You all have probably figured out that I love boots and sweaters during the Winter months. Â There’s nothing more cozy and comfortable than boots, jeans, and sweaters when there’s a chill in the air. Well, we haven’t had much of a chill in the air lately, it’s been downright balmy here in Atlanta. Â It definitely didn’t feel like Christmas weather, with rain and 70’s, but we had a wonderful Christmas with family. Â This week is a little slow going, so I’ll be posting less this week, but should be back to normal next week.
I did get a new sweater recently, from Nordstrom, in this pretty rusty red and I really do like it. Â I don’t usually love cowl necks or turtlenecks if they are tight on the neck, but this one drapes nicely and doesn’t bother me.
It’s scalloped at the bottom with a pretty hemline and it’s soft and cozy. Â It’s made of polyester, acrylic, nylon, and 5% wool, so if you have an aversion to wool, you might want to pass on this one. Â It’s not scratchy to me. Â It also has little darker flecks in the weaving and that makes it more interesting than one solid color.
Sweater: Nordstrom, Sun and Shadow (affiliate link). Â Unfortunately, it looks like this sweater is sold out, but you may check back later and see if they get more in.Â
Jeans: Â Rock and Republic from Kohls (affiliate link)
Brown Boots: Â Franco Sarto at Nordstrom (affiliate link)
I wore it with casual brown jewelry.
And for a little extra color, I layered on a scarf, which I really liked too. Â Scarves are so versatile.
That’s it for this week’s Fashion over 50. Â I have a date on New Year’s Eve and will be dressing up in one of my little black dresses for a night out ringing in the New Year in style, so I’ll share that with you next week. Â I don’t get dressed up that often, so it will be fun to do it for NYE this year. Â It’s been literally years since I’ve been out for New Year’s (much less dressed up for it!) so I’m really looking forward to going to the Marietta Square and enjoying the festive holiday spirit there!
Love love love the sweater!! Thank goodness I am “cold natured” and can wear sweaters even in this warm weather we are having here in Georgia. I enjoy so much the Fashion over 50 post every Wednesday. Well, actually I enjoy your posts everyday! Have a wonderful new Year’s Eve!
Oh Rhoda, I thought I was weird about not having things tight around my neck. I used to love turtlenecks and wore them all winter long, but as I’ve gotten older, I can’t stand having fabric against my skin there. So strange!
Have a wonderful time on NYE — hope your date goes well!
I agree with you two about turtlenecks! Rhoda, you look great and I hope you have fun on NYE!
Dear Rhoda, you look lovely as always, very chic. Thank you for posting and I am so glad you had a lovely Christmas with your family. I so enjoy your fashion posts, enjoy your New Year’s Eve party!
You look great! Tall, long, and lean!!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! You look tres chic, as always! I especially love the way your scarf is draped. Have fun on your date!
Very nice boots. Where do you get them? You look very pretty.
HI, Marsha, the link is in the post above. Thanks!
I enjoy the fashion over 50 posts and all your posts…you look great in that sweater and boots! Enjoy your New Year’s Eve date! Blessings to you and your family in the New Year!
This is my favorite kind of outfit in the winter. Really cute on you!
LOVE YOUR NEW SWEATER. LOOKS GREAT ON YOU! BUT YOU ALWAYS LOOK GREAT!!! KNOWING WHAT LOOKS GOOD ON ONESELF MAKES SO MUCH DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY ONE LOOKS, NO MATTER THE PRICE!
Love the outfit, Rhoda! You look great! The thing I love most about this outfit is the ribbing in the sweater (make you look firmer they say and adds length to a frame with all the vertical lines) . Of course being petite that is a win – win for me, ha! The color is smashing on you! Happy New Year!
What a great look on you, Rhoda! Red is a great color on you! I hope you have an amazing New Year’s Eve!!
Love the boots! I have a skinny calf and think these boots might work because of the fabric in the back. I looked them up on Amazon and quite a few buyers said the boots are really uncomfortable and that they are “baggy” around the ankles. Do you have these issues with the pair you bought? Do you like the fabric in the back? You always look great in your fashion posts!!
Carol, I’m happy with the fabric in the back and I don’t think they are too baggy. My sister is really particular so she wants some that are really tight all the way down, but these are fine with me. They haven’t been uncomfortable for me, just needed a little breaking in.
Hope you have a WONDERFUL New Year’s Eve! This guy is a lucky man! Enjoy your blog, and thanks for such great inspiration…..May 2016 be a joyous, happy, healthy and blessed New Year for you and your sweet family!
Rhoda:
I love your Website! I started out viewing only the beautiful homes (including yours!) posted. Now I look forward to your fashion over 50 blog! You always look amazing and it gives the rest of us some great inspiration!
Happy New Year! Enjoy,
Kathleen
from California 🙂
Two thumbs up, Rhoda. Love the look.