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6 Things to Wear Over 60

How many times have you run across a list of things we should never wear over 60 that has been written by a person in their 30s? Too many times for my comfort level because, at 67, I’ve lived long enough to know what works for me. It feels like the older we get, the more we’re dictated to, but I believe we should wear what makes us feel confident. Today, I’m sharing six things I’ve chosen to wear over 60 because they help me look and feel my best. No rules are involved! You may find some of these work for you, too.

We have lots of new readers lately, so I thought I would update this popular post for 2024 with some new thoughts.

6 Things to Wear Over 60

Wear What Fits Your Current Body Shape

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Your body deserves to be treated with love and respect, regardless of its size or shape. Fluctuating weight is a common fact of life for most women over 60, but don’t let it negatively impact how you feel about yourself. Dressing for your current weight is a form of self-care and self-respect.

Buy and wear clothes that fit you right now. You deserve better than to squeeze yourself into things that fit 15, 10, or even 5 pounds ago. Tight clothes also make you look larger than you are, and no one needs that.

If you plan or hope to lose weight in the near future, buy a few quality basics that fit you now. They’ll bolster your confidence and help motivate you on your journey to healthy eating and weight. If you adore clothes that don’t fit you right now, move them to another closet so you don’t see them each morning.

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Wear an Updated Haircut

Whether you’ve chosen to go gray or not, your hairstyle has a huge impact on your appearance. A stale haircut that dates you isn’t serving you well. If your hair texture performs best in a bob, tweak it to look more modern. Have the back stacked to a graduated bob, or try adding some wisps in front or side-swept bangs.

If you love a short haircut, try adding some gel for added texture with a piecey look or to get an extra lift on top. Small changes can make your hairstyle look more current, so investigate your options and experiment with new products.

If you struggle with thinning hair as I do, you may enjoy Causes & Treatment for Thinning Hair in Women Over 50.

Here’s how I style mine to add volume-

Wear A Supportive Bra

Few of us escape menopause without changes to the shape of our bodies. Things shift and usually drop. I’m looking at you, droopy knees…but the biggest drop can happen to our bustline. I’m not well endowed, so I can wear bras without an underwire, but I still need the support and lift I get from a well-structured bra.

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Most women are wearing the wrong size bra, but over 60, it’s more common. By our age, our breasts have lost or gained volume and are not usually as high as they used to be. Small fluctuations in weight will affect how supportive our bra is, plus breast tissue loses firmness as we age. Wearing a supportive bra that keeps things in the proper place also improves how we look in our clothes.

Visit the lingerie section of a large department or specialty store and get a professional bra fitting each year. This ensures you’re wearing the proper bra for your current body. I always suggest owning bras in ‘nude’, which will be invisible under your clothes.

See also- The Most Comfortable Bras for Women Over 50

Wear Body Moisturizer

By 60, our skin isn’t producing the same amount of collagen and natural oils as our younger skin. To counteract that, I find it invaluable to slather a good-quality moisturizer all over my body when I’m fresh out of the shower.

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Formulas that contain squalane, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid are some of the best for moisturizing aging skin. I also reapply to my legs and arms each night, which may seem like overkill, but the extra effort makes a world of difference.

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Wear Updated Jewelry In Midlife

Jewelry goes in and out of style. One year, bold jewelry is in, and the next, it’s out. The way we choose to add accessories should come down to personal preference but stay abreast of what’s current so you look up-to-date. A classic strand of pearls, worn alone, can look dated on women over 60. Try supersized costume pearls for a fun twist that makes a statement.

Earrings draw attention to your face, so have fun with these. Unique bracelets or brooches update your outfits with little financial investment. Here is where you can play with trends and get lots of bang for your buck. And in case you haven’t heard, brooches are back in a big way, so pull yours out and have fun with them.

Wear Sunscreen Over 60

It’s never too late to protect your skin. Yes, most of the damage and skin cancer we’re dealing with now was caused by a lack of care in our youth. That doesn’t mean we should expose it to more assault now. Our skin is thinner and more fragile over 60, so it needs even more protection from the sun. Age spots on the back of our hands are from sun damage, so remember to protect them as well.

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What would you add to this list that you’re embracing over 60?

More style tips here.

Thanks for reading, and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.

257 Comments

  1. I remember my mother saying the same thing about the bra fastening in the back. I taught her how to fasten the bra in front if her & then to move to her back, then slip her arms through the straps. She loved it and alway put her bra on this new way.

      1. I have been putting my bra on that way since I fractured my shoulder 20 years ago, much easier and all you have to do is slide it around . What could be easier than that!!😂😂😂

      2. I do it also now that I have three hooks and yes to the person that said make sure your back is dry after shower.

      3. Me too, I’m 65 but I’ve always done it that way.

    1. I fasten the bra and put it on over my head. Works well almost every time.

      1. Anne cannon says:

        That is the way I put my bra on, also! I had rotator cuff surgery last year and I still have trouble stretching my arms to my back. Just make sure your back is completely dry after a shower or the bra will get stuck and twisted!

      2. Karen Trask says:

        Yes. I now have a torn rotator cuff, so I just slip my right arm in, then pull my bra over my head and then the other shoulder. An advantage to having slightly deflated breasts. lol. Of course it is an advantage to be basically an H frame. I could step into my hooked bra, if I could bend down.

    2. I have done this from the beginning!

      1. Me too, taught that when i first started wearing a bra!

      2. So have I. I thought that was the way it was supposed to be done.

      3. Me, too – since age 12! LOL.

    3. Maria,
      I have always put my bra on like this, our mother taught us this in a very easy way.
      I place my bra on my mid drift with the back to the front. I close the hooks, spin the bra around so cups are on the front bring the shoulder straps one by one over your shoulders and there you have it on.

      1. Me too.😃

    4. Steelergirl10 says:

      Me too, for years!! I also have sport bras with hooks in the front & so comfortable.

    5. Always put my bra on that way now!! It doesn’t work though if you are hot and sweaty.

      1. A little talc might help. Put talc on a towel to apply – fold into a long shape.

    6. Buster Brown says:

      The professionals hate that way you put on a bra!! I can no longer reach around to the back to close or unhook the bra. I had surgery where I lost function in my arms from nerve damage. I cannot reach around like I used too so, I put on a bra they way you do!! I am happy I can do that!!! Phewey to the professionals. I do what I have to do to get it done!!

    7. I’ve always put it on that way. lol So much easier than trying to fasten in the back and adjust the girls.

      1. I’ve been putting it on that way for 40+ yrs :)) …just thought everyone did it that way. My husband laughs when I lean forward to make sure the girls fit into each cup correctly. Lol!

    8. Oh my gosh! I’ve always felt like a freak doing it like this! I’m so glad there are other women who do it this way!

    9. Have always done it this way and never have given it another thought. -Brenda-

  2. Annesandra says:

    Hello , just browsing and read your blog and comments from readers. I’m 63 tomorrow, wearing English size 6 – 8 clothes, growing my natural silver vixen hair as long as I want it to be, do yoga 5 times a week, it keeps me slim, energised, and engaged with everything, I like a drink most nights, not so into food other than protein. I’m maintaining a better figure than I had when I was much younger, I feel fitter and healthier than those previous days, and I in all honesty can say I’m in better shape than many women 35 years my junior. I have no answers, but it isn’t just lucky genes, no such thing!!
    Annesandra from England.

    1. Sailing Chef says:

      I am the same age as you and feel the same way. Yoga is a game changer and will help anyone get into shape. You don’t have to be fit to start our slow. I try to do it 5-6 days a week and have been doing it for years. As little as 15-20 minutes of stretching is beneficial. Walking is another way to keep fit.
      My hair is super short and I let the grey come it and now have a few highlights to keep it bright and fresh. Aging isn’t fun but if you accept it and eat right it doesn’t have to be a negative time of life. Drink lots of water, take care of your skin and use sunscreen. I have a saying given to me by a physical therapist years ago. “NEVER, NEVER, NEVER STOP MOVING!” It’s a motto I will follow the rest of my life. Namaste.

      1. Love your comments Sailing Chef! …. esp. NEVER NEVER NEVER STOP Moving! I’m with you! Stay precious!…

    2. Oh well done you. Good on you 👍🏻👍🏻

    3. Frizzydoll says:

      I get front closure bras. They are EASY to put on with no fuss!!

    4. Australia says:

      I used to be just like you at your age. Extremely fit, doing back to back gym classes, yoga and palates, now in my late 70’s loosing my husband 3 years ago to cancer, I don’t seem to have the same motivation to go to the gym which we both did 5 times a week & bike ride on the weekends, now up a dress size.
      😔 Health but not as fit. 😒

      1. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband.

      2. Trauma can change a lot of things. Keep moving, find other ways to move, walk a dog, yours or someone else’s, find a friend to walk with. It helps to stay committed.
        So sorry to hear you lost your hubby. One dress size is not terrible! Just make the most of today and tomorrow will probably be good too.

      3. I hear you on that. I’m 78 now. Lost my husband 4 yrs ago. At first I was thinning out the house trying to get ready for downsizing to a smaller home and a lot less land to take care of. I’m still not there after 4 yrs. Motivation is waning. Everyone seems to think I’m really slow at this which I am but it’s a huge task with a shop and garage to handle also. There’s wood to be split, a driveway to plow, a field and 12.000 sq foot lawn to maintain. I tried hiring some out but ended up doing it over myself. I’m not a perfectionist but no one seems to be on the same page as I am even with explicit directions. Snow on the fence, gravel on the lawn from someone else plowing. More work for me than it’s worth trying to fix their mistakes. Every house I look at is smaller than mine but I’d have to pay more for it than I’d get out of my house and 20 acres. Friends have said don’t move it’s not worth it. I’m beginning to think they’re right. I can’t find the time to go to a gym anymore. Walking I can do although it’s not steady, but I usually get in 2 miles just working around the house inside and out. I love my house and may just stay put till the Lord calls me home.

      4. Cath🇨🇦 says:

        You were so lucky to have shared so many activities with your late husband, and no doubt it’s a totally different life for you. My husband is not nearly as active as I am, so I am often solo outdoors , which is okay a lot of the time, but his company is good too. What I might suggest is that for your mental health, perhaps choose one favourite activity and get back into it…being with others could be very beneficial and help you physically too. I love my twice weekly Pilates , and the social aspect of seeing my enthusiastic partner and amazing instructor ,and sharing a few laughs while working out. I am 74 and life has certainly sent a few curve balls my way…but I try to just get on with it! Here’s a hug going out to you Australia ❤️

      5. I’m sorry for your loss, but go back to the gym; you deserve to keep feeling good. Sending good vibes your way!

  3. Evyone Bailey says:

    All the comments was very helpful, Thanks im 69 will be 70 this year, Now every time i look in the mirror I’ll be reminded of what i read.Thanks again.

  4. And don’t forget to wear your smile!

    1. Nokuthula says:

      Thank you so much , thats what i do everyday. 🙏❤

    2. Phyllis Bargas says:

      I have found you look a lot younger when you smile and definitely feel younger!

  5. Not everyone over six he has 1 foot in the grave. It would be great to see fashion and beauty for the elegant slim well maintained and active woman over 60.

    1. Perhaps, you should make content for that demographic, eh?

  6. Elly Lubbers-van Kerkhof says:

    Recently I stood in the elevator with one of my neighbors. She had her halting gait with her. We were talking about aging. She told me she was 78 and was sure I would be 10 years younger than she was. I doubted it and told her I was 83. She asked my what my secret was. I have no secret, I just do my exercises every morning, watch my diet and stay interested in the world. But then I realized I have something I am very happy about: 5 grandchildren in the age of 31 to 2 years. They all ask my attention according to their age. It can be very exhausting , shopping and going for lunch with the oldest and playing on the floor with the youngest of 5 and 2 years! But it keeps me fit and young.
    By the way, spring is coming, don’t forget to use a sun-protector nr. 50 for your face and hands.
    Advice of my dermatologist !
    Elly

    1. That’s fabulous Elly! Taking care of our health early certainly pays off in our aging years. Grandchildren are the very best!

      1. Jennifer, I totally relate to you about the fine, thin hair. Also the bar as well. LOL
        I would love to chat with you sometime.

    2. That’s so good to hear you say that, I’m 83 not particularly slim!😆but I love clothes and makeup, but most of all I love my family .I have nine grandchildren and two great granddaughters. They help to keep me young.
      I dress in bright colours to please me and make me feel cheerful.
      My grandchildren are Mostly grown up now, the youngest is ten years old. But they give me lots of joy, granddaughters keep me on my toes clothes and makeup wise.

      Anne

      1. Jane Work says:

        In the summer when it’s humid, or when a hot flash hits, it’s very hard to slide any bra from front to back or back to front. Along with Soma, Bali has quite a few front hook bras with and without underwires. That’s all I buy now.

      2. Joyce Scott says:

        I’m soon to be 79. But I’ve been yold I look 15 years younger. I have grownup and younger grandchildren. They keep my mind sharp. But I discovered creativity. I refurbish wood chairs. Sketch, and design pottery. This keeps me focused and boosts my self esteem. Hobbies are very important.

  7. Hi I found your blog very helpful. I’m 62 and snuggle with weight and dress. Thanks for the advice.

  8. Mostly great advice! On shorter hair, yes in a more stylish way. Gel and hair products do help. But not all women look best in short. I tend to a longish short style now. I think for me, a bit longer is better. It does not hit my shoulders!

    1. Mine is a bit longer these days too, but like you, it does not hit my shoulders.

      1. A bob , I was told, made me look ten years younger than my short cut.

      2. I will soon be seventy five, trying to dress my age and yet stylish. I am 5’2” and weigh 106, I just got a pixie haircut and have finally went from blond to gray! I am signing up to receive your post..

  9. I love everything about this post! I’m 69 and currently do most of my shopping at Old Navy! Love their sales and the way the clothes fit me. I feel cute, up to date, but not like I’m trying to look too young. Signed up to get your newsletter, hoping to connect more. ~Kathy

      1. Definitely! I think they have a lot of pieces that work quite well for women over 60! Some how they make me look current, but not like I am trying to be a kid again. Love this blog and all the comments ❤️

      2. I will definitely try Old Navy never thought about it at 66!
        But very disappointed in the styles out there for quite some time
        Thanks

  10. if I had a dollar for every time my mother said ” shoulders back, head straight ” I’d not be wondering about myself and appearances .I’m 81 and now saying those same words to my husband with PD. Appearance is so important for so many reasons. Keep on marching girls!!

      1. You are right MIMI. My mom told me the same things for years. She threatened me with wearing a leather strap around my neck attached to a stick. It never got to that.
        I’m am 84 now with back problems, so it’s more difficult to walk straight, but I am trying.
        Mimi.

      2. Poor Queen Victoria was CD required to wear a flower with thorns under her chin to remind her to sit up straight as she did her schoolwork, some 8-10 hours of it!

  11. These tips hit the nail on the head … especially the fourth one. I just invested in a few pieces that make me feel pretty with my more “round” figure, but they will still look great and hang well even if I hopefully manage to drop a few of these menopause pounds. In the meantime, I am also taking up your advice on putting those smaller-sized clothing items away until I can fit in them again. It is nothing but depressing to stare at them everyday!

  12. Excellent tips. I’d add comfortable but stylish footwear to the list. It’s much easier to be and stay active if you can walk without your feet being pinched or aching. A halting gait can be unnecessarily aging and preventable with quality and well fitting shoes.

    Rena

    1. I agree on proper fitting, supportive footwear. That doesn’t mean dowdy in today’s market. My current favorite brands are Taos, Teva, Vionic and Gentle Souls. I taught my daughters (age 44 & 34), who as teachers are on their feet all day, to buy the best quality footwear they could afford. They’ve both told me what a difference this has made for their backs and legs.

      1. Totally agree, but there are those of us on tight budgets. My go-to-shoes? Skechers. Hands down.

  13. I’m 68 and I’ve noticed two things that absolutely age me 10 years, no matter what clothes, make up or hairstyle I’m wearing , and that is my facial expression and my posture.
    I have auto immune conditions that cause constant fatigue and body aches. I find myself stopping and grimacing a lot. Looking really haggard and old!! Yuck!! So I’m making a concerted effort to stand and move more gracefully and be aware of my face. I have found I actually feel better doing this. Not to mention that small children don’t run from me crying as much. ?

    1. I’m so sorry to hear about your pain. You’re a brave lady and so right…our facial expressions make a huge difference.

      1. Thank you for reminding us to watch our posture and to pull ourselves up tall! As I watch same-age people move, the ones who look most vibrant are the ones who are NOT hunched over the grocery cart, but rather the ones who stand tall with shoulders back and who move with as much grace as the sometimes achy body permits. I have had the good fortune of having a fitness instructor at my YMCA who reminds us of this. Now I hear her voice in my head every time I find myself slumping.

      2. I hear my mom’s!!!!

      3. So do I!! I have been told by former work friends that I glide when I walk..such aa great compliment!

    2. Oh I’m so glad u said that. I’m 59 and high spirited. Quite work 7 yrs ago bad back. I still try to do some things thru pain. It’s hard and I feel the look of pain on my face. So I made an effort to not let it show. Still in pain but I look good. Thanks for hearing me.

      1. Whats your secret? I have a back injury . Permanent debilitating pain. How do I the look on my face.

  14. Sharon Heritch says:

    I have noticed that women with ‘patterned skin’ i.e., wrinkles, spots, non-clear complexion, look great in clothing that is more delicately patterned, like a heather weave. Think of the tiny delicate pattern of a lightweight Chanel style woven jacket, or a heather wool sweater. A satin weave, on the other hand, shines a bright light on non-smooth skin. So I’d choose a silk crepe blouse over a silk satin one, for example, especially near the face.

    Props to Imogen Lamport at Inside Out Style blog for this insight.

    1. Ever thought of that but a very insightful comment!

  15. If you wear glasses it’s important to keep them in an up to date style. It’s amazing how confident and stylish that can make you feel.

  16. I am not sure Jennifer meant we should have really short hair. My hair is a little longer bob now – an inch below my ears – and I got so many compliments lately from people who have known me for years. Also so many well dressed women have that “I slept on the back of my head” scrubby part in their hair. We really have to check the back of our head! Perhaps wet it a little and brush it out or blow dry that section. Maybe a hair stylist can speak up.
    And I love my pearls so much! It’ll be hard to jazz them up.

    1. Totally agree that a little longer bob is actually more flattering on some of us and, sometimes, really short can be aging. Everyone is different! Moisturizer, sunscreen and a bra that perks you up are all necessary. I can’t emphasize enough, though, that exercise and proper eating can allow you to maintain your figure and mobility. Too many people “cover-up” their “assumed” older woman weight gain or distribution when actually losing those extra pounds makes you look younger than ever. I think that’s important for everyone’s health including young people.

      1. Caraline Harrold says:

        My hair is down to my waist! Longest it’s ever been. Still original colour except a few greys on the side. I’m 62. I find it’s easier to clip up being so long. I love wearing it down but feel others think I’m trying to be young.

      2. Other people’s opinion isn’t what counts. If you love it, you should wear it.

    2. I see that slept on my back look everywhere! You’re so right…a quick spray of water and blow dry freshens that whole look up.

      1. True! I always use my standing mirror to check the back of my hair before I am ready to go! This is important if you have a shorter layered cut.

    3. I slide an up to date pendant on my pearls and it looks great.

    4. I love pearls and truly believe that they DO NOT age women. If anything, they
      provide us with a touch of class no matter what outfits we might wear. In addition, this beautiful whiteness of pearls brings much needed life and light to our complexion.

      1. Thank you for standing up for pearls! I totally agree – they add a touch of class!

  17. Michele Hall says:

    What do you recommend for those bleeding lipstick lines?

    1. Michele, I found a miracle product about 10 years ago! It is DuWop Reverse Lipliner, a clear pencil yourself to line outside your lips. I literally put it on once in the morning and my lipstick never bleeds the rest of the day…even red. You can order it from Sephora, Amazon, etc. One pencil lasts me about 8 months, and I literally do use it every day. I’m 66 and have lines from drinking through straws!

      1. Does drinking with straws cause wrinkles? I have been using straws for years to prevent drinks from staining my teeth. Maybe I should stop!

      2. It can cause pucker lines just like smoking can.

    2. I line and fill my lips with a pencil then cover with Jane Iredale stay on Lipfixation. Then I add lipstick but not all the way to the edges. No gloss for me…ever.

    3. a little foundation is helpful.

      1. Always! 🙂

    4. I don’t know if I can mention a brand on this blog, but I would refer you to the London based makeup company, Look Fabulous Forever. Go to their site. Not only do they sell an excellent product to apply before lipstick to keep lines of color from creeping away from your lips, they have excellent videos to show you exactly how to use each of their products.
      Another thing I think is important to health and appearance, is proper dental care. Keeping your teeth is important to the structure of your face. Clean teeth, not necessarily bleached, are a must for times you are near people. With pretty teeth, your are more likely to smile a genuine smile.

      1. Yes! Teeth are so very important!

  18. Yes to the new bras! It is said that the bust should sit midway between your elbow and shoulder. Mine were headed south! I am average in bust size, but did go with an underwire for the first time. It is a little more uncomfortable at first, but after a bit you do get used to it. It really does improve the shape of things! Macy’s did offer a helpful bra fitting.

  19. Okay, so I’m not yet in my sixties, but I am a “mature” woman 🙂 and all of your tips are absolutely on point — especially never too late to start taking care of your skin! But I gotta say I think women need to kick to the curb that whole “mutton dressed as lamb” thing. If a garment is flattering to you (i.e. fits right and suits your body). is appropriate for the occasion, and (most importantly) is your style, you should feel free to wear it. I expect to wear thigh-high boots, skinnies and dusters into my 70s — not because I’m trying to look like a lamb, but because it’s my style.

    1. I agree! That “rule” is someone else idea of what works for women. We need to wear what makes us happy that we feel confident wearing.

    2. Now this comment rite here! I guess some of u all would gasp at my clothes and shoes then. Whatever I can find to fit my extra long legs is what I wear. It can be hard finding pants long enough. I wear whatever I want as long as I’m not showing too much. I got my leggings and my long gray weave and my thigh high 👢. Lol. Wear what u want!!!

      1. Tammy Smith says:

        It is really hard to find cloths especially pants long enough. I wear 38 and 40 length pants, my jeans are mostly mens pants the only ones who have that length. Usually womaens extra long pants are 34 length and looks like i am waiting for a flood.

    3. Maria Booth says:

      Amen to that sister!

  20. I so agree with you Jennifer on the hair cut short! The older we get our hair should be shorter! Yes, we need a good bra (usually spending more to get) that fits properly, it makes all the difference in the way you look.

    Thank you for this “reminder” post!

    1. I’m not recommending short hair. I’m suggesting that if you do wear yours short, you wear it in a modern style.

      1. Absolutely! I love my shoulder length hair. It’s still full and makes me feel amazing. That’s the key…feeling amazing whatever your style!

  21. Thank goodness I can say yes, I do all of those! My local department store had a Wacoal Fit for the Cure. My fitter was excellent and brought me at least 15 different Wacoal styles to try before we found the perfect fit. It definitely made my figure look younger and thinner! Sometimes I think about if Princess Diana were still alive, what a fashion icon we would have had to emulate since she’d be almost 60 now.

    1. Princess Diana was very chic and stylish. I’m fairly certain she’d still be that way at 60.

      1. Princess Diana had people to dress her appropriately!

    2. Roxanne… I too wear Wacoal bras….after trying so many over the years, I finally found the one bra that’s comfy, it brings the girls right where they belong., straps stay put. I wear underwire….. I LOVE these!

  22. I wear jeans a lot and button down shirts. It’s hard because I live in a small town where a trip to Wal-Mart is a big deal. I play racquetball 2 to 3 x a week so I wear shorts and gym shirt and then come home and clean up to either sweats or shorts.

  23. Very simple and great suggestions. I am amazed at how many ladies have never had a “professional” bra fitting. I’m not talking about a salesperson working at a store that takes 2 measurements and dictates a size, but someone who understands the female body and how breasts change during life and how different body shapes need different means of support. After years of having fittings in a department store or a famous all pink looking “lingerie” store, I made an appointment with a professional bra fitter. The difference was absolutely amazing. I see mature women all around me with no support. I understand comfort, but a poorly fitting bra is very uncomfortable and unflattering as well. Thanks for your realistic posts.

      1. Mary Ann Wortmann says:

        I have found if I buy bras that hook in front I’m in business. I also went to a sport bra to provide the support I need. I’m 80 and have very short hair that is grey. I use a shampoo that is for grey and blond hair. It is purple and give my hair the sheen and luster without the purple look. I’m conservative in my dress and try to stay in the fashion of the day. I also use yoga exercises just about every morning before I get out of bed. I take violin lesson and play with the local university symphony orchestra. I love every day!

      2. You sound amazing Mary Ann! Way to go.

    1. Marilyn Borek says:

      Where do you find these store to special fit a bra?

      1. All fine department stores have bra fitting specialists as do stores like Soma.

      1. Most major department store and specialty lingerie store have professional bra fitters. My Macys has a great team there.

  24. Good tips, but I have questions about the jewelry tip. Might it depend on the type of look you want? If my style icon is Audrey Hepburn, might that understated classic jewelry be exactly the ticket? True, it’s not contemporary, but does it really make me dated? If it matters, I’m not quite petite (5’5″, size 6) and I sometimes I feel like bolder jewelry is wearing ME, not the other way around.

    1. Yes, it absolutely depends on your style goals. Audrey had a clean aesthetic with tiny classics. She often paired them with dramatic hats, gloves and head scarves which elevated her style to something trendier and eye catching.

      1. Thanks for the input, Jennifer! I’ll have to think more about adding pops of the dramatic!

  25. Good tips. Thanks. I want to see the cute outfit you had on in the opening picture but it’s covered wit a large white caption. That’s a tease.

  26. Susan Gowan says:

    My first thought was that after 60 you really must wear clothes but hey, we’re all different! Just started using daily moisturizer and I sure agree about the hair cut and the bra. Your advice is timely and on point. Thanks, Jennifer and have a lovely weekend!

  27. Your advice is so right on all six counts! A professional bra fitting is on my to do list. Thanks so much!!!

  28. The best advice! Thank you. -and I had a recent bra fitting analysis and ordered that size in a bra specialty store. The bras fit fine! While at a department store I saw a cute lacy bra in another brand but same size and it didn’t fit! Not close. I checked and re-checked the size label to see that it matched the paper tag. It did. So different fit in different manufacturers even with a professional fitting. And it was recent! Be careful…..

  29. Great post, Jennifer — full of such timely and true information! I need to jump on that moisturizer train, pronto!

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