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. She asked me if I’d go shopping with her and help her pick out some new spring fashions. She said she is not good about getting outside her comfort zone and trying new things, so would I PLEASE go shopping with her. 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. 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. 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 I found several tops that could be mixed with the pants too. We had fun in the dressing room taking pics and seeing what worked the best. 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. I think this one looks great on Debbie and she loved it too. 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. 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. Notice the tan leather wedge shoes again, love them! Imagine this outfit with turquoise jewelry too. Turquoise and coral are a great combo.
These are dark wash skinny jeans and Debbie loved these. They look great on her and are definitely slenderizing. 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. It can mix with white, dark denim and the gray pants. 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. Looks great with the strappy black wedge shoes.
Debbie got all of these pieces for around $300 at TJ Maxx. They really do have such great clothes and brands and I have shopped there for years. 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. Debbie wanted ME to pick things out and then she tried them all on and loved them.
debbiedoos says
My goodness what a fun day you ladies must have had! Debbie’s outfits are all adorable. Love the shoe choices as well! Refresh, must feel truly refreshed! Cheers ladies.
Debbie says
I’m very refreshed 😉 Thanks Debbiedoo’s!
XO,
Debbie
KC says
Loved this post! Thank you again Rhoda for sharing fashion tips and your amazing model – she looked great in everything! I really look forward to each Wednesday – Fashion Over 50!
Debbie says
Thanks KC, I’m with you, I love Rhoda’s Fashion over 50!
Tammy V. says
Debbie you look so beautiful! My figure is similar and you have inspired me to go find some new outfits for summer. Thank you and Rhoda so much!
Debbie says
Love hearing this Tammy! Good luck on a cute summer wardrobe!
Debbie
Julia says
I am loving these posts. Debbie is a beautiful woman and having a friend to shop with is great fun!
Penny says
What a lucky girl Debbie is, to have you go shopping with her! Wow, so many great looks on her. The first is so slimming, and the dark wash skinny jeans look awesome on her! Way to go ladies!!!!
Lynn says
What a great shopping trip! I love all the choices. It is nice to see all the ideas. Thanks for sharing
Debbie says
Rhoda,
Thanks so much for helping me out! I feel so confident with my new clothes! I can concur the world 😉
XO,
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle
Gracie says
I really like the top you have on Rhoda! Where did you get yours? ~Gracie
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
Outfit one is my favorite!!! So cute!
I’ve got a ways until 50 but I wanted to see the outfits you put together. You did good! Debbie looks super cute in all of them. 🙂
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Debbie you look great in all those cute outfits! Looks like we have the same taste in clothing.
Blessings,
Linda
Kathy B says
I love this post and your friend Debbie is beautiful in all the outfits. You said she is a size 14, well she certainly doesn’t look it. I would say more like a size 12. I’m a size 10 in the top but size 14 for the bottom and that makes finding clothes so hard for me. Any ideas???
Hope you and Debbie have fun on your trip wearing your new outfits.
Rhoda says
Kathy, I would think it would be easy to find tops and pants in those sizes to mix up. The problem with being different sizes on top and bottom is with dresses, but other than that, you should be able to mix those sizes and have it all work.
Mary says
I am not this body type, but my best girlfriend is, and I appreciate all the tips from everyone. She is trying to “get out of her box.” and maybe these tips will help her when we go shopping together. I think Debbie looks very nice! Keep the fashion coming, Rhoda!
Nancy says
I love your Fashion Over 50 posts. You always look great in your outfits and you did a great job picking out clothes for Debbie. I need to go to TJ Maxx and hopefully find some cute outfits too.
Marianne A. says
Nicely done! I would wear all of those pieces! And I am going to look for those tan sandals.
Kate says
Debbie looks great! But I SWOON over YOUR top, Rhoda!!! Where did you get it?? LOVE!!
Rhoda says
Kate, I’ll share my outfit next week. That’s one of the tops I got at the Atlanta Mart. Not sure it can be found out there.
SusieQ says
thank you for this post! it’s refreshing to see a body-type which isn’t a size 0 and a model who isn’t in her teens or twenties! also, no upscale stores–‘just’ TJ maxx! loved it!!
guess where I’m going shopping today?!
Sharon says
Debbie is such pretty lady and I’m delighted that y’all were able to find some fun new outfits for her. It feels good I know…I treated myself to some fun new fashion from TJMaxx last week, and, I got that blue striped top! I saw those tan shoes, but didn’t find them in my size…what a bummer.
You look great, Debbie!!
Peggy D says
Wow, Debbie is very pretty and looks great in all those outfits! Very nice! Now I want to go shopping! I really like the black sandals. They look comfortable.
Harriet McMillan says
I am really enjoying your fashion posts. I’m not good at putting together pieces but you’ve given me some great ideas. Loved this one today I’m not a tall skinny model size either. Good job with helping Debbie choose some outfits. She looks great!
SoCalLynn says
I loved all of your choices, Debbie and Rhoda! I also am a size 14, maybe 12, and I would wear all of those summer tops. I’ve never tried skinny jeans because of my spare tire, but maybe I’ll give them a chance. Just have to find the right ones. For summer here in southern CA, I live in capris since it’s far too hot for long pants. I really love this series!