Hello, thank you for all of your comments. I am glad you have enjoyed this video. If you need help with your wardrobe, book in for a consultation with me, and we can meet and have a lovely chat about how I might be able to help you calendly.com/capsuleclosetstylist/free-consultation
Just a caution about “moisture-wicking” and “breathable” synthetic materials. These claims of increased comfort simply aren’t true, synthetic fabrics are plastics, which can’t be made either moisture-wicking or breathable. They made be woven or knitted slightly differently, but the “improvements” are negligible. These claims are just advertising hype. Brands try everything they can to sell synthetic fabrics because they are dirt-cheap compared to natural fibers. If, like me, you need breathable fabrics, only natural fibers (and the manmade cellulosic-fiber family, see below) will do this. To me, a garment is worth nothing at all if I can’t wear it. Buying these and disposing of them also is causing an environmental disaster. Rarely will these synthetic-fiber items be worn by a second owner, either resold or donated, unless they are designer items, because no one wants them. The percentage of these fabrics that are recycled is still extremely low, too. These synthetic items have no intrinsic value and it doesn’t cost much more to buy a similar, brand-new synthetic one. My used natural-fiber items always sell or are accepted as donations (charity shops where I live are very selective, otherwise they just can’t handle the enormous volume of clothing they receive). Many take no donated apparel except on one to four designated days a week. I take excellent care of my wardrobe, so in that nearly new condition someone else will always want to wear my unwanted clothes. I always donated my unwanted items, but I have lost so much weight over the last 5-10 years that I needed a whole new wardrobe, and this helped to offset the huge cost of that. If cost is a big concern, the lyocell/viscose rayon, the “manmade cellulosic” family of fabrics is far more breathable and moisture wicking than any synthetic fiber. If, for example, I can’t find what I want in silk, which always is limited in color and style selection, I look at good-quality rayon-family options. The rayon-family fabrics have many nice, silk-like, properties - softness, good hand and drape, and above all, they breathe.
Discovered your channel tonight and I'm really appreciating your advice, whether it's colour, fabric texture to highlight/play down. I've not heard other consultants discuss this..... my body really does need certain fabrics and not others. And you like my favourite brand Me + Em to boot! having moved country, changed lifestyle, put on half a stone and turned 66 recently I'll be in contact with you in a few months when things settle down. So pleased to have found you.
Hi Sheryl, Thank you for your lovely comments. I am glad you have found it useful. Yes please do get in touch when you are ready it would be lovely to meet you.
I love the silk blouses and Breton sweaters from Sézane. On first glance this brand looks like it’s for young girls only, but they also have beautiful classic pieces. Not cheap, but good quality😊
I haven’t heard of a few of those. My problem is being petite a lot of things are too long especially tops and some websites don’t put lengths on so I have to return a lot which is very frustrating. I will have a look at your suggestions - thanks.
I have the same issue ... so frustrating. A lot of designers & places do not offer anything for petite size ladies. We pay sometimes a good deal to buy something that they then have to either return or have tailored to fit. Argh.
The clothes are beautiful and they are pricey. After retiring, I find that I have few reasons to dress for the public. Still, I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a dress. Do you have suggestions for any thing less pricey?
Firstly I would say look at styles that are preloved. I am not sure where you are, but Vinted, Ebay and Poshmark are great places to start. If you can access M&S they are not usually as pricey and H&M whilst they have lots of trends can be great for basics whatever your age and style.
I’m one of those who is allergic to plastics, it’s a huge problem. My lingerie/socks solution is to wear only silk items (or silk/rayon blends), but the selection of these is always extremely limited. (I’m not a fan of cotton underwear, it’s too hot for me, and the matte texture is a problem). This greatly increases the cost of everything I wear, but it can’t be helped. These allergies are becoming more and more common because they are caused by repeated over-exposure, and who didn’t wear synthetics when they could? Also, with every year that goes by, we are exposed more generally to increasing amounts of plastic in our environment. For most of my life, I just couldn’t afford better fabrics, either. I’m so grateful to God that now I can and I finally have a comfortable, nearly synthetic-free, even synthetic-blend, free wardrobe. I did keep some of my polyester pleated skirts because there are no natural-fiber alternatives with permanent pleats. I can wear them with a silk petticoat or slip, and because they don’t cover my torso, the lack of breathability is less of a problem. I can manage in cooler weather, so long as I have a breathable fabric on my back and chest. I get most of my silk underclothes from Amazon; buying direct from China, where the vast majority of silk is made, really helps to reduce the costs. I get my (silk-blend) bras from Lily Silk, and my silk socks from Tabio.
Yes you are right. I have seen an increase in clients being allergic to plastics in clothes it is becoming more common. I am glad you have found a way around it though.
Michelle, I would be thrilled if you could give us a similar brand list for footwear. I have a dismal success rate with shoes because, no matter how carefully I choose and try them on, they so often prove to be really uncomfortable on my first, short outing when wearing them. I’m mostly a dress and skirt wearer, and a petite, so I prefer footwear with mid-height heels of 2 to about 2.75 inches. I can’t wear high (3-inch and up) at all, or pointed toes, but it’s no sacrifice because no one here (in the San Francisco Bay Area) has worn them for 40 years (except for Insta or Pinterest photos), they’re considered stupid and ridiculous-looking and I agree. I only end up wearing about one-third to one-half of the shoes I buy, and I keep trying hard to do better. Cost is not the most important factor to me - genuine leather, high quality, comfort and current, non-frumpy styling are. I know most women wear sneakers or other flats with their skirt outfits and dresses, they look fine, but I just don’t feel I look my best in them. The extra few inches of height gives me a lot of confidence, I would hate to give that up. Any brands you can suggest would be greatly appreciated. We Americans do pay a premium because of the import tariffs, as virtually everyone does when buying from outside their own country, but it would still be much less expensive than just getting rid of my many footwear flops because they’re too uncomfortable for real life. Thanks🙂
I think it depends on what you wear them with. I am in the UK and have wide feet too. Have you looked at Fitville? You can use code Bonnie28 for 28% off if you like anything.
Thanks, Michelle for this list of age 50+ friendly brands. For me, it’s all about breathable, natural-fiber fabrics and natural materials (like genuine leather, not plastic), as I can’t wear plastics at all. (I can also wear, and like, lyocell/viscose/rayon, which is made from plant fibers, not petrochemicals). Stylewise, I want classic, but modern/updated styles. If I might make one suggestion, it would be helpful to include a list of these brands in your description box. We could then screenshot this list for future reference. I was already familiar with some, but not all, of these brands. I really wish M&S offered us more choices on their US website, but I suppose it’s prudent for them to start slowly here and gradually build brand recognition. I have been shopping more and more from UK and EU brands in recent years because of their greatly superior quality over most American brands (except for a few like Theory and Banana Republic). Age 64, San Francisco❤
Hi Kimberly, thank you for your suggestions I appreciate the feedback. I will put a list in the description box. I think the M&S items i listed this time are available in the US (or they were at least when I made the video) I double checked!
Trying to find flattering clothes in Australia is a nightmare! I'll have to hope some of these ship to Aus without paying a fortune. Sigh. The never-ending battle for decent designs for over 50's (and for short women)! 🤔
@tamsin1969 I am sorry to hear that. I have worked with a few petite clients in Australia and they shopped from the following; If you want to book in for a consultation we can chat about how I might be able to help you. calendly.com/capsuleclosetstylist/free-consultation Basque Petites Review Uniqlo Jigsaw Veronika Maine Simply Kate Target Petites Dotti Marcs (No longer stocks a size 4) Ted Baker Forever New Petites French Connection General Pants Co (multiple brands) Tokito Miss Shop Regatta Petites
I’m 61 and my husband is 12 years younger than I am. I don’t feel like I look my age and want to look and fit in as best I can with his age group. Idk if I should look at the styles for 50’s or for 60’s.
@LisMarsh63 Hi Lisa, great question. To be honest I gear my advice towards lifestyle changes rather than predisposed ideas about what women should wear at certain ages. I don't believe in that. I think the key is with any of this advce from me or elsewhere is to take away from it what works best for you. If you take a look at my latest video that has all the trends for the next season. It is titled for the over 60's but the trends that I mention are generic and apply to anyone. You might find that helpful. ua-cam.com/video/N152NJhJYy0/v-deo.html
Wow. I just looked at Ivy & Oak on line. I have honestly never seen such a collection of horrible clothes in my life. edit: big difference between IVY OAK and Ivy & Oak. Thank goodness!
Hello, thank you for all of your comments. I am glad you have enjoyed this video. If you need help with your wardrobe, book in for a consultation with me, and we can meet and have a lovely chat about how I might be able to help you calendly.com/capsuleclosetstylist/free-consultation
Just a caution about “moisture-wicking” and “breathable” synthetic materials. These claims of increased comfort simply aren’t true, synthetic fabrics are plastics, which can’t be made either moisture-wicking or breathable. They made be woven or knitted slightly differently, but the “improvements” are negligible. These claims are just advertising hype. Brands try everything they can to sell synthetic fabrics because they are dirt-cheap compared to natural fibers. If, like me, you need breathable fabrics, only natural fibers (and the manmade cellulosic-fiber family, see below) will do this. To me, a garment is worth nothing at all if I can’t wear it. Buying these and disposing of them also is causing an environmental disaster. Rarely will these synthetic-fiber items be worn by a second owner, either resold or donated, unless they are designer items, because no one wants them. The percentage of these fabrics that are recycled is still extremely low, too. These synthetic items have no intrinsic value and it doesn’t cost much more to buy a similar, brand-new synthetic one. My used natural-fiber items always sell or are accepted as donations (charity shops where I live are very selective, otherwise they just can’t handle the enormous volume of clothing they receive). Many take no donated apparel except on one to four designated days a week. I take excellent care of my wardrobe, so in that nearly new condition someone else will always want to wear my unwanted clothes. I always donated my unwanted items, but I have lost so much weight over the last 5-10 years that I needed a whole new wardrobe, and this helped to offset the huge cost of that. If cost is a big concern, the lyocell/viscose rayon, the “manmade cellulosic” family of fabrics is far more breathable and moisture wicking than any synthetic fiber. If, for example, I can’t find what I want in silk, which always is limited in color and style selection, I look at good-quality rayon-family options. The rayon-family fabrics have many nice, silk-like, properties - softness, good hand and drape, and above all, they breathe.
This is great advice Kimberly thank you for contributing.
Thank you, Michelle. Fairly new subsciber here. I will definetly check some of these brands out! Love your comments and styles! Keep on keepin' on!
Hi Doris, Thank you for the feedback I am glad you found it useful.
So helpful, thank you so much. I'm 63 (only on the outside 😉) it's very helpful to see different brands 😁
Hi Annie, thank you for the feedback I am glad you found it helpful.
Discovered your channel tonight and I'm really appreciating your advice, whether it's colour, fabric texture to highlight/play down. I've not heard other consultants discuss this..... my body really does need certain fabrics and not others. And you like my favourite brand Me + Em to boot! having moved country, changed lifestyle, put on half a stone and turned 66 recently I'll be in contact with you in a few months when things settle down. So pleased to have found you.
Hi Sheryl, Thank you for your lovely comments. I am glad you have found it useful. Yes please do get in touch when you are ready it would be lovely to meet you.
I live in Canada and love M&S! Shipping and prices are ok.
Hi Denise, ah that is good to hear. I think the outfits I included are available elsewhere so hopefully nobody will have issues.
I live in Canada too and did not know that - I thought we were out of luck here! Thanks for the info 🌺
You are welcome
thank you, great suggestions! juliemay looks amazing, will definitely consider
Yes I think they are a great brand.
I love the silk blouses and Breton sweaters from Sézane. On first glance this brand looks like it’s for young girls only, but they also have beautiful classic pieces. Not cheap, but good quality😊
Hi. Just thought you'd like to know... I bought 2 of the paperclip necklaces you featured. The second will be a Xmas gift for my twin. 😊
Hi Bernita, Ah I am so pleased you liked them I hope she likes it too ❤️
In the USA Ann Taylor and Ralph Lauren.
Yes great brands too.
I haven’t heard of a few of those. My problem is being petite a lot of things are too long especially tops and some websites don’t put lengths on so I have to return a lot which is very frustrating. I will have a look at your suggestions - thanks.
I have the same issue ... so frustrating. A lot of designers & places do not offer anything for petite size ladies. We pay sometimes a good deal to buy something that they then have to either return or have tailored to fit. Argh.
H&M can be a bit trendy: however; I have found good basics in cotton that have lasted (cold water wash and hang dry).
Yes totally agree!
Love marks and spencer esp their linen tops. Any suggestions for workwear? Good work trousers almost always are polyester
@DebiSenGupta Yes that is true where are you based? Have you looked at Thought? www.wearethought.com/
The clothes are beautiful and they are pricey. After retiring, I find that I have few reasons to dress for the public. Still, I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a dress. Do you have suggestions for any thing less pricey?
Firstly I would say look at styles that are preloved. I am not sure where you are, but Vinted, Ebay and Poshmark are great places to start. If you can access M&S they are not usually as pricey and H&M whilst they have lots of trends can be great for basics whatever your age and style.
Ho I like very much the clithes you showed made by COS!!
Other Story also, love the skirt and the fact you put the same purse, shoe, Bracelet for everything !
@DanielleDemars-om9hh Yes there were some great colours there that day.
I’m one of those who is allergic to plastics, it’s a huge problem. My lingerie/socks solution is to wear only silk items (or silk/rayon blends), but the selection of these is always extremely limited. (I’m not a fan of cotton underwear, it’s too hot for me, and the matte texture is a problem). This greatly increases the cost of everything I wear, but it can’t be helped. These allergies are becoming more and more common because they are caused by repeated over-exposure, and who didn’t wear synthetics when they could? Also, with every year that goes by, we are exposed more generally to increasing amounts of plastic in our environment. For most of my life, I just couldn’t afford better fabrics, either. I’m so grateful to God that now I can and I finally have a comfortable, nearly synthetic-free, even synthetic-blend, free wardrobe. I did keep some of my polyester pleated skirts because there are no natural-fiber alternatives with permanent pleats. I can wear them with a silk petticoat or slip, and because they don’t cover my torso, the lack of breathability is less of a problem. I can manage in cooler weather, so long as I have a breathable fabric on my back and chest. I get most of my silk underclothes from Amazon; buying direct from China, where the vast majority of silk is made, really helps to reduce the costs. I get my (silk-blend) bras from Lily Silk, and my silk socks from Tabio.
Yes you are right. I have seen an increase in clients being allergic to plastics in clothes it is becoming more common. I am glad you have found a way around it though.
Michelle, I would be thrilled if you could give us a similar brand list for footwear. I have a dismal success rate with shoes because, no matter how carefully I choose and try them on, they so often prove to be really uncomfortable on my first, short outing when wearing them. I’m mostly a dress and skirt wearer, and a petite, so I prefer footwear with mid-height heels of 2 to about 2.75 inches. I can’t wear high (3-inch and up) at all, or pointed toes, but it’s no sacrifice because no one here (in the San Francisco Bay Area) has worn them for 40 years (except for Insta or Pinterest photos), they’re considered stupid and ridiculous-looking and I agree. I only end up wearing about one-third to one-half of the shoes I buy, and I keep trying hard to do better. Cost is not the most important factor to me - genuine leather, high quality, comfort and current, non-frumpy styling are. I know most women wear sneakers or other flats with their skirt outfits and dresses, they look fine, but I just don’t feel I look my best in them. The extra few inches of height gives me a lot of confidence, I would hate to give that up. Any brands you can suggest would be greatly appreciated. We Americans do pay a premium because of the import tariffs, as virtually everyone does when buying from outside their own country, but it would still be much less expensive than just getting rid of my many footwear flops because they’re too uncomfortable for real life. Thanks🙂
Hi Kimberly yes I can definitely consider this. I have addd this suggestion to my content list thank you. BTW I loved San Francisco when I visited.
@@kimberlyperrotis8962 I live in the UK and struggle as I have quite a wide foot and again the loafers and flats can look frumpy.
I think it depends on what you wear them with. I am in the UK and have wide feet too. Have you looked at Fitville? You can use code Bonnie28 for 28% off if you like anything.
@@capsuleclosetstylist no I hadn't heard of this company I'll check them out, thanks 🙏
You are welcome.
Thanks, Michelle for this list of age 50+ friendly brands. For me, it’s all about breathable, natural-fiber fabrics and natural materials (like genuine leather, not plastic), as I can’t wear plastics at all. (I can also wear, and like, lyocell/viscose/rayon, which is made from plant fibers, not petrochemicals). Stylewise, I want classic, but modern/updated styles. If I might make one suggestion, it would be helpful to include a list of these brands in your description box. We could then screenshot this list for future reference. I was already familiar with some, but not all, of these brands. I really wish M&S offered us more choices on their US website, but I suppose it’s prudent for them to start slowly here and gradually build brand recognition. I have been shopping more and more from UK and EU brands in recent years because of their greatly superior quality over most American brands (except for a few like Theory and Banana Republic). Age 64, San Francisco❤
Hi Kimberly, thank you for your suggestions I appreciate the feedback. I will put a list in the description box. I think the M&S items i listed this time are available in the US (or they were at least when I made the video) I double checked!
Trying to find flattering clothes in Australia is a nightmare! I'll have to hope some of these ship to Aus without paying a fortune. Sigh. The never-ending battle for decent designs for over 50's (and for short women)! 🤔
@tamsin1969 I am sorry to hear that. I have worked with a few petite clients in Australia and they shopped from the following; If you want to book in for a consultation we can chat about how I might be able to help you. calendly.com/capsuleclosetstylist/free-consultation
Basque Petites
Review
Uniqlo
Jigsaw
Veronika Maine
Simply Kate
Target Petites
Dotti
Marcs (No longer stocks a size 4)
Ted Baker
Forever New Petites
French Connection
General Pants Co (multiple brands)
Tokito
Miss Shop
Regatta Petites
I’m 61 and my husband is 12 years younger than I am. I don’t feel like I look my age and want to look and fit in as best I can with his age group. Idk if I should look at the styles for 50’s or for 60’s.
@LisMarsh63 Hi Lisa, great question. To be honest I gear my advice towards lifestyle changes rather than predisposed ideas about what women should wear at certain ages. I don't believe in that. I think the key is with any of this advce from me or elsewhere is to take away from it what works best for you. If you take a look at my latest video that has all the trends for the next season. It is titled for the over 60's but the trends that I mention are generic and apply to anyone. You might find that helpful. ua-cam.com/video/N152NJhJYy0/v-deo.html
Why are allways the beige ballerina’s there?
The accessories are just to show how you might style it, it is the clothes that are the main feature.
Oh, now there black?
Yes just a simple alternative.
Wow. I just looked at Ivy & Oak on line. I have honestly never seen such a collection of horrible clothes in my life. edit: big difference between IVY OAK and Ivy & Oak. Thank goodness!
The beauty of building a wardrobe that you love is that you are free to choose what you love.
FYI, the background noise in your video is too distracting to keep listening.
I am sorry you found it distracting, unfortunately I live by the sea so there is little I can do to quieten the noisy seagulls haha