Since I started my Fashion over 50 posts, they have been really popular and recently I got a message from Debbie, another blogger friend I know who lives here in the Atlanta area. Â She asked me if I’d go shopping with her and help her pick out some new spring fashions. Â She said she is not good about getting outside her comfort zone and trying new things, so would I PLEASE go shopping with her. Â I said, sure….let’s go shopping!
I can’t go shopping with everyone though, just sayin’! 🙂
We met up at TJ Maxx in Roswell for some retail therapy and had fun choosing some fun new spring clothes for Debbie to try on. I went around the store, looking in her size and chose several tops and pants for her to try on.
Debbie is a size 14 and she is well endowed (busty) as well. Â Not a problem I’ve ever had to deal with (I wish!), but I know many of you do have to be aware of how tops fit you. Â We went around the store picking out a few things from the rack and then headed to the dressing room.
We found 3 pair of pants that I thought would be great for mixing things up, in white, dark denim and dark gray jean.  Keep that in mind when you are shopping. If you have a basic wardrobe  of black, white and gray (and even khaki) you can mix so many things with these basic pants.
And IÂ found several tops that could be mixed with the pants too. Â We had fun in the dressing room taking pics and seeing what worked the best. Â Debbie will be ready to tackle any summer event with these cute clothes!
I grabbed several pairs of shoes too for trying on with the outfits and she found 2 that she loved.  These white cropped pants were a winner and this v-striped top was too.  Debbie has plenty of jewelry and this will be a great outfit with the right jewelry.  She bought these tan wedge leather sandals  and so did I.  Loved them and they aren’t too high!  Brand is Franco Sarto.  I would wear turquoise jewelry with this outfit and it will be just enough.
The next top is turquoise and white and it was a winner too.
Another pairing with the white cropped pants, this white and gray linen top is really cute too. Anything that comes over the hips definitely helps to slenderize, as long as it’s not too tight. And these are not.
This black and white striped top is also a winner. There is just something about stripes that I love and black and white always draws me in. Â I think this one looks great on Debbie and she loved it too. Â With some black strappy wedges, this is a cute one! Again, adding jewelry or a lightweight scarf to all of these outfits will really take them up a notch.
This sleeveless blue and white top is also cute with the white pants. Â She tried on the gold wedge shoes, but only got the tan and black ones. She can mix up all of these pieces for a lot of different outfits.
This coral top is a good color on Debbie and will look great for summer. Â Notice the tan leather wedge shoes again, love them! Imagine this outfit with turquoise jewelry too. Â Turquoise and coral are a great combo.
These are dark wash skinny jeans and Debbie loved these. Â They look great on her and are definitely slenderizing. Â The long white top flows over the hips for an elongated look.
Another sleeveless top in navy and white looks great with the dark wash jeans too. She can also wear this with the white pants. It skims the hips just right.
This pink blush linen type top is really cute too and Debbie loved it. Â It can mix with white, dark denim and the gray pants. Â Dress it up with some jewelry and she’s ready for a night out.
I spotted this jacket right at the end of our shopping spree and had Debbie try it on. With dark gray straight leg jeans and the white top from above, it’s a great looking casual outfit. Â Looks great with the strappy black wedge shoes.
Debbie got all of these pieces for around $300 at TJ Maxx. Â They really do have such great clothes and brands and I have shopped there for years. Â I know I can count on them to have a variety of nice things and we really found some good things for Debbie to take home. She bought all of these pieces and she will have so much fun this spring and summer mixing them all up.
When you start trying on some new clothes that maybe you wouldn’t have before, you can really look in the mirror and figure out if it’s working or not.  We both determined that all of these were working and Debbie was a happy girl.  She and I are both going on a brand trip mid-April and I know I’ll get to see some of these on her.  It was fun going shopping and helping her pick out some fresh new clothes!
So, don’t be afraid to get out of your normal routine and try on some clothes that you might not normally look at. Â Debbie wanted ME to pick things out and then she tried them all on and loved them.
What a great post! That first outfit was my favorite. Debbie makes a great model. My 17 year old works at TJ Maxx. I recognized their items even before you mentioned them. These posts are a great addition to your blog!
Thanks so much Pamela!
Debbie
Debbie is a good looking woman. I love all the tops, sandals and pants, except for the three quarter length white pair. I think a similar cut and length to the jeans would be more flattering and more youthful on her.
Well, you sure fixed Debbie up! These are pretty outfits that I know she will enjoying wearing.
that grey jean/striped jacket combo is Fab! You may just get sick of seeing her in it if she wears it as often as i would!
Love everything y’all found. Very flattering. 🙂
I love to see size 14 on pictures. Very good!
Thank you for featuring someone with a over 50 body type who more of us can relate to!
I couldn’t agree more!! Much more realistic for most of us!
Amen! I am so glad to see somebody MY age! Debbie, you look great!
Debbie! I loved seeing Debbie as your model, Rhoda. You chose some really great outfits for her! I’m one of those who is enjoying your fashion posts, btw.
Thanks Suzy!
xo
Debbie
Looks like you girls had a blast trying on clothes. Debbie you look great in everything and it was good to see someone that I share busty with. The sleeveless blue & white top with the white pant is pretty. Enjoy your new clothes.
LOVE TJMaxx!! Debbie is beautiful and the outfits are adorable and updated – everything looked great on her. Love her haircut and that gorgeous smile makes everything look great.
Love the tan shoes and outfits! I have Coach & Four or some brand similar to those in a height that I love in black……..need to throw them away the bottom has gotten so worn out but in 5 & 5.5 selection is slim. I will be in Greenville today seeing my Mom so will try & stop by TJ Maxx. My favorite are those white pants that are always a Spring staple and the first top that has the straight lines pointing down to a V. Very modern & hip! She looks amazing in all the outfits and you did a great job helping her!!! I think angles that form a “V” are almost like “V” neck tops & elongate your look. A petite rule, LOL!
What a fun day you two must of had. Debbie…you look great! I especially like the thin srtped jacket in the last photo. Will be checking to see if my local TJ’s has it.
We found so many options, TJ is the way to go Diane 🙂
XO
Debbie
Wow, Debbie looks fabulous in her new outfits! You did a great job helping her pick out some great spring fashions. Thanks for the fashion posts, I really enjoy them.
Super cute Deb!!!! Love the aqua and light blues 😉
Thanks Jessica!
xo,
Debbie
Great Job, she looks beautiful in everything. Second Job – Personal Shopper. Keep up the great work.
I’m a curvy girl too and can offer a few suggestions. I like most of the tops but can’t see a full frontal view so not sure about the black/white stripe. Horizontal stripes add width and you don’t want to do that over a full bust (or wide hips or a thick waist, etc.). So I’m not sure about that one. I personally never wear horizontal stripes. The long white top I love but is a bit thin so I’d suggest a nude bra or a cami underneath. The coral and white tee are a bit clingy over the bust but a different bra may make a difference. You did great with the necklines – v necks, button up draw the eye away from the bust, etc. as do the vertical/diagonal stripes on the one top. The sleeveless tops with their higher round necks don’t look bad, but a long necklace would lengthen her torso and minimize the bust. I’ve learned that the right bra(s) makes all the difference and different bras work better with different tops/shirts. Good choices! Love those black shoes, am going to have to check out our TJ Maxx!
I would have nixxed the stripe without trying it on, but seeing it is believing. One of my favourites on her and extremely slenderizing.
I think it looks good too from the angle we are seeing – BUT – if you look at the image in the mirror (which is a bit more of a straight front angle – not quite – but almost straight on) I don’t think the stripes and the neck are as slenderizing. I’d have to see a frontal view in person to know for sure.
Thanks for sharing a lady who is about my own size. Love all the outfits you chose for her. I am trying to get outside my own comfort zone and try some more stylish things without trying to look too young. These are great ideas.
Love seeing a REAL woman with a REAL figure buying clothes within a REAL budget. Outfits are all perfect for spring and REAL life! Great job Rhonda! I’m built similarly to Debbie and have learned a few tricks that I’d like to share.
Tip #1 Want to look taller and slimmer? Choose slacks and jeans that are as long as possible and flair at the bottom. The flair balances the curves, if the pants cover a shoe it makes you look taller and anything cropped (ankle, capri or shorts) cuts the visual length of your legs. When practical, wear at least a 1″ heel.
Tip #2 Want your bustiline to look in proportion? Stay away from high necklines. V-neck tops that end above the cleavage, balance a larger bustline by showing some skin. Also, most of us over 50 that are busty tend to pick up weight under our chins and v-necks distract as long as we also stay clear of chocker style necklaces and scarves.
Happy Spring Shopping!!!
I agree that scarves need careful choosing for those with shorter necks. I take a little offense at some of the REAL comments. I think we’re ALL “real” women regardless of our size.
Love all of the looks you picked for Debbie. It’s great to see a “real” woman in “real” clothes. I sometimes feel stuck in my style and come home from shopping with nothing. You’ve given me some thought for my next shopping trip.
Next time your in New Orleans please take me shopping!
WOW… Very nice!!! and who doesn’t love T.J. Maxx????? really liking that white top that is longer in the back!!! Hey Rhoda… are you sure you can’t shop with everyone???? lolol…. Debbie looks Gorgeous in all the outfits!!!!