HOW TO DRESS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS OVER 50

The holiday season is right around the corner.

Looking fabulous on Christmas and dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve? Yes, please! But there’s just one thing: I have nothing to wear!

Sounds familiar?

Even though almost every woman on the planet at some point has said those words out loud, somehow with age we become less confident about our looks and our body. Sometimes it gets hard to find anything to wear for a special occasion.

That dress from your twenties that made you feel like you can rule the world…

Yes, it doesn’t fit you anymore. But guess what? There are million other dresses. And no matter your age, you can still rule the world and look like a million bucks!

Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you to find the right dress for any occasion. You will feel like a goddess again!

Get to know your body shape

Our bodies change throughout our lifetime. And it’s not only our age that affects it. Childbirth, stress, diet, activity levels, and many other factors. So, you shouldn’t get frustrated if you can’t fit into the same clothes, you wore 5, 10, or 30 years ago.

To choose the right apparel for a special occasion (or even if you’re looking for jeans for that matter), you should know your body shape:

Fuller in the middle
Fuller on the bottom
Fuller on the top
Curvy
Not curvy

Wrap dress

Just like a little black dress, a wrap dress has become a classic. It flatters most body types, but especially fuller on the top body shape. You can hide anything you want to hide.

A-line dress

It is an excellent choice for different body types. If you’re thin and want to add up some shape, this will look fabulous.

Little black dress

Even though you’re not 30 anymore, you should always have a little black dress in your closet. It’s a staple in all wardrobes.

Choose knee-length or longer. It can be anything from an A-line dress to body fitting. Go for simple but elegant designs. It will be your lifesaver in times of emergency.

Lace Cocktail dress

Lace is feminine and can soften your appearance. There are a variety of shapes for lace dresses, but they often look more flattering on shapely figures.

Sheath Dress

This will be a good option for those of you with bigger hips and busts, and a smaller waist. The long lines will help to elongate your body, therefore, creating a slimming effect.