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.
is it winter where you are? cold and dreary? my son told me this weekend that Athens, GA has gotten more rain than Seattle this winter: 24″. i haven’t checked as to whether that’s true, but i can tell you, i was more than glad to escape the rain and head to Florida for a week. if it’s winter where you are, and you’re looking for a mild escape, join me today as i show you what i wore in Miami.
what i wore in Miami
all this month we’ve talked travel over here on the blog. yesterday, i gave you an outfit retrospective of my Florida trips over the past few years. i’ve also compiled some lists of tips and tricks on how i stay healthy traveling, as well as my tried and true packing strategies.
for those of you who follow me closely, i put together my Florida lay flats last week. and today, i’m going to show you how they actually look.
i’m loving these boyfriend jeans from Ralph Lauren. the literal Pollock style color splash just puts me in a good mood, particularly when i’m walking the beaches. the long sleeve shirt i’m wearing is out of stock, so i pulled in a similar tank here. if there’s concern about exposed arms, check out Gap’s long sleeve Athleta line—great alternatives.
boyfriend jeans | similar tee | similar handbag | similar sandals | similar sling backs | sunglasses
reader favorites
we started our Florida trip in Miami, making sure to take a walk along the boardwalk and Collins Ave. junior style and i ate at Juvia. it came replete with a stunning view. i’ve had a lot of readers write in this week with restaurant suggestions. here are some of them in case you’re headed to Miami in the near future.
- Michaelina
- Casa Juancho
- Joe’s Stonecrab House
- Mi Habana
- Versailles
- Le Sandwicherie
- Prime Fish
- Prime Italian
- Prime 112 (Celebrities frequent the space.)
i can personally vouch for Joe’s Stonecrab house. junior style and i were there in December. it has outstanding seafood and has been in business for over 100 years. i’m also delighted to say that Prime Italian is fantastic. we went there with the great Nikol Johnson. what a fun night out!
boyfriend jeans | similar tee | similar handbag | similar sandals | similar sling backs | sunglasses
fun in the sun
junior style and i headed to Florida last week and we’re headed back to Georgia tomorrow. so stay tuned this week for more pictures of our trip. i’m going to miss the weather, that’s for sure, but i’ll be happy to get home to my fur babies: oscar and ollie.
boyfriend jeans | similar tee | similar handbag | similar sandals | similar sling backs | sunglasses
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
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.
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.
mother of the bride or groom dress
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.
wide-leg jeans
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.
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.
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
in case you missed it
the decade in review | favorite outfits 2015
the decade in review | favorite outfits 2016
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