I’m back with a couple more outfits to share with you, showing the 2 new pair of booties that I got recently. Booties have been really popular for the last couple of years, but I’ve just decided to get on that bandwagon and this year, I added a couple of pair to my wardrobe and I’m really enjoying them. These are great with ankle length pants or jeans and they can also be worn with bootcut pants too. Most of the younger girls are wearing them with no socks (or hidden socks), but I think they can work with tights too. With my black booties and black pants, I did wear tights (or black dress socks would work too) with them for a long lean look and solid black always works.
So, if you decide to try some booties, there are a couple of options to wear them. I tried them sockless and with socks. Either can work.
These are the first booties I got. Black suede from DSW shoes and they are by Vince Camuto. They are around 3” high and that’s about the max I can go these days.
So, let’s talk about shoes. You will not see me wearing really high heels anymore. Those days of wearing spiky heels are over for me. As I get older, my feet can’t tolerate super high heels anymore and even though I love being stylish, I still try to be practical too in my shoe choices. So 2 1/2 to 3” is about my max for heels these days. And I won’t wear them all day long anymore. These are good for about 4 hours, then I’m ready to take them off. They are actually pretty comfortable and I added some foam inserts to make them even better. I developed bunions on my feet about 10 years ago after working retail for a few months and being on my feet for hours in heels. Worst thing for your feet! So, even though I understand why lots of women go for comfort in shoes, I still am not ready for geriatric shoes.
I want style and some comfort too! We do have to take care of our feet. I like the wedge heel on these shoes, they are still easy to walk in.
My first outfit is skinny pants (by Calvin Klein, found at TJ Maxx), my vintage coat, and a gray wool sweater I also found at TJ Maxx. These were found a couple of years ago. I wore black tights under the pants and my black booties, making a long lean look with all black. These outfits were all from my trip to the Grove Park Inn.
The sweater skims over my hips and hides enough that I feel comfortable in the form fitting pants. These pants are very comfortable and have spandex in them. I love that I can wear them tucked in boots or out with heels. They are made like jeans with pockets and are similar to riding pants. They say Calvin Klein jeans on the tag inside, but are made from cotton/poly/spandex. You should be able to find something similar out there.
I mentioned I’m really getting into wearing my gold jewelry again and opted for that mix with this outfit. The gold bracelets are from Wrist Soiree and I wrote about them already (see them close up below). Love the blingy gold bracelets. Those chains around my neck, I’ve had for years. The tassel one is from the old Premier jewelry line. Remember them? They were a home jewelry business years ago and I had lots of their jewelry at one time. The black and gold chain I don’t remember where I got it, but I have had it a long time. I’m glad I saved the gold jewelry, it’s been fun wearing it all over again. I don’t mind mixing jewelry, however, and often mix gold and silver. Most of my rings are silver these days and I love chunky rings and big fashion watches.
Another outfit I wore was the same black Calvin Klein pants, tucked into my flat boots. I wore a light gray Ann Taylor long sleeve top that I found at Goodwill for $5. I do love finding things at Goodwill occasionally. You can find some bargains and nearly new clothes if you look. The long black sweater is one I picked up from TJ Maxx and is a good piece for layering.
I layered my gray and black scarf and added my shell jewelry.
Here’s another way I wore the booties, casual look with jeans. These are Berlin by Rock and Republic skinny jeans from Kohls.
Cody is checking out the fashion show inside the door.
I copied the younger gals on this one and didn’t wear socks or tights. You can find socks that hide if you want to wear them under your booties for comfort. I’ve seen some girls wearing thicker socks and letting them peek out too between the booties and the jeans, so that is something to experiment with and you can find a look and feel that you like. Most of the girls I’ve seen wearing booties also turn up their jeans like this in a little cuff and I liked that look too.
This longer cable sweater is a Ralph Lauren from TJ Maxx too. I find a lot of good basic pieces at TJ Maxx that I have added to my wardrobe over the years. The faux leopard fur vest was passed on to me from my sister. She gives me things she no longer wears, so I have a few things from her closet too. I’ve enjoyed this vest a lot. It’s fun to wear during the winter months and is toasty warm.
My fave trio of bracelets to stack, the blingy stone and link tassel bracelet are from Wrist Soiree (had a giveaway with her awhile back), and the black and gold bangle bracelet is from C Wonder, which I’ll share more clothes from them later.
I layered my gold bracelets again with the gold necklaces and this is a boyfriend watch that I got from the flash sale Facebook jewelry site, Everyday Icing. If you sign up for their emails, you’ll get notice of all their sales and they have some good things. These are 2 pair of gold earrings I’ve recently added to my collection. The rings are from Saks Fifth Ave. outlet and the lower pair from the Country Living fair. I do not spend a fortune on my jewelry, but love a variety of chunky jewelry.
I like the longer sweater and it covers enough with these jeans. I definitely would not wear this sweater and vest with skin tight leggings though. I always wear longer tops with leggings.
As you can see, I’m definitely a jeans wearing girl. I have always loved jeans and they can be dressed up or down by what you put with them.
This is my 2nd pair of booties I recently got and these are a khaki suede from American Eagle Outfitters. I opted to wear socks with these and had a pair in my drawer that match these perfectly. They are a sweater sock and the same color as the booties. I sort of scrunched them under my jeans. These are the same Kohl’s skinny jeans from above. I just ordered another pair of these jeans in a bootcut. I love my cowboy boots too with bootcut jeans. I’ll show you those later on.
Excuse these pics, they are not the best since I did them with my tripod and timer. It’s hard to focus on something and then jump in the picture.
The booties up close. They have tassel zippers on each side of the boot and they are comfortable too.
This sweater is from TJ Maxx too and I’d love to find more like this one. It’s fairly long, but also longer in the back than the front. It’s a Calvin Klein brand. I added a pretty scarf that I found at Steinmart, in black, khaki and cream. That chunky brown leather cuff bracelet, I bought from my friend, Lucy who has an online jewelry store, Lucy’s Inspired, selling her vintage treasure collection that she makes herself. Love her things!
Here’s another look at the booties with my socks peeking out. I’m really like this look and the socks are great for chilly weather.
So, that’s a look at how I’m wearing my new booties and a few ideas on putting things together.
Have you tried any booties yet? I’ve got 2 pair of them, so I’ll show you more ways that I’m wearing them later. I’m really enjoying adding them to my wardrobe and they make me feel very stylish. No reason why we over-50 ladies can’t wear the booties too!
By the way, since I’ll be doing lots more fashion posts this year, I added a new Category at the top for Fashion, Beauty and Fitness, so anytime you want to see all the Fashion posts, click the Categories menu at the top and click on it!
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Rhoda – you look AMAZING!! I love your style, your creativity…you are beautiful and know how to show it off!!! Thanks for all the tips…I am going shopping!!!! Keep ’em coming!!
Rhoda – thanks for this fashion post! You look beautiful and classy! This 50+ lady appreciates the inspiration. Those beige booties are so cute!
I love that animal print vest and the brown booties! You dress so cute!
Your clothes are beautiful and like you, I also wear a scarf with my outfits. I’m a little older than you and certainly not as slim but I dress a lot like you. You are certainly an attractive lady and your slim body just adds to the beauty of your outfits. Also, just to let you know Premier Jewelry is still around with a new 2015 catalog and some beautiful jewelry. In fact I just ordered a new necklace and love wearing it. As always thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your post and looking forward to seeing the new windows in your beautiful home.
I was going to share the same thing about Premier Jewelry! I even had a party last year and got $500 worth of free jewelry and my younger friend sells it.
Rhoda, you always look FAB!!! I admire your style both inside and out! You radiate JOY! Blessings to you!
This 40-something lady never, ever comments on blogs, but I can’t NOT tell you how terrific you look. So excited that you are adding style posts to your blog!
i really like the tan boots especially with the wool looking socks
You look fantabulous. 🙂 Love your style. Funny story. I ordered a pair of Skecher booties online from Kohl’s. What came instead what a really ugly pair of size 12, bright green, men’s sneakers. Had to laugh. Just returned them but am determined to finally get a pair!
That’s funny, Lisa! and I’m glad to hear Premier is still around. I didn’t look them up, but they do have some great jewelry, I’m sure it’s all updated now. Maybe I should have a home party!!
Love your booties and that you’re sharing your outfit coordinate ideas. Check out Premier. I was inspired to attend a Premier Design jewelry party a year or so ago, after seeing the beautiful pieces that my daughter started collecting. The consultant-jeweler was well into her 50’s like myself, and my daughter’s friends in attendance in their 30’s. We all had our favorites, but they really do have something for everyone! Many of their pieces coordinate so when you see a style that appeals to you – contemporary, vintage, etc., you can build a collection. Again, glad you’re sharing another facet of your life.
Loce these fashion posts and your style!!
That was supposed to be “Love these fashion posts and your style!!”
Hi Rhoda! You give us over 50 girls lots of inspiration! ;). I too love fashion and I experiment a lot. I have many pairs of the booties, I found mine at Target and I have many pairs of skinny jeans (DKNY) has nice ones, Fashion is so fun as well as decorating! Just get creative gals! 🙂
Such great style and outfit choices! Love the booties, especially in the colder months! And those little sweater socks look so cozy!!
xo. Leslie
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I am 41 and love your style!!!
Rhoda, I enjoy your blog, like your fashion style, every outfit was very attractive on you, but you always look great! I like the variety of information shared with us in your blog. Also appreciate you telling your readers where you get some of outfits, like that you share with us the economical way to buy some clothes. We also have Marshall, Ross and T. J. Max in our area, enjoy cruising thru these stores, usually find something I need at good price. I never get tired of articles about your home and updates, waiting to see the new windows., also helpful you provide information about product used in each project. Also enjoy all the pictures of parents and other family members. Has your niece created anymore projects in craft room? I want to try the framed peg board idea from her craft room. I am a visual aid person, and you provided wonderful detail instruction and pictures that make it easy for readers to try some of these projects. You have one of the best written, detailed instructions, pictures, where to obtain supplies and informative blogs that I have read. Keep up the good job for your Idevoted readers. Sorry for all the rambling, but want to say I APPRECIATE YOU!
Thank you, Theresa!! I appreciate your sweet comments!
Couldn’t you just be my personal shopper? I need the equivalent of Granimals for adults 🙂 Also, do the slim cut jeans and leggings still look good if you’re petite (short) and 55 AND heavier than I used to be? I keep waiting for the skinny jean phase to end, but if you can’t fight them, join them? Thanks for trying to guide me 🙂
Judy, see my post below. I just bought some leggings and skinny jeans. Last time I was measured, I was only 5’4″! I, too, am not as thin as I used to be. But I feel good in my new clothes! Take some time and go to a nice ladies shop. The one I liked a lot was Dress Barn. I tried on dozens of things and made several trips before I bought my outfits. If you feel comfortable and think you look good in the style and color…..Go For It! Enjoy!
Hello and Happy 2015
I am new to your blog, and I love your style. I love both pair of booties, so cute and I am a fan of wedges. I love the tunic sweater over the skinny pants, I think it looks classy and shows your lovely figure. I also love the leopard vest ( i am wearing leopard today too) and think it looks great with the longer gold pieces of jweelry!
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You look great in all the outfits you’ve posted. There will always be haters, but they are people who are jealous and unhappy with themselves. I am 64 in just 3 days! I recently revamped my wardrobe. I bought some leggings and skinny jeans with some long tunic tops and sweaters. I also bought three pairs of regular boots. I looked at booties and liked them. Maybe next year! I am not small like you are, but feel wonderful in my new clothes. I also love chunky jewelry and scarves. I have received many compliments on my new outfits. No one ever said we had to dress like our grandmas did back in their day!
Not only do you look stylish and cool, everything you wear is age appropriate.
I just love the outfits you shared with us today. You always look so nice. I have been wearing more of my short boots this year. I either wear them with jeans or my tiered skirts. I have short black ankle socks to wear under them. I wear a lot of long skirts; one woman I worked with for years, told me that I dressed like a gypsy!?! Oh well, I get compliments all the time, and I love my skirts. As for jewelry, your are right, stacking bracelets has been the ‘in’ thing for quite a few years. Thanks once again for sharing with us.
Love seeing how you put together your outfits. You have good taste and stay current without dressing too young. Keep them coming!
Wow! I love all the outfits!