How to dress in the bohemian style for women over 50

Finding the right outfit when you're over 50 can be challenging when you feel you have to tone down your style … after all, nobody wants to walk around in clothes that make you feel old and uncomfortable when you’re feeling vibrant and know that age is just a number.

At the same time, we’re at an age where we’re “done” with wearing anything that makes it hard to breathe, move and enjoy every moment! We believe that beautiful clothing has the power to bring out the best in us, which is why we’re here to support your style, no matter what you choose.

Fortunately, dressing in a bohemian style is great for women over 50s because it can effortlessly make you feel comfortable and confident all the time. The flowy, natural fabrics feel nice against the skin and there are plenty of colours, patterns and styles that will match your personality. The only difficult thing about wearing bohemian clothes is knowing where to begin!

So, if you know you want something new and stylish to wear, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to give you 3 easy fashion tips for finding the right style of clothing for you. Tip 1: Know your body type It’s important to know what your body type is, so you understand what silhouette you have. This way, you can accentuate the features you love about your body through your clothes.

Tip 1: Know your body type 

It’s important to know what your body type is, so you understand what silhouette you have. This way, you can accentuate the features you love about your body through your clothes.

Apple Shape

People with this body type particularly look great in wrap tops, flowy tops, V-necklines, high waisted pants,maxi dresses and jumpsuits with a belt. The V shaped neckline helps bring the attention to your mid-section, making your torso appear longer and your height taller. Wearing the wrap top and flowy bottoms also helps to enhance the nice curves you have in your body, making you appear curvier.

Pear Shape

People with this body type look great in off-the shoulder tops and tops that have intricate patterns, ruffles or embellishments. This is because the extra detail in your top can help accentuate your shoulders and your upper body. Flowy skirts, midi dresses and maxi dresses are also great for this body type as its loose shape can help drape comfortably over your lower half and make the legs appear longer.

Hourglass Shape

People with this body type also look great in blouses that have an elastic waistband and tops that draw the eye to your waist. This is because it helps create a balance between your upper and lower body by bringing together the natural curves of your body. High-waisted pants and dresses with belts are also great for your body type because it can help elongate your torso and make you appear taller.

Rectangle Shape

People with this body type look great in tops that are shirred or ruffled as it helps add emphasis to the subtle curves you’ll have on your body. For bottoms, aim for high-waisted wide leg pants or a flowy skirt to add some flare on your lower body half. Wearing a belted dress or jumpsuit will also look stunning for your body type.

Inverted Triangle Shape

People with this body type look great in tops that draw attention to your midsection such as V-necks, halter tops and scoop necks. This helps add balance to your shoulders by making it appear proportional to your hips. Wide pants, flowy skirts, flowy midi and maxi dresses also help draw the eye down your body, which is good for adding extra detail to your silhouette.

Tip 2. Choose the colours you love to wear

You’re not obliged to fit into a certain colour scheme, if you want to wear vibrant colours, then that’s the best way to go because that’s where all your confidence shines. But of course, it can be hard knowing what colour suits you.

An old-fashioned trick to find the best colour for your skin tone is by looking into whether you have a cool skin tone or a warm skin tone. A good way to find that out is by the colour of your veins.

If your veins appear blue or purple, you likely have cool undertones.

Colours that look good on cool undertones are:

Cool Tones: Blues, purples, and cool greens like emerald or teal.

Soft Pastels: Light pink, lavender, mint green, and baby blue.

Jewel Tones: Sapphire blue, amethyst purple, and deep ruby.

Cool Neutrals: Charcoal grey, pure white, navy, black.

Pinks and Magentas: Soft pinks, fuchsia, and rosy colours.


Colours that may conflict with your skin tone:

Warm Oranges and Yellows: These can contrast harshly with your cool undertones.

Warm Browns: Avoid shades that lean too much towards orange or yellow.

If your veins are green, you likely have warm undertones.

Colours that look good on warm undertones are:

Earthy Tones: Olive green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, and rich browns.

Warm Neutrals: Creams, warm beige, and caramel colours.

Reds and Oranges: Tomato red, coral, and terracotta.

Golden Yellows: Any shade of yellow that has a golden or warm hue.

Warm Greens: Olive, moss, and forest green.

Colours that may conflict with your skin tone:

Cool Blues: True blues or icy shades can make your skin appear dull.

Icy Pastels: Light pastel colours with cool undertones might not complement your warm complexion as well.

If you have a mix of both colours in your veins, you likely have neutral undertones and so you can mix and match, and play with both colours.

As this is only a guide, you’re always welcome to wear the colours you love as you never really know if a colour looks good on you until you wear it and love it!

Tip 3. Wear clothes that feel good

A rule that suits any age, not just for older women, is to wear clothes that fit you well.

By wearing clothes that fit well to your proportions, it will help make you feel more relaxed and will look more flattering on your body. Don’t fret, however, we want you to embrace your measurements – so make sure you get a size you’ll feel comfortable wearing, so you can get the right clothes that will make you feel beautiful.

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