On the Street… What to Wear Shopping to Look Chic and Comfortable

We know that we love to preach how NOT to buy black, but we could not help but share this Age-mazing Grandmother, who we saw shopping the other day with her  over 40 daughter and grandson! The daughter was from NYC and so they had been shopping recently and bought the same shirt. Here is how they both took this simple black piece and made it age appropriate for themselves. Not only that, we have gotten many letters from you all that are asking the question, “Can I still have a more creative or funky look and not look silly?” We say,” but, of course” !!!

Here how theses gals got their  hip and “funky” but casual looks:

• Start with an good quality t-shirt dress, that hits above your knees. Notice that the sleeves are on the long side, so cover arms but will still keep you cool. Also, the v-neckline is wide and flattering. If it was a rounded neckline, it would not look as hip.
• Add leggings (see or post on leggings)
• and fun flats, like these pretty pewter ones.
• Don’t forget a dramatic light weight handbag.
• If you have a thin figure, you can belt the shirt
• Add tight straight legged jeans, and the latest flats.

Here is a step by step look:

Updated pewter flats
This handbag is lightweight and makes a statement!
Her glasses are updated and hip
This is her daughter, in the same shirt, but belted with jeans. (The daughter is also over 40)
Thin double belt.
Love her cool boots, so comfy and updated.