Friday, April 4, 2014

Fashion Over Fifty: Wearing Metallic and Denim on Denim


Hello!  This week's Fashion Over Fifty post covers two new trends right now:  metallics, and wearing denim on denim.  I have to admit, metallics have always scared me a bit.  Although I like to look well dressed, I don't want to  stand out, and metallics always seem a little 'flashy' for my taste.  But I did want to jump on the metallic trend a little bit, so I did it in small doses:  metallic shoes!  I also have a metallic jacket that my husband bought for me last year.  Funny how my unfashionable husband was a year ahead of the trends and didn't even know it.   I have to admit, when I first opened his present, I was a bit mortified.  I didn't want to hurt the guys feelings, I mean, he rarely buys me clothing so I didn't want to discourage him, but I thought "Could I really ever wear this?".   The jacket hung in my closet for awhile, but eventually I figured out how to style it (thanks Pinterest!), and I not only wore it, but I grew to like it.  Now every time I put it on, a smile comes across my husband face and he says 'Ooooh, your wearing my jacket.'.  Thank goodness, I didn't return it.  It makes him happy to see me wear it.

Besides metallics, wearing denim on denim,  the big no-no for years, is now fashionable.  There are really no rules anymore for wearing denim head to toe.  I like to wear different shades or colors of denim to break it up a bit, but I've seen lots of pictures with people wearing the same shade of denim from head to toe.  

Pictured below I am wearing a pullover denim shirt from Old Navy and pin stripe denim ankle skinny jeans from a.n.a.  I love this outfit because it screams 'Spring', yet is still warm enough for the cooler temperatures.
 I wore this outfit to church (I did not have to sing on our worship team that day, so I felt I could dress a bit more casual), and I also recently wore it shopping with a friend.  There I am pictured below with all my goodies.  My friend thought it was so funny that I bought so much in one day, but I reassured that I don't do this all the time,  I just rarely have time to go and spend an entire day at a mall so I need to take advantage of it.  That excuse didn't last long when the salesperson at Famous Footwear said 'hello' and remembered me from a previous visit.   Ooops!   Well, I don't often have the luxury of spending an entire DAY at the mall, but I do like to pop into my favorite shoe store between shifts a lot!   What can I say, they are the type of store that constantly gets new items in weekly!
 Here is the metallic jacket my husband bought for me.
 Here is a close up of the pin stripe in my skinny jeans.   I love these jeans!  The narrow vertical stripe makes your legs look skinnier, and they add a lot more interest to an otherwise bland outfit.
 These were my one of my new purchases I made when shopping with my friend.  They are metallic silver shoes by Madden Girl.  I got them at Younkers.  They are so comfortable.  I love how I can integrate the metallic trend as a fifty something woman, in a way that works for me:  flat, comfortable loafers!
 I bought this statement necklace on the same shopping day with my friend.  I bought it from a little jewelry boutique called 'Icing'.  The bracelet is old, I think I bought it from a craft store.  I love how big jewelry like this can take a casual outfit up a notch, don't you?  One minute, I look like an old housewife, and all I have to do is add a glamorous statement necklace, and wa-la, I'm ready to face the world!
Have a great and fashionable day!  Amy

5 comments:

  1. This is a delightful outfit, Amy! I really enjoy your blog, especially the over 50 segments. It's great to see how someone my age makes fashion so fun.
    Your husband did great with the jacket, too! I had a similar experience once. When I finally wore the jacket my husband gave me I couldn't believe all the compliments I got, lol.

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  2. Love this outfit and also the statement is the perfect addition to the look! Very pretty!
    Sherry
    www.thelifeofthepartyblog.com

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  3. Another great post on the over 50 fashion! Love the denim jeans and the jacket from your husband. I have not tried on any skinny jeans yet, a little scared of what I will see:O)!
    hugs
    Glenda

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  4. Amy I think a little flashy did you a lot of good as you look GREAT in this post. <3 I LOVE your whole outfit, including the jacket your hubby picked out for you. I agree that there is no more rules in fashion, and this surely applies to all over denim. I also prefer the denim mix you did to same color denim head to toe. Yours look more interesting, and horizontal stripes add texture to the outfit. I can obviously write a novel about this here haha, liked your look that much for a casual chic day. :) Great job lovely lady! XOXO, Elif
    http://theboxqueen.com

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