Whether you believe it or not, you don’t have to stop dressing the way you want to just because you are plus-size and 60.
In fact, we will go as far as to say that there are no rules when it comes to the question: “What should a 60-year-old woman wear?”
If you have landed here because you need some advice, then we have got plenty of it to dish out. We understand that there are specific social pressures to being a woman over a certain age.
However, we are here to tell you that they should not be listened to. If you are wondering what to wear now that you have reached your sixtieth decade, then you are in good hands.
Here we shall give you advice, and help you to feel more confident wearing your clothes.
Because every woman is different, you may want to take some of these tips on board, or disregard them – it is totally up to you!
So, let’s take a look at some tips on how to dress as a 60-year-old woman.
Should A Woman Dress A Certain Way At 60?
Contrary to popular belief, a woman does not have to dress a certain way because of her age. One of the things we find as we grow older is that our tastes generally change.
Because of this, many of us tend to want to cover up our skin more or perhaps tend to stay away from bold prints and certain fabrics.
This is often due to society and how they believe older women should dress.
However, the great thing about fashion – and style in general – is that you should wear what you enjoy putting on in the morning.
Do not be afraid to keep on wearing vibrant patterns, or that hot pink jacket that you really love.
It is not about holding onto our youth – instead, it is the opposite. Fashion is fun, and can be enjoyed by anyone, at any age (Also check out How Should A 40-Year-Old Woman Dress?).
Tips And Tricks To Feel Amazing At 60 In The Clothes You Wear
If you are looking to feel comfortable and fabulous in your clothes aged 60, then read on to check out these tips we have for you:
1. Understand The Fashion You Love
The first thing to think about is knowing the fashion that you love to wear. Just because you are in your sixties does not mean that you have to play it safe.
If you like bold colors and eye-catching designs, then keep on wearing them.
If you are wanting to experiment with different styles of clothing, then have fun doing so.
You may want to try some of the trends, but these come and go and can seem outdated within a few months time.
2. Choose Clothes That Fit You
Try on all of your clothes and see what fits and what doesn’t. If they don’t fit, think about giving them away.
One thing to avoid is wearing baggy clothes to try and hide your body. While this can be understandable, you will find that wearing clothes that fit properly will give you a flattering frame.
You don’t need to wear skintight clothing, just the right size for you.
You may notice that oversized clothes (that fit) may also have the opposite effect of making you look wider, such as shirts and pants. Consider this when you are purchasing new clothing.
3. Choose Necessary Basics
It is always a good idea to have the necessary basics in neutral tones.
This could be a few T-shirts with a V-neck – this style flatters a number of different body shapes. Also blue and black jeans, or even a cardigan in a plethora of colors.
Sometimes it is easier just to ‘throw’ on something like a basic when needing to get ready in the morning fast.
While not always the most stylish, you could always add a light scarf, a blazer, and accessories like jewelry and a bag to finish off the look.
4. Include Statement Pieces
Always have statement pieces in your closet. These key items can be added to create a stylish outfit, and they may be garments with big block colors and patterns.
Think about the type of colors and patterns that you love, and then seek out items of clothing that include them.
For example, if you love animal print, then you may find a long coat or boots in this design.
Teaming them with neutral tones will give a big impact. Even better, add in some noisy colors too.
5. Remember Bright Colors Too
Speaking of noisy colors, don’t forget that adding color to your outfit is always a positive. Neutrals are fine to wear and are easy to put together.
However, if you love color, add in some key colorful pieces to brighten up the outfit.
If you want to start small, think about accessorizing with a brightly colored scarf or a top. It can be a great way of showing your personality to the world.
6. Choose Classics Among The Trends
Trends always come and go, and they are often recycled the next year, or a few years later.
While some trends end up as classics, you may want to steer clear of fad fashion trends that are often founded by influencers.
This is the type of fashion that often becomes tacky, or at least does often look a little too youthful.
For example, you will want to avoid extremely ripped jeans. While a twenty-something might get away with it, wearing distressed jeans might be more to your taste.
This is when the jeans have some distress to them without the creation of holes. It is much better to wear in the colder seasons too!
7. Style Outfits With Accessories
To elevate an outfit you can add some accessories – oh, and don’t be scared to add as many as you would like.
If you want to keep it casual, go with the basic jewelry, a light scarf, and a bag. However, if you are feeling adventurous, layer your jewelry and mix and match the colors.
You will find that accessories can even make a basic outfit look fabulous.
8. Always Choose High-Quality Material
Lastly, choosing high-quality fabrics is always the best way to go. Cheaper, fast fashion always shows after a few weeks of wear – plus it is far from sustainable!
Instead, choose durable and high-quality garments that you know will last you for years. While it will be pricer, you will get far more wear out of it than a cheaply made version of the same thing.
Final Thoughts
Being in your sixties does not mean that you have to all of a sudden let go of your style and live in muted and boring clothing.
While this is also okay, after all, neutral basics are always great to have, let go of that fear of people thinking that you are trying to dress younger than you are.
Fashion, and style in general, is about enjoying clothes.
So, the next time you are deciding what to wear, choose what you want to put on, not what you think you should wear at the age of 60 (Also check out Can A 70-Year-Old Woman Wear Jeans?).
My whole life, I have always been a little bigger than my friends. I was always a bit taller, wider and just bigger built. From my late teens, I would say that I was curvy. I really struggled to find clothes that fitted me, as my hips went out, but my chest didn’t really.
I created WarningCurvesAhead.com because I wanted other women to feel the sense of empowerment I have felt since changing up my wardrobe and finding out what clothes suit my body shape, skin tone and style.
I hope that you too can join me on this journey, and start making some amazing fashion choices that celebrate your beautiful body- instead of hiding it!
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