we’re continuing (and ending) with our final installment of my top outfit picks of the decade.  today, we’re bringing you a yearly retrospective:  the top outfits for women over 50 in 2019.  2019 was a quite the year:  so many highs, and equally many lows.  as some of you might know, this is the year my oldest got married.  it’s also the year mr. style passed away.  this is also the year we brought on junior style and my daughter-in-law Kelly to work at the blog.  

impossible to put this year into meaningful words, really.  so i will leave it at this:  thank you, my readers, for all of your support over this past year.  the outpouring of love continues to sustain me.  we ended 2019 strong, and we have plans to continue to grow in 2020.  so without further ado, here are the top 5 outfits of 2019.  

crewneck, trench coat, and skinny jeans

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears an Everlane grey cashmere crewneck, high rise black cigarette jean, Tory Burch black ballet flats and a double-breasted trench coat

the first outfit up is taken from how to wear timeless classics: crewneck, trenchcoat, and skinny jeans. and it starts with a basic cashmere crewneck in a basic color – gray. this year i am loving Everlane cashmere sweaters.  the price point is great as is the quality. and i like the slim fit that isn’t snug. 

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears an Everlane grey cashmere crewneck, high rise black cigarette jean, Tory Burch black ballet flats and a double-breasted trench coat

denim | sweater | shoes | similar trenchcoat | tote| lip shade frenemy

the sweater is paired with a stretch high rise cigarette jean from Everlane. this straight leg jean features a hidden button fly and smoothing front pockets. it’s also made of an innovative fabric that has stretch yet has an authentic denim look. this is my first time wearing these high rise jeans. the fabric has some give but doesn’t end up looking saggy and baggy by the end of the day. typically, i wear size 8 or 29, but i sized up to a 30 for these jeans.

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears an Everlane grey cashmere crewneck, high rise black cigarette jean, Tory Burch black ballet flats and a double-breasted trench coat

mother of the bride or groom dress

destination wedding | mother of the bride

coming in second is are the dresses from the post mother of the bride or groom dress.  our oldest son was married in May. of course, i was on the hunt for the perfect mother of the groom dress. there were three dresses that made the final cut for my mother of the groom dress. the wedding party colors were blues and greens. so i stayed within that color palette.

destination wedding | mother of the bride

nandita green floral dress

another factor that played into my decision making was that the wedding was held outside in a rustic setting. short dresses are perfect for afternoon weddings. a jumpsuit would be a suitable alternative.
 
destination wedding | mother of the groom
 

wide-leg jeans

wide leg jeans, gray turtleneck, red handbag

the third outfit comes from the post wide-leg jeans | what’s on trend for fall.  i’m sharing wide-leg jeans that are on-trend for fall. if you are looking to update your wardrobe in a jiff, look no further than an updated pair of blue jeans.
 
wide leg jeans, gray turtleneck, red handbag
 
 
it’s an easy and inexpensive way to look modern and chic because we all know a great pair of denim will take you anywhere in style. personally, i’m loving wide-leg jeans and the high-waist. it’s a refreshing change from the skinny or straight jean.
 
gray turtleneck, red handbag

cashmere from head-to-toe

coming in fourth today is a recent outfit taken from cashmere from head-to-toe | thanksgiving gift guide.  it’s been all about J.Crew for me this fall and winter.  today, i’m sporting a matching camel cashmere sweater layered with a cashmere sweater-blazer

an easy way to break up this chromatic pairing is with a color pop.  i’ve chosen to do so with this silk scarf from Talbots.   i’ve been loving the silk scarves this year. and if you’re looking for some more ideas, this one from Talbots is one of our best sellers.

cashmere sweater-blazer | cashmere sweater | wide-leg pant | toby flat | scarf | tote bag  

how to wear a yellow raincoat

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears a yellow slicker from Talbots, white denim, anchor sweater, polka dot and striped scarf, and striped flats

our last outfit comes from the first of the year: how to wear a yellow raincoat.  the month (and year) started with a bang with a Talbots collaboration how to wear a yellow raincoat. while January is anything but warm this is the month we start to think about spring. if you’re looking for the perfect yellow slicker this might be the one. not only does this raincoat have a hood it’s lined with stripes!
 
beth from Style at a Certain Age wears a yellow slicker from Talbots, white denim, anchor sweater, polka dot and striped scarf, and striped flats
 
 
beth from Style at a Certain Age wears a yellow slicker from Talbots, white denim, anchor sweater, polka dot and striped scarf, and striped flats

in case you missed it

the decade in review | favorite outfits 2015

the decade in review | favorite outfits 2016

the decade in review | favorite outfits 2017

the decade in review | favorite outfits 2o18

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