10 Must-Have Wardrobe Items for Women at 50+

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What's Your Clothing Style? Men's Fashion Quiz

Today a great deal of attention is paid to a man's look. Want to revamp your wardrobe but don't know what to choose? Our quiz will help you to define your style!

Do you like ties?

I have 2-3 ties

Oh, God, why someone did invent them?

Checkered, tweed ones - awesome!

Do you keep an active lifestyle?

Not really

Yes, indeed

I only walk with my Husky

Do you like to choose clothes?

Yes, I like everything to be harmonious

I like to choose clothes for workouts

No, I can easily put granddad's trousers on

What look do you prefer?

What clothes do you have in your wardrobe in abundance?

Jackets made of natural fabrics

T-shirts

Washed out jeans

Do you have strict dress code at work?

Quite strict

No

I'm a freelancer

What clothes do you choose for an evening event?

What's the main thing in a man's character?

Reserve and determination

Strength of mind and confidence

Sense of humor and courage

If you want to have a beard, what it would be like?

Lightly unshaven, no more than that

Short cut

Fleecy, thick

Do you wear accessories?

Watch

No

Yes, patches and bracelets

What is the main color of your clothes?

Grey, dark blue, black, sand

White, black, red, blue

Green, orange, yellow

If you want to change your image, what will you do?

A new haircut

Buy new sneakers

A tattoo

What would you like as a gift?

A shirt

A backpack

A hat

Do you like denims?

I wear only jeans; denim shirt and jacket - no

Not really

Adore!

What shoes do you like most?

Casual will fit you best!

Casual is a free urban style. It's known for its naturality, simplicity, ease. Knitted jumpers and blazers, self-colored tweed suits, Derby shoes, jeans, chino pants belong to this style. Casual is a great option for every day! Share the quiz result to make friends take this quiz too!

Athleisure!

You like comfort and convenience. Athleisure will fit you, probably, with military elements. Take a closer look at sweatshirts, oversized T-shirts, cuffed pants and sneakers of all types. Share the quiz result to make friends take this quiz too!

Hipster style!

This style means independence from other fashion trends. Most often young creative people prefer this style, but it's simple to make an outfit in this style.T-shirts with bright prints, hats, check shirts, jeans, converse shoes will fit you. Share the quiz result to make friends take this quiz too!

10 Must-Have Wardrobe Items for Women at 50+

By the time we hit 50, most of us could benefit from a wardrobe refresh.

Our bodies, faces and lifestyles have changed over the decades; however, our style choices haven’t always kept up.

Do we need hard-core rules? Actress Ellen Barkin, 68, famously declared in O, The Oprah Magazine that women over 50 should never wear blue jeans to dinner. I (and my uber cool Mother jeans) beg to differ.

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Forget those outdated rules! We just need a few easy-to-follow guidelines to great style and answers about how to get it.

Below is a master list of go-to pieces for women who want to fight the frump and look smart, energetic, modern and, yes, sure ... appropriate. Consider these investment pieces that you will wear for many years to come, because they will never really go out of style. View them as your foundation and build from there. You can wear these basics to work, out to dinner and anywhere else:

1. Dark denim, mid-rise, boot-cut jeans

The boot-cut hem leaves room for booties (also called “ankle boots”), which are the perfect footwear option for almost every occasion. (Best booties are from Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Sam Edelman, Madewell and, for sheer comfort at a good price, Vionic). You can tuck boot-cut jeans into tall boots, too. This style is the perfect look for women over 50 because they balance out the silhouette — not too tight, not too loose, but just right.

Tip: Keep length about an eighth of an inch off the floor (depending on the shoe), and make sure the jeans fit well (with a little stretch) in butt and hips. Take the waist in, if necessary. Favorite options include Mother, Levi’s, Madewell, and believe it or not, Spanx has great-fitting jeans, too.

2. Dark denim, mid-rise, straight-leg jeans

Skip the tight skinny jeans (unflattering on most of us), and get these in dark blue, with no fading or whiskering and definitely not distressed. Pair with flat loafers or low block heels with squared toe (on trend) and tuck them into tall boots (even over the knee) in cooler weather. As with everything else, booties also work perfectly (see above for our favorites).

Tip: Straight-leg jeans go perfectly with longer jackets or tunic tops. Check out options from Uniqlo, 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, Levi's, Mother, Agolde or Spanx. Prices start at $75.

3. White jeans (boot-cut or straight-leg)

In warmer weather, wear with wedge sandals and tunic tops or a white tank with a crisp navy jacket or denim jacket to pull the look together. When it gets cooler, pair with brown or black booties, a sweater or jacket (a leather moto jacket, see details below) and a pretty scarf in colors that flatter your face.

Tip: Be sure to wear underwear that matches your skin color with any white pants.