6 Things to Wear Over 60
How many times have you run across a list of things we should never wear over 60 that is written by a person in their 30s? Too many times for my comfort level because, at 68, I’ve lived long enough to know what works for me. It feels like the older we get, the more we’re dictated to, but I believe we should wear what makes us feel confident. Today, I’m sharing six things I’ve chosen to wear over 60 because they help me look and feel my best. No rules are involved! You may find some of these work for you, too.
You may also enjoy reading 6 Style Myths Women Over 60 Should Ignore (And What To Wear Instead)
Here are 6 Positive Things to Wear Over 60
1-Wear What Fits Your Current Body Shape
Your body deserves to be treated with love and respect, regardless of its size or shape. Fluctuating weight is a common fact of life for most women over 60, but don’t let it negatively impact how you feel about yourself. Dressing for your current weight is a form of self-care and self-respect.
Buy and wear clothes that fit you right now. You deserve better than to squeeze yourself into things that fit 15, 10, or even 5 pounds ago. Tight clothes also make you look larger than you are, and no one needs that.
If you plan or hope to lose weight in the near future, buy a few quality basics that fit you now. They’ll bolster your confidence and help motivate you on your journey to healthy eating and weight. If you adore clothes that don’t fit you right now, move them to another closet so you don’t see them each morning. Here is a simple way to clear out your wardrobe.
2- Wear an Updated Haircut
Whether you’ve chosen to go gray or not, your hairstyle has a huge impact on your appearance. A stale haircut that dates you isn’t serving you well. If your hair texture performs best in a bob, tweak it to look more modern. Have the back stacked to a graduated bob, or try adding some wisps in front or side-swept bangs.
If you love a short haircut, try adding some gel for added texture with a piecey look or to get an extra lift on top. Small changes can make your hairstyle look more current, so investigate your options and experiment with new products.
If you struggle with thinning hair as I do, you may enjoy Causes & Treatment for Thinning Hair in Women Over 50.
Here’s how I style mine to add volume-
2- Wear A Supportive Bra To Help Everything Fit Better
Few of us escape menopause without changes to the shape of our bodies. Things shift and usually drop. I’m looking at you, droopy knees…but the biggest drop can happen to our bustline. I’m not well endowed, so I can wear bras without an underwire, but I still need the support and lift I get from a well-structured bra.
Most women are wearing the wrong size bra, but over 60, it’s more common. By our age, our breasts have lost or gained volume and are not usually as high as they used to be. Small fluctuations in weight will affect how supportive our bra is, plus breast tissue loses firmness as we age. Wearing a supportive bra that keeps things in the proper place also improves how we look in our clothes.
Visit the lingerie section of a large department or specialty store and get a professional bra fitting each year. This ensures you’re wearing the proper bra for your current body. I always suggest owning bras in ‘nude’, which will be invisible under your clothes. Here are some of the comfiest bras for older women.
3-Apply A Body Moisturizer Everyday
By 60, our skin doesn’t produce the same amount of collagen and natural oils as our younger skin. To counteract that, I find it invaluable to slather a good-quality moisturizer all over my body when I’m fresh out of the shower.
Formulas that contain squalane, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid are some of the best for moisturizing aging skin. I also reapply to my legs and arms each night, which may seem like overkill, but the extra effort makes a world of difference. Here are some of the Best Lotions and Skin Creams for Crepey Skin.
4- Wear Updated Jewelry In Midlife
Jewelry goes in and out of style. One year, bold jewelry is in, and the next, it’s out. The way we choose to add accessories should come down to personal preference, but stay abreast of what’s current so you look up-to-date. A classic strand of pearls, worn alone, can look dated on women over 60. Try supersized costume pearls for a fun twist that makes a statement or layer them with other necklaces.
Earrings draw attention to your face, so have fun with these. Unique bracelets or brooches update your outfits with little financial investment. Here is where you can play with trends and get lots of bang for your buck. And in case you haven’t heard, brooches are back in a big way, so pull yours out and have fun with them.
5- Never Skip Sunscreen Over 60
It’s never too late to protect your skin. Yes, most of the damage and skin cancer we’re dealing with now was caused by a lack of care in our youth. That doesn’t mean we should expose it to more assault now. Our skin is thinner and more fragile over 60, so it needs even more protection from the sun. Age spots on the back of our hands are from sun damage, so remember to protect them as well. Here are some of my favorite sunscreens for our fragile skin over 60.
What would you add to this list that you’re embracing over 60? Here are more style tips for women over 60.
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Thanks for reading, and remember to wear what makes you feel confident. Fashion is a form of self-expression and self-care, which should also be enjoyable.
You look so youthful in this outfit! Great combo. I will have to copy it wearing my new jeans jacket with white garments I already have. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great information! I just had a virtual bra fitting with Nordstrom since doing it in person wasn’t an available option here. It went very well and of course I had changed sizes since my last fitting over 20 years ago. She was professional and extremely helpful. Afterward she emailed me a list of bras she recommended for me with sizes. Ordering some or all is your choice. The free shipping/free returns with Nordstrom make this so easy in lieu of actually being at the store to do try-ons. Best 30 minutes I treated myself to in months!
I’m so happy to hear that!! We do need to do these things for ourselves.
Such good information – WFH for a year now it’s been so easy to overlook so much. My skin is dry, I let my hair go way too long before getting it cleaned up (finally did that last evening and what a boost it was), and I throw on clothes to sit at the kitchen table not caring what I actually look like. Your mention of wearing what fits now actually almost brought me tears of relief, allowing me to forgive myself for those pandemic pounds. Now I feel like looking for just a few things to give myself a boost coming out of winter in Maine.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdome!
Hi Jennifer, love the post thank you for all the tips. I recently got my ears re- pierced after 32 years and I am loving the look and the fun of finding earrings again. My daughter went with me to the tattoo parlor for support! I am allergic to base metal but earrings have changed since then and now you can get some wonderful ones and I am loving how they frame my face! Something new at 57! Love those amazing white ones you are wearing with the denim jacket. Great look. Happy weekend:)
Excellent tips Jennifer! Also IMHO, some great suggestions from your readers as well. -Brenda-
P.S.: Re dying of garments. If done properly (which takes some patience) you shouldn’t have to worry about bleeding as often freshen up my ‘blacks’ and never have had a problem and/or the color rubbing off, like some dark denim jeans do even after numeroust washings…😲.
I never had a professional bra fitting until I was 67 and getting ready for my daughter’s wedding. Knowing that most women wear bras that are too small, I proudly told the assistant that I wore a 36 or 38C. She pursed her lips (just like David Spade’s church lady on SNL) and shook her head as she measured me. When she said that I was definitely no more than a 34C, I protested that I need my bras to be comfortable. She replied, “But honey, that’s why your bosoms are falling out of the bottom of your bra.” I laughed so hard!!
Thank you for the helpful information. I’ve been receiving your posts for about a month and this is one of the very best! You look amazing in your white outfit with the jeans jacket; I may try to copy that look. I was glad to see that all the sun protectors you recommend are corral & ocean safe: no oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate or 4MBC. Many people don’t realize that even if you’re just sitting on the beach, these chemicals leak into the sand and wash into the water.
Hi Jennifer, I just wanted to say I love your look today. It’s so fresh and youthful.
I’ve gifted myself monthly gel manicures for the past several months. Since we aren’t traveling or dining out, I’ve enjoyed seeing my hands look their best since that’s what I see all the time. Bizarre I know! I also had my first French manicure which I love.
Not bizarre sounding to me at all! I’ve been contemplating the same thing.
During pandemic, I have continued to put on some makeup and even some earrings and decent clothes, because I have to look at me too, and it just makes me feel better. Still love those leggings though, and no one sees those on Zoom.
I have to look like me too.
My favourite bottoms are still jeans. I’m not giving them up! My neighbour’s husband told her she was too old to wear jeans. Geeez! I’m 67 and probably going to be still wearing them when I’m 80.
Thank you for the reminder to book a bra fitting. I’ve gained some weight and my current ones are too small. With lighter fabrics on the horizon, I had better up my game.
I love your outfit today. So fresh and spring like,
Men always have interesting opinions on what women should and can wear.
Let me say this as politely as possible, they’re wrong 🙂
All. The. Time. I will be wearing jeans for as long as I want.
I am 65. I love my jeans! But about 4 years ago I decided the zippers and buttons just added too much bulk. I started wearing Kim Rogers pull on jeans. They have wide waistbands and flat fronts. They have different color washes and leg styles. I love them. (I have also gotten some Jessica Simpson pull on jeans.)
Pull-on jeans are so comfy!
If only I knew then what I know now, maybe my skin care routine would be more simplified. Lol
I am trying to streamline the arsenal of products that I seem to need these days. I love the tinted Australian Gold sunscreen. I actually use it as an overall makeup base, maybe dabbing a bit of concealer if needed. Since I use massive amounts of body lotion, I have found several drug store brands that work great. Maybe then, I can justify some of the more expensive products I love for my face and hair.
I have a small strand of a pearl type necklace that I will pair with a denim shirt or jacket. I just like that high/low contrast. Kinda like wearing a blazer with jeans.
Yes, to all your great ideas! Let’s make 2021 a year of renewals!!
Yes! That high low contrast looks so modern to me. I love it too. I’m going to take my strand out today and play with ideas.
Love the outfit and shoes. Along with little hoop earrings and pearls I find that trainers/sneakers on us older ladies are aging and make me think they have bad feet!!
I have a hard time pulling trainers off. Maybe I just haven’t tried the best styles yet.
Thanks for the great advice Jennifer! I didn’t notice a link for the shoes and jean jacket. Can you please share?
I’m sorry they’re both sold out.
Jennifer…. I LOVE your honesty about aging…. YES we will all get there…but doing it gracefully and comfortable is definitely the key. All of your tips are so helpful! Great article!
FYI…I’ve been using a vitamin C serum from Beauty Counter products (on line) and a collagen powder with peptides daily in my morning tea….from Vital Proteins I actually think I see a difference… I know my nails are stronger. Time will tell. NO I AM NOT A REPRESENTATIVE…just a user.
Enjoy the day…
I’ve just started using a collagen powder too and am excited to see it it helps my nails.
I’ve taken a collagen/hyaluronic acid/vitamin C powder for several years now and I especially love the way it keeps my heels moisturized. No callus build-up. 🙂
You look lovely in the jean jacket and white Jean. While cleaning closets during last week’s cold snap, i ran across my blue jean jacket I bought years ago. I wore it yesterday with a lavender t-shirt and black jeans. It felt good to freshen my look with some classics I already had in my closet.
That’s one of the beautiful benefits of classics!
Thank you for all your tips and I love your outfit all white, Jean jacket, leopard purse and light colored shoes. Everyone’s comments were great like it when we all try to work together even with fashion! Thanks Jennifer for your blog always enjoy
Great advice Jennifer.
Thank you 🥰
Always love your advise Jennifer. I had a bra fitting some years back but probably should have another one since I’m now 71. I want to try your white outfit with the jean jacket. Simple but classic.
I love a column of white. It does just feel so fresh!!
This was a great post. I am pinning it!
You’re sweet. Thank you! Xx
Just a compliment, Jennifer. The column of white with that denim jacket is so flattering on you! Lovely photo. Great fit across your shoulders and waist, your legs look long for days, your hair style is sharp-lovely! Thanks for all the tips.