After 50 years, life goes on, and only a few of its components change. A woman becomes wiser and this is manifested in her presentation, manner of communication and behavior.
Together with manners, the appearance of a woman, or rather a wardrobe, is changing. Appropriate styles appear, elegant jewelry and accessories, and acid colors fade. And in general, the color palette changes dramatically, preferring bright, but muted tones.
Nothing can color a mature woman better than a properly selected color palette in hair color, makeup and clothing. With the latter, by the way, not everything is so simple and predictable.
What colors are suitable for women over 50
Each woman has different colors, at the same time there are no restrictions for the age of a particular color. It's all about saturation and shades. With age, a woman loses brightness, but this does not mean that she needs to be added with the help of bright clothes. But dressing in a gray grandmother’s hoodie is also not an option, because with age a woman does not fade - on the contrary, her beauty only blooms.
The main trouble of our women of "elegant age" is that they, for the most part, are conservatives. Especially those who have some problems with weight and figure. Lovely, dear, love yourself! Do not be afraid to look spectacular, stylish, fashionable, modern. Your first and foremost clothing is your mood, in particular to yourself. Even if you go to the market with a bag of kravchuchka, let it be an elegant bag with flowers. An elegant woman, even removing manure, will look luxurious, because she sees herself, feels and represents herself like that! (Of course, this is a little exaggerated, but I think you caught the essence).
Here's what to wear and why not wear:
- Wear a steady heel. Even the smallest 3-4 cm heel will stretch your silhouette and make your figure lighter;
- Discard loose clothing. With age, the figure loses its elasticity and begins to blur, so your option is clothes that keep their shape and are strictly in shape, but not tight.
- Choose noble fabrics - tweed, wool, silk, cashmere. Familiar cotton and linen will forgive and cheapen the image. If the budget does not allow you to buy natural fabrics, such as silk, buy their synthetic counterparts.
- Outerwear and the second layer - a jacket, cardigan, vest, buy in an elongated version. The length to the middle of the thigh is ideal, on the second layer of clothing, twist the sleeves slightly - so you will make the image fresher and easier.
- You should not wear mini-skirts, but ankle-deep is also not your option - it will add obesity. Skirts for women over 50 - to the knee or below. If you want to close the legs, wear trousers.
- Pants choose loose, not tight and not wide. Let them slightly taper down and length 7/8. An open ankle will add lightness to your look.
- A minimum of decor on clothes. No rhinestones, patterns, pockets or scuffs. Suppose a laconic geometric print.
- The same rule applies to jewelry - one or two exquisite jewelry will be enough.
- Choose clothes with a closed shoulder, even if your hands are in perfect condition. So you will feel more comfortable. If you wear a dress or sleeveless top, throw a jacket or cardigan on top.
Refreshing light
Any light color refreshes, makes light and youthful. The main rule is to place it near the face, then small wrinkles and skin imperfections will smooth out and become less noticeable.
IMPORTANT! With age, the skin becomes yellowish or becomes covered with age spots. These flaws will be given out and emphasized by snow-white clothes. After 50 years, choose other shades of white: the color of unbleached wool, ivory, milk, cream and others.
In adulthood, it is appropriate to make a wardrobe, starting from the color type of a woman. If a young girl can neglect this principle, because nothing is so refreshing as a young age, then the older generation needs to take this into account. Clothing selected by color type will emphasize the advantages and hide the flaws. Colors will refresh and harmonize with a woman's appearance.
IMPORTANT! Blindingly white is suitable only in winter, with other color types it will play a cruel joke - focuses on wrinkles, pigmentation and other skin blemishes.
How to apply dark colors
IMPORTANT! With age, a woman loses contrast, and the skin acquires a cold undertone. This means that black is not your option - it gives out all age-related skin changes and signs of fatigue, if any.
Dark colors, especially black, age and give out all the flaws of aging skin. But there is one trick that allows you to wear clothes in dark colors and at the same time look feminine, elegant and do not throw yourself unnecessary years. Wear black clothes away from the face, so you do not shade its color and do not emphasize wrinkles or pigmentation.
If you really want dark shades, let it be pants or a skirt, shoes or bag. You can wear a watch with a black leather strap, this will complement the elegant look without unnecessary effects.
TIP! Women over 50 will use a graphic print with clear, sometimes sharp edges. Fashionable floral and oriental prints today will only add age and play against them.
But the frame of the glasses may be black and this will not spoil the appearance. The main thing is that the frame should be thin and elegant, and not massive. A massive black plastic frame makes your face look coarse. Pay attention to the frame with upturned outer corners - "pussy". They have a lifting effect, and visually tighten the oval of the face.
Can I wear bright
Sure, yes! Elegant age is no reason to put on gray boring things, even if they are made in noble basic colors. Any basic look needs a breath of fresh air, and bright clothes can become that breath.
Shades are another matter. After 50 years, flashy colors are inappropriate - fuchsia, yellow lemon, fiery orange and even more acidic tones. But pink maybe, yellow maybe, and orange is no exception. Just choose muted tones - powdery pink, peach or copper, mustard, amber or honey. Dilute classic looks with them to add freshness. The main rule is that one color is dominant, the other only complements it.
TIP! The jacket and dress below the knee are made of dense fabric with a check print, in the palette yellow + white + gray, it looks elegant, fresh and young. A woman does not look young, on the contrary, emphasizes her mature beauty. Complementing the image with a straw hat and burgundy-rimmed sunglasses and burgundy shoes, you can go for a walk with friends, and drop by the way to the theater.
How to determine your color type
Everyone has heard about the theory of color types, few people know how to determine your own, and then what clothes to choose. Theory of color types was first introduced by the artist Johannes Itten. He noticed that sitters decorate only 2-3 colors from the palette and began to study this issue. The result is 4 color types - summer, spring, winter and autumn.
Then this theory was studied, 12, and then 20 color types were invented.
To determine your own, you need to contact a specialist, there are many subtleties and nuances. But there is a simple way to understand whether some color is coming to you or not:
You will need daylight, a mirror, a face without makeup and a few things or pieces of fabric in different colors and shades. Take your hair back. Stand in front of the mirror, facing the light and begin to apply pieces of fabric to the neckline in turn.
Look carefully at the face. If you like the look in this color, then it is yours. If the face has acquired a sick shade, the circles under the eyes have become even more noticeable, in general, you don’t like yourself - then this is not your color.
According to this principle, choose clothes in the store. Go there with a minimum of makeup so that it does not interfere with the selection of the right shade.
IMPORTANT! If you like, for example, green, but it didn’t work, try a different shade of green. So do with all the colors, because shades play an important role. But do not choose too saturated shades, at an elegant age they are not appropriate.
Color Guidelines for Lush Women
Any color scheme will play against a full-bodied woman, if it is too contrasting - a symmetrical white top and blue bottom. In this case, we get clear horizontal lines that visually add volume and “cut” the silhouette into volumetric parts.
It is better to avoid too contrasting combinations, and if you really want to, let it be a print with a vertical strip.
TIP! Any vertical lines, whether it is a print, a falling belt or an elongated vest, stretch the silhouette and make it easier.
Two bright muted colors can be complemented by an elongated jacket in a neutral base color. Be careful with large prints - a large pea or a cage. They will also give volume, however, as well as too small.
We would like to provide more visual material on the topic, but, unfortunately, domestic fashion designers for some reason represent our 50-year-old women with problem areas in some shapeless hoodies.
We hope that at least textual information has brought a little clarity to the idea of color preferences.
