you shouldn’t be afraid to step out in solid colors on a slit dress that shows off your lovely legs.
So, you can get started with a maxi dress that hugs your figure and gives a curvier outlook.
Yellow Cap sleeve dresses
If you live in a warmer place, cap sleeve dress is a good balance between long sleeve dresses and sleeveless dresses.
Unlike long sleeve dresses, cap sleeves give yo plenty of room for air and will make you feel comfortable in humidity. On the other hand, they don’t “expose” your arms like the shorter sleeve or sleeveless dresses, which make them ideal for ladies over 60.
Purple Silk Blouse
In order to wear a blouse and create an elevated aesthetic, opt for silk. This material is both dressy and elegant, and will successfully draw more attention to the shirt itself, rather than any spots on the upper half of your body that you may feel insecure about.
Silk blouses can also be paired with various blazers or cardigans, in case you want to add more coverage for the upper half of your body.
The fabric is formal enough to wear for more sophisticated events, and the style is practical enough, which means you can build a layered outfit.
Pastel Maxi Skirt
Embrace the serenity of pastel colors by wearing this on a maxi skirt.
You can choose to combine this with a collared polka dot shirt or an even more stylish v-neck blouse.
Kaftan dresses
If you live in a warmer place, or looking to pack for a vacation, a kaftan dress is one of the best options.
These dresses fit roomy on your body, making you feel at ease to move around, even when it gets hot.
Opt for your favorite prints or colors and throw on a pair of flat sandals for a relaxed yet chic outfit.
Yellow Eyelet Dress
Brighter hues look uplifting, and that is why they can be a great option for ladies over 60.
Don’t be tempted to over-accessorize your dresses, as this will have the same extreme ageing effect as wearing over-the-top dresses. You should keep it as minimal as possible, with at most two statement pieces on your clothing.
The goal is to express yourself without doing too much. So, you can wear statement earrings on a black wrap dress or throw in a belt to give it more glamour.
Don’t be afraid to go a little outside your comfort zone and explore these dresses in the best possible way. Women over 60 are allowed to look sexy; it doesn’t take wearing over-the-top dresses to achieve this.
Purple Floral Silk Dress
Of course, we can’t talk about regal outfits without mentioning a purple floral silk dress that wraps stylishly around your waistline.
The wrap style creates a curvier outlook that will make you the cynosure of all eyes.
Orange Shift Dress
My other go-to dress silhouette for women over 60 is the shift dress.
If you’re not familiar with shift dresses, they’re essentially a straight fit that fits the body (not skin tight, just fitted).
It’s a rather simple dress style which is what makes it perfect for mature women to dress age appropriately.
Pink Sleeveless Satin Dress
You can’t deny that satin dresses have a certain shiny quality to them. They might seem simple but that is one of the reasons they remain a trendy choice in the fashion world.
A pink sleeveless satin dress will do wonders for your appearance. It’s amazing enough to have that attention-grabbing element.
Magenta Polo Dress
Whenever we are taking about polo dresses, the first thing to come to mind is always an athletic outfit. Surprisingly, this dress style can be a great option for women over 60!
The main reason is this style dress has a straight up and down silhouette, giving you enough space to move around with ease.
Because they don’t cling to your body, they are also much more comfortable, if you live in warmer climate.
Purple Ruched dresses
Ruching is a very smart fashion design, which can effectively make women appear more slender. This works on women of any age group, but of course, when you are over 60, you’ll find this style dress a heaven-sent.
I find these work the best when you want to wear curve-hugging dresses because that’s when most of us feel a bit self-conscious.
Because ruching can camouflage our midsection, it will immediately make you look and feel more confident in your dress.
Yellow Linen Button Front Dress
A linen dress can definitely be defined as an epitome of simplicity and class. There are so many ways to wear this style of dress, and one of them is as a button-front dress.
While the lightweight linen fabric drapes elegantly on your body, the button-front style contributes to the overall appeal of the dress.
Blue Three-Quarter Sleeve Dress
Not every dress in your closet has to be long-sleeve or sleeveless. You can switch things up with a three-quarter sleeve dress that stops just before your wrist.
While it’s okay to be concerned about revealing arms that you don’t find so appealing, the beauty of a three-quarter sleeve dress is that it helps you find that balance where your arms are covered in the right places, which translates to flattery for your overall body shape.
The theme here is a feminine dress that is not overly revealing but still makes you look classier than ever. You can choose dresses with a slightly folded neckline which are incredibly alluring.
Purple Belted Sun Dress
When you are in your 60s, a belted sun dress is a must-have for your wardrobe, as the belt adds a nice elegant touch to a comfortable casual dress.
You’ll fall in love with the versatility of the belted dress, especially as the belt accentuates your figure. Choose this type of dress in solid colours, especially white, black, and blue.
Sandals or a heel on your belted dress are the perfect choices for a night out with the girls. However, you can still achieve a casual yet stylish look when you pair this with loafers or sneakers.
Leopard Blouse
It can be easy to fall into the habit of wearing all neutral colors because they are simple and easy to style. But sometimes an outfit needs some color in order to really work.
A bold pattern is naturally dressier, so you will be able to wear a splash of color to the office on days when you might need it.
A boldly patterned top can become a statement piece for each outfit you wear it with. You can surround the top with neutral plain clothing because the shirt adds enough spice to your look. It can become aging to constantly wear grays and tans with every outfit you put together.
As a woman over 60, it is important to add color and creativity to your closet so that you can dress boldly and show that age does not take away from your ability to make a statement and stand out in the crowd.
