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Fashion over 50: Boots and Sweaters

December 30, 2015 By Rhoda 19 Comments

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You all have probably figured out that I love boots and sweaters during the Winter months.  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.  It definitely didn’t feel like Christmas weather, with rain and 70’s, but we had a wonderful Christmas with family.  This week is a little slow going, so I’ll be posting less this week, but should be back to normal next week.

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I did get a new sweater recently, from Nordstrom, in this pretty rusty red and I really do like it.  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.

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It’s scalloped at the bottom with a pretty hemline and it’s soft and cozy.  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.  It’s not scratchy to me.  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).  Unfortunately, it looks like this sweater is sold out, but you may check back later and see if they get more in. 

Jeans:  Rock and Republic from Kohls (affiliate link)

Brown Boots:  Franco Sarto at Nordstrom (affiliate link)

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I wore it with casual brown jewelry.

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And for a little extra color, I layered on a scarf, which I really liked too.  Scarves are so versatile.

That’s it for this week’s Fashion over 50.  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.  I don’t get dressed up that often, so it will be fun to do it for NYE this year.  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!

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  1. Brenda says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:03 am

    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!

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  2. Laura J says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:19 am

    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!

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    • Sue says

      December 30, 2015 at 11:21 am

      I agree with you two about turtlenecks! Rhoda, you look great and I hope you have fun on NYE!

  3. Sonja says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:24 am

    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!

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  4. Penny says

    December 30, 2015 at 9:07 am

    You look great! Tall, long, and lean!!

    Happy New Year!

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  5. Roxanne says

    December 30, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Happy New Year! You look tres chic, as always! I especially love the way your scarf is draped. Have fun on your date!

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  6. Marsha says

    December 30, 2015 at 9:32 am

    Very nice boots. Where do you get them? You look very pretty.

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    • Rhoda says

      December 30, 2015 at 9:54 am

      HI, Marsha, the link is in the post above. Thanks!

  7. Julia says

    December 30, 2015 at 9:56 am

    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!

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  8. Stacey says

    December 30, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    This is my favorite kind of outfit in the winter. Really cute on you!

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  9. GLENDA says

    December 30, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    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!

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  10. Bonnie says

    December 30, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    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!

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  11. [email protected] says

    December 30, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    What a great look on you, Rhoda! Red is a great color on you! I hope you have an amazing New Year’s Eve!!

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  12. Carol P. says

    December 31, 2015 at 12:09 am

    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!!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 31, 2015 at 8:30 am

      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.

  13. leigh says

    December 31, 2015 at 7:48 am

    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!

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  14. Kathleen Gantvoort says

    December 31, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    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 🙂

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  15. Patricia Wilson says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Two thumbs up, Rhoda. Love the look.

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