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Boden Did anyone see the recent email with 6 Boden basics?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2195	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/23/13 4:24 PM I lived in Europe for a long time and my eye is constantly drawn to these styles. Can clothes like that be modified to suit a woman in her 50's? (sorry I thought I was posting the dress on the right; I wouldn't have to ask about the outfit on the left) Or should I go exclusive J.Jill lounge wear. (not knocking J.Jill but lately a lot of their styles have been kind of dumpy). -- Edited on 2/23/13 4:27 PM -- -- Edited on 2/23/13 4:27 PM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
rivergum   Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 12/17/06 Posts: 1289	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/23/13 4:41 PM I wouldn't wear the skin tight pants, but the rest depends on your figure. I'm slightly overweight, but only by a couple of kgs, and a pronounced pear. The dress and cardi would be doable for me, although I might prefer a more a-line skirt for comfort. The shirt is OK too, but maybe over a pencil skirt or more relaxed pants. The colours and fabrics are absolutely suitable for more mature women. When planning my wardrobe, I collect fashion I like on pinterest, then try and find patterns to recreate the look. I find that more successful than starting with the offerings of the pattern companies. -- Edited on 2/23/13 4:42 PM -- ------ Taking in is happier than letting out. Sydney, Australia
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2195	Login to reply to this post In reply to rivergum << Like this post Date: 2/23/13 4:44 PM I like your approach. I can't get inspired at the pattern counters (and I can't see them on the Internet). ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
dove29   Intermediate USA Member since 4/28/07 Posts: 991	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/23/13 11:36 PM I would make the neckline of the dress a little bit higher in order to cover my bra (but that's just me.) Also I would get a more cheerful color of cardigan a size bigger, or replace it with a jacket. I think gray cardigans are dismal. And I would save the belt to wear with jeans. As for the shirt & jeans - I would not wear skin tight jeans either. But I like the color. I like the shirt OK but are those shirt pockets or just flaps? I'd have pockets. Wouldn't have to worry about "high beams" then.
TailorsDen   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 12/25/04 Posts: 40	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 4 members like this. Date: 2/24/13 9:08 AM Absolutely you could wear a style like that. The knee length straighter skirt is classic. With a pear shape, I'd made the cardi just a bit looser and add little small dolman or raglan shoulder pads, even removable ones, to balance the figure. Done in a ponte knit, that would be a really comfortable go-to outfit.
velosewer   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 11/11/06 Posts: 784	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 2/27/13 3:59 PM Hi Marymary86, I would make these styles because they suit my shape. If I was making these for my sister inlaw, I would still do the dress with some ease as well as make the cardi with a bit of drape or ruffles. ------ Alias - velogiant;http://cleverthinking99.com/ Fabric wakes me up.
marec   Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3538	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/13 8:06 PM Both of these styles appeal to me. I would definitely wear the shirt and pants combo, though pants with more ease. The dress is a little too low for me but I like the whole look. Grey cardi? nope-but grey stripe? or animal print? yes!! ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/ Sewing through my pattern stash-125 completed.
simplystitches Intermediate NY USA Member since 2/12/06 Posts: 762	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/13 9:10 PM I'm in my mid 50's and I'd wear both of those ,with a few mods, in a heartbeat! Last summer I made several tank styles dresses similar to the pic and wore them constantly. The main changes were slightly higher neckline and more of an a line. I'd add a cute pair of sandals, a necklace or scarf and feel like I looked good plus I was comfy! Debbie
Wendy J   Advanced VA USA Member since 5/18/07 Posts: 292	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/28/13 5:27 PM These styles seem very appropriate for women in their 50's. That's my age and I dress like that with the exception of making the neckline on the tank a bit higher. There's no reason middle aged women need to look or feel frumpy. Fit is so important. If a women wears clothing too large, she will look larger and too small, it looks inappropriate. The fit is most imp.

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