How To Look Modern For Women Over 50

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When I was a little girl, my ballet dance teacher gave me the best advice. She said "Good posture will always make your clothes look better. Stand up straight, shoulders down, chin up and pretend someone is pulling you from the top with a string." When we age, we tend to slump forward and lose that youthful bounce in our step. I may move a bit slower now but I sit and walk with regal purpose.

I love scarves of all kinds. They're my signature accessory. I'd love to see a video showing how to wear them in modern ways!

"Miss Marple-ish!" 😂

I had a great wardrobe audit for this summer. I lost 52# and had to begin with a new wardrobe. I've been making carefully curated purchases, building my new wardrobe from scratch! It's been a lot of fun!

I love that tucking and belts are back, which you do a lot. Tucking in your shirt or sweater and adding a belt adds polish with little effort.

Grandmama always said she never followed fashion or trends. However she adapted fashion to her own style and taste, and used to take some trendy tips to keep her style fresh. Accessories were one of her secret weapons. A classic outfit with trendy shoes or jewelry would make a big difference. But the most important thing was attitude according to her words. If you feel young and joyful that’s what all the people will see.

I adore the suggestion about shoes modernizing. Shoes are our friends, purchased wisely, they always fit, despite weight gain or loss.

I am not a slave to fashion, as we can see unhealthy waves of ridiculous trends being introduced every season, but I do understand that clothing industry needs these constant changes to attract clients. My approach is simple, I keep an eye on trends but apply only these elements that suite my individual style, hence 80/20 is a reasonable proportion. Many of my classic garments survived a decade thanks to a high quality material and couture. My favorite seasonal updates on trend happen in Spring and Summer, because of a hot climate I live in and it's only natural to seek replacement for fading T-shirts, prints and cotton dresses. Marie-Anne, I ❤ all your suggestions and as usually applied common sense and elegance of French Chic Style.

I have a navy tailored blazer with just one gold button - AND I've taken to wearing it on occasions other than just high days and holidays! I also now have three belts in neutral colours and with statement buckles, to accessorise my outifts. The jacket was bought less than two years ago and two of the belts were bought only a few weeks ago.

Love the 80/20 rule!

Funny when you said inside out I thought you were going to say remember your under garments! But you are so right, attitude is everything! I have found your advice refreshing, I especially like your adding in a french phrase here and there! Keep up the good work!

I find changing the buttons on blazers and shirts can really change the look.

I love how you mix English snd French in your speech. C’est agréable.

One of my favourite tips is the shoes. I found this to be true after I saw one of your other videos. I never thought of it before and I was so surprised to see the difference to the whole outfit just by changing my shoes.

Excellent 80/20 rule. Also need to remember to look at hair styles as some are rather dated.

Excellent advice as always, Marie-Anne! Loved all your tips, especially the use of prints, vibrant colours, beautiful footwear and accessories. Yes I have statement pieces like striped tops, maxi skirt/dresses, wide leg jeans/trousers, also a pair of hot pink sneakers, red ankle boots, red Mary Janes to name a few. By following your guidelines it's guaranteed to always look modern. You look so youthful, love your Marinière. Merci ❤

Merci for the Sunday treat.

A few of my jackets are definitely frumpy. They're off to the charity shop this week

Houston,we have a problem. Youre hysterical 😅😅