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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Tropical Prints with Ageless Style

Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Tropical Prints" and it was picked by Mirelle.

It is summer time and what screams summer more than Tropical Prints? I was shopping at TJMaxx the other day and I couldn't believe all the items with tropical prints they had! They sure must be trending this year, and I certainly don't mind for I always loved fun tropical prints.

Although I already own several items in my closet with tropical prints, they are all in neutral colors and I really wanted to wear something with more color for this post. I had some reward points from JCPenney that needed to be used before they expired, so when I found this fun tropical print dress into my cart it went. After my points, I only spent $8.67 on THIS DRESS.

I ordered it on-line so I was a little shocked how short it was. I'm 5'7 with a long torso so most above-the-knee dresses are too short on me. I might only wear this at home or as a beach cover up. But I sure do love it. The fit and flare style is always one of my favorites, and the tropical print is so fun!

I styled my new dress with a chambray shirt, a large beach tote bag, and yellow flower flip flops.

Even my jewelry was tropical like this hand made beaded bracelet with sea shells and fish beads.

I chose a necklace and earrings that had beach colors in them.

Isn't the tropical print on this dress just so fun and whimsical?

Don't like to wear too much color? Here I'm wearing tropical print pants in neutral tones:

And what if you don't like prints at all? Well you can still join the tropical trend by wearing tropical colors like the bright coral I have on below:

Whether it's bright, fun tropical prints, neutral colored tropical prints, or just tropical solid colors there are many ways you can join in on the tropical style this summer!

Now be sure to check out what the other ladies in the group are wearing and link up with us as well!

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Fuzzy or Furry Clothes with Ageless Style

Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Fuzzy or Furry" and was picked by Jodie!

Well today is the first day of spring, yet we just had another winter storm yesterday. We have had some nice days the past month with temperatures in the 60's, but then that darn cold and snow always comes back. So, when Jodie picked "Fuzzy or Furry" as our challenge, I was A-OK with it since it's still winter in Wisconsin.

My "Fuzzy or Furry" item is this little black furry jacket. I don't get much use out of it because it's not a winter coat, but it is perfect for the in-between seasons. It may not look like it, but this coat is WARM. I can't even stand to have it on when I'm indoors, because it is too warm.

The jacket is from 2019 and the last time I showed it to you was in my Cozy Holiday Fashion post. There I dressed it up with a dark silhouette and gold accessories.

The above photo shows that the jacket can be dressed up or down, so it is very versatile. In today's post, I am showing a dressed-down version by pairing it with wide leg light blue jeans, and a black and white polka dot blouse.

The jacket hits just below the hip which I think is the perfect length because it will cover most untucked shirts.

I completed the outfit with a black belt, black Chelsea boots and a black handbag for a head to toe chic look.

So what about you? Do you have anything fuzzy or furry in your closet? I'd love to hear from you!

Have A Great Day! Amy

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Now let's check out what the other ladies in the group are wearing and be sure to link up with us as well.

Amy ~ Amy’s Creative Pursuits

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Bo ~ Bo's Bodacious Blog

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Jennifer ~ Overflowing with Thankfulness

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Leslie ~ Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After

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Mireille ~ Chez Mireille Fashion Travel Mom

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Marsha~ Marsha in the Middle

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Fashion On A Budget with Ageless Style

Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is: "Fashion On A Budget" and was picked by ME!

With many Americans struggling to pay their bills right now due to inflation, fashion takes a back seat to buying groceries, paying the electric bill, and putting gas in their cars. Walmart recently reported that their customers have so little money left after buying groceries and gas, that they are not shopping in other departments and they will have to slash prices to get their items sold. It doesn't look like wearing the latest fashions will be top priority for most of us this year, yet, we all still want to look are best. So I decided to ask the ladies of Ageless Style how do they dress fashionably on a budget?

Four ways to stay fashionable on a budget are:

1). Thrifting. Shop rummage sales, and charity and consignment shops.

2). Shop the clearance rack at your favorite clothing store or wait for an amazing sale.

3)Shop at discount stores like Walmart, TJMaxx, or on-line shops like Shein.

4). Shop your own closet! Wear what you already own. Look for ways to wear an old piece of clothing in a new and creative way. Or, if you have mad sewing skills, reconstruct an item in your closet into something totally new.

My favorite way to stay fashionable on a budget is to shop the clearance racks at my favorite stores. The best way to get the biggest bang for your buck is to buy clothes out of season. I purchased this beautiful red skirt at JCPenney in the middle of winter for only $3.99. You heard me, $3.99! What a steal! Now the trick to shopping this way, is to only purchase items you know will be still be in style next season. Don't buy anything too trendy, as it most likely won't be in style when you're ready to wear it. But a classic floral skirt like this, will most likely last many years.

I wore this outfit to a ladies Bible study and then for an afternoon of shopping. My top is a simple sleeveless tank from Walmart which I think I paid less than $5.00 for. My sandals are from TJMaxx (another great place to shop when you're on a budget), and my bag is from DSW. Everywhere I go, women comment on my bag. I purchased it several years ago, and for whatever reason, everyone seems to love it. I like it because it goes with almost all my summer clothes and it's super roomy, which I always need in a handbag. Small purses are not for me.

For jewelry, I decided to bring a different color in so I wore a teal and silver cross necklace. I echoed the silver with one simple silver bangle.

So what about you? Are you spending your usual amount of money on clothes this year or are you cutting back? How do you stay fashionable on a budget? I'd love to hear from you!