Many women struggle with their wardrobe when moving into a different age group, especially 50+. Add to that the fact that you are small and the task can become even more difficult. That's exactly why we've put together a guide with simple tips to help you better understand what characterizes fashion for short women over 50 and how you can choose clothes that will keep you looking stylish in this next phase of life.
As we get older, we have different needs and demands on our clothing. Women over 50 can no longer wear the things they wore in their 20s. Both their figure and their style change and they have to adapt their wardrobe. But what has to go and what can stay when it comes to fashion for short women over 50? That depends on various factors.
Fashion tips from celebrity ladies? Unfortunately, that doesn't always work
Take a look at the picture above. There are three famous faces there: Kylie Minogue, Sarah Jessica Parker and Salma Hayek. What do they have in common? Aside from being beautiful, they are all over 50 and short – under 5 feet 4 inches.
If you're also short, you might find that the famous three are all very slim, while you might be curvy, big-busted, or pear-shaped. Fear not, we have put together some tips and know-how on how you can shop and dress according to your body shape to look stylish and elegant.
Fashion for short women over 50: tips depending on body shape
Most women over 50 are concerned about a thick midsection or flabby arms. This is completely normal because our bodies change over the course of our lives. That's exactly why you need to know how to draw attention to your assets and make your problem areas less noticeable.
Another thing to keep in mind is that “petite” does not necessarily mean small and slim. It simply means that you are 1.65m or shorter. They can be any size. It is all the more important thatYour outfits have the right proportions.
Let's look at some of the most well-known body types.
Small with a large bust – the V-type (inverted triangle)
This body shape means that your shoulders are wider than your hips and you have a large bust, making you look taller at the top than at the bottom. Your upper body is longer than your legs.
With the V-type, it is ideal to visually balance the narrow hips with the width of the broad shoulders to achieve horizontal balance. For vertical balance, you should shrink your top half and lengthen your bottom half.
Here are a few tips for choosing clothing:
Dresses:
- Choosing a dress will always elongate the figure. Flared dresses balance narrow hips with broad shoulders.
- The shoulders can appear smaller with dresses and tops with wide straps.
- A crew neck or V-neck draws the eye down and away from the shoulder line.
Jackets/Tops:
- Above the waist, details should be kept to a minimum and dark colors are best.
- The short woman aged 5+ with this body shape should avoid boat-shaped necklines and shoulder details
- Minimize broad shoulders and a large bust by wearing tops that are flowy and have little to no structure.
Pants and jeans:
- Avoid tapered pants that shorten your legs and pants that bisect the leg.
- Pants should form a vertical line. Choose straight or wide-leg pants.
- Create vertical lines with stripes or a crease on the front of the pants.
Fashion for short women over 50 with an apple-type figure
If you are apple-shaped, you have well-shaped breasts, slim hips and strong legs, and carry extra weight around the waist.
As a short woman with an apple-type figure, you can balance your proportions by making your legs appear a little longer. You can achieve this with color, but also with high heels.
Follow these tips:
Dresses:
- They should fit well on the shoulders and bust - a V-neck is flattering.
- Define the narrowest part of your body, directly under the breast
- Choose a fabric that hugs your curves and flows, not stiff fabrics.
Jackets/Tops:
- Choose bold colors and details, including long necklaces, to keep the interest high.
- A tunic that covers the stomach is flattering, as is a blouse that covers the stomach and sits on your slender hips.
Pants and jeans:
- Keep details below the waist on pants or skirts to a minimum.
- Wear deeper colors below the waist
- Avoid tapered trousers - they shorten your legs.
Hourglass figure: fashion tips and styling tricks for women over 50
If you're a petite woman with an hourglass figure, you're in luck. This body shape is very feminine and can be perfectly emphasized with the right clothing.
Here are some tips for women over 50:
- Fitted jackets or jackets that are fitted at the waist and flared at the hips look great on you. The blow should be balanced by a defined shoulder.
- If you want a dramatic effect to emphasize your feminine figure, wear tops with more volume in the chest and shoulders and a fitted empire waist. You can pair it with a proportionately voluminous bottom to balance out the top.
- Wrap tops are flattering on almost all short women, and even more so if you have an hourglass figure, because they accentuate and accentuate your waist.
More tips and rejuvenating outfit combinations for women over 50can be found in this article!
