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
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 donāt 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.
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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.
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.
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Wear Body Moisturizer
By 60, our skin isnāt 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.
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?
Thanks for reading, and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
a couple of good handbags are worth a pile of tatty ones. comfortable, safe shoes are a must.
its painful but throw out those old bags and treat yourself to a new classic one and a fun one.
I agree!
Very interesting..thanks
Love this
I am 79 and I just bought my first Jean jacket. It appears to be identical to the one you are wearing! It is from Macyās Charter Club line and I love it!
I love jean jackets. You have to find one with a good cut. One with a bit of a Princess seams.
I bought one with that cut and love it. I ordered another from the same, now only online store and it is boxier and never feel the same comfort in it.
It be may not be your style but it is for many women.
I have found your tips very useful and I really appreciate and admire your style . Thank you for sharing Iām 70
Welcome, Mary!
I love your ideas of Clothing and hair and make up.I am 78 but Feel good and also look smart .l
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I love your fashion tips
Thank you, not there yet but working on updating. I’m 5’2″ weight 135 lb. wear leggings and big tops, need to scale down the tops. My casual wear is linen and that wrinkle easily…so not quite there yet. Hair, jewelry, makeup is good, I am seventy-five.
Thank you for all of your ideas.
If a jean jacket fits right, it looks great on me. Many designers design them to fit a woman. To each his own….I never think of a farmer when I see a woman well dressed with a denim jacket as part of her beautiful outfit.
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I’m 73 this yr and I need help with kinds of lotions for my skin type ( dry and wrinkled) LOL! I do dress simular but I appreciate any help thank you, you look great! I’m 5-6 and weigh 175 so I dont wear anything tucked in, any suggestions would be a big help
I think most of us are challenged by our dry skin, I know I am. I find lotions that contain lactic acid are very helpful. The trick for me is consistency. I apply every morning after my shower and every night before bed. It takes time, but I do find it helps.
Your ideals help me so much, I am turning 69. I have always dressed nice as I was a clothing buyer for Belk for 10yr. I dont want to dress old, but at the same time I dont want to dress too young either. Its so hard at this age to know what you are suspose to wear. Please add me to your following. Thanks, have a blessed day.
I wish somebody could just come and give me a new wardrobe. I hate shopping.
Thank you for the moisturizing tips and products.
Good advice. Thank you! And I love the comments here. Iām soon to be 68 and aspire to be like these ladies in their 70s. Itās a good thing to pay attention to how you dress. Always.
I love the ideas
I am always looking for suitable fashions for women 50-70. I am 73. I like your fashion advice
Love all your inspiring ideas now approaching 76 y/o
I am tall, and attractive. Love your clothing and hair ideas
Enjoyed your ideas!!
Beware of heavy dangling earrings that drag your earlobes down, though. To me, that adds āageā to any look.
Totally agree! We are always told to wear ‘statement’ jewelry but I think the statement that big necklaces and big earrings make is: I’m old!
Also- I think only the young with full lips and a short upper lips should wear red lipstick. Older teeth (unless whitened to a highly artificial level) always look more discoloured with red lipstick. It inevitably end up on the teeth and brings unwanted attention to thinning lips. A soft pink or tangerine shade is so much more flattering, so much less harsh.
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Excellent ideas for this almost 71 year old!
Welcome, Susan!
Love this look . Iāam 75 years old but still retain a decent figure 5 ft.3inch. 123 lbs . I have a blue jeans jacket but have never worn it now I will try this look thank you for giving me this idea.
I think I will do that too! Wear whites with a jean jacket. So sharp and classy!
Love these looks but have to wear orthotics and shoes with meta rocker soles. Hard to be chic with that!
Same here! Just about any outfit looks dowdy with this type of shoe.
Hopefully I can wear a bikini every day after 60! I workout and look better at 58 than I did in my 30s. If I can fly south by then anyway. You do look nice.
Love all the ideas! The only thing I find difficult right now is wearing larger earrings. They are harder to wear with a mask so have stuck to smaller studs for the time being, until Covid is over. š·š
Agreed! I canāt tell you how many times Iāve hooked my earrings in the loops of my mask.
Love that many of us can go to our closets right now and copy this look! What elevates your style in this ensemble–and many others– are the statement earrings and fun clutch. I need to make time to put on such easy additions.